Community Impact Funding from Altra Foundation

Community Impact Funding from Altra Foundation is sponsored by Altra Foundation. Supports nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, health, human services, environmental stewardship, cultural enrichment, or community development, including mental health services, in eligible Minnesota counties.

Altra Federal Credit Union - Community Service Scholarship Login to Complete an Application or Access Judging Panel The 2026 Tom Brock Community Service Scholarship, presented by the Altra Foundation closed February 21, 2026. The Altra Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to providing financial wellness opportunities for youth and adults in the communities we serve.

The Altra Foundation’s definition of financial wellness is having the knowledge and skills to develop financial goals, budget, manage debt, save, invest, and maintain good credit. Tom Brock Community Service Scholarship Altra Federal Credit Union and the Altra Foundation believe in the power of giving back. We encourage our staff and members to build strong communities through volunteer efforts.

In alignment with this mission, the Tom Brock Community Service Scholarship recognizes and rewards young members who have demonstrated a dedicated history of community service. In his remembrance, this scholarship was named in honor of Tom Brock, the first Altra Foundation Board Chair, who was instrumental in the formation of this scholarship.

Throughout his personal and professional life, Tom was dedicated to serving others in the community. His legacy of service lives on through this scholarship, which supports the next generation of community-minded individuals. To be eligible, applicants must be active members of Altra Federal Credit Union and have a proven track record of volunteerism and community involvement.

This scholarship aims to empower young leaders who are passionate about making a difference and who, like Tom Brock, are dedicated to serving others. Click here to view this years winners! To be eligible for this scholarship, students must: be a member of Altra Federal Credit Union.

be a graduating high school (or home-school) student in Spring 2026. have a minimum GPA of 2. 80 or higher.

be attending a 2-year or 4-year college in Fall 2026. This application will require you to complete the following information: Community Service History (including type of service, dates and total hours, and supervisor) Short Essay about a specific community service experience and how it influenced you 2 Letters of Recommendation Applications will be accepted for this scholarship January 2 - February 21, 2026.

You may save your work and continue to edit your application as often as needed, but you must complete and submit the application by the deadline. To create an account and start your scholarship application, click Community Service under Enter Now . (This will only be visible if the application is open).

Returning entrants can login above to review or complete their current applications. Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only winning applicants will be contacted. Winning applicants will be announced on our website by June 1.

To learn more about the Altra Foundation, visit the Altra Foundation Home Page .