BRAINERD, Minn. -
June 25, 2014 -
PRLog -- Ascensus, the nation’s largest independent retirement plan and college savings services provider, is pleased to announce that the 2014 Ascensus Core Values Scholarships have been awarded to Sara Wennerstrand (Brainerd High School, MN) and Chinasa Okolo (Lincoln Preparatory High School, MO). The company has presented the Core Values Scholarship on an annual basis since 2011 to high school seniors who exemplify Ascensus’ Core Values of
People Matter. Quality First. Integrity Always.®Wennerstrand and Okolo will each receive $1,000 to fund their college educations. Along with meeting the scholarship requirements (good academic standing, minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average, and application or acceptance into a college or university for any degree), both submitted essays that described how they would incorporate Ascensus’ Core Values into their respective careers.
“Sara and Chinasa demonstrated a thorough understanding of Ascensus’ Core Values in their essays,” said Amy Walker, senior vice president of Human Resources. “It’s our pleasure to acknowledge their thoughtful submissions and academic achievements with contributions toward their college educations.”
About AscensusAscensus is the largest independent retirement and college savings services provider in the United States, helping over 6 million Americans save for the future. With more than 30 years of experience, the firm partners with financial institutions to offer tailored solutions that meet the needs of financial professionals, employers, and individuals. Ascensus specializes in recordkeeping, administrative, and program management services, supporting over 40,000 retirement plans and 3 million 529 college savings accounts. It also administers more than 1.5 million IRAs and health savings accounts. For more information, visit
www.ascensus.com.
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