iQ Credit Union Celebrates Student Success with $24,000 in Scholarships

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on July 3, 2025

iQ Credit Union recently awarded a total of $24,000 to six exceptional students from Southwest Washington and Oregon through its 2025 scholarship program. These students were selected for their academic excellence, community involvement and commitment to their future goals.

The annual iQ scholarship program supports students pursuing higher education by awarding six $4,000 scholarships. This year’s winners represent a range of academic disciplines and schools.

Meet the 2025 Scholarship Recipients:

Sola Feldheger is both a CAM Academy and Clark College graduate and will attend the University of Washington to study law, societies, and justice.

Avery Hughes-Davis is a Vancouver iTech Preparatory graduate and will attend Georgetown University to study government and pre-law.

Denise Ortiz is a pre-health student at Portland State University.

Jace Stringer attends the University of Oregon and is studying business administration.

Waleed Chaudhry is a Skyview High School graduate and will attend the University of Washington to pursue a degree in finance.

Elizabeth Keller is studying creative writing and linguistics at Columbia University.

“Each of these students didn’t just go the extra mile — they stepped up as leaders, made an impact in their schools and communities, and showed what it means to care big,” said Ali Migaki, Chief Experience Officer at iQ Credit Union. “They’re curious, driven, and living out the values we believe in at iQ. We couldn’t be more excited to cheer them on as they head into their next adventure.”

iQ Credit Union has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships since launching its program, reflecting its long-standing commitment to education and financial empowerment in the Pacific Northwest.

For more information about iQ Credit Union’s scholarship opportunities and community impact initiatives, visit www.iQCU.com.

Posted in Oregon, Regional Member News, Washington.