Impact

Sponsorships

As a Financial Cooperative, we use a portion of our revenue to support organizations that are important to our member-owners. Like us on Facebook to see what we’ve been up to!

If you would like us to get involved with your organization, click here to set up a time to invite us over or discuss further!

Through donations, sponsorships, and volunteer efforts, we have proudly supported the following organizations:

  • Des Moines Police Department

    • Des Moines Police Academy

    • Des Moines Police Burial Association

    • Des Moines Police Retirees

  • Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

  • Iowa Hero Academy

  • Folds of Honor-Iowa Chapter

  • HEROES Guiding Heroes

  • Urbandale Schools and Alumni Foundation

  • Urbandale Police National Night Out

  • Banzai sponsored schools

    • Indian Hills, Moore, Merrill, Meredith, Roosevelt, St Pius

  • School to Work programs

    • Johnston High School and Urbandale High School

  • Iowa State Sheriff’s & Deputies Association

  • Iowa Association of School Resource Officers

  • Iowa COPS

  • Urbandale Police Department

  • Guns N Hoses

  • Iowa Narcotics Association

  • Iowa Professional Firefighters

  • Iowa Crisis Negotiators

  • Windsor Heights Police Department

  • City of Pleasant Hill

  • West Des Moines Fire Department

  • Norwalk Police Department

  • Easter Seals

  • Food Bank of Iowa

  • DMARC

  • Iowa Association of Women Police

  • Central Campus

  • O’Donnell Charities

 

Scholarships

Serve Credit Union Annual Scholarship Program

Serve Credit Union proudly offers annual Secondary Education Scholarships to eligible applicants! Applications are typically available from January 2 - February 28 annually. During that time, an online application will be available!

 

Warren A Morrow Memorial Scholarship - promoted by SCU

The Iowa Credit Union Foundation offers an annual scholarship program available to members of any Iowa Credit Union. Applications are typically due in February. During that time, a link to that application will be available on our holiday and events page.

 

Folds of Honor - promoted by SCU

Serve Credit Union proudly supports Folds of Honor - Iowa - with Scholarship opportunities for the families of fallen or disabled Military and First Responders

  • Click here for Scholarship information

2025 Annual SCU Scholarship Recipients!

Congratulations to the 2025 Annual SCU Scholarship recipients, each receiving $1,000 towards their higher education!

Anna Allison

University of Iowa - Bachelors Degree

“I am a high school senior and will attend the University of Iowa in the fall to study journalism & mass communications. I know that I want to pursue writing and/or communications professionally; however, I’m not yet sure of my desired career path. Potential career paths I could see myself in include broadcast journalism, public relations, and social media communication and marketing. I thoroughly enjoy writing, and am looking forward to being able to use my passions and talents to benefit my community. While studying at Iowa, I plan to expose myself to a variety of writing styles and communication mediums so that I can discover the specific type of journalism that interests me, and then take more specific courses to ensure I am prepared for a career in my chosen area.

Aside from my professional aspirations, I also have personal and lifestyle goals that will influence my life in and beyond college. I want to continue working a part-time job while in college to ensure that I am able to comfortably manage my expenses. I have held my current part-time position for over two years, and I practice good financial habits by saving at least two-thirds of each paycheck. I utilize my checking and savings accounts at Serve Credit Union to manage and keep track of the money I have.

In addition to spending and saving, I also invest a portion of my income. I invest in two different ways: in a CD through Serve Credit Union, and through a Roth IRA. These accounts provide a way for me to not only set aside money to use in the future, but for that money to earn interest as well.

I plan to continue my current money management strategies throughout college, so that by the time I graduate and start a career I will be in a comfortable position financially to begin working or continuing my education. While my future holds a lot of unknowns, I take comfort in the knowledge that I am in control of my finances, and have plenty of resources available to me through Serve Credit Union. I already have checking, savings, and CD accounts in use, and recently, I opened my first credit card. I am using the card as a way to build a good credit score and responsible financial habits. I am learning financial responsibility and accountability through having to pay my credit card bill every month, and if I continue to do so, I will build a strong credit score that I can use to take out loans for higher education or a home in the future.

I’m excited to see where the next few years take me, and I’m excited to begin this new chapter of my life knowing that I can and will continue to utilize the resources available to me through Serve Credit Union while navigating all of life’s major milestones.”

 

Tessa Rounds

Simpson College - Exercise Science and Bachelors in Nursing

“I have many goals I hope to achieve throughout the next five years of my life. One of my biggest aspirations is to graduate college debt-free. As I transition into my career, I also want to purchase my own car. This is a big financial step, and Serve Credit Union can play a crucial role in this process by offering vehicle loans and providing me with reliable options to finance this purchase. Having a trusted credit union to guide me through this decision will be invaluable.

In addition to financing a vehicle, I am committed to growing my savings throughout college and beyond. Serve CU offers a variety of savings accounts with unique benefits that can help me stay on track with my financial goals. Budgeting is a key part of saving money, and the Interactive Education Center on the Serve CU website is a great tool to help me incorporate savings into my budget effectively.

Building my savings will also help me achieve another significant milestone: renting and eventually owning a home. Currently, I have little knowledge about mortgages and owning a home, which is where Serve’s financial education services will be especially useful. I can become more informed and prepared for the home-buying process by utilizing these resources. Once I have a solid understanding, I can take the next step by reaching out to the mortgage specialist.

These are just a few of the significant goals I have, and I am confident that Serve CU can help me reach them. As I progress through college, I want to make smart financial decisions by taking full advantage of the resources Serve offers. I have already begun building my credit and learning how to earn interest on my savings, and I plan to continue expanding my financial knowledge through these opportunities. By doing so, I will be better equipped to manage the financial responsibilities of adulthood and achieve long-term success.”

 

Dallin Sprague

Brigham Young University Idaho - Computer Science

“Within the next five years, I will experience many significant changes in my life. From beginning my journey in higher education later this year, to saving for a home, and establishing financial independence, I have many important goals: I hope to pay for college, prepare to purchase my first home, and begin growing my retirement savings. With its variety of services and programs, Serve Credit Union is well-situated to help me in my goals.

One of my most important goals is to pay for my education. I plan to pursue a Master’s degree in the highly competitive field of computer science, and I know that financing my education will be a huge challenge. Serve Credit Union has a program called Student Choice that demonstrates itself to be a fantastic solution. Student Choice loans are able to provide vital financial support throughout my university experience and give me the freedom to pursue my personal and career goals. Serve Credit Union also offers a variety of resources on financial literacy and education to help me manage my finances during these next few years. With experienced guidance and advice on financial literacy and managing debt, Serve Credit Union is perfectly placed to support me on my financial and academic journey to achieve this.

Another very important goal to me is to become a homeowner. Homeownership is a hurdle in every American’s life and requires planning and discipline to achieve. Serve Credit Union can assist me by offering helpful mortgage products and expert advice. Their mortgage options will help me obtain strong financing while their advisors can guide me through the complexities of buying a home. In reaching this important achievement in my life, Serve Credit Union’s support will be vital.

Lastly, I plan to begin working on my retirement savings. I hope to begin saving early in order to be able to support myself in old age. Serve Credit Union offers many tools to begin. It offers savings accounts, Individual Retirement Accounts, Money Market Accounts, and Certificates of Deposit; Serve Credit Union provides a plethora of options that can help me grow my savings. By capitalizing on all of these amazing tools, I can begin securing my future today.

In conclusion, the next five years will be filled with exciting changes and challenges. Serve Credit Union’s diverse suite of financial services will help me navigate these and help me to reach my goals. With their help, I will be well on my way to achieving a successful and financially secure future.”