2026 Telcoe Scholarship and Academic Award Recipients

Little Rock, Ark. – Congratulations to the 2026 Telcoe Federal Credit Union Scholarship and Academic Award recipients. This year, 17 graduating seniors from across the state of Arkansas will receive Scholarships and Academic Awards totaling $5,700. The Telcoe Scholarship and Academic Awards provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors in Arkansas attending college or technical school.  Since 2017, Telcoe Federal Credit Union has awarded scholarships and awards to over 100 students.

Selection criteria for the scholarships and awards included exceptional academic achievements, community involvement, and the submission of well-crafted essays. This year’s Scholarship and Academic Award recipients are:

Damien Wicker – Central Arkansas Christian High School

Kennedy Madison – Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School

Shelby Brock – Conway High School

J'laBrion Gauthreaux – Hall West High School

Chloe Hogg – Central Arkansas Christian High School

Hailey Middaugh – Sylvan Hills High School

Walker Smith – Lonoke High School

Rileigh McCollum – Southside Charter High School

Kylah Manthe – Bentonville High School

Caleb Baldridge – Searcy High School

Cole Bent – Bryant High School

Dalton Manlove – Nashville High School

Morgan Perry – Sylvan Hills High School

Aaron McDonald – Bryant High School

Morgan Stewart – Catholic High School

MaKenzie Early – North Little Rock High School

Olivia Atkins – Arkansas Connections Academy

Every April, we celebrate Youth Month at Telcoe Federal Credit Union. We offer Student Checking Accounts, special rate Youth Certificates of Deposit, Youth Savings Accounts, coloring contests, as well as scholarships and academic awards. Learn more about youth accounts with Telcoe FCU. Telcoe Federal Credit Union remains committed to supporting the educational dreams and aspirations of our community. For more information about Telcoe Federal Credit Union and its scholarship program, please visit www.telcoe.com.

Telcoe Federal Credit Union serves the state of Arkansas with offices located in Little Rock, Sherwood, and Russellville. Chartered in 1950, Telcoe Federal Credit Union currently has more than 21,900 members and over $504M in assets.