Dupaco Credit Union announced that applications for the 2021 Dupaco R.W. Hoefer Foundation College Scholarship Program are now available. The scholarship program awards a total of $40,000 to 20 first-time incoming students within two different programs. Half of the $2,000 scholarships are awarded for students in four-year programs, while half are awarded to students entering community college, technical or trade school programs. Applications are awarded based on academic achievements, employment, extracurricular involvement, financial need, community involvement, and either a video or essay submission. The online application, instructions and additional details regarding the scholarship program can be found at dupaco.com/scholarships. The deadline to apply is Feb. 25, and scholarship winners will be notified by April 9.