Austin, Minn. – Cooperative Response Center, Inc. (CRC) is pleased to announce its scholarship program for the 2015-16 school year, awarding up to $6,000 to students attending high schools in the communities in which it works.

CRC will award up to six $1,000 scholarships to seniors attending high schools, both public and private, in the following communities: Austin, Minn., Dunlap, Tenn., and Abilene, Texas. High school senior sons and daughters of regular full- and part-time CRC employees are also eligible.

CRC’s Corporate Giving/Community Involvement Program continues to have a major focus on education, youth development, culture and arts, health, human services, and animal welfare. This is CRC’s seventh year funding scholarship programs for area students.

The deadline to apply for one of CRC’s $1,000 scholarships is Tuesday, March 31, 2015. For more information about CRC’s scholarship program or to obtain a scholarship application, visit CRC’s website at www.crc.coop. Contact Julie Schramek, Corporate Communications Manager, at 507.437.2304 or info@crc.coop with any questions.

About CRC
CRC is a nationwide, cooperatively owned and operated, 24/7 contact center and central station. Founded in 1992, CRC has steadily increased the size and scope of its operation with offices currently in Austin, Minn., Dunlap, Tenn., and Abilene, Texas. CRC serves nearly 350 members and associate members in 42 states, representing over 5.2 million consumers. Visit CRC on the web at www.crc.coop.