Community Choice $100,000 Scholarship Program 2024 open to applicants

By Tom Lang

Community Choice Foundation is now taking applications for its $100,000 Scholarship Program, through the end of February, for students to attend Michigan colleges/universities, skilled trade programs or their continuing education.

To date the Community Choice Foundation Scholarship Program has awarded over $1.5 million in scholarships in statewide communities since 2009, at a pace of $100,000 or more each year. Scholarship recipients are expected to excel both in the classroom and their local community, with an emphasis on community involvement.

Each year Community Choice has awarded 25 scholarships for a combined total of at least $100,000 for students throughout the state of Michigan. Students can apply for scholarships to continue their educational careers and do not have to be members of the credit union.

When a student receives a scholarship, they are pledging to use their education to Give Big™ in Michigan by living and working in the state after graduating or completing their vocational training. Scholarships help offset rising tuition costs for students of all ages.

The Foundation is the charitable arm of Community Choice Credit Union. To qualify, applicants must live in Michigan, plan on attending a Michigan college or university, and pledge to stay in Michigan after graduation or completion of their education program. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required along with a demonstrated commitment to volunteerism or public service. Recipients are encouraged but do not have to be members of Community Choice Credit Union.

Scholarships are awarded to students based on academic performance, community involvement, a short video and essay describing how they plan to contribute to their community and Michigan through their chosen career.

“A healthy state economy includes talented, passionate workers in a variety of fields. From medical professionals to accountants, to teachers and electricians, we’re committed to helping young people achieve their dreams,” said Community Choice Executive Director Kevin McAlpine. “We recognize the tremendous number of opportunities and various paths available to students who are committed to achieving their career goals and contributing to our great state. It’s one of the many reasons we have expanded this scholarship program in recent years.”

Those interested applying for Community Choice Foundation’s scholarship can submit their email here. Learn more about the program or start an application at www.communitychoicecu.com/scholarships.