The Community Choice Foundation Scholarship Program awarded 20 metro Detroit high school students a total of $100,000 in scholarships in 2015 for pledging to attend college in Michigan and committing to give back to the state by building their careers within the state. Photo courtesy of Community Choice Credit Union
Community Choice Credit Union is seeking applicants for its annual scholarship program, which is awarded to graduating students who pledge to attend college and build careers within Michigan.
The annual scholarship program awards $100,000 in scholarships to students and is now in its eighth year.
The program is one of the largest scholarship programs in the credit union industry both in Michigan and nationally, and has awarded more than $700,000 in scholarships to 140 students in the metro Detroit area since 2009.
"The Community Choice Scholarship Program was created at the height of the Great Recession as a way to entice Michigan's young talent to stay in-state," said Robert Bava, president and CEO of Community Choice Credit Union. "Now that Michigan's economy is rebounding, there is a need for young people to fill the jobs that are growing here in number every day."
New this year, Community Choice announced that the scholarship program is opening eligibility to all high school seniors in the state of Michigan.
Scholarships of up to $5,000 each will be awarded to those who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities, and dedication to community service.
Eligible applicants must plan on attending a Michigan college or university, and must pledge to stay in Michigan after college. Applicants will be evaluated based on grade point average, dedication to serving their community and a written essay.
Applications are being accepted online at CommunityChoiceFoundation.com through Feb. 15.
The newest 2016 scholars will be welcomed to the group during an award presentation in May.
The program, which is run by Community Choice Foundation, would not be possible without support from the credit union, local businesses, the community and credit union members. The scholarships are made possible by sponsorships, which begin at $500 and go up to a full $5,000 scholarship level. Donations of every amount are accepted. To donate, or for questions regarding the application process, please contact Foundation Coordinator Steven Hernandez at 877-243-2528, ext. 1978, or email shernandez@communitychoicecu.com. Continued...
Community Choice Credit Union is in the Downriver area at 1280 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte, and 26346 Gibraltar Road, Flat Rock.
For more information, visit CommunityChoiceCU.com.
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