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Community Choice Foundation

Your gift, their future

Every year, we award $100,000 in scholarships to 25 outstanding students who not only excel academically, but also make a meaningful difference in their communities. Let’s encourage these students to take that step toward a future they’ve worked hard for and deserveAre you ready to join us?

Supporting community

We’re giving back where it makes the most impact.

Scholarships

Every year, we offer $100,000 in scholarships to deserving students.

Backpacks for kids

Each year, we give over 3,200 backpacks to students across Michigan. Stay tuned for updates!

Donate today

It takes all of us to make an impact. Donate within e-Banking or via Paypal.

Scholarship Sponsorship

Become a sponsor and help create talent in Michigan.

Volunteer

Team members volunteer their personal time to support local organizations.

Circle of Scholars

Are you a current or past scholar? Let us know how you are Giving Big!

Our members love volunteering with us!

“I thoroughly enjoyed myself and found the experience incredibly rewarding. Contributing to such a meaningful cause and working alongside such dedicated individuals was a pleasure.” 

-Member Rhonda Davis from Westland, second from the left in the front row.

Our sponsors

We value and appreciate donations of any amount. We especially want to recognize those donors between
$500 – $5,000.

Empowering our students

Our scholarships go to deserving students who are committed to keeping their skills and future in Michigan.

The 2024 scholarship application period has closed. Want to be notified when the 2025 scholarship application is available?

Graduating high school

It’s the first step toward higher education. We offer $5,000 scholarships to graduating high school senior planning to attend a Michigan college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree. 

Continuing education

We offer $2,500 continuing education scholarship to students furthering in studies.

Skilled trades

Skilled trades play an important role in Michigan’s economy. We offer $2,500 scholarships for students seeking vocational training or certification through accredited programs. 

Essay question

Tell us how you demonstrate the credit union value of “people helping people” including a time when you have given back or made a difference in your school or in your community. How will you continue to “Give Big” after you graduate.

Scholarship application checklist

Get ready to show how you GIVE BIG.
To be eligible, all applicants must:

Congratulations to our 2024 Scholars

We look forward to all you’ll bring to our communities.

Kaylee Fowler

Mona Shores High School
Muskegon Community College
Mechanical Engineering

Drew Kantor

Jackson
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Biology

Austin Hinkley

Big Rapids High School
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Mechanical Engineering

Jack Gogol

Grass Lake High School
Washtenaw Community College
HVAC

CarRyn Gilbert

Cass Technical High School
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Social Work

Roman Buatti

Farmington Hills
Oakland Community College
Sociology

Jace Brainard

Mona Shores High School
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Nursing

Emma Boler

Trenton High School
Norther Michigan University
Education

Lydia Boland

Walled Lake
Wayne County Community College
Dental Hygiene

Mark Behnfeldt

Fenton High School
Saginaw Valley State University
Finance

Adam Almaleky

Dearborn Heights
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Biochemistry

Katherine Wright

Walled Lake
Madonna University
Nursing

Alexa Westergard

South Lyon High School
Western Michigan University
Education

Lindsay Warren

Royal Oak
Central Michigan University
Counseling and Guidance

Nathan Sparschu

Port Huron Northern High School
Michigan State University
Biology

McKenna Ryan-Elbert

Shrine Catholic High School
Kalamazoo College
English

Robert Reynolds

West Ottawa High School
Michigan State University
Political Science

Dyllan Nelson

Northville
Michigan State University
Forestry

Ishmael Miller

Renaissance High School
Michigan State University
Horticulture

Mikayla Mertes

Grayling High School
Kirtland Community College
Accounting

Alisha Malik

International Academy East
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Biomedical Engineering

Nicole Majors

Howell
Michigan State University
Chemical Engineering

Keziah Kudowor

Oakland Flex Tech High School
Western Michigan University
Music Therapy

Brianna Kennedy

Southfield
University of Michigan-Flint
Liberal Arts

Noah Alvarez

West Ottawa High School
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Business

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