Community Choice Foundation offering $100k through scholarship program

METRO DETROIT — The Community Choice Foundation, the charitable arm of Community Choice Credit Union, is now taking applications for its 2024 Scholarship Program.

This program empowers local students to achieve their dreams while remaining in Michigan. When a student receives a scholarship, they pledge to use their education to contribute 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.

Each year the Community Choice Foundation Scholarship Program has awarded 25 scholarships for a combined total of $100,000 for students throughout the state of Michigan. Students can apply for scholarships to continue their educational careers within Michigan at universities, in skilled trade programs and as part of continuing education curriculum.

To date the program has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships in statewide communities since 2009. Scholarship recipients are expected to excel both in the classroom and their local community, with an emphasis on community involvement.

“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,” Community Choice Executive Director Kevin McAlpine said in a press release. “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.”

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.

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.

Applications are available at www.communitychoicecu.com/scholarships. Applications are being accepted through Feb. 29.