Community Choice Scholarship Program

Award Amount: $100,000 total distributed annually among multiple recipients

Number of Awards: 26 scholarships in 2025

Geographic Scope: Michigan

Eligibility:

• High school students in Michigan
• Students accepted into higher education institutions
• Demonstrated resilience, ambition, and commitment to community
• Strong academic performance
• Community service and leadership involvement

Focus Areas:

• Supporting students who embody resilience and ambition
• Students with passion for making a difference
• Community leaders and volunteers
• Students pursuing higher education in various fields (healthcare, robotics, etc.)

Program Description:
The Community Choice Foundation awards annual scholarships to Michigan students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership qualities, and dedication to community service. Scholars are recognized as "change makers in the making" with a vision for how they will give back to their communities.

Recent Scholarship Recipients (2025):

• Adalyn Britton (Whitehall) - Accepted to Central Michigan University Honors College, studying to become a chiropractor; BMX bike racer; youth mentor and volunteer
• Caitlin McDonough (Royal Oak) - Accepted to University of Michigan, pursuing healthcare; food pantry volunteer; National Honor Society officer
• Jacob Mazelin (Mattawan) - University of Michigan, majoring in Robotics with minors in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship

Selection Criteria:

• Resilience and determination
• Academic achievement
• Community service and volunteer work
• Leadership qualities
• Vision for future impact
• Personal motivation and purpose

Contact Information:

• Phone: 877.243.2528
• Website: communitychoicecu.com/scholarship

Background:
The Community Choice Foundation is committed to supporting education and the voices of tomorrow across Michigan. The foundation also hosts reality fairs and conducts annual backpack drives in addition to the scholarship program.

Application Process

Note: Specific application procedures and deadlines were not detailed in the available website content. The following information is based on scholarship recipient profiles:

General Application Information:

1. Students apply during a specific application period (deadline date not specified)
2. Applications should highlight:
   • Academic achievements and transcripts
   • Resilience and personal challenges overcome
   • Community service and volunteer experience
   • Leadership roles held
   • Personal essays or statements about future goals and community impact
   • Letters of recommendation (likely required)
   • Proof of acceptance/enrollment in higher education institution

Materials Likely Required:

• High school transcripts
• College acceptance letter(s)
• Personal statement or essay
• Letters of recommendation
• Documentation of community service and volunteer work
• Details of leadership roles and achievements

Contact for Details:
For complete application instructions, deadlines, and submission portal, contact Community Choice Credit Union Foundation directly at 877.243.2528 or visit communitychoicecu.com/scholarship