orsa Member Scholarships

orsa Member Scholarships

Funder: orsa credit union (formerly Community Financial Credit Union)

Status: 2026 applications are now closed, but program continues annually

Geographic Scope: Michigan

Focus Areas: Higher education and career training through accredited colleges, universities, and CTE trade schools

Award Details:

Total funding: $40,000 annually

10 general undergraduate scholarships at $3,000 each

5 CTE/trade school scholarships at $2,000 each

Partnership with Local Impact Alliance

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be an orsa credit union member with account opened on or before December 31, 2025
• Must be applying to or accepted at an accredited college, university, or CTE trade school for full-time or part-time enrollment
• Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree or CTE trade school degree
• Previous recipients and applicants are eligible to apply again if criteria are still met
• NOT eligible: orsa board members, employees, and their family members

Evaluation Criteria

• Community service
• Extracurricular activities
• Letter of recommendation
• Job or employment experience
• Application essay question
• Financial need
• Academic performance
• No minimum GPA required

Mission

Fighting rising tuition costs by supporting Michigan students pursuing higher education and trade careers. The program has been supporting Michigan students for over 30 years.

Contact

Foundation Email: foundation@orsacu.org

Additional Scholarship Funds Available:

Margaret Dunning Memorial Scholarship Fund

George Lawton Memorial Scholarship Fund

Ron Carlson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Donations: The orsa Scholarship Fund accepts member contributions to support students. Contributions can be made online or by contacting the foundation team.