Scholarship Opportunity

ChoiceOne Bank Scholarship Program

Offered by ChoiceOne Bank

The ChoiceOne Bank Scholarship Program supports graduating students from communities served by ChoiceOne Bank across West, Central, and Southeast Michigan. Awards help students begin postsecondary education at accredited Michigan institutions while recognizing the value of community service and involvement.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, Homeschool Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 ChoiceOne Bank Scholarship

OpensJanuary 5, 2026
DeadlineMarch 8, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a graduating high school senior, GED recipient, or homeschool student with documentation of high school equivalency and college eligibility during the application year.
  • Be from a community served by ChoiceOne Bank in West, Central, or Southeast Michigan.
  • Plan to attend an accredited Michigan college in the fall following graduation.
  • Plan to pursue a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree.
  • ChoiceOne Bank employee family members may qualify for a separate employee-family scholarship award.

Requirements

  • Complete the online ChoiceOne Bank Scholarship application.
  • Submit a community service essay of 500 words or fewer.
  • Submit a high school or homeschool transcript, or qualifying GED documentation.
  • Submit all required application materials by the published deadline.

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the current ChoiceOne Bank Scholarship Program eligibility requirements.
  2. 2Complete the online scholarship application.
  3. 3Write an essay of no more than 500 words explaining what community service means personally.
  4. 4Describe a community service experience, why you became involved, who benefited, and what you personally gained from the experience.
  5. 5Upload or submit the required high school, homeschool, or GED documentation.
  6. 6Submit the completed application and supporting materials by the annual deadline.
  7. 7Watch ChoiceOne Bank scholarship announcements for the next application cycle.

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