SPARTA, Mich., — ChoiceOne Bank is again awarding annual scholarships designed to provide need-based funds for graduating seniors in the communities the bank serves. The scholarships are for students who want to obtain a Bachelor, Associate, or Certificate.
ChoiceOne will award 12 one-time scholarships of $1,000 to each recipient for their first year of college or toward a certificate program. Six winners will be selected from both the bank’s West and East markets in Michigan. One ChoiceOne employee's child will also receive a scholarship.
“We are committed to the families and youth in our communities across Michigan,” said ChoiceOne Bank President Michael J. Burke, Jr. “Our high school seniors are the next generation of leaders, and we believe it’s important for them to realize the benefits of being raised and educated in a caring and supportive local community.”