Sparta, Mich.-based ChoiceOne Bank awarded 13 needs-based scholarships as part of its annual program for graduating seniors in the bank’s coverage area in west and southeast Michigan.
The $1,000 scholarships were available for graduating seniors who are attending an accredited Michigan college this fall to obtain a certificate, associates or bachelor’s degree. Applications were accepted from January through March, and students had to include a 500-word or less essay about one of their community-service experiences, including describing why they became involved in their community service and their personal accomplishments from their community involvement.
- Graduating Sparta High School Seniors Makayla Hatchew and William McFarlin
- Graduating Coopersville High School Seniors Teya Li Weber and Brianna Bacon
- Graduating Cedar Springs High School Senior Stella Malon
- Graduating Kent City High School Senior Ann Smalley
- Graduating Grant High School Senior James Chandler
- Graduating Lapeer High School Senior Kennedy Haworth
- Graduating North Branch High School Senior Franklin Caudill
- Graduating Armada High School Senior Kayla Demick
- Graduating Imlay City High School Senior Rayana Slack
- Graduating Capac High School Senior Dori Stuever
- Graduating Fraser High School Senior Alexandria Nichol.
“As the local community bank, we have been offering this program for many years now,” said ChoiceOne Bank President Michael Burke, Jr. “ChoiceOne has always believed families are the heart of our communities, and our high school seniors are the next generation of leaders. This program provides an opportunity for them to realize the benefits of being raised and educated in a supportive community. It’s also heartwarming to hear from our students about their community-service experiences over the years.”
