Arbor Financial Credit Union is dedicated to our membership and the community we serve. Since 1935, your credit union has been empowering members to help them grow and achieve their financial goals. We began our scholarship program in 1999 and have awarded $612,000 to students in our community throughout the years.
This year, ten high school seniors were awarded $2,000 from the Arbor Financial Scholarship based in large part on an essay they submitted. Each year, the essay topics are chosen based on Arbor's values and beliefs. This year, students reflected on our core value of creativity by answering the topic: "Describe a time when you used creativity to solve a problem or overcome a challenge. How did your creative approach lead to a successful outcome, and what did you learn from the experience?" Selected from among 103 entries, Arbor Financial is proud to announce the following winners of the 2025 Arbor Financial Scholarship:
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Boston Bilek Mattawan High School Boston will be attending Michigan Technological University to study Mechanical Engineering. |
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Cameron Coy Kalamazoo Central High School Cameron will be attending Kalamazoo Valley Community College Cosmetology School. After graduation, she plans to open her own Salon. |
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Haylee Dennany Otsego High School Haylee will be attending Jackson College to study Advanced Manufacturing, where she will also receive her welding certification.
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Alexis Gross Otsego High School Alexis is looking forward to attending Kalamazoo College to study Biology. |
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Maggie Montange Plainwell High School Maggie will attend Central Michigan University to study Special Education. |
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Landon Moreland Three Rivers High School Landon is excited to attend Southwestern Michigan College to study Criminal Justice. |
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Lauren Pernie Portage Northern High School Lauren will be attending the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine to study Medical Sciences. After college she plans to apply for med school to become a doctor. |
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Tessa Prough Otsego High School Tessa will attend the University of Alabama to study accounting. |
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Allie Spencer Vicksburg High School Allie will attend the Culinary Institute of America to study culinary sciences and become a food chemist. inspired partly by the baking business she owns and operates. |
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Audra Tate Loy Norrix High School Audra will begin her studies at Western Michigan University to pursue a degree in Aviation Flight Science. |
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We are excited for these students and all graduating 2025 seniors on their next steps. Keep in mind as you go, Arbor Financial offers the Volt Banking Account, a bundled checking and savings account, designed specifically for young adults to help you learn how money management works, providing you with FREE easy access to 30,000 ATMs, and help to protect you against costly fees*.
*Must be ages 9-24 to qualify. Program, rate, terms, and conditions are subject to change.
