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Scholarship & Educational Grant Programs

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Scholarships & Educational Grant Programs

American 1 Credit Union is dedicated to being Boldly Generous to our local students and teachers. In 2024, we gave back over $20,000 to educational programs across Jackson, Hillsdale, Lenawee, Calhoun, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.*

 

 

2025 Scholarship and Grant Applications will open on February 7

Teacher with Kids

Recipients

Teacher Grants Awarded in 2023

  • Kristen Watters, Camden-Frontier
  • Lora Wallich, Michener Elementary School
  • Marabeth Lewis, Custer Elementary School
  • Kelsey Miller, St Andrew School Saline
  • Anthony Miller, Walters Elementary
  • Roberta Nuttall, Marshall Middle School
  • Kalani Bates Burghard, Marshall
  • Kendra Gibbs, Marshall 
  • Bryan Mangiavellano, Northwest High School
  • Stacy N Haney, Keicher Elementary
  • Courtney Perry, Parkside Middle School
  • Jake Spurgeon-Hess, Hanover-Horton Middle School
Click here to view the full press release.

Scholarships Awarded in 2024

  • Brandon B; Chelsea High School; Washtenaw
  • Ethan K; Huron High School; Washtenaw
  • Isabella M; Chelsea High School; Washtenaw
  • Jackson D; Chelsea High School; Washtenaw
  • Jenna O; Chelsea High School; Washtenaw
  • Jordyn T; Plymouth High School; Wayne
  • Kelli H; Jackson High School; Jackson
  • Mackenzie M; Milan High School; Monroe
  • Maddux L; Springport High School; Jackson
  • Madeline B; Hudson Area Schools; Lenawee
  • Madison B; Western High School; Jackson
  • Rayan S; Canton High School; Wayne
  • Savanna P; Concord High School; Jackson
  • Savannah C; Columbia Central High School; Jackson
  • Marissa B; Napoleon High School; Jackson

Click here to view the full press release.

2025 Continued Education Scholarship Terms

Graduating high school seniors may be entered to win a $1000 scholarship each when they submit the Continued Education Scholarship form located at american1cu.org/scholarships. One application is allowed per student; students must plan to attend college, complete a certificate, or join a trade school in 2025 and must reside in one of the following counties: Jackson, Hillsdale, Calhoun, Wayne, Lenawee, or Washtenaw. Membership with American 1 Credit Union is not required to enter. Submissions must be completed between 2/7/25 and 4/7/25. Ten (10) winners will be selected on 4/28/25, prizes will be awarded within 60 days of drawing. Recipients agree that their name may be used for promotional purposes to enhance awareness of American 1 Credit Union’s Continued Education Scholarship Program. Employees, board members, and immediate family members are not eligible for the Continued Education Scholarship. All federal and state tax rules apply. 
 

Board of Directors Grant Terms

Individuals may be entered to win a $2,500 grant when they submit the Board of Directors Grant form located at american1cu.org/grants. Recipients may have the additional opportunity to renew the Board of Directors Grant for up to four (4) years ($10,000 in total); additional requirements may apply for renewal. One application is allowed per individual per year; applicants must be currently pursuing an associate, undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university or currently enrolled in a trade-school program at the time of application and must reside in one of the following counties: Jackson, Hillsdale, Calhoun, Wayne, Lenawee, or Washtenaw. Membership with American 1 Credit Union is not required to enter. Submissions must be completed between 2/7/25 and 4/7/25. One (1) winner will be selected on 4/28/25, prize will be awarded within 60 days of drawing. Recipients agree that their name may be used for promotional purposes to enhance awareness of American 1 Credit Union’s Board of Directors Grant Program. Employees, board members , and immediate family members are not eligible for the teacher grant promotion. All federal and state tax rules apply. 

*Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors looking to attend college, complete a certificate, or join a trade school. Applicants must live in Jackson, Lenawee, Hillsdale, Calhoun, Washtenaw, or Wayne Counties.