SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Want to help make college possible for Michigan’s best and brightest students?

Let’s get togetherTM

The Community Choice Foundation is working to keep Michigan’s best and brightest students in Michigan.

The Community Choice Foundation was created in 2009 to help put an end to Michigan’s brain drain.

Community Choice Scholars are more than book-smart.

It’s no secret that college-educated Michiganders have been leaving the state in droves. Community Choice Credit Union understands that we must take action to retain our state’s future leaders.

In the credit union spirit of people helping people, the Foundation has provided more than $600,000 in financial assistance to students who are committed to giving back to Michigan communities. These scholarships keep them in Michigan by making higher education here more affordable. All Community Choice Scholars attend Michigan colleges and universities, and have pledged to stay in Michigan after graduation.

Scholars are selected based on a balance of academic achievement, leadership and community service. Every Scholar will attend an accredited college or university in Michigan and pledges to remain a Michigan resident after graduation.

Scholarship funds come from Community Choice Credit Union members, team members, individuals and local businesses. Every cent of every donation goes directly toward scholarship recipients’ education. These funds have a real impact. Here’s how 2013 Community Choice Scholar Kate Yuhas puts it:

“Unlike the national media, I haven’t given up hope on my home state. Though things may look

bleak now, I see a shining future. But this can only be achieved if the young and educated

choose Michigan to settle down, start a family, and build a life instead of leaving en masse.”

The Community Choice Foundation Scholarship Program is growing.

Our Scholars meet high academic standards, have a proven track record of volunteerism, and pledge to pursue their

careers in Michigan.

The impact of the Scholarship Program is spreading.

Please join us in making college possible for the next class of Scholars.

Community Choice Scholars are already giving back by holding leadership positions in colleges and communities. The Credit Union is happy to underwrite the Scholarship Program and be a part of the ripple effect as these young people touch the lives of thousands through their volunteerism.

Past Community Choice Scholars

Your gift will help us keep talented and civ-ic-minded students in Michigan. Special benefits are available for sponsors of an Emerald or Gold scholar-ship; gifts of all sizes are welcome.

City: Livonia

High School: Benjamin Franklin High School

College: University of Michigan

Major: Biomedical Engineering

Career Goal: Orthopedic Surgeon

JANE MODES

“Michigan continues to face economic challenges; it is the job of my generation to be a part of its resurgence.”

City: Livonia

High School: DetroitCatholic Central High School

College: University of Michigan

Major: Biology

Career Goal: Physician

ALWIN DAVID

“Staying in Michigan will allow me to continue my service work that helps me give back to the communities that have molded me throughout my life.”

Your gift today will have a lasting impact on an individual life and on our community.

You can express and be recognized for your support for the future of Michigan at many levels, including:

EMERALD SPONSOR - $5,000 minimum

GOLD SPONSOR - $2,500 minimum

SILVER SPONSOR - $1,000 minimum

COPPER SPONSOR - $500 minimum

• A scholarship award named solely in honor of the company or individual• Opportunity to present award to and be photographed with winner• Press release announcing your award• Your name, logo and link on Foundation website• Recognition at award ceremony• Your logo and 8.5” x 11” full-page ad in award ceremony program• 4 tickets to award ceremony• Invitations to alumni events

• A scholarship jointly named with Community Choice Credit Union in honor of the company or individual• Opportunity to present award to and be photographed with winner• Your name, logo and link on Foundation website• Recognition at award ceremony• Your logo and half-page ad in award ceremony program• 2 tickets to award ceremony• Invitations to alumni events

• Your logo on Foundation website• Recognition at award ceremony• Quarter-page ad in award ceremony program• 2 tickets to award ceremony

• Your logo on Foundation website• Recognition at award ceremony• Name in award ceremony program• Ticket to award ceremony

Three important words that describe what Community Choice Credit Union is all about: people helping people, including getting together to keep our best and brightest students in Michigan to attend college and after graduation.

We welcome your support at any level. For more information, please contact:

Abbey BierleinFoundation Coordinator

Community Choice Credit UnionPhone: 877.243.2528, ext. 1128

ABierlein@CommunityChoiceCU.com

Donations can be made out to:Community Choice Foundation

31155 Northwestern HwyFarmington Hills, MI 48334