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ChoiceOne Bank Awards Scholarships to 19 High School Seniors

  • ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc. announced 19 needs-based scholarships for graduating seniors in Michigan communities it serves.
  • Recipients received a one-time $1,000 award to support their first year at an accredited Michigan college or certificate program in fall 2026.
  • The 19 scholars were selected from over 320 applicants who submitted essays describing community service experiences.
  • Application period ran from January 5 to March 8, 2026, accepting essays of 500 words or fewer.
  • Eligible applicants included graduating high school seniors, GED recipients, and homeschooled students with college eligibility documentation.
  • Awarded students are Cody Gernhard, Sophia Matheney, Emily Barbeau, Colter Kashian, Noah Kaplan, Oscar Gomez-Gutierrez, Nolan Carr, Emma Pagliaroli, Eviana Fulton, Aneko Nichol, Simon Tunney, Megan Mangalathet, Lilly Goss, Gavin Wandrie, Madelyn Pullum, James Baur, Mallorie Messer, Emma Besemer, & Mason Poulsen.
  • ChoiceOne Bank operates 54 offices across West, Central, & Southeast Michigan with approximately $4.4 billion in assets.
  • The program aims to encourage community service & support the next generation of leaders.