In 2025, American 1 Credit Union proudly awarded $10,000 in scholarships to local students, including $2,500 funded by our Board of Directors—continuing our commitment to supporting education in the communities we serve.
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Chelsea W.—Grand Canyon University, Master's Degree in Social Work—Jackson County
Rae-lyn B.—Jackson High School—Jackson
Riley M.—Pittsford Area Schools—Hillsdale
Sameer A.—Jackson Prep and Early College—Jackson
Sonja S.—Chelsea High School—Washtenaw
Sophia C.—Madison High School—Lenawee
Stella B.—Jonesville High School—Hillsdale
Thia T.—Lumen Christi—Jackson
Zoe R.—Sand Creek High School—Lenawee
Nolan M.—Grass Lake High School—Jackson
Owen P.—Britton-Deerfield High School—Lenawee
*2026 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 2026 and must reside in one of the following counties: Jackson, Hillsdale, Calhoun, Lenawee, or Washtenaw. Membership with American 1 Credit Union is not required to apply. Membership is required if selected as a scholarship recipient. Submissions must be completed between 2/9/26 and 4/6/26. Ten (10) winners will be selected on 4/27/26, 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. Members must remain in good standing through the scholarship promotion period to remain eligible. 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: 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, Lenawee, or Washtenaw. Membership with American 1 Credit Union is not required to apply. Membership is required if selected as a grant recipient. Submissions must be completed between 2/9/26 and 4/6/26. One (1) winner will be selected on 4/27/26, 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. Members must remain in good standing through the grant promotion period to remain eligible. Employees, board members, and immediate family members are not eligible for the Board of Directors Grant promotion. All federal and state tax rules apply.
