BlueOx Community Scholarship
BlueOx Credit Union is proud to award six (6) $1,000 scholarships to members who are furthering their education at an accredited college, university, or trade school. We believe in supporting individuals who exemplify our values—putting people first, leading with authenticity and respect, empowering through education, being unstoppable, and creating positive energy. See below for details on how you can get an extra $1,000 to put toward your education!
In honor of their dedication and volunteerism, we are proud to name five scholarships after retired Board Members - Robert Harvey, Jeffrey Stanton, Dale Dittmer, Al Mumford, and Doug Voshell - and one scholarship after former BlueOx Credit Union CEO Fran Godfrey.
(From left to right) Robert Harvey, Jeffrey Stanton, Dale Dittmer, Al Mumford, Doug Voshell, and Fran Godfrey
Interested? Here’s what we’ll need:
- A completed and signed Scholarship Application
- Most recent transcript (official or unofficial accepted)
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance from your college, university, or trade school
- Two current (not past 60 days) letters of recommendation from teachers, guidance counselors, employers, or school administrators; letters from family will not be accepted
- A typed, double-spaced essay (500 words or more) letting us know how you live out the core values of BlueOx Credit Union
Who can apply?
- Anyone enrolled in college, university, or trade school
- A person meeting the above requirements who hasn’t won previously
Other Info:
- Applications for 2026 must be received no sooner than December 1, 2025, and no later than March 1, 2026, by the close of business (5:00 pm). Applicants will be notified no later than April 15, 2026.
- Scholarship recipients will be selected without regard to age, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
- Employees or volunteers of BlueOx Credit Union or members of their immediate families are not eligible to receive a scholarship.
- Applications not accompanied by the required documents will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- By applying, applicants agree they will be photographed at the credit union for use in BlueOx Credit Union marketing.
- Funds will be paid directly to the college, university, or trade school. The recipient agrees to provide BlueOx Credit Union with the necessary information. If the recipient does not enroll during the semester for which the scholarship is provided, the scholarship will be forfeited. The recipient is responsible for any tax responsibilities.
- The scholarship selection committee will include the Regional Manager and the Marketing team. All decisions by the selection committee shall be final.
You can submit your completed application online, by mail, or by dropping it off at any of our branch locations:
Mailing Address: BlueOx Credit Union, 115 Riverside Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49015
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