KALAMAZOO, MI (May 22, 2026) |
Education opens doors, and for many students, the right support can make all the difference. Since 1999, our scholarship program has helped students across our community take the next step, awarding over $632,000 to support their goals and dreams.
Winners have become doctors, lawyers, teachers, nurses, accountants, and more, making a meaningful impact on the world around them. Each year, these scholarships help give students the freedom to focus on what matters most to them.
This year, ten high school seniors were awarded $2,000 from the Arbor Financial Scholarship based in large part upon an essay they submitted for the topic, "In a world that’s constantly changing, adaptability is key. Reflect on a time when you had to adapt to a new situation, challenge, or environment. What did you learn from the experience, and how has it shaped your approach to future opportunities or obstacles?" Selected from among 115 entries, Arbor Financial is proud to announce the following winners of the 2026 Arbor Financial Scholarship:
- Alison Brewer, Mattawan High School - attending Michigan State University • Brendan Hinojosa, Hudsonville High School - attending Grand Rapids Community College • Dylan Piwko, Gull Lake High School - attending The University of Michigan
- Ellie Korringa, Otsego High School - attending Northern Michigan University • Emilee Dyk, Kalamazoo Christian High School - attending Calvin University
- Jack Howard, Portage Central High School - attending the University of Miami - Ohio • Luke Deal, Vicksburg High School - attending the Northwood University
- Lydia Boley, Kalamazoo Christian High School - attending The University of Michigan • Kiraly Schoenauer, Early College Program Student- attending Purdue Fort Wayne • Rachael Joseph, Early College Program Student - attending Western Michigan University
We are excited for these students and all graduating seniors. We can't wait to see our members grow in the next phase of their lives. We are here to help every step of the way.
