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Stephen Thomas Scholarship recipient

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Celebrating MSGCU scholarship recipients

Educational Scholarship recipients

Scholarships

Given our heritage in education, MSGCU’s scholarship program was created nearly 20 years ago to assist high school students pursuing higher education. It has grown to include scholarships for future teachers, current educators returning to school, and those seeking careers in skilled trades and as first responders.

 

In 2024, MSGCU proudly awarded more than $110,000 in scholarships to 47 Michigan residents. After reviewing 375 applications, 29 students and four educators were awarded $2,500 scholarships. The Credit Union also funded $2,000 scholarships for 14 aspiring first responders from local community colleges. MSGCU hosted recipients and their families at an awards reception in June to celebrate their achievements

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William Cayen Skilled Trades Scholarship ($5,000 awarded)

Awarded to two students pursuing a certificate in a skilled trades program at Macomb Community College and Washtenaw Community College.

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Rudolph Heino High School Scholarship ($12,500 awarded) 

Awarded to five high school seniors who embody the MSGCU philosophy of People Helping People.

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Larry Swantek Educational Studies Scholarship ($10,000 awarded)

Awarded to four high school seniors who plan to major in Education or to current college students with an Education major.

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Milo Perreault Educator Advantage Scholarship ($10,000 awarded)

Awarded to four certified educators and administrators (of early childhood, primary, secondary and post-secondary schools) attending a continuing education program, college, or university.

 

Educational Solutions Scholarship ($45,000 awarded)

Awarded to 18 high school seniors who plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university.

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Stephen Thomas First Responders Scholarship ($28,000 awarded)

Awarded to 14 graduates of the fire and police academies at Macomb Community College, Oakland Community College, Schoolcraft College, and Washtenaw Community College.

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In 2025, MSGCU will update the names of three scholarships to better differentiate them:​

  • Rudolph Heino High School Scholarship will be renamed Rudolph Heino People Helping People Scholarship

  • Milo Perreault Educator Advantage Scholarship will be renamed Milo Perreault Educator Advancement Scholarship

  • Educational Solutions Scholarship will be renamed MSGCU High School Excellence Scholarship

 

To honor our 70th anniversary and support our growth, we are also excited to increase scholarship support in 2025, with 10 additional Rudolph Heino People Helping People Scholarships. With this increase, our scholarship program will provide more than $130,000 to support the future educational journeys of those in our communities.

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