Making a Difference Scholarships

Since 1898, West Shore Bank has been committed to serving families and individuals in Mason, Manistee, Benzie, Oceana, Muskegon and Grand Traverse Counties. Making a Real Difference in the lives of our community members from generation to generation. 

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Now Accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications

This year we will be awarding up to ten (10) $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school students in our six-county footprint. 



Criteria and Eligibility

  1. Must attend a high school located in the six-county West Shore Bank service area of Mason, Manistee, Benzie, Oceana, Muskegon, and Grand Traverse Counties. 
  2. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in the year of award. 
  3. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (or a "B" average). 
  4. Must enroll at a college or university, which is not a community college, the first semester following high school graduation. 
  5. Applicants may not be related to any West Shore Bank Board of Directors or staff as this presents a conflict of interest. 

Application Process

Applicant must submit the following items: 
  1. Completed application (if handwritten, please print eligibly).
  2. An official and recent high school transcript with cumulative grade point average and a class standing/rank.
  3. Proof of college acceptance or current student enrollment. A copy of your college acceptance letter is required for recipient funds. 
Deadline for the application is April 11, 2025, 11:00 p.m. Applications submitted online or postmarked after this date will not be considered. 
 Questions? Please email us at marketing@westshorebank.com.