Team One Credit Union established the Earnest “Ernie” Burnell Scholarship in 2018 in memory of Ernie Burnell. Ernie was a member of Team One Credit Union for over 35 years and served on Team One’s Board of Directors from 1999-2018. He began his career in 1965 in Buena Vista as a teacher and retired in 1997 as a school administrator with Saginaw Public Schools. Mr. Burnell was very active in the community, was a lifelong learner, and a strong advocate for teachers and students.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2.7 GPA
- Applicant must be a current member of Team One Credit Union
- Applicant must reside within the same county that their Team One Credit Union membership is registered in.
- Check the listing of qualifying Michigan counties or cities here:
- High school senior
- Pursuing an undergraduate, academic degree
- Full-time enrollment
Evaluation Criteria
- Financial need (25)
- Scholastic record (15)
- Essay (15)
- Community activities and honors (15)
- Recommendations (10)
- Citizenship (10)
Membership Requirements
Please refer to the online scholarship application for more information