2025 Union Bank Scholarship Recipients Announced

Supporting local students with scholarships toward college or trade school education.

Grand Rapids, Michigan – June 30, 2025 – Union Bank is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Union Bank Scholarship. This year, three outstanding high school seniors have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship to support their pursuit of higher education and future career goals.

“For more than 25 years, Union Bank has proudly awarded scholarships to recognize and celebrate graduating high school seniors who demonstrate not only academic dedication but also a strong commitment to their communities,” said Cortney Collison, President and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank. “We’re honored to help students in the communities we serve achieve their dreams of higher education.”

The 2025 Union Bank Scholarship recipients are:

Isabel Gee, a graduate of Hastings High School, will attend the University of Michigan to study Civil Engineering.

Owen Kramer, a graduate of Pewamo-Westphalia High School, will attend Lansing Community College to pursue a career as a utility lineworker.

Whitney Werner, also a graduate of Pewamo-Westphalia High School, will study Elementary Education at Michigan State University.

“On behalf of Union Bank, I extend our congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients,” said Collison. “We wish them continued success in their academic journeys and beyond.”

For more information about the Union Bank Scholarship program and other community initiatives, please visit ubmich.com.

Union Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Union Financial Corporation and operates full-service banking offices in Ada, Dimondale, Grand Rapids, Hastings, Lake Odessa, Mulliken and Westphalia and a loan production office in Portage. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. (NMLS# 488568) ubmich.com