Grand Traverse Bay Area MEA Scholarship

In collaboration with TBA Credit Union, the GTBA MEA-Retired is proud to offer three scholarships valued at $1,000 each to support the academic pursuits of graduating seniors.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be a graduating public high school senior intending to enroll in a public Michigan-based:
    • Technological or trade school
    • College or university
    • Community college
  • Must be a child or grandchild of an active Michigan Education Association or MEA-Retired member
  • Must reside in one of the following counties:
    • Antrim
    • Benzie
    • Grand Traverse
    • Kalkaska
    • Leelanau

Selection of recipients will be based on academic achievements, participation in school activities, community involvement, and the quality of responses to essay prompts.

Application Process:

Applications for this scholarship are now closed. We invite you to check back in April 2027 for updates and future opportunities.

2025 Recipients

Alexa B. | Traverse City West High School

Ava B. | Traverse City West High School

Graham M. | Suttons Bay High School