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HIGHER EDUCATION 2019

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HIGHER EDUCATION | Scholarships

Scholarships offered through Midland Foundation Ashley Sue Adan Memorial Scholarship for Special Education Provides a scholarship award to Midland County residents who meet the following criteria: a) special education paraprofessionals or Para-educators pursuing a teaching degree in Special Education, or b) graduating high school seniors, college or graduate students pursuing a teaching degree in Special Education. Preference will first be given to paraprofessionals or Para-educators or to other individuals who have demonstrated the compassion and commitment required to work with and help Special Education students. Previous recipients may reapply.

Turner Alfrey, Jr. Scholarship Provides an award for a student who has completed his/her freshman year at a recognized institution of higher learning at the time of the application. The successful applicant is pursuing a career in teaching or research in the fields of science or engineering. Preference will be given to the following fields: polymers, mechanical or chemical engineering, mathematics, chemistry or physics.

The essay for this scholarship should describe personal background and achievements, course of study, and explain career goals in the scientific and technical fields selected. This award may be renewed once, provided that the student submits to the Foundation a letter requesting renewal as well as an updated official transcript proving they have maintained a B or better GPA and that the course of study has not changed. These must be submitted by the then current scholarship deadline.

Alpha Kappa Alpha/MAO (Mu Alpha Omega Chapter) Scholarship Provides annual scholarship awards to young people of color who are attending a four-year university or college or Delta College (or another approved two-year college in plant communities serving Dow Employees). Eligible candidates for consideration will be descendants of African American, Native American or Hispanic ancestry and will be those with a grade point average of 2.9 or above.

In addition, MAO scholars will demonstrate sound character, civic purpose and volunteer service in their school or community and interest in a specified career field. As part of the scholarship application, one of the references must be from a member of the MAO chapter.

Richard and E. Mair Alsgaard Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior, current college/technical school student or nontraditional student who is planning to pursue a course of study in welding or other areas of the skilled trades.

American Association of University Women Midland Branch Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award for higher education to a woman residing in Midland County.

Graduating Senior Woman: The successful applicant must graduate from a high school under the jurisdiction of the MCESA (Midland County Edu-

cational Service Agency) or be a Midland County resident graduating from high school in the year of the award. The applicant must be a female with a cumulative, unweighted 3.0 GPA or better. The award is based on a combination of merit and need. The essay for this scholarship should describe how this award will help the applicant attain her educational goals and her potential contribution to society. It may include such topics as career choice and reasons for that choice, involvement in school and community activities plus any special needs to be considered. Awardee must intend to pursue her education full time in the year following the award and be working toward a baccalaureate degree.

Women in Transition: This scholarship will be awarded to a Midland County woman who has had a delay or interruption in education beyond high school and who wishes to work toward a baccalaureate or higher degree. Applicant could also already have a baccalaureate degree and be returning to college for re-education with a specific career goal in mind. A “delay” is any amount of time beyond one year after completion of secondary education. An “interruption” is equal to two full semesters or more en route to a baccalaureate or higher degree. The scholarship is based on a combination of merit, need, and potential contribution to society. Please include the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) page of your completed FAFSA. The essay for this scholarship should describe career goals, reasons for applying for this scholarship, activities or studies in the past five years and expand on potential contributions to society. A previous recipient may reapply for a second year if a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better is achieved during the first year. This award must be used in the academic year following the announcement of the recipient. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

James Ayre Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship to a Midland County resident who should demonstrate financial need and be pursuing a degree in business or real estate from one of the following colleges: Delta College, Northwood University, Central Michigan University or Western Michigan University. The recipient need not have been an above average or excellent student but should show college potential as determined by school counselors. Available to students pursuing either undergraduate or graduate degrees.

Gwendolyn M. Bagley Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to residents of Midland and/or Gladwin Counties who are either current college students or graduating seniors from public high schools within the two counties. Applicants should be planning a career in teaching in the health/physical education area or a career in nursing.

ities and have an interest in history, public affairs or philanthropy.

Jeannette Brandt Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to encourage and foster study and use of foreign languages with a preference to those studying the French language. The student may be pursuing any college major but must evidence an interest in foreign language.

Duane E. and Barbara J. Bremer Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a student at Concordia University who is pursuing a career in church work.

Terry and Eileen Brokoff Scholarship To provide two annual scholarship awards to Gladwin High School graduating seniors who have financial need, a grade point average of 3.0 or above with one scholarship for a student who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in human medicine and one scholarship to a student who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, technology, Dorothy J. Baker Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award(s) to a engineering and math) field with a preference to graduate of a Midland County High School who those studying engineering. is pursuing and education in fashion/clothing deErnest R. and Martha E. Britton Memorial sign, retail merchandising or interior design. The Scholarship applicant must have a grade point average of 3.0 or better and must communicate their passion and Provides up to two one-time awards of $2,500 for graduating seniors from a Midland County public commitment to the industry in the essay. high school. Financial need may be considered when all other factors are equal. The applicants Dr. Shailer L. Bass Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual grant to a non-traditional stu- must demonstrate leadership in service projects dent pursuing post high school studies at a com- through school, scouting, church, etc., and particmunity college, college, or university. Previous ipation in activities such as band, cheerleading, recipients may reapply. pom pom, Pep Club, etc.

The Beaverton Lions Club Scholarship James T. Brooks Memorial Fine Arts Provides an annual scholarship(s) award to a gradScholarship uating senior of either Beaverton High School or Provides an annual scholarship award to a gradGladwin High School with a cumulative grade uating high school senior from Midland Public H. Floyd Andrick Scholarship Schools. The successful recipient will be pursuProvides an annual scholarship award to a Midland point average of 2.25 or higher.

County graduating senior or current college stuing a career in fine arts (music, visual arts, theatre, dent who is studying history or a related field at Big Brothers Big Sisters Education Scholarship dance, etc.) and will have demonstrated outstandany Michigan two or four-year accredited college Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland ing achievements in - and a passion for - the discior university. Financial need will be a consider- County High School graduating senior or current pline. Financial need will also be among the critecollege/trade school student who is and/or has ria. The essay for this scholarship should describe ation. Previous recipients may reapply. been a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentee with a min- background, achievements and career goals, and Thurman O. Sr. and Mary E. Armstrong Educa- imum GPA or 2.0. Previous recipients may reapply should address why this student feels he/she by preference will be given to applicants who have meets the qualifications for this scholarship. tional Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland not received the scholarship.

Nancy and Parke Brown Scholarship County resident. The essay should include information on your academic performance as well Sharon Brady Michigan Technological Universi- Provides an award to attend Lawrence Technologas your volunteerism. Please include any barrier ty Alpha Delta Alpha Sorority Scholarship ical University (LTU). Graduating high school seyou may have overcome in your life as well as your Provides an annual scholarship award to a female niors, current or transferring students, or previous commitment to a career goal, work ethic and de- student attending Michigan Technological Univer- recipients of the award may apply. The successful termination. sity and is a member of the Alpha Delta Alpha So- applicant must demonstrate financial need (a MArority with a preference to applicants of Midland JOR factor) and must be accepted at LTU in the and Gladwin Counties. year of the award. The scholarship is contingent Roger Asiala Scholarship upon enrollment of student at LTU. The essay for Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland this scholarship should describe financial need, or Dow High School graduating senior who is goE. N. (Ned) Brandt Scholarship ing into a STEM (Science, technology, engineering, Provides an annual scholarship award to a student education and work experience and career goals. and math) related field of study including medi- majoring in public relations or communications.

Buell Family Scholarship for Foster Care cine and the trades. Preference will be given to Preference will be given to students who have givStudents students that have financial need. en back to the community through service activ-

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Scholarships offered through Midland Foundation Provides a college education for a student who in the current year or previous three years is graduating or has graduated from high school or received his/her GED. The student must have come out of the foster care system. The student should be a Midland or Gladwin County resident (preference for Midland County), and plan to attend or be attending any public university, community college or private college in Michigan as a full-time residential or commuter student. Students attending a private college would receive an amount equivalent to the average cost of state universities in Michigan. It is expected that the recipient could continue to receive funding for up to four years or completion of degree or certification program assuming acceptable academic progress, and that every four years (or upon completion of a degree or certification program) a new recipient would be selected. Consideration could be given for a fifth year if it is required for degree completion, and the student is still attending college full-time. The student must maintain a 2.5 GPS and have evidence of completing 40 hours of community service annually.

Bullock Creek Alumni Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Bull-

ock Creek High School graduating senior or Bullock Creek High School Graduate. The successful applicant will be planning to attend an accredited community college, college or university, or technical or trade school in the year of the award.

Preference will be for applications that show some work experience, financial need, and a career and community service focus Bullock Creek Area Business Association Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship(s) award(s) to a graduating senior(s) from Bullock Creek High School who has attended Bullock Creek High School for at least two years who is attending a Michigan college, university, trade or technical school. The applicant should display character traits and maturity as exemplified by but not limited to high school awards, extra-curricular activities and leadership positions.

Barbara M. Burdon Memorial Educational Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Bullock Creek High School senior who is pursuing a degree in secondary education.

Susan Burgess Memorial Flute Scholarship applicant must achieve at least a B average in the Provides an annual scholarship award to a flute first two years of college and must demonstrate fistudent to attend camp, take private lessons, pur- nancial need. The essay for this scholarship should chase a flute or attend college studying music with describe personal background and achievements, outline future course of study and explain career an emphasis on flute. goals. One reference should be from one of the applicant’s professors; one may be from a family Pat Bywater Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship for a graduating friend or minister. senior from either Midland High or H.H. Dow High Carey Family Memorial Scholarship School in the year of the award, or for a previous recipient of the award. The applicant must demon- Provides an annual scholarship to a Midland Counstrate financial need. The essay for this scholarship ty resident who is graduating from a Midland should describe background, achievements and County Public High School or to a Midland County personal goals. public high school graduate who is now attending a college or university. Previous recipients are welBob G. Caldwell Memorial Engineering come to reapply. Preference will be for Meridian Scholarship High School graduating seniors or graduates who Provides an award for a student who has complet- are studying business, environmental science or ed at least two years of post-high school study education. and is enrolled at a school of engineering at an Walter and Therese Cepela Scholarship accredited college or university. Previous recipients may reapply. The successful applicant will Provides an annual scholarship to a Midland High be either a) a Midland County resident, or b) the School graduating senior who is in the top 10% of child of an employee of Michigan Operations of their graduating class, but who has had to work The Dow Chemical Company. All selection factors hard for his/her grades and has not been as active being equal, preference will be given to children in extracurricular or community activities as some. of employees of Michigan Operations of Dow. The The essay should describe personal background,

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HIGHER EDUCATION | Scholarships

Scholarships offered through Midland Foundation specific interests and/or career goals, and should uates of Coleman Community High School who address why this student feels he/she meets the present evidence of acceptance by and enrollment in a Michigan accredited educational orgaqualifications for this scholarship. nization of high learning. Preference will be given Robert W. and Veronica M. Cermak Scholarship to those candidates with demonstrated academic Provides an annual scholarship award to a student standing who have financial need. Applications pursuing post high school studies at accredited for succeeding years will be accepted from prior trade or technical schools, community colleges, awardees, but first year applicants shall have priorcolleges or universities. For a resident of Midland ity. Scholarships shall be awarded for tuition, fees, County who meets the about requirements, and books or supplies for a maximum of two academic who needs to sharpen old skill or acquire new years and is renewable each term based on recipiones to re-enter the job market, or persons whose ent’s satisfactory cumulative grade point average. formal educations have been interrupted either at Donna “Teach” Comfort Scholarship the high school or undergraduate levels.

Provides an annual scholarship award to a Gladwin County resident to attend an accredited program Robert W. Cermak Engineering Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to an en- - college or university, or long- or short-term vocagineering student to assist him/her in pursuing tional training program. The recipient would have higher education. The student is to be enrolled in graduated from high school or obtained the GED an accredited school of engineering and have suc- prior to using this scholarship. Recipients may cessfully completed at least two years of studies reapply in one subsequent year provided they in an engineering curriculum. To be used for un- demonstrate at least a 3.0 GPA and absences of dergraduate studies only. The essay for this schol- three days or less. arship should describe background, achievements, financial need, and personal and career goals. At Community Outreach Team (COT) Endowed least one of the references should be from a proScholarship fessor in the student’s major.

Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior, whose parent is employed by Duane Cherkinsky Midland Believes the Dow Chemical Company, by another tenant of Scholarship Provides one or more scholarships in conjunction the Michigan Operations manufacturing site or by with the Midland Believes Scholarship program, a contractor with the Michigan Operations manuwhich provides annual scholarship awards to facturing site, with preference given to applicants Midland County first generation college-going who have been involved in the community. and economically disadvantaged students with Susan Olney Cozat Scholarship preference given to candidates that have both.

This scholarship is renewable for a second year to Provides an annual scholarship award to single students meeting scholarship requirements. Re- mothers pursuing a college education. Successful cipients must be enrolled or plan on attending a applicants will be Midland or Gladwin County residents, will be single mothers who have underage Michigan educational organization. children living with them, and will demonstrate financial need. Previous recipients may reapply.

O. James Clark Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland The essay for this scholarship should describe Public-School graduate who is currently enrolled background, achievements, financial need, and in college and is a junior or senior with preference personal and career goals. given to those with financial need and a GPA of 3.0 or above. The student must be studying a human- Noah Elliott Cummings Memorial Scholarship ities field (language, art, social studies, etc.) and Provides an annual scholarship award to traditional or non-traditional students seeking a two- or previous recipients may reapply. four-year degree at an accredited college or university or a certification in the trades. Preference Bob Cole Track & Field and Cross-Country will be given to the non-traditional student seekMemorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a gradu- ing a trade certification. ating senior of Meridian High School who participated in track & field or cross country for at least Doctors Dale and Lisa Davis Scholarship two years. The student must describe how track or Provides an annual scholarship award to a graducross country helped them become a team player ate of Midland Public Schools who is pursuing a and how athletics impacted their high school ac- degree in science such as but not limited to bioloademic experience. A letter of support from their gy, chemistry, medicine or dentistry. coach demonstrating the student’s commitment to their sport, their team and self-improvement Janet M. Dean Opera Cum Laude Scholarship should accompany the application.

Provides an annual scholarship award to a deserving graduating senior at Bullock Creek High School Coleman Community Schools Scholastic Award in the year of the award. The recipient will display characteristics that Ms. Janet Dean instilled in the & Forsberg Endowed Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to grad- school and her students: academic success, com-

Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union munity service, citizenship, interests in the school.

Employees Scholarship The recipient will be a person who has aided and dedicated his/her time to the community far be- Provides an annual scholarship award to an emyond normal expectations. This is the most im- ployee or dependent of an employee of Dow portant criterion for this scholarship.

Chemical Employees’ Credit Union to pursue post high school studies at an accredited community Kent S. Dennis Memorial Scholarship college, college or university. The employee or Encourages and enriches the musical education of their dependent must be a member in good standpresent and future church or synagogue organists ing with Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union. by providing a scholarship for beginning or further Previous recipients may reapply. study of the organ.

Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union Members Scholarship Virginia A. (Nicholson) Dent Scholarship Provides scholarships and/or camperships to able Provides an annual scholarship award to a memand deserving violin students for continuing study ber in good standing with Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union to pursue post high school studof the instrument. ies at an accredited community college, college or university. Employees and dependents of employJ. Cecil and Clara DeRemer Memorial ees of Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union are Scholarship Provides annual scholarships to Midland County ineligible for awards from this fund. residents who have been accepted as music ma- Previous may reapply. jors in a degree- granting college or university.

Both college and high school seniors are eligible Willard H. and Martha P. Dow Memorial to apply. Previous recipients may reapply if the Scholarship student maintains a B average in the music curric- Provides annual scholarship awards to a student ulum. Undergraduates will be given a preference. graduating from Midland County high schools The essay for this scholarship should include your in the year of the award, pursuing higher education in a humanities-related field such as English, musical awards and accomplishments. foreign language, art, music, journalism, etc. The essay for this scholarship should describe backSarah Keishian Dergazarian Vocal Music ground, financial need and career objectives upon Education Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a vocal completion of formal education. music education student who will be either a college junior, senior or graduate student in the year Kenneth J. Dubiel Memorial 4-H Scholarship of the award.

Provides annual scholarship award(s) to Gladwin High School and/or Beaverton High School graduating high school seniors for the purpose of atHerbert D. Doan Memorial Scholarship Provides annual scholarship awards to Midland tending an accredited post-secondary educational and Gladwin County residents pursuing post high institution. The successful applicant will be a curschool skilled and technical education in the area rent and actively enrolled student in the Gladwin of Advanced Construction, Advanced Manufactur- County 4-H program and will have been enrolled ing (i.e. chemical process technology), Health or for at least 5 years.

Informational Technology. Educational opportunities can be taken at a community college, universiDyste Family Scholarship ty, trade or technical school, or through an indus- Provides an annual scholarship award to a current try-recognized certification program. Graduating Junior or Senior at a Michigan college or university high school students, current college students, who is pursuing a chemical engineering degree. adult and nontraditional students will be eligible. Previous recipients may reapply.

Financial need is not a consideration. The essay for this scholarship should describe motivation for John C. Eckhold III Scholarship choosing skilled and technical training, personal Provides an annual scholarship award to a resibackground, personal achievements, education or dent of Midland County who either a graduating senior or current college students. The successful work experience and personal career goals. recipient would demonstrate financial need and would show how he/she is overcoming or has Steven and Kathleen Dolan Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a gradu- overcome a personal or family difficulty. The sucating senior of a Midland County high school who cessful recipient would also demonstrate a recent is pursuing a degree in science, technology, engi- commitment to achieving academic success and neering, math, healthcare, or arts at an accredited would be driven to pursuit of service-oriented cafour-year college or university. The applicant must reer, such as health/nursing/medicine, education, have a 3.5 grade point average and demonstrate fi- etc. The essay for this scholarship should describe nancial need. The essay for this scholarship should background, financial need, career objectives, and state the student’s personal and career goals as should address the other specific criteria for this well as a description of school and community ac- award. tivities in which the student has participated.

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Scholarships offered through Midland Foundation Elder/Civitan Scholarhip Provides an annual scholarship award to a college student who has some handicap or disability, or who will be studying to work with disabled individuals. Financial need may be considered when all other factors are equal. The successful applicant will be a Midland County resident who is completing or has completed his/her freshman year at a recognized university, college or community college. The essay for this scholarship should describe personal background and achievements, outline future course of study, explain career goals, and describe particular qualifications for this scholarship. References should be from professors.

Robert E. and Beverly V. Erickson Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County resident pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Must have completed at least their sophomore year in college. The essay for this scholarship should describe achievements, personal and career goals, and any involvements which demonstrate commitment to nursing as a career.

The Eyes Can See Clearly Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County High School graduating senior who is pursuing an ophthalmology, optometry or optician

related field of study at a Michigan educational organization. Preference will be given to students who have financial need, possess leadership ability and community involvement. Previous recipients may reapply.

from an accredited college or university. Upon receipt of this information a check will be sent to the school to provide funding for the next year.

Every four years a new recipient will be selected unless the current student does not successfully complete the academic progress required in subsequent years. In that event a new student could Faith Scholarship Assists with the cost of tuition, books and fees for be selected sooner.

Meridian High School graduates who have a financial need and wish to pursue studies at an accredChristina J. Fisher Memorial Scholarship ited college or occupational program.

Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating high school senior who has been involved with the Midland County 4-H Horse Program. A Falender Family Meridian High School previous recipient of the award may reapply one Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a grad- time only. The successful applicant will have uating Meridian High School senior each year for achieved positive youth development in the area up to four years assuming acceptable academic of horses, will have significant and active 4-H inprogress is made. It will be the responsibility of volvement, and will have demonstrated communithe student to provide to the Midland Area Com- ty service and financial need. munity Foundation each year proof of their academic progress and eligibility to continue to reRobert F. and Irene W. Fleming Scholarship ceive scholarship awards. The student’s academic Provides an annual scholarship award of up to progress shall be satisfactory and the student shall $5,000.00 to a student planning to attend or atbe eligible for a scholarship award if the following tending a four year accredited college affiliated conditions are met: a) the student shall maintain a with either: a) the Lutheran Church (ELCA or Miscumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 ( C ) souri Synod); or b) the Presbyterian Church; with and b) the student shall remain enrolled in a four- preference given to those who are pursuing either: year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree a) a degree in STEM (science, technology, engi-

neering or math); or b) in music. Preference will be given to students meeting one or more of the following criteria, not necessarily in the order listed: a) students who are members of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland; or b) students who are members of the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Midland; provided however that students attending Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina, will be given the highest priority. Students must have a B average or above to be eligible. Previous recipients may reapply. In the event that the income of the Fund in any year exceeds $10,000.00 two scholarships may be awarded.

Michael F. Freeland Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a deserving student-athlete who is a graduating senior at Bullock Creek High School in the year of the award.

The recipient will have a minimum 3.0 GPA and must be deemed by fellow students, teachers and coaches as a hard worker and unselfish person.

The recipient would not necessarily be the most talented athlete or the best student, but someone who can always be counted on for their best effort during every class and every athletic activity.

Elloweese Denise Freer Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award(s) to either

Lansing Community College Midland College Guide 2019 College is expensive, and the cost seems to increase with each passing year. As tuition increases, other costs of attending college have followed suit. According NBC news, the cost of college textbooks has risen 1,041 percent since 1977, an increase three times the rate of inflation. In the U.S., students spend more than $14 billion on college textbooks each year.

Thankfully, open educational resources (OERs) have emerged at colleges and universities as a means of offsetting the costs of books and other academic materials. The United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organization defines OERs as “any type of educational materials that are in the public domain or introduced with an open license.”

According to the College Board, a national non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating student success, a full-time student at a four-year college or university can expect to spend more than $1,200 per year on books and supplies. In 2017, the average student will spend between $1,230 and $1,390 on supplies and textbooks listed in their course requirements. Between 2002 and 2013, the cost of college textbooks rose 82 percent, an increase based entirely on the captive necessities of college students irrespective of inflation.

Creative Commons USA reports that the rising costs of college and the textbooks required for student success has prompted more than a dozen states to introduce legislation specifically crafted to alleviate the economic burden placed on students.

A 2017 survey conducted by Inside Higher Ed concluded 85 percent of students avoided buying textbooks specifically because of the cost, and half of those responding stated their grades had suffered because they could not afford their books.

Nationally, colleges have started to take notice. Since 2015, students at Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) have been afforded the opportunity to take up to 30 classes without buying a single textbook. CVCC reports as a direct result of the initiative, students have saved more than $250,000.

Locally, Lansing Community College (LCC) is challenging the overwhelming burden college textbook costs places on students.

LCC leads Michigan in making OER available to students. As of Sept. 1, 2017, LCC has saved its students $1,045,600 by committing to OER. Seventy-four professors and instructors teach 150 courses and sections at LCC using OERs. A 2017 study conducted by Rice University concluded 3.5 million students have saved more than $340 million because of OERs since 2012. The study predicted that 1.5 million students will save an estimated $145 million because of OERs in 2018, and 11,000 faculty members across more than 4,000 colleges and universities will have adopted OER initiatives.

Michigan State University (MSU) adopted an OER initiative in 2018, and the response from faculty developing the materials has been robust, says Arlene Weismantel, Senior Associate Director of MSU Libraries.

“In order to increase the use of OER and encourage instructor innovation in delivering learning materials to students, MSU provides (instructors) incentives to replace traditional textbooks,” Weismantel said. These awards especially encourage OER use across all sections of high-enrollment courses in order to impact a significant number of students.”

In addition to saving students money, OER liberates faculty from the confines of a textbook-centered course plan. Professors and instructors are free to create course materials that present essential educational concepts with the most relevant, modern media and materials available. OER allows both instructors and students to engage with limitless academic sources, which both increases the quality of instruction and the engaged interests of students.

Weismantel believes that MSU’s OER initiatives will address the significant needs of students who find the high cost of academic materials challenges their scholastic capacity.

“MSU’s OER grant program aims to support and recognize curricular innovation and promote resource alternatives that mitigate textbook costs for students,” she said. “High quality classroom resources might not be affordable or accessible (without OER).”

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Scholarships offered through Midland Foundation a graduating high school senior or current college student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or a graduate student pursuing a Master of Nurse Anesthesia, or a graduate student pursuing Veterinary Medicine. The successful applicants will be Midland or Gladwin County residents and will demonstrate both financial need and strong academics. The essay for this scholarship should describe background, achievements, financial need, and personal and career goals.

Kristina Garafalo, A Person of Excellence Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Gladwin County High School graduate who is pursuing a degree in a medical-related field with preference given to those studying neuroscience or psychology. Applicants should have a minimum 3.5 GPA. Preference will be given to students who have worked a job during their high school years and to those who have been in dance. Previous recipients may reapply.

The Glenn R. and Marilyn F. Garrison Scholarship Provides annual scholarship awards to Midland County residents. The successful applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA have a good work ethic, and be involved in Christian church activities, and must demonstrate that they are investing in helping others. Graduating high school seniors, current college students, or adult and non- traditional students may apply.

One reference should be from a senior pastor, minister or priest.

Esther and Carl Gerstacker Scholarship Provides scholarship awards to Junior Achievement and Hiram College. Hiram: is an award of up to $20,000 for use by Midland County residents who are also graduates of Midland County high schools, at Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio. Previous recipients may reapply if the students are fulltime and maintain at least a B average. Applicant must provide evidence of admission to Hiram College. The essay for this scholarship should describe activities, goals, interests and jobs held.

One reference from Hiram College is required for renewal applicants. Junior Achievement: is an award for students who have participated in a Junior Achievement Program and who attend high school in Midland County. Students must be graduating high school seniors. Applicants will be evaluated based on their participation in Junior Achievement programs, strong moral character and community involvement.

who are graduating or have graduated from a Midland County High School. Applicants will be majoring in science, engineering, mathematics, or accounting at an accredited college or university and maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or better. The applicant must have achieved a 3.0 GPA in high school, be active in the community and their W. Herman Gieseler Scholarship for Chippewa church, and demonstrate financial need. While all criteria must be met, financial need should be a Hills High School Provides an annual scholarship(s) award to a strong priority. Previous recipients may reapply Chippewa Hill High School (located in Remus, if they are full time students who are majoring in Michigan) graduate who is pursuing a degree in the above fields of study and maintaining at least Skilled or Advanced Technical Trades Education 3.0 GPA. and Training which includes but is not limited to welding, engineering, refrigeration, heating and Stephen E. Gorman Memorial Scholarship air conditioning, automotive service technology Provides an annual one-time scholarship to enor mechanical or electrical engineering or some- courage a person less than 25 years old to attend one pursuing and education in teaching in any of a public college as a commuting student. Finanthese fields. cial need will be considered. The applicant must reside in Midland County and be a first-time colW. Herman Gieseler Scholarship lege student commuting to one of the following Provides and annual scholarship award to a Mid- public colleges: Central Michigan University, Delland Public High School graduate who is pursuing ta College, Mid-Michigan Community College or a degree in Skilled or Advanced Technical Trades Saginaw Valley State University. The essay for this Education and Training which includes but is not scholarship should follow the theme, Educational limited to machine shop, welding, engineering, re- Goals and Interests. frigeration, heating and air conditioning, automoCrystal Graham Memorial Scholarship tive service technology or mechanical or electrical engineering or someone pursuing and education Provides an annual scholarship award to Midland County residents who wish to study in the Health in teaching in any of these fields.

Professions field. Preference will be given to the areas of Therapy (particularly Physical, OccupaTom Gilstad Bullock Creek Scholarship This fund has been established in memory of Tom tional, and Speech Therapy), Physician’s Assistant, Gilstad who was a Bullock Creek teacher and ad- Nursing and Medicine, in that order of preference. ministrator for over 30 years. The purpose of the The scholarship may be used at either the unfund is to provide an annual scholarship award to dergraduate or graduate level. The essay for this a graduating senior of Bullock Creek High School. scholarship should describe achievements, perBullock Creek held a special place in Tom’s heart sonal and career goals, and involvements which and the recipient of this scholarship must display support commitment to career choice. that same love of their high school and school spirit by having participated in extracurricular Great Lakes Safety Training Center Scholarship activities such as but not limited to sports, band, Provides an annual scholarship award to a resident class officer, drama or having represented their of Midland County who is pursuing a degree or school doing volunteer work in the Bullock Creek certification in trades, construction or engineering Community. with an interest in safety. The student must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher and provide an essay outlinGladwin Kiwanis Dallas Falls Memorial ing their interest in the intended field of study and Scholarship safety related career goals. Two letters of reference Provides annual scholarship awards for post-sec- are required; one must be from an employer or inondary education. Scholarship applications will structor whichever is applicable. be considered from high school seniors at the following schools: Gladwin, Beaverton High School, Risha and Julius (Jay) Grosberg Scholarship Skeels Christian School and Gladwin home schools. Enables residents of Midland County over the If there is not a qualified applicant at each of these age of 25, whose formal education has been inschools, then more than one scholarship can be of- terrupted or delayed, to re-enter a formal educafered to the other schools. Preference will be given tional program at the undergraduate level. must to applicants with a cumulative GPA of demonstrate financial need, and be accepted into 2.25 or higher who is involved in community ser- or attending an accredited, publicly supported vice activities. The essay for this scholarship appli- university, college or community college in the cation should describe the applicant’s community State of Michigan. The essay for this scholarship service activities and should be no longer than 400 should describe background, financial need and career goals. words. the answers to: Why did I select the career which I have chosen? Or if a career has not yet been chosen, what factors will influence the choice? What events or situations in my life influenced my choice of career most? Also, the essay should include involvement in school and community activities.

Gerhard and Ruth Gettel Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship to a student graduating from a Midland County high school in the year of the award. The applicant must rank in the top 15% of his/her senior class. The degree of difficulty of the courses taken, plus scores on the SAT David Grosberg Memorial Scholarship Christian T. and Margaret R. Goralski and ACT tests are factors considered. The essay for Enables residents of Midland County to major in Scholarship this scholarship should follow the theme, What I Want to Achieve in Life. The essay may include Provides an annual scholarship award to students a health field in higher education at the under-

graduate level. Applicants must be accepted into or studying in an accredited college and must demonstrate academic achievement in sciences as well as financial need. The essay for this scholarship should describe goals, interests and reasons for scholarship need.

Dr. Albert A. and Caroline Gunkler Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to students who are/have graduated from a Midland County high school who are majoring in math, science or engineering at an accredited university with a grade point average of 3.0 or better. All things being equal financial need will be the deciding factor. Preference will be given to students entering their college junior or senior years, or past recipients provided they are still majoring in the field of study described above and has maintained a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Oscar Hahn Construction Trades Scholarship Provides annual scholarship awards to Midland and surrounding area High School students, or graduates, pursuing a career in construction trades.

Lucas Hammar Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship to a graduating senior from Marion High School, Marion, Michigan.

Ray and Flora Hart Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship to seniors graduating from either Midland High School or HH Dow High School in the year of the award and who will be attending Delta College. Previous recipients who have maintained at least average grades may reapply.

Deborah Lynn Hawkins Special Educator Scholarship Provides a scholarship award to Midland or Gladwin County residents who meet one of the following criteria: a) college students who are pursuing degrees in Special Education, or b) college students who are pursuing degrees in Occupational, Physical or Speech Therapy but only if their main interest area is working with special education students. Preference will be for the former. The essay for this scholarship should describe achievements, personal and career goals, and involvements which support commitment to career choice.

Michael and Debra Hayes Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to Midland County High School graduates who have completed at least one year of college and maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 while pursuing their undergraduate degree. Preference will be given to students with financial need. Scholarship recipients may reapply.

Harold and Francine Heinze Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to an individual graduating from a Midland County High School in the year of the award, or a previous recipient of the award. The preference will be given

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Scholarships offered through Midland Foundation to those pursuing a degree in teaching, and the not a consideration for this scholarship. Selection will be based on the application and a portfolio of applicant must show financial need. art and/or design work.

Freda and George Hittel Scholarship Annis Closs Horden Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship to encourage a student who has completed two years of college Provides an annual scholarship to a Midland or studies to continue in a degree program. Prefer- Gladwin County student who is enrolled in a nursence will be given to a person who has a record ing program leading to a baccalaureate degree at of community service, has maintained a 3.0 GPA an accredited college or university. Previous reand can demonstrate financial need. Previous re- cipients may apply. The successful applicant will cipients may reapply. The essay for this scholarship have completed at least 24 semester hours with a should describe achievements, activities, interests, minimum 3.0 GPA; will have been accepted at an personal and career goals; explain the relation- accredited college or university in a baccalaureate ship of the college choice, career goals and future nursing program and qualify for registered nurscourses; and describe involvements which support ing boards. The essay for this scholarship should commitment to career choice. describe activities, goals, interests and jobs held.

Gustav Dan Hobohm Merrill’s Marauders Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to children of veterans who have served their country in any branch of the Armed Services. The student must have graduated from a Midland County high school and is pursuing a two year or four-year degree or a trade certification.

James Hohmeyer Scholarship To provide an annual scholarship award to a Midland County high school student or graduating senior involved in instrumental or choral music or who is studying music privately. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist students as they pursue their musical endeavors or pursue further study in college. The scholarship award may fund college as well as lessons, camp or other programs associated with their music education.

Hornsby Aviation Education Scholarship Provides assistance with tuition and/or fees for flying lessons and/or pilot ground school to students ages 15 to 22 who are residents of Midland or Gladwin County or to provide a scholarship to a student who is pursuing an education in an aviation related field at a 2 year or 4-year college or university. Preference will be given to the student taking flying lessons if applicants are of equal qualifications.

Jeanette House Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship to a Midland County resident who is enrolled in an accredited college and at the time of receiving the award will have senior class standing with a literature related major in any language. provides an award to a graduate from a Midland high school in the year of the award and must be accepted into an accredited college or university with plans to major in English or literature. The essay for this scholarship should Tom Holder “Keep Your Beak Down” Golf describe goals, interests, and reasons for studying Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland English or literature. At least one reference should High School graduating senior or graduate who be from an English teacher. played at least one year of varsity golf at Midland John M. Hoy/Arline Kroeger Scholarship High School. In addition, students must have a 3.0 grade point average and have engaged in at least Provides an annual scholarship award to assist a two years of regular community service/volunteer student in completing a degree program in either activities in the Midland County area. Financial music education, history or early childhood edneed is not a factor. ucation. Student should be pursuing a teaching degree and should be in either junior or senior yr.

Home Builders Association of Midland of college. The essay for this scholarship should Scholarship describe achievements, activities, interests, and Provides scholarships to encourage higher educa- personal and career goals. tion in fields supporting the home building indusElwood J. and Helen H. Hunemorder Family try. The essay for this scholarship should describe Scholarship personal background and achievements, financial Provides an annual scholarship award to a gradneed, personal goals and career objectives. uating senior from Bullock Creek High School, James F. and Mary R. Hopfensperger Art Midland High School or H. H. Dow High School Scholarship who has attended this high school for at least Provides an annual scholarship to a graduating two years. The applicant must have a 3.0 or highsenior art student(s) in the Midland Public-School er-grade point average, display financial need and system who will pursue an education in the vi- must attend a state supported four-year college or sual arts, art education or design (including but university in Michigan. not limited to interior, fashion or graphic design) degree at an institution of higher education. The Gerald and Phyllis Ilsley Scholarship recipient must demonstrate financial need and be Provides annual scholarship awards to a graduatactive in the community. Grade point average is ing senior, returning student or a non-traditional

Provides an annual scholarship award to a senior instrument music student of Midland High School who will be attending the University of Michigan.

The candidate must demonstrate dedication and enthusiasm to the music program. Financial need will be a consideration. Preference will be given to Midland – Interlochen Scholarship To provide scholarships for Midland County resi- a wind or percussion student. dents to attend Interlochen Fine Arts Camps or Lena True Memorial and Kevin and Jennifer Academy.

Kendrick Scholarship Provides one or more scholarships in conjunction Don Irish Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual non-renewable scholarship to with the Midland Believes scholarship program, a graduate of a Midland County high school who which provides annual scholarship awards to has been accepted into an accredited college to Midland County first generation college-going prepare for teaching, research, or industrial appli- and economically disadvantaged students with cations of biology, ecology, biochemistry, wildlife preference given to candidates that have both. management or forestry. is an annual, nonrenew- This scholarship is renewable for a second year to able award. The successful applicant will graduate students meeting scholarship requirements. Refrom a Midland County high school in the year of cipients must be enrolled or plan on attending a the award and must be accepted into an accred- Michigan educational organization. ited college to prepare for biochemistry, wildlife management or forestry. Financial need will be a Della Keyworth Scholarship major factor. The essay for this scholarship should Provides an annual scholarship award to a graddescribe activities, goals, interests, jobs held, and uate of H. H. Dow High School who is pursuing a reasons for electing major field of study. Financial teaching degree with a preference to those maneed should also be described. The applicant must joring in math education. The applicant must be be available for an interview with the selection active in their community, school or church; workcommittee if requested. ing with children or teens in a volunteer capacity is preferred but not required.

James R. and Anita H. Jenkins Scholarship for African American Students Maureen Wright King Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to an Afri- Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland can American student from Midland County who or Gladwin County resident who did not finish trais pursuing a college education. ditional high school, but rather earned a GED. Preference will be for students supporting themselves; James R. and Anita H. Jenkins Scholarship for financial need is a consideration.

Native American Students Provides an annual scholarship award to a Native Kinne-Millard Memorial Scholarship for American student from Midland, Bay or Saginaw Gladwin High School Counties who is pursuing a college education with Provides an annual scholarship award in mempriority given to students from the Bay County In- ory of Gladys Kinne, Margaret Millard and Rosadian Education Program. lie Kinne-Millard to a graduate of Gladwin High Students who meet the Office of Indian Educa- School who achieved a 3.0 grade point average or better and displays a financial need and is attendtion’s definition of “Indian” are eligible. ing a state supported Michigan college or university. The recipient must display leadership qualities Roger Jennings Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a gradu- by having volunteered at Gladwin High School, in ate of Midland High School or Dow High School the Gladwin community or in their church. If apwith a grade point average of 3.0 or better who plicants have equivalent qualifications, preference is pursuing a bachelor’s degree or equivalent at a shall be given to any such applicant who is pursufour year college or university. The applicant must ing a degree in education. have earned a varsity letter in high school swimming or diving.

Jan LaCroix Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Bullock Creek High School graduating senior. The sucSharon F. Kalina Scholarship for Special Services Graduates cessful applicant will be a person of compassion, Provides an annual scholarship award for gradu- concern for others, integrity and good citizenship. ating Midland Public Schools high school seniors They will also demonstrate involvement in their or those who have graduated from the following school in activities or athletics, and a commitment programs: Learning Disabled (LD), Emotionally Im- to volunteerism in the broader community. The paired (EI), Educable Mentally Impaired (EMI), Phys- essay for the scholarship should describe the apically or otherwise Health Impaired (POHI), Speech. plicant’s personal background, goals, school and The award would be used mainly for tuition, but community involvements, and how he/she has may also support books, fees, and supplies. displayed good citizenship in those areas. student who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to those who are pursuing a course of study in the skilled trades or office professions.

Connie Keicher Memorial Scholarship

Laurence C. and Janet Glover Lang Scholarship

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Scholarships offered through Midland Foundation Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County resident who is either a graduating high school senior or current college student in the year of the award, and whose field of study is pharmacy.

Financial need will be a consideration. The essay for this scholarship should describe background, achievements, financial need, and personal and career goals.

Laur Family Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Meridian High School graduating senior who does not smoke, drink or use illegal drugs, and who plans to attend a college (preference for Michigan public colleges) which does not issue charters for charter schools. Students should have a minimum 2.0 GPA and financial need will be a consideration, though not a requirement.

Loretta G. Lee Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to Midland County residents who have the objective of becoming a registered nurse. Applicants should show financial need. The essay for this scholarship should describe background, financial need and career objectives after completion of education.

Lesh Legacy through Leadership Bullock Creek Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Bullock Creek graduating high school senior who practices philanthropy, is committed to making the world a better place, and is pursuing post-secondary education.

Michael and Janet Leslie Memorial Youth Scholarship Provevds a scholarship to a student who has been recommended by the Family and Friends of Michael D. Leslie and/or to promote youth leadership and citizenship within the community. is an award to be used to promote youth leadership and citizenship within the community. The essay for this scholarship should describe youth leadership and community service.

Grace Yu-Sheng Lo Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior from Midland High School and Dow High School who is pursuing a degree in science or engineering. A preference will be given to a female student.

Lowry Family Endowed Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to Midland County High School graduating senior or current college student who is pursuing an engineering degree at Michigan State University. Previous recipients may reapply.

Donald and Grace Irene Lyons Scholarship Provides annual scholarship awards to Gladwin High School graduating seniors or Gladwin High School graduates planning to attend an accredited community college, college or university. Selection will be based on academic achievement and financial need with other factors such as extra-curricular involvement, work experience, com-

munity involvement and personal challenges taken into consideration.

Pete Marsh Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduAlbert T. and Margaret H. Maasberg ating senior varsity baseball player from Midland Scholarship or Dow High School who is pursuing a college or Provides an annual scholarship award to a high vocational education. The recipient should posschool senior to assist him/her in pursuing higher sess the following attributes: dedication to team, education. For a resident of Midland County who school and self, competitiveness on and off the is a high school senior having demonstrated ac- field of play, honesty to self and others. The recipiademic accomplishment and financial need, who ent of this award must be a “winner”. will be attending a Michigan four-year college or University. Demonstrated community service is Deputy Sheriff Earl C. Martindale Scholarship also desirable, but not required. The scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a firstmay be renewable; that is, a student may reapply year student at Delta College police academy who for this award in subsequent years if it was origi- is a Midland County High School graduate and has nally awarded to him/her as a senior in high school. financial need. Applicants should include in their Jim Malek Central Michigan University STEM essay why they want to become a law enforceScholarship ment officer and how they hope to impact the Provides an annual scholarship award for a senior lives of the citizens they serve. at any Midland County high school or a graduate of any Midland County high school who will be Lawrence G. and Eleanor Matthews Scholarship or is attending Central Michigan University and is Provides an annual scholarship award to students majoring in a STEM-related field of study (science, graduating from high school in Midland County technology, engineering or mathematics). and that special consideration be given to students from Meridian and Coleman High School.

Jim Malek Delta College STEM Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award for a senior Jessie Maxwell Memorial Scholarship at any Midland County high school or graduate of Provides one annual scholarship award to a Beaany Midland County high school who will be or is verton High School graduating high school senior attending Delta College and is planning to major and one award to a Gladwin High School graduatin or is enrolled in a STEM- related field of study ing senior. The successful applicants must a) be a (science, technology, engineering or mathematics). resident of Gladwin County, and b) have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and c) be of Colice Pearcy Malek Scholarship upstanding moral character, and d) demonstrate Provides an annual scholarship award for a senior financial need. Preference will be given to those at any Midland County high school or a graduate individuals pursuing post high school education of any Midland County high school who will be in the area of construction or manufacturing at a or is attending Central Michigan University and is community college, university, trade or technical majoring in education. school, or through an industry-recognized certiPreference will be given to Bullock Creek High fication program. The essay for this scholarship School graduating seniors or graduates. should describe background, achievements, financial need, and how the applicant has demonstratJim Malek Scholarship ed upstanding moral character.

Provides an annual scholarship award for a stu- Arthur and Martha McComb Scholarship dent majoring in electronic media/broadcasting Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduor enrolled in an electronic media/broadcasting ating senior, returning student or a non-traditional class or actively volunteering in the electronic me- student who demonstrates financial need. This scholarship is open to any course of study, but dia/broadcasting department at Delta College. preference will be given to students’ pursuing a degree in chemical process technology/chemical Jim Malek Michigan State University process operator or Child Development. The recipScholarship Provides an annual scholarship award for a Mid- ient must be a graduate of a Midland or Gladwin land High School senior or for a Midland High County high school or reside in these counties.

School graduate who will be or is attending MichMary McDonough Memorial Scholarship igan State University and majoring in one of the following fields of study: a chemistry- related field, Provides an annual scholarship award to single environmental studies or related field, or other mothers of Midland County who are raising a fam“green” related field of study. ily on their own and pursuing a college education.

Applicants must have been a Midland County resJim Malek Saginaw Valley State University ident for at least one year. All areas of study are STEM Scholarship open with preference to those entering the office Provides an annual scholarship award for a senior professional/administrative assistant field. An esat any Midland County high school or a graduate say describing how the applicant qualifies for this of any Midland County high school who will be or scholarship must accompany the application. is attending Saginaw Valley State University and is majoring in a STEM-related field of study (science, Marty and Jan McGuire Scholarship technology, engineering or mathematics).

Provides an annual scholarship award to a gradu-

ating senior of a Midland County High School who played high school softball for at least three years and displays leadership qualities by serving in a capacity such as class officer, student council or captain of the softball team.

Sue McKinley and Alan Williams Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduate of a Midland County high school who is attending either the University of Michigan or Michigan State University pursuing study in Chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering or pre-medical.

Preference will be given to individuals with a high school grade point average of 3.5 or greater and those who have financial need.

Bernie Meister Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduate of a Midland County high school who is pursuing a education in a science or engineering field and who has completed at least one year of education at a college or university in one of these fields.

A preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in chemical engineering, chemistry or biochemistry.

Ernesto and Virginia Mendoza Endowed Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County High School graduate or current college student who is pursuing an engineering or education degree with preference give to those that have financial need. Previous recipients may reapply.

Meridian Scholarship Provides annual scholarship(s) for students graduating from Meridian High School.

Michigan Blood - Ernie Wallace and Howard Ode Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship(s) to individual(s) who are continuing their education in a health-related field. The recipient(s) will be a Midland County resident pursuing medical certification at an accredited college, university, or technical training facility. An emphasis will be given to a non-traditional student who may be returning to, or entering, an institution of higher learning, or one who is currently studying in a health-related field. Graduating high school seniors will also be given consideration. Additional criteria include a suggested high school GPA of 3.0 or a current college GPA of 2.5. Applicants not meeting suggested GPA requirements are encouraged to have two recognized health care professionals fill out the Scholarship Reference Form. Recipients of the award may again apply for a scholarship in subsequent years. These applications will be processed the same as new applicants.

Midland Area Community Foundation Founders’ Scholarship The Midland Area Community Foundation FOUNDER’S Scholarship is an annual award that is intended to enable an individual with financial need to pursue occupational programs that may

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Scholarships offered through Midland Foundation be completed in two years or less. One scholarship will be available for a Midland County resident and one for a Gladwin County resident.

The term occupational education includes, but is not limited to, such programs as welding, automotive mechanics, nursing, office skills, electronic repair and services, and residential construction. These programs would normally require 60 credit hours or less.

Midland Believes Scholarship Provides annual scholarship awards to Midland County first generation college-going and economically disadvantaged students with preference given to candidates that have both.

Preference will be given to students who have attended a Midland County High School for a minimum of two years, have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and have demonstrated community leadership or community service activities. This scholarship is renewable for a second year and preference will be given to recipients that maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher and also take advantage of the Midland County Career and College Access Network mentorship program. Recipients must be enrolled or plan on attending a Michigan educational organization.

Midland Christian Church Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to traditional and non-traditional students pursuing a degree in Christian Theology or a degree that would result in a career in Christian service through an accredited Christian college. Applicants must be a member in good standing at Midland Christian Church.

Midland County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship Assists Midland County residents financially toward careers in the health field. The scholarships are based primarily on academic merit, and community service is viewed favorably.

Each year one scholarship will be given to a nursing student in honor of Dorothy Meisel and past presidents. Applicants must be residents of Midland County, must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and must intend to pursue a career in the health care field. They should be applying to, accepted into, or taking prerequisites for a health care program. Recipients may reapply for the award only once after initially receiving the scholarship. Essays for this scholarship should describe strengths, achievements, personal and career goals, and any involvement which demonstrates commitment to a health care field.

Midland Section American Chemical Society Scholarship Provides financial support to college students seeking academic degrees in the chemical sciences at college and university in the Section’s area. The Section’s area is Midland, Bay, Saginaw, Gratiot and Isabella Counties as of this writing, but may be expanded. Eligible students will be those majoring in a chemical science who are entering the sophomore, junior or senior level of study. The requirements for receiving a scholarship will be based on academic achievement and potential for contributions to the chemical sciences.

MidMichigan Medical Center - Midland Volunteers Scholarship Provides a college scholarship for students who have completed at least the equivalent of one academic year in an accredited post-secondary educational institution or have been accepted into a post graduate medical curriculum. Applicants must also possess a minimum 3.0 GPA. The essay for this scholarship should describe activities, goals, interests, jobs held and reasons for applying for the scholarship.

Stuart Miller Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior or graduate of a Midland County high school who is attending Michigan State University and planning to enter veterinary medicine, animal science or a related-field working with animals. The successful applicant will have a grade point average of 3.0 or above.

Financial need is not a factor.

Beverly Milner Math Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a current college or university student who is pursuing a degree in a math related field of study with preference given to students who plan to teach math at the secondary level. Students must be attending a college or university in the State of Michigan. Preference will be given to students who have financial need and previous recipients may reapply.

Beverly Milner Music Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a current college student in a veterinary science field of study. Students must be attending a college or university in the State of Michigan. This scholarship may be used for veterinary school as well as undergraduate study. Preference will be given to students who have financial need and previous recipients may reapply.

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Research, Partnerships and Internships CMU students graduate career-ready At CMU, students are more than learners and faculty are more than teachers.

Through mentorship and collaboration, CMU students and faculty are working together to identify and solve problems with worldwide impact, lead groundbreaking research, gain hands-on experience, and graduate career-ready.

There are experiential learning opportunities across all of CMU’s more than 200 undergraduate academic programs.

Students have access to the 227 laboratory facilities starting their freshman year on campus.

In those labs, students are examining antioxidants to find more effective ways to prevent cancer, studying the effects of stress and aging on reproduction to help to solve fertility problems, determining how to cut off energy to a cell’s mitochondrial DNA to stop the spread of diseases, and researching how to deliver DNA to cells affected by brain disorders to treat diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

“Being able to do cancer research at only 19 years old is amazing. I get to make a big difference,” said Gretchen Holtgrefe, a biochemistry major who started researching at CMU during her freshman year.

While researching with faculty, students are developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They also are able to translate the concepts they learn in class to the real-world examples in front of them.

providing career training for those hoping to pursue jobs in cultural resource management.

Their work also helps preserve local heritage sites and creates a greater public appreciation for them.

CMU’s student-driven research also includes a mobile weather observation vehicle outfitted with computers and meteorological instruments to measure temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity, and more. This allows students to follow weather-related cold fronts and collect data about storms. CMU is the only Michigan university to have such a vehicle.

Mobile weather observation vehicle Students across campus are working collaboratively to help educators position themselves to help children cope with traumatic experiences called Adverse Childhood Experiences. Research has shown that children who have a high number of ACEs are more likely to struggle in school and have lifelong health effects. CMU students are working to empower

people across the country with tools to not only understand the effects of ACEs but also counteract the negative experiences. CMU’s future educators are taking a trauma-informed approach to consider the root cause of student behavior and create safe learning spaces.

Additionally, students participate in a workshop series where they learn about how stress and trauma affect brain development, what it can look like in their classrooms, and how to help children understand and cope with ACEs. As a Creative Action Partner, CMU collaborates with the Traverse City Film Festival and provides students with on-site learning experiences and resume-building opportunities. CMU students earn internships with the festival, which is fully run by college students and volunteers.

From keeping things running smoothly to producing real, meaningful pieces used throughout the event, students showcase the skills they’ve learned and walk away with film credit on their resumes. Not only does this take learning outside the lecture hall, it helps lay the foundation for a future career in film with finished, professional pieces that can be sent to potential employers.

With countless opportunities and hands-on experiences, it’s easy to see why more than 18,000 employers recruit CMU students.

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At CMU’s Biological Station on Beaver Island, students are working on Great Lakes preservation and conservation. Students are able to spend their summers researching ways to clean up potential environmental damage that might be caused by an accidental oil spill, conduct wetlands research through a grant from the EPA, and investigate what is causing the disappearance of Great Lakes whitefish in hopes of restoring their population.

CMU students have been cataloging and excavating a site at the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse in Port Huron, Michigan, since 2016. Students are able to engage with park visitors, sharing their findings and answering questions,

CMU’s Biological Station

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Scholarships offered through Midland Foundation Beverly Milner Trades Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a student pursuing an education in skilled trades. Students must be attending a trade school or educational institution (which can include cosmetology) in the State of Michigan. Preference will be given to students who have financial need and previous recipients by reapply.

Beverly Milner Veterinary Science Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a current college student in a veterinary science field of study. Students must be attending a college or university in the State of Michigan. This scholarship may be used for veterinary school as well as undergraduate study. Preference will be given to students who have financial need and previous recipients may reapply.

Dorothy W. and Elton K. Morris Scholarship Provides scholarships to Midland County residents who will use this scholarship at a Lutheran Missouri Synod college or university (preferred) and additional criteria will include a balance of academics, financial need, school and church activities/work/community service. The institution’s accreditation should be by a recognized accrediting agency. Either graduating high school seniors or current college students may apply. Previous recipients may reapply.

Ira George and Virginia Z. Morrison Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a high school senior to assist him/her in pursuing higher education. The purpose of the fund is to finance a scholarship for a resident of Midland County who is a high school senior having demonstrated academic accomplishment and financial need. The scholarship may be renewable; that is, a student may reapply for this award in subsequent years if it was originally awarded to him/her as a senior in high school.

John Mullally Family Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to assist a Coleman High School graduating senior to attend the college of their choice.

Jenna Paige Munger Memorial Scholarship Provides annual scholarships to Level I and/or Level II students enrolled in the Davenport University nursing program. Previous recipients may reapply.

students at the time of the award, and would be majoring in an earth science related field. Majors such as meteorology, geology, hydrology, ecology, forestry, etc. would be considered. The main criteria for selection will be academic achievement, with financial need considered to a lesser degree.

The essay for this scholarship should describe personal background and achievements, outline future course of study and explain career goals and financial need.

Elena Oreffice Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual, nonrenewable grant to the graduate of a Midland County high school and rewards an understanding of and interest in the American free enterprise system. The essay should describe the impact of free enterprise to the world and to you. The successful applicant must have achieved a B average and must provide evidence of motivation sufficient to complete a college course of study.

Roy Osmun Engineering Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County Public High School graduating senior or a Midland County Public High School graduate who is now attending a college or university, who will be or is currently pursuing an engineering-related field of study. Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in chemical engineering. Previous recipients are eligible to reapply.

When all criteria are equal, financial need should be a strong priority.

Weyant M. Pangborn Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship to persons who are either City of Midland classified employees or dependents thereof.

Peele Family Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual, nonrenewable scholarship to a student athlete who demonstrates financial need and who graduates from a high school in the city of Midland in the year of the award.

Pendell Family Scholarship Provides Midland county residents the opportunity to earn a business degree at Northwood University, Midland, Michigan.

Northwood University Scholarship Provides annual scholarships to support students attending Northwood University.

Lyle and Delbert Pevitt Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship to encourage a person who is preparing for a career in a human health field. The recipient may reapply in following years and receive equal consideration with other applicants. The successful applicant must have completed at least 24 semester hours of credit and be studying at an accredited college with the intent to major in a health field. One of the student’s references must be from a professor in the student’s major field. The essay for this scholarship should describe goals, interests and reasons for scholarship need.

George E. Olson Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland or Gladwin County resident. Successful applicants would be college juniors, seniors, or grad

Reed Phillips Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award for post-secondary education to a Bullock Creek High School senior or Bullock Creek High School

Andrew Murchison Scholarship Provides annual scholarship awards to allow individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to pursue post-secondary education.

graduate who has been involved in High School athletics with preference given to those with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and participation in leadership activities.

Gwendolyn Bennett Pike Vocal Music Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award, first to a graduating senior (based on vocal merit rather than financial need) who plans to major in voice performance or music education with a voice/ choral major. In the event there is no qualified senior applicant, the scholarship could be awarded to an otherwise qualified student who would be already attending college. The successful applicant will be either a student attending or having graduated from a Midland County Public or Parochial High School or is a voice student of a Midland county voice teacher.

The Pilgrim Technology Women in Business Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award for higher education to a woman residing in Midland County, and who has a vision of remaining in or returning to Midland County following completion of her education. Graduating high school seniors (not home-schooled students), current college students, and/or adult/nontraditional students may apply. The successful applicant will have demonstrated financial need, successful academic achievement, and will be studying in a business field with a plan to eventually become an entrepreneur. A preference will be given to students who have some history of extracurricular activities and/or service through their institution or community organizations.

Miriam Pillos Memorial Endowed Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a high school student who is living in or studying dance in Midland County to attend lessons or camps.

Ralph and Faye Prescott Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual college scholarship for “Midland County high school graduates who seek a degree in scientific disciplines such as chemistry, physics, biology and the like. The essay for this scholarship should describe personal background and achievements, outline future course of study and explain career goals.

George A. Rapanos Endowed Scholarship Provides one or more scholarships in conjunction with the Midland Believes scholarship program, which provides annual scholarship awards to Midland County first generation college-going and economically disadvantaged students with preference given to candidates that have both.

This scholarship is renewable for a second year to students meeting scholarship requirements. Recipients must be enrolled or plan on attending a Michigan educational organization.

Sheriff John S. Reder Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating high school senior of a Midland County high

school with preference to a student from Bullock Creek, Coleman or Meridian high school. The successful applicant will be planning a career in law enforcement, corrections, probation, emergency medical technician or physician’s assistant or related fields. Academic achievement and financial need are both considerations.

Jack Redman DDS Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County high school graduate who has declared a pre-dental college major and has accumulated college credits to have completed their sophomore year. Dr. Redman was committed to his profession for 36 years. Therefore, the recipient must display this same dedication by having maintained a GPA of 3.2 or higher, participated in extracurricular activities and held a part-time or summer job.

Stephen D. Redman, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship for a resident of Midland County who has been attending college and is a student preparing for a career in human health. Preference will be given to persons attending or planning to attend a medical school with the intention to practice in primary care.

Previous recipients may reapply. Successful applicants will demonstrate both financial need and academic achievement (3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale).

They must have completed at least 54 semester hours at an accredited college with the intent to major in a human health field. At least one reference must be from a professor in the applicant’s academic major. The essay for this scholarship should describe motivation for career choice and personal commitment and should include reasons for scholarship need.

Robert B. Reinhart and Jean W. Reinhart Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County high school graduate or graduating senior (I.e. from any high school located in Midland County) who is enrolled in or planning to enroll in any college or university in the state of Michigan. The scholarship shall be based on a combination of academic achievement, extracurricular activities and community service.

Brent L. Romain Scholarship Provides an annual college scholarship award, to be used for tuition only, to a graduating high school senior who is also a member of the Boys Varsity Soccer Team at Dow High School. If at some point the fund grows large enough to offer additional scholarships, members of the other soccer organizations could also be considered.

Academics and character will be the deciding criteria for this award.

Pamela J. Rowe Music Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a flute student to attend camp, take private lessons, purchase a flute or attend college studying music with an emphasis on flute. Selection of the recip-

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Scholarships offered through Midland Foundation ient will be handled by the Midland Concert Band under a process approved by the Midland Area Community Foundation.

Louis “Bud” C. Rubens Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County high school graduating senior or current college student who will be or is currently pursuing a chemistry, physics or biology related field of study. Preference will be given to applicants with financial need, a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 and to those involved in leadership and community activities. Scholarship recipients may reapply.

Jane Catherine Rubens Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County resident. Successful applicants will demonstrate financial need. The essay for this scholarship should describe goals, interests and reasons for scholarship need.

Rupprecht Familly Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County or Dow College Opportunity Program graduate who is currently a junior or senior-level college student pursuing a STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) related field of study. Preference should be given to graduates of the Dow College Opportunity Program at West Midland Family Center, grade point will be taken into consideration in the selection process and scholarship recipients may reapply.

John W. Ryan Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior of a Midland County High School or current college student who will be completing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related class at Delta College and is planning to pursue a STEM related field of study.

Preference given to those with financial need and scholarship recipients may reapply.

Delia Sandow Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior or graduate of a Midland County or Gladwin County High School with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above who is studying veterinary science or an agriculture-related field of study.

Scholarship recipients can reapply for subsequent years.

applicant’s personal background and achievements, employment objectives after completion of schooling, and involvements which support commitment to career choice.

William H. Schuette Memorial Scholarship Provides annual scholarship award(s) to student(s) graduating from Midland County high schools in the year of the award, pursuing higher education in a science-related field such as chemistry, physics, biology, etc. The essay for this scholarship should describe background, financial need and career objectives after completion of education.

John and Bev Schwartz Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a Bullock Creek High School senior or graduate with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.2. The applicant must be pursuing either an education degree in one of the STEM (science, technology, engineering & math) fields or an accounting degree at a Michigan two or four year college or university.

Previous recipients may reapply.

Curtis and Barbara Shaffner Family Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduate of Bullock Creek High School who displays a financial need and is pursuing an education in a field supporting the home building industry or commercial/industrial trade industry.

Matthew W. Shephard Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior from Meridian High School who participated in the band program with a GPA of 3.5 or better.

Jenifer Turner Sisco Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a senior at Midland High School who motivates others to give back, inspires other students, demonstrates school spirit, participates in extracurricular academic arts programs, and/or achieves success through overcoming challenges.

Eric B. Schaper Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduate of Midland Public Schools who is studying engineering and has maintained a 3.0 grade point average.

Eugene B. Skeebo Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a non-traditional or traditional student (graduating senior or current college student) who is working while attending college. Non-traditional students may be beginning or continuing post-high school education after being in the work force for a number or years. Applicants may plan to attend college on a full or part-time basis, including both day and/or night classes. Preference will be given to those working toward a business degree with an emphasis in finance, accounting or banking.

Sue “Dominowski” Schindler Scholarship Provides an annual, one-time scholarship award to a graduating senior from a Midland County public high school. Preference will be for those graduating from Bullock Creek High School. The recipient must have declared and demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in teaching. The essay for the scholarship should describe the

Larry C. Smith Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to an intermediate, middle school, or junior high school student in the Midland Public Schools to attend the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Significant consideration would be given to students who could most benefit from this experience and who also have financial need.

Steve Marsh/Terry Stanton Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to two Midland County high school senior student-athletes, one male and one female, who have demonstrated excellence in competition, in the classroom, and in the community and are planning to continue their education beyond high school. Students must have a 3.0 grade point average, demonstrate community involvement and have played a sport including during their senior year.

Thomas L. Staples Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to an individual graduating from a Midland County public high school in the year of the award who intends to pursue science or engineering in higher education. Financial need is not a factor.

Daniel G. and Ida M. Stevens Agricultural Scholarship To continue the wonderful work which was accomplished by the Midland/Midland, Alabama Agriculture Scholarship Fund which is no longer viable. After the flood of 1986, farmers in Midland City, Alabama collected monies which were sent to Midland, Michigan as an expression of appreciation for the hay which had been sent to them by the citizens of Midland, Michigan during their drought of 1986. These monies were used to provide an annual, nonrenewable grant to the graduate of a Midland County high school for the purpose of post high school study in an accredited college, trade or technical school in agriculture education. The term agricultural education includes, but is not limited to, such courses as Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, soil management and certificate programs in agriculture.

Successful applicants should include among their references such individuals as teachers, farmers, or 4-H leaders. The essay for this scholarship should describe farm background (if any), financial need and goals to be achieved with the completion of study. When these monies had been fully utilized, the Stevens Family, recognizing the value of this scholarship, decided to provide funding for it themselves and, in a 2008 amendment, later expanded the scholarship to include both Midland and Gladwin County students.

Edith Irene ( Stinchcombe) Gieseler Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduate of Midland Public Schools who is pursuing an education in horticulture, floriculture or floral design or early elementary education.

Robert and Barbara Stoppert Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a junior or senior in college who has been admitted to a College of Education and plans to become an educator. Successful applicants will have graduated from a Midland County high school and will have a positive record of community service and/ or extracurricular activities. Previous recipients of the scholarships are encouraged to reapply. The essay for this scholarship should describe motiva-

tion for career choice and personal commitment as well as why the individual feels he/she meets the specific criteria for this scholarship.

Howard G. Swift, III Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to an individual who is looking for a “second chance” by seeking higher education. Usually this person will be older than the typical college freshman, will have financial need, and will have experienced significant difficulties and/or hardships in their life. The essay for this scholarship should describe background, financial need, how the applicant meets the criteria for this scholarship, and career objectives after completion of education.

Irene T. Takahashi Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual, nonrenewable grant to the graduate of a Midland County high school for the purpose of further study in chemistry or a closely related science. is an annual nonrenewable award of to encourage study in chemistry or a closely-related science. Successful applicants must be college-bound seniors graduating from Midland County high schools in the year of the award. Academic achievement, financial need and personal goals will be major factors in the selection process. Appropriate references would be teachers, employers and other adults. The essay for this scholarship should describe activities, goals, interests, jobs held and reasons for applying.

Taylor University Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship to assist a student to attend Taylor University.

Betty Thompson-Shuler Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior from Meridian High School who is pursuing a teaching degree in English, a general teaching degree or a degree with a major in English. A preference will be given to a student pursuing a teaching degree in English.

Sharon Tomzcak Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship to encourage a person who is pursuing an office professional program or a business program. The term “office professional” includes, but is not limited to, such programs as secretary, medical secretary, legal office professional, administrative assistant, office clerk or stenographer. The successful applicant must have a demonstrated interest in preparing for a career as an office professional, and must be enrolled in a related curriculum, and must demonstrate financial need. One of the applicant’s references should be a teacher.

The essay for this scholarship should describe background, financial need and career objectives after completion of education.

Kirsten Beth Triebes Memorial Scholarship ($2,000) Provides an annual scholarship to encourage a college student to complete preparation for a career in engineering or in a health field (including but not limited to nursing, pre-medicine or

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Scholarships offered through Midland Foundation physical therapy). Successful applicants will have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours with a 3.0 GPA or higher and will be enrolled in a public college in the state of Michigan. Suggested references include teachers and employers. Applicants should write an essay which includes their family situation, how they have helped to pay for their education, volunteer activities, personal and career goals, and how this scholarship will help them achieve these goals.

John A. Trumbell Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) Provides an annual scholarship for students graduating from Bullock Creek High School.

Dale Waller Memorial Scholarship ($1,500) Provides an annual, nonrenewable scholarship to a graduate of a Midland County high school enrolled in a college vocational curriculum.

Anne Marie Walsh Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating high school senior, current college student, or student returning to college, including nontraditional students, to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing or master’s degree in nursing. Preference will be given to those planning to pursue a career in neonatal nursing.

Richard G. Waterman Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior or a graduate of a Midland County high school who is pursuing an education in a science or engineering field. Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in chemical engineering.

Talisa J. Waterman Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior or a graduate of a Midland County high school who is pursuing a Bahcelor of Science degree in nursing.

Jay Weaver Scholarship ($500) Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior from Bay City Western High School who will be a business major, who displays financial need, and who will be a commuting student.

West Midland Family Center / Dow College Opportunity Scholarship ($500 - $1,500) Provides scholarships for participants in the Dow College Opportunity Program to pursue both academic and vocational courses of study.

Donald R. Weyenberg Memorial Scholarship ($1,500) Provides scholarships to outstanding graduating seniors in Midland County so they might pursue degrees with majors in the field of chemistry or biochemistry from accredited universities as fulltime students. Previous recipients of the scholarship may reapply, and all else being equal, will be given preference.

Ken and Irma Wildes Memorial Nursing Scholarship ($2,000) Provides financial support for a person whose ultimate goal is earning a bachelor’s degree as a registered nurse (RN). Up to two scholarships are available this year. Successful applicants must be college-bound seniors graduating from Midland or Gladwin County high schools in the year of the award, or current college students who are residents of Midland or Gladwin County. They must demonstrate financial need, must be accepted by an accredited college with a school of nursing, and must be pursuing the ultimate goal of a bachelor’s degree. The essay for this scholarship should describe activities, goals, interests and jobs held.

Judge James E. “Pinky” Wilson Scholarship ($2,000) Provides an annual scholarship award to graduates of Midland County high schools (public or private/parochial) or those who have been Midland County residents for at least a year. It is intended to assist students in pursuit of a Baccalaureate degree. Successful applicants will be those most likely to share and act upon Judge Wilson’s philosophy that we should “expand the bridge of opportunity” for others, and to “reach back to help those less fortunate to make the same journey.”

Sadie Wolf Memorial Scholarship ($1,500) Provides an annual scholarship award to a nurse who has completed an associate degree and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree. In addition, this can also be used by a bachelor’s degree nurse who is pursuing a master’s degree. The applicant must be a graduate of a Midland County High School with preference given to those that have a 3.5 college GPA and demonstrate financial need. Previous recipients may reapply.

Woman’s Study Club 100th Anniversary Scholarship

Provides a scholarship award for a woman to attend a leadership camp or seminar with preference given to those attending Camp Miniwanca.

Richard E. Woodward Family Engineering Scholarship ($2,500) Provides an annual scholarship award to a resident of Midland or Gladwin County that has completed at least two years of college, pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in engineering; including but not limited to chemical, mechanical, industrial or electrical engineering. The applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have demonstrated ambition and leadership in the field of engineering through involvement in extra-curricular activities, work experience or community service.

One reference must be from a college instructor or professor.

Eugene C. and Mildred G. Yehle Scholarship ($3,000) Provides scholarship awards to encourage Midland County residents to continue their education beyond high school toward a “skilled or technical career”. Preference will be given to persons who want to find employment in the field of health care in Midland County and to persons already so employed who seek advancement in their careers.

Applicants should have an aptitude for their chosen field, financial need, and integrity. Previous recipients may reapply for up to three additional years of education, assuming acceptable academic performance.

Alice B. and Earl E. Ziegler Scholarship ($2,500) Assists with the cost of tuition, books and fees for college students in preparation for a career in early childhood education. It is for a resident of Midland County who has completed at least 48 semester credit hours of college. The student must be enrolled full time in a curriculum for early childhood education at the time the award is received.

Zonta Club of Midland Scholarship ($2,000) Provides annual scholarship awards to women of all ages pursuing career goal that till positively impact the status of women. The scholarships may be used at any post-secondary education institution. The scholarships are for women re-entering the workforce or who are in the workforce going back to school. Those entering/vocational certification directly from high school will be considered as well. Applicants must have been

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Previous recipients may reapply. The successful applicant will have achieved at least a 2.5 GPA. Preference will be give to women who have supported, and/or plan to support through their education, the advancement of women. Award will be based on financial need, work/life skills, community service/extra- curricular activities (depending on the situation of the applicant), GPA/ GED, honors/awards, and references. The essay for this scholarship should describe career goals, what events/situations influenced choice of career, how the scholarship will help the applicant to attain goals, how the applicant plans to help the advancement of women through her career choice, and any circumstances that have created the need for this financial support.

Cristoforo and Alma Zuliani Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) Provides an annual scholarship award(s) to a Midland County high school graduate who is pursuing a degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or math) at an accredited four-year university or college in Michigan or at Delta College (or another approved two-year college in plant communities serving Dow Chemical employees).

Students must have graduated with a cumulative GPA over 2.5 and demonstrate financial need.

This is a one-year renewable scholarship and recipients that maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above will be awarded a consecutive scholarship for their second year of study.

Corporal Casey P. Zylman Memorial Scholarship ($500) Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior(s) of Coleman High School. The applicant must have a 3 point or higher-grade point average and played a sport in all four years of high school. The applicant must display leadership qualities such as being a member of the National Honor Society or holding a class officer position and display financial need. Along with the application the applicant must also include an essay on their leadership qualities and how they qualify them for this scholarship.

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Scholarships offered in Huron County County-Wide High School Scholarships

Clarence & Loraine Braun Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of Clarence and Lorraine Braun, avid promoters of education and supporters of the rural school system. All 15 of the Braun children attended a rural school for the first eight years of their education and many of them went on to graduate with honors. Clarence was on the Eccles School Board (a rural school) and the Huron Intermediate School Board for 47 years, and was instrumental in the building of the Huron Area Technical Center. This scholarship will be awarded to a Huron County graduate who has attended the Huron Area Technical Center for a minimum of one-year or a rural school student for at least four years. This scholarship requires a minimum 2.5 GPA and applicant is pursuing a Trade/Certificate Program, Associates or Undergraduate Degree.

Gib Rooney Family Scholarship The Gib Rooney Family Scholarship was established by his late wife, Helen Rooney.

Helen wished to pursue a higher education and it was a scholarship that made it possible for her to attend. Gib and Helen established Rooney Contracting, which grew from a two person operation to a business with several employees, members of the Rooney family remain active in this business. This scholarship is open to all Huron County seniors who are pursuing an education in a construction related career for a Associates or Undergraduate Degree. The career could be in heavy equipment, construction, engineering or a related business aspects of construction. Also, a 2.5 GPA or above is required, and consideration will be given to students who have held a part-time job during high school.

Huron Area Technical Center Staff Scholarship The Huron Area Technical Center Staff Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior attending any Huron Area Technical Center program who intends to continue his/her education in a related program of study.

Keith & Bertha McTaggart Scholarship The children of the (Late) Keith, and his wife Bertha started this scholarship to honor Keith’s efforts in starting the Huron Area Tech Center.

To be eligible you must attend the Huron Area Tech Center, and proof of admission to an accredited post-high school technical program prior to disbursement.

Thumb Chapter MPMCA Scholarship This scholarship supports students seeking to enter the skilled trades, established by the Thumb Chapter of the Michigan Plumbers and Mechanical Contractors. This will go to a graduating senior of Huron, Tuscola or Sanilac County. The applicant must be pursing a certificate, or associate degree in a skilled

trade. Preference will be given to an applicant Marsh went on to coach in the Saginaw Public studying in the field of plumbing or HVAC Schools, retiring in 1981. He will be remembered for making a positive difference in many young Maurer/Yageman Bowling Scholarship people’s lives. This award is made to a Bad Axe This scholarship was established by the Upper graduate who will be pursuing a Associates or Thumb Area USBC in memory of Clayton Maurer, Undergraduate Degree, with preference given who served as president of the Upper Thumb to a student athlete who was a football player.

Area USBC for over 20 years and Biff Yageman who owned and operated Biff’s Bowling Bar for Collon & Todd Scholarship over 60 years. The Upper Thumb Area USBC is a The families of William Collon and Charles proud sponsor of high school bowling and the Todd established this fund to provide a Bad athletes that partake of the bowling program. Axe graduate a scholarship who is pursuing a Scholarships will be awarded to one male and Associates or Undergraduate Degree. We will one female athlete that has participated in a make this award to a student that is in the top organized bowling program for two years, such 1/4 of their class and the successful candidate as youth bowling and/or high school bowling. will show that they have demonstrated the Students must have a 2.0 GPA or above and qualities of character and service to their are continuing their education beyond high community. school. This scholarship is available to a student attending these schools Bad Axe, Cass City, Dr. Edward Steinhardt Family Science Caseville, Elkton Pigeon Bay Port, Harbor Beach, Scholarship North Huron, and Ubly.

This scholarship was established by Dr. Edward Steinhardt who practiced medicine in the Bad Michael B. & Regina V. Lasceski Scholarship Axe area for a number of years and his late wife This scholarship was established by the children Alice who was a nurse. They raised five children, of Michael B. & Regina V. Lasceski, who valued who all went on to careers related to the field the importance of education. Michael served of Science. This Scholarship is made to a Bad on the Huron ISD Board, Church School Board, Axe student who excels in their science classes, Thumb Electric Co-Op Board, Farmers Mutual and pursuing an education for a Associates Insurance, Lincoln Township Board and was a Certificate or Undergraduate Degree. Academic major advocate in establishing the Huron Area achievement, including science classes is a Tech Center. Regina served on the Church School prime consideration for this scholarship.

Board as well. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be graduate of a Huron County high Ervin R. Ignash Scholarship school, attended the Huron Area Tech Center, This scholarship was created in Ervin Ignash’s obtained a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be pursuing honor upon his retirement from Bad Axe Public a Certificate, Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.

Schools, where he served as principal for the high school from 1962 to 1989. He taught and Steven Kuzak Memorial Golf Scholarship served as a coach in the Bad Axe School District This scholarship was established by the Verona before becoming a principal. This scholarship Hills Golf Club in memory of Steven Kuzak. will be awarded to a Bad Axe High School This scholarship will be awarded to a Huron graduate who has shown an improvement of County graduating senior who is pursuing a their GPA in the final year or two of high school, Undergraduate Degree. The applicants must be and has a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Also, this a member of his/her high school golf team or student must be pursuing a Trade/Certificate employed by a Huron County golf course.

Program, Associates Degree or Undergraduate Degree.

Bad Axe High School Scholarships Bad Axe Rotary Norah Dowde Scholarship This Judge Neil R. MacCallum Memorial scholarship was established by the Bad Axe Scholarship to Bad Axe High School Rotary to remember Norah E. Dowde, a local This scholarship was established as a memorial music teacher. She led choirs, organized and to Judge Neil R. MacCallum by his sister, Florence played music for the school plays, choir and MacCallum King. The scholarship will award other programs. The Bad Axe Rotary dedicates Bad Axe senior who is pursuing a Associates this music related scholarship to a Bad Axe or Undergraduate Degree. This scholarship will Graduate who is pursuing a Trade/Certificate look at grades evidencing a work ethic and Program, Associates or Undergraduate Degree. academic promise to benefit from a college The applicant must have a 2.75 GPA or above. education.

The applicant may be a student who will have a music major or a student who was active in K. William and Joanne Pietscher Future a musical program, band, choir, play or related Educators Scholarship activity.

K. William and his wife Joanne were educators at Bad Axe public schools, Bill served as principal Claude Marsh Scholarship and superintendent from 1959 to 1991, and this This scholarship was established in Claude scholarship was created by their children to Marsh’s honor, an inspirational man and Bad carry out their commitment to education.

Axe football coach from the late 1940’s to 1965.

Linda W. Rowland Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Linda W. Rowland, who taught English at Bad Axe High School for 33 years. She was also the co-director of many plays and musicals at the school. This award is made to a high school senior that has participated in the Bad Axe school play or musical for at least two years of high school, including their senior year. Student must also have a 3.0 or higher GPA.

Caseville Public Schools Scholarships

Caseville Kiwanis Scholarship The Caseville Kiwanis Club is a service club that serves the youth & senior citizens of Caseville.

This scholarship honors Caseville graduating senior who are pursuing a Trade/Certificate Program, Associates or Undergraduate Degree.

This scholarship requires the student to have a 2.0 GPA or higher, and financial need will be considered. One or more scholarships may be awarded at the discretion of the selection committee and amount varies.

Mary K. & Robert Quinn Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is established by the family of Mary K. and Robert Quinn, after their death.

Mary K. Quinn was a teacher at Caseville Public Schools, and were familiar figures at plays, band performances, etc. Robert served as a Michigan State Patrol Officer and Huron County Sheriff’s deputy before becoming a rural letter carrier.

Upon retirement they were both active in the American Legion and organizations throughout Caseville. This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of Caseville Public School with a 2.5 GPA or above pursuing their education for a Associates or Undergraduate Degree.

Judy K. & Stephen Zagorski Memorial Scholarship Judy and Stephen Zagorski were long-time supporters of local education and various youth activities. This scholarship will go to a Caseville or Laker High School Senior, must be pursuing a certificate, associates or bachelor’s degree.

GPA of 2.5 or higher required, and 2 letters of recommendation. There are some essay questions to answer as well.

Elkton Pigeon Bayport Laker School Scholarships

Bob Main Memorial Scholarship The Bob Main Memorial Scholarship was created to by friends and family to honor Bob Main. The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship of a Laker graduate that was active in Ag Science classes and/or FFA. Preference will be given to those pursuing a certificate, associates, bachelors or other post-secondary degree in agriculture or banking. One short essay asking applicants about their future plans is required.

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Scholarships offered in Huron County ETL Agricultural Legacy Scholarship The ETL Agricultural Legacy Scholarship was created to honor the children of Theo and Lillian Leipprandt, all who have made significant contributions to the agricultural community throughout the State. The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship of a Laker graduate that will pursue the agriculture or food science field of study.

Tom Gettel Memorial Scholarship The Tom Gettel Memorial Scholarship was created by family and friends of Tom Gettel.

Tom was actively involved in agriculture in his community. The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship of a Laker graduate that has participated in Ag Science classes, FFA, or mechanical education. Preference to those pursuing a certificate, associates, or bachelors degree in the following fields: agriculture, mechanics or power technology, banking, and finance. One short essay asking applicants about their future plans is required.

demonstrated major academic improvement during high school. Moral traits and leadership potential will be reviewed. Financial need will be considered but is not of overriding importance.

The successful candidate must submit their first semester college transcripts to receive their award. A one page or less essay is required on What led to your improvement if high school academics?

Charlotte Talaski Family Scholarship This scholarship is established by Charlotte Talaski, a lifelong resident of Harbor Beach who has an appreciation for farming and the effort it takes to live this lifestyle. The award will go to a Harbor Beach graduate who intends to pursue an education in the field of agriculture. This education can be in the form of a Trade/Certificate Program, Associates or Undergraduate Degree. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required, with preference given to students who do not exceed a 3.5 GPA. Application will be reviewed for extra-curricular activities in school, community and church. An essay focused Dr. Donald W. and Sally A. Rogers Family on “What Inspires Me To Pursue Agriculture Scholarship Related Education” is required. The successful This scholarship was established by the Dr. candidate must submit their first semester Donald W. and Sally A. Rogers Family to assist college transcripts with a 2.5 GPA or better to a graduate of Laker High School in furthering receive their award. their education in the health care field. Dr. Rogers practiced dentistry in Pigeon from Deer Acres Scholarship 1965 to 2001, and Sally worked as a Registered This scholarship was established by the family nurse at Scheurer Hospital. You must submit 2 of Mr. Harvey Deer of Deer Acres. The award will letters of recommendation and answer an essay be given to a student who is planning to further question and have a 2.5 GPA or higher. their education in the field of agriculture and is ranked in the top 50% of their class. Participation Judy K. & Stephen Zagorski Memorial in FFA, agriculture related classes, 4-H and Scholarship similar programs will be considered favorably. A one-page essay on student interest in the field Judy and Stephen Zagorski were long-time of agriculture will be required. The successful supporters of local education and various youth candidate must complete their first semester of activities. This scholarship will go to a Caseville college before receiving their award. or Laker High School Senior, must be pursuing a certificate, associates or bachelor’s degree.

Esther E. Lincoln Scholarship GPA of 2.5 or higher required, and 2 letters This award honors Esther Lincoln and her of recommendation. There are some essay lifelong commitment to education. The award questions to answer as well. will be made to a Harbor Beach senior who is in the top 1/4 of their class based on transcripts Virgil & Verneta Bouck Family Scholarship and will be pursuing an Undergraduate Degree.

This scholarship is created by the family of Virgil Character, moral traits and leadership potential and Verneta Bouck to honor their love of the are all considerations as submitted in resume land and commitment to being, in their words, or free form essay questions. An essay is also “Soil Stewards”. This will go to a Laker graduate required: “How will you use your education to furthering their education in the science of impact the world?” production agriculture or an agriculture related business or agriculture related engineering Harbor Beach Rotary Clement Kubik degree. The applicant must have a 2.0 or higher Scholarship GPA, attach two letters or recommendation and The family of Dr. Clement M. Kubik and Harbor answer 4 short essay questions.

Beach Rotary established this fund to provide a scholarship for a Harbor Beach senior. The Harbor Beach Community Schools successful student will have a minimum 2.5 GPA and show “improvement” over the past Scholarships two or three years of high school. Improvement Annabelle Jenks Scranton Scholarship This scholarship was established by the areas include academics, citizenship, behavior Scranton family in memory of their mother. and extra-curricular activities. Student This scholarship is made to a Harbor Beach must be furthering their education with a senior with a GPA of 3.0 or above and has Trade/Certificate Program, Associates or

Undergraduate Degree.

Marla Muter Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of Marla Muter. The award is made to one Harbor Beach or one North Huron senior who is entering a health occupation or legal field, has a 2.5 GPA or above and is furthering their education through a Trade /Certificate Program, Associates or Undergraduate Degree. Sgt. Aaron C. Elandt Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established as a memorial to Sergeant Aaron Elandt who died in 2004, serving his country as a Cavalry Scout in Iraq. Family, friends and co-workers from around the world have come together to establish this fund. It supports a Harbor Beach student who has a GPA of 2.5 or higher, has shown improvement of GPA in the junior and senior years, and is furthering their education with a Trade/Certificate Program, Associates or Undergraduate Degree. . A one page essay is required on student’s personal interests, thoughts and plans for future career.

Warren S. Eilber Family Scholarship This scholarship was established by the Warren S. Eilber Family in honor of Warren’s father, Roland who served on the Port Hope School Board. This scholarship will award a Harbor Beach and North Huron Graduating senior, with at a 3.0 GPA or above, and must be accepted into either a Trade/Certificate Program, Associates or Undergraduate Degree. This scholarship may look at your extracurricular activities, particularly sports.

William R. Eick School Family Scholarship This fund was established by the Harbor Beach Education Association teachers and honors William Eick, a longtime guidance counselor at the school. The scholarship is awarded to a high school senior entering the field of education or an education component in another field. A GPA of 2.5 or higher must be achieved and an essay is required, outlining why the student wants to make education a part of their career.

HB FFA Booster Club Mary Holdwick Memorial Scholarship Established by the friends and alumni of the Harbor Beach FFA Chapter, this scholarship was created to promote involvement in the local FFA chapter and encourage post secondary education attainment. This scholarship was made in memory of Mary Holdwick, a long time member of the Harbor FFA Alumni Booster Club. This will go to a Harbor Beach graduate, pursuing a secondary education for a certificate, associates or undergraduate degree.

The applicant must be in good standing with the Harbor Beach FFA Chapter. Must submit 2 letters of recommendation and answer essay questions.

North Huron High School Scholarships Marla Muter Scholarship

This scholarship was established in honor of Marla Muter. The award is made to one Harbor Beach and one North Huron senior who is entering a health occupation or legal field, has a 2.5 GPA or above and is furthering their education through a Trade /Certificate Program, Associates or Undergraduate Degree. Robert & Verneta Thuemmel Scholarship This scholarship was established by a gift from Verneta Thuemmel, to provide a scholarship to a North Huron graduating senior, who is pursuing a certificate, Associates or Undergraduate Degree in the field of finance or agriculture.

Warren S. Eilber Family Scholarship This scholarship was established by the Warren S. Eilber Family in honor of Warren’s father, Roland who served on the Port Hope School Board. This scholarship will award a Harbor Beach or North Huron Graduating senior, with at a 3.0 GPA or above, and must be accepted into either a Trade/Certificate Program, Associates or Undergraduate Degree. This scholarship may look at your extracurricular activities, particularly sports.

Owen Gage High School Scholarships

Cooley Family Scholarship This scholarship was established to honor Fred W. Cooley and his commitment to education by his family. He served on the Board of education at Owendale-Gagetown High School for 16 years and was considered an advocate of education and supporter of the importance of higher education. This scholarship will be awarded to a Owendale-Gagetown High School graduating senior that is pursuing their education for an Associates or Undergraduate Degree. The scholarship is intended to encourage students to encourage their education with minimal requirements for eligibility. An ideal applicant will have been involved in school activities, as well as outside activities (i.e. volunteer work) and work experience. The priority for this Owen-Gage Schools scholarship award is to encourage a continued education with minimal requirements for eligibility, Awards may be made to high school seniors, with secondary consideration for college students. An award to a prior recipient requires the achievement of a 3.0 GPA pursuing an Associates or Undergraduate Degree.

Ubly Community Schools Scholarships

Betty Zulauf Academic Scholarship This scholarship was established by the family of Betty Zulauf, a former educator in the community of Ubly. This award is made to an Ubly High School graduate who is pursuing an Associates or Undergraduate Degree in engineering, science (chemistry, physics, math, computer, etc) or medical program. The successful student will show academic achievement, financial need, then extracurricular activities that reflect engineering or the sciences. The

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Scholarships offered in Huron County successful candidate must complete their first semester of college in order to receive this award with a minimum of 2.5 GPA or above.

Francis & Opal Hund Scholarship Francis & Opal Hund established this scholarship to provide a Ubly High School senior, who is pursuing a Trade/Certificate Program, Associates Degree or Undergraduate Degree. The intent of this scholarship is to make an award to a student who would not qualify for other scholarships based on their GPA and will work hard to succeed in college. This student will have shown an overall improvement in their grades over their high school career. Financial need will also be considered.

Gemini Plastics Inc. Scholarship Gemini Plastics Inc. is offering a scholarship to an Ubly High School graduating senior who is further their education in the field of Engineering, Drafting, Tool and Die, Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology. The winner will be selected by a committee, based on the scholarship criteria of student’s involvement in the community and school, GPA and ACT Score and a one-page essay.

Madeline M. Bauer Ubly Community School Scholarship This scholarship was established by Madeline M. Bauer. She worked for Thumb Electric Cooperative, and was an active member of the Ubly Library Board. This award will be made to an Ubly senior who is pursuing

Trade/ Certificate Program, Associates Degree or criteria for this scholarship but financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community involvement, character and citizenship will be taken into consideration..

Post Graduates Scholarships

C.A. Scheurer & B.G. Kamlapurker - Medical School Scholarship This scholarship was established by Scheurer Hospital in honor or two physicians, who made a positive impact on Huron County. Founder Dr. Clare A. Scheurer move to Pigeon in 1934, and started his medical practice in an upstairs apartment. In 1940, he built a clinic in downtown Pigeon and five years later added Scheurer Hospital. In 1972, a new hospital opened at its current location to better meet the needs of advancing medicine. Dr. B.G. Kamlapurker started his medical career in the United States in 1972; he completed his residency in Brooklyn, New York. He practiced surgery and general medicine in Redford, Michigan before coming to Scheurer Hospital in 1980. This fund provides scholarships to individuals who are currently pursuing a graduate medical degree from a United States medical school, and have graduated from a Huron County High School.

instilled their values of hard work and education to their six daughters. Charles was not able to complete his formal education and excelled in self taught welding & mechanical skills. Roseline worked as a registered nurse at the Huron Medical Center, and a clinical instructor for St. Clair Community College instructing over 400 practical nursing students until her retirement. This scholarship is made to a Huron County resident who is an adult learner pursuing a Trade/Certificate Program, Associates or Undergraduate Degree. They must have received their high school diploma or GED at least three years ago. Students may be either starting college for the first time or reentering college. It is open for any area of study, but nursing, welding and agriculture are given priority.

Harbor Beach Community Hospital & HBCH Foundation Medical Practitioner Scholarship The HBCH and Foundation have made this scholarship available to a person living or working in Huron County (Preference given to those living or working in the Harbor Beach Community school District). You must be pursuing an advanced degree or increase in credentials in the medical field. (Medical in every sense of the word, including but not Charles & Roseline Gliniecki Memorial limited to EMS, Paramedics, LPN, RN, PA, PHD, Scholarship Radiology Tech, Medical IT, Dietitians, etc.) Must The family of Charles & Roseline Gliniecki have already completed a degree or certificate established this scholarship to honor their in their field and complete a short essay on their parents. The Gliniecki’s demonstrated and career goals and future plans after they receive

their additional credentials.

Kenneth W. Laughlin Scholarship The family of Kenneth W. Laughlin has established this scholarship. This is an Accounting major scholarship, designed for a past graduate of Harbor Beach Schools. High School seniors are encouraged to apply after their first semester of college is complete.

Applicants must have maintained a 2.5 GPA and be pursuing a Bachelors Degree.

Sara Elizabeth Wood Scholarship This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Sara Elizabeth Wood, and her commitment to health care professions, and her community. Sara was born and raised in Harbor Beach, MI, the daughter of Marvin & Phyllis Kociba, she graduated from Harbor Beach Community School and from Ferris State University in 2007 earning a Doctor of Pharmacy. She married Dr. Aaron Wood and worked for the Pharmacy Department in WalMart. This scholarship will make an award to a graduate student that is currently enrolled in a professional college of Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry or Optometry and graduated from a Huron County High School. The successful candidate must have maintained a 2.0 GPA and completed 2 semesters of the curriculum at one of the above listed professional colleges.

How to make applying to college less stressful The National Center for Educational Statistics says 69 percent of high school graduates in the United States enroll in college the fall after graduating from high school. Many students begin applying to college before entering their senior year of high school. Students can employ various strategies to make applying to college less stressful.

Create an inventory of student experiences and awards When completing their college applications, students submit a variety of materials. In addition to students’ track records in the classroom, schools will be interested in kids’ extracurricular activities, hobbies, volunteer work, and even things they do during their free time.

Parents and students can work together to develop a master list that includes information about what students have accomplished during high school. These may include involvement in certain clubs, participation in sports teams, advanced ranking in scouting programs, or even a list of books read. Having this document

handy will make it that much simpler to fill out Use the resources at your disposal college applications.

Students who have access to guidance counselors, mentors, Investigate the Common Application college centers, or even teachers The Common Application began as a niche who are willing to help with the program for select private liberal arts colleges, application process should use but now has grown into an organization that services more than 750 schools. The these resources wisely. In addition, organization enables students to create an iPhone and Android apps can help account and complete one basic form that will streamline the college application be accepted by all institutions who are members. process.

The CA helps students streamline the college application process and reduce redundancy. Consider scholarships concurrently An alert system also helps applicants manage Some schools automatically consider application deadlines. applicants for scholarships, grants and work-study programs. But that’s not Avoid applying everywhere so with every school, so students may Some students think that applying to dozens have to apply on their own or rely on of schools will improve their chances of being third parties for scholarships. Fastweb is a admitted. However, applicants may be wasting their time applying to schools they have no leading online resource to find scholarships intention of attending, and that only adds to to pay for school. the stress of meeting deadlines. Narrow down the possibilities to a handful of favorite schools Advance preparation can make the college application process a lot less stressful for and go from there. students and their parents.

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