Higher Education by Midland Daily News

Higher Education

• ACT required by all Michigan colleges, Pg. 2

• Helping college students choose a major, Pg. 3 • Midland Area Community Foundation scholarships, Pg. 6-7, 10-11, 14 • Some students might want to consider trade schools, Pg. 14 • Scholarships available in Huron County, Pg. 15 • Tips for students applying to colleges, Pg. 15

2014

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ACT required by all Michigan colleges The ACT (No Writing) consists of four multiple-choice tests: English, mathematics, reading and science. The ACT Plus Writing includes the four multiple-choice tests and a writing test. The ACT is a national college admissions test that assesses high school students’ general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. It is a curriculum- and standards-based test, not an aptitude or an IQ test. Instead, the questions on the ACT are directly related to what students have learned in high school. Colleges and universities in Michigan and the Midwest require the ACT test. All four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. accept the ACT, but different institutions place different emphasis on standardized tests such as the ACT, compared to other factors of evaluation, such as class rank, GPA and extracurricular activities. The ACT Plus Writing is available on all national test dates. The 30-minute ACT Writing Test complements the English test. The combined information from both tests tells post-secondary institutions about students’ understanding of the conventions of standard written English and their ability to produce a direct sample of writing. Because post-secondary institutions have varying needs, ACT offers the writing test as an option so that students are not required to take a test they do not need to take, thus avoiding unnecessary expense, and institutions have the freedom to require the tests that best meet their information needs. Check directly with the institutions you are considering to find out their requirements, or ask your high school counselor which test option you should take. Find more information online at www.act.org.

SAT offers number of testing dates throughout year

Students can register online at www.actstudent.org. Online registration requires a MasterCard, VISA, Discover or American Express. As test security protocol, ACT also requires students to upload or otherwise submit (via ACT website, mobile device or mail) a recognizable head-and-shoulders photo of themselves at the time they register for the ACT. Students must present both an acceptable photo identification and their printed ACT admission or standby ticket before being admitted to test. The first and last names on the photo ID must be consistent with the names on the ACT ticket, which should be the student’s legal name. Do not use initials, shortened names or nicknames. The 2014-2015 basic fee for the ACT Plus Writing is $54.50. This Test Date Oct. 25 Dec. 13 Feb. 7 April 18 June 13

Registration Deadline Sept. 19 Nov. 7 Jan. 9, 2015 March 13, 2015 May 8, 2015

includes score reports for up to four college choices for which a valid code is listed at the time of registration. The basic fee for the ACT if you don’t take the Writing Test is $38. Visit www.actstudent.org/regist/actfees.html to view the fee structure for other options and services. Students in the state of Michigan take a required state summative assessment in the spring of their junior year. As a part of this exam, all juniors in the state of Michigan will take the ACT on a special testing date approved by ACT for Michigan 11th-graders only. This will be the ACT plus writing test; taking the ACT without the writing portion of the test is not an option on this test date. This test will take place on March 3, 2015. There is no cost to the student for the exam on this date. ($24 Late Fee) Sept. 20-Oct. 3 Nov. 8-21 Jan. 10-16 March 14-27 May 9-22

Test Centers Delta College, CMU Delta College, CMU Delta College, CMU CMU Dow, Midland High

The SAT and other College Board tests are offered several times a year. Most students take the SAT for the first time during the spring of their junior year and a second time during the fall of their senior year. Testing sites can be found at the SAT website at http://sat.collegeboard.org. Test date: Oct.11 Late registration deadline by mail Sept. 26 Late registration deadline by phone/online: Sept. 30 Test date: Nov. 8 Registration deadline: Oct. 9 Late registration deadline by mail: Oct. 24 Late registration deadline by phone/online: Oct. 28 Test date: Dec. 6 Registration deadline: Nov. 6 Late registration deadline by mail: Nov. 21 Late registration deadline by phone/online: Nov. 24 Test date: Jan. 24 Registration deadline: Dec. 29 Late registration deadline by mail: Jan. 9 Late registration deadline by phone/online: Jan. 13 Test date: March 14 Registration deadline: Feb. 13 Late registration deadline by mail: Feb. 27 Late registration deadline by phone/online: March 3 Test date: May 2 Registration deadline: April 6 Late registration deadline by mail: April 17 Late registration deadline by phone/online: April 21 Test date: June 6 Registration deadline: May 8 Late registration deadline by mail: May 22 Late registration deadline by phone/online: May 27 Additional fees apply if you register late or make changes to your test type, center or date after registering. Here’s what you should bring —

and not bring — to the SAT. Must Bring: • Your Admission Ticket. Sign in to My SAT and click “Print Admission Ticket.” • Two No. 2 pencils and a soft eraser. • Photo identification. You may be denied entrance to the test center or your scores may be withheld or canceled if you can’t present acceptable ID, if the validity of the ID is in question, or if you fail to follow the Identification Requirements and Policies. • An Acceptable Calculator. Calculators permitted while testing are graphing calculators, scientific calculators and four-function calculators (not recommended). Not permitted as a calculator: • A laptop or a portable/handheld computer • Electronic writing pad or peninput/stylus-driven device. The Sharp EL-9600 may be used without the stylus. • Pocket organizer • Cell phone calculator • Calculator that has QWERTY (keyboard-like) keypad • Calculator that uses an electrical outlet, makes noise or has a paper tape What NOT to Bring: The use of cell phones and certain other electronic devices as noted below is prohibited within SAT test centers, and you should not bring these devices to the test center. • iPods or other MP3 players • iPads or other tablet devices • Laptops, notebooks, PDAs or any other personal computing devices • Pagers or any other texting devices • Separate timers of any type • Cameras or other photographic equipment • Any device capable of recording audio, photographic or video content, or capable of viewing or playing back such content.

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Helping college students choose a major As recent college graduates can attest, the job market for young people can be difficult to navigate. Many recent graduates are still struggling to find full-time employment, and some are wondering if they chose the right major. Though choosing a major is about more than just finding a job, the financial burden of earning a college degree can’t be ignored. According to the Project on Student Debt, 71 percent of college seniors who graduated in 2012 had student loan debt, with an average of $29,400 per borrower. Between 2008 and 2012, the average student loan debt at graduation increased an average of 6 percent each year. So while the right major should incorporate a student’s interests, skills and strengths, it’s also important to find a major that can help students earn a living after they walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. The following are a handful of tips college students can employ to ensure they choose the right major. • Don’t jump into it. Some students might want to pick a major before they ever step foot on campus. While that strategy might work for some, it should only be employed by those students who are wholly certain a major is for them. Some students choose a major early on because they feel they may get a head start at navigating their way through a job

market that recently endured high levels of unemployment. But the pressure of finding a job should not be what drives students when choosing a major. Unless you’re entirely certain that a particular course of study is for you, give yourself some leeway and wait to choose a major. The first year or two of college is a great time to expand your academic horizons so use that time to your advantage. • Don’t procrastinate. While rushing into a major is a mistake, it’s also foolish to procrastinate with regard to choosing a course of study. According to The College Board’s annual survey of colleges, the average tuition and fees at private nonprofit four-year colleges for the 2013-14 school year was $30,094, while public four-year in-state tuition and fees averaged slightly less than $9,000 for the same year. So no matter which type of college or university a student enrolls in, he or she will be making a significant financial commitment. Waiting too long to choose a course of study may find you paying for courses you ultimately won’t need, increasing your already expensive tuition along the way. • Use the resources at your disposal. Students undecided about a college major should make use of their schools’ career development departments to help them get on the right path. Many such depart-

ments provide assessment tools to help students find a major that synthesizes their interests and skills with a field of study. In addition, the personnel within career development departments have dealt with hundreds, if not thousands, of previous students who found themselves in similar situations, and that experience can prove invaluable to students who feel lost with regard to choosing majors. • Know the requirements if you have a specific career in mind. While many majors are not difficult to navigate, some fields of study have strict guidelines that students should be aware of almost immediately. For example, students hoping to attend medical school after graduation need to determine which courses they absolutely must take in order to qualify for medical school. In addition, students with such specific plans in mind often must choose their majors as early as possible so they can plan their curriculum in accordance with the standards they will need to meet to be considered for postgraduate work. Choosing a major is a decision college students should not take lightly. But students who are unsure of what they want to study should approach the process of choosing a major with patience and an eye on finding a course of study that matches their interests with their skills.

Why go to college? (Reprinted from the ACT website) Whether you are uncertain about going to college or you just need some reassurance you’re on the right track, here are a few reasons to go to college: • Every bit of education you get after high school increases the chances you’ll earn good pay. Most college graduates earn more money during their working years than people who stop their education at high school earn. • The more education you get, the more likely it is you will always have a job. According to one estimate, by the year 2028 there will be 19 million

more jobs for educated workers than there are qualified people to fill them. • Continuing education after high school is much more important for your generation than it was for your parents’ generation. Today most good jobs require more than a high school diploma. Businesses want to hire people who know how to think and solve problems. • Education beyond high school gives you a lot of other benefits, including meeting new people, taking part in new opportunities to explore your interests, and experiencing success.

How college students can eat healthy If asked to reflect on their college years, many graduates likely would not recall healthy eating habits. College students are often pressed for time and short on funds, so a nutritious diet is sacrificed for the sake of convenience and cost. But a healthy diet can help college students handle the stresses of college life more effectively. The following are a handful of easy ways college students can improve their diets: • Eat breakfast. College students tend to stay up late and sleep in, but sleeping in at the expense of a healthy breakfast can impact performance in the classroom and make students more likely to overeat later in the day. • Snack healthy. Many students find snacks are an integral part of hours-long study sessions. But trips to the vending machine for candy bars or potato chips won’t add much nutritional value

to your diet. Bring healthy snacks such as fresh fruit, raw vegetables, Greek yogurt and whole wheat crackers to study sessions. • Make pizza healthier. Request your pizza be prepared with whole wheat dough. In addition, ask for less cheese and more tomato sauce. • Scale back on sugar. Avoid sugary beverages, including soda and drinks like sweetened iced tea or lemonade. Students looking to keep weight off and reduce their sugar intake also should drink their coffee black or with just light cream or fat-free milk. • Drink more water. The symptoms of dehydration mimic those of hunger, and college students might turn to snacks when all they really need is a glass of water. If you find yourself snacking shortly after eating a meal, then you might just need to drink more water.

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Scholarships offered through Midland Area Community Foundation The following is a complete listing of scholarships offered through the Midland Area Community Foundation. Scholarship applications will not be accepted until early in 2015. Go to http://www.midlandfoundation.org for more information. Ashley Sue Adan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. Previous recipients may reapply. Turner Alfrey, Jr. Scholarship Fund Provides an annual, nonrenewable grant to a student demonstrating a career interest in research or teaching in the fields of science or engineering. American Association of University Women-Midland Branch Endowed Scholarship Fund The American Association of University Women-Midland Branch Scholarship provides annual awards for higher education to women residing in Midland County in two different areas: Graduating Senior Woman and Women in Transition. Thurman O. Sr. and Mary E. Armstrong Educational Endowment Fund Provides an annual award to a Midland County resident. Essay should include educational and life goals as well as a description of community/volunteer service. James Ayre Memorial Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship to a Midland County resident who demonstrates financial need and is 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. Gwendolyn M. Bagley Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. Dorothy J. Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award(s) to a graduate of a Midland County high school who is pursuing an education in fashion/clothing design, retail merchandising or interior design. Dr. Shailer L. Bass Memorial Scholarship Fund Provides an annual grant to a non-traditional student pursuing post high school studies at a community college, college or university. Previous recipients may reapply. The Beaverton Lions Club Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship(s) award to a graduating senior of Beaverton High School with a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or higher. Sharon Brady Michigan Technological University Alpha Delta Alpha Sorority Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a female student attending Michigan Technological University and is a member of the Alpha Delta Alpha Sorority with a preference to applicants of Midland and Gladwin counties. Duane E. and Barbara J. Bremer Scholarship Endowment Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a student at Concordia University who is pursing a career in church work. Ernest R. and Martha E. Britton Memorial Fund Provides up to two one-time awards of $1,500 for graduat-

ing seniors from a Midland County public high school. The applicants must demonstrate leadership in service projects through school, scouting, church, etc., and participation in activities such as band, cheerleading, pom pom, Pep Club, etc. James T. Brooks Memorial Fine Arts Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating high school senior from Midland Public Schools. The successful recipient will be pursuing a career in fine arts (music, visual arts, theatre, dance, etc.) and will have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the discipline. Nancy and Parke Brown Scholarship Encourages higher education by offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors, current college students or transferring Lawrence Tech University students. Buell Family Endowed Scholarship Fund for Foster Care Students 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 or community college. Bullock Creek Alumni Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a Bullock 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. Bullock Creek Area Business Association Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. Barbara M. Burdon Memorial Educational Endowment Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a Bullock Creek High School senior who is pursuing a degree in secondary education. Pat Bywater Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Provides an annual scholarship for a graduating senior from either Midland High or H.H. Dow High School in the year of the award, or for a previous recipient of the award. Bob G. Caldwell Memorial Engineering Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship to a Midland County resident who is enrolled in an accredited school with a major in chemistry, engineering or business/industrial management who has completed at least two years of college. When all criteria are equal, the award will go to a student needing financial assistance. Michael W. and Mark A. Carey Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship to a Midland County resident who is graduating from a Midland County Public High School in the year of the award. Preference will be for Meridian High School graduating seniors who will be studying business or environmental science. D.B. Carlsen Family Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship at the undergrad level to a Midland County resident, at least 28 years of age, whose formal education has been delayed. Successful completion of 24 credit hours is a prerequisite.

Walter and Therese Cepela Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship to a Midland High School graduating senior who is in the top 10 percent of his/her graduating class, but who has had to work hard for his/her grades and has not been as active in extracurricular or community activities as some. Robert W. Cermak Engineering Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship award to an engineering student to assist him/her in pursuing higher education. The student is to be enrolled in an accredited school of engineering and have successfully completed at least two years of studies in an engineering curriculum. Robert W. and Veronica M. Cermak Fund Intended for a person who needs to sharpen old skills or acquire new ones to re-enter the job market, or a person whose formal education has been interrupted either at the high school or undergraduate levels. Bob Cole Track and Field and Cross Country Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior of Meridian High School who participated in track and field or cross country for at least two years. Susan Olney Cozat Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to Midland or Gladwin County single mothers pursuing a college education. Noah Elliott Cummings Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to traditional or non-traditional students seeking a two or four year degree at an accredited college or university or a certification in the trades. Preference will be given to the non-traditional student seeking a trade certification. Doctors Dale and Lisa Davis Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduate of Midland Public Schools who is pursuing a degree in science such as but not limited to biology, chemistry, medicine or dentistry. Janet M. Dean Opera Cum Laude Scholarship Endowment Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior at Bullock Creek High School. The recipient will display academic success, community service, citizenship, interests in the school. Kent S. Dennis Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund To encourage and enrich the musical education of present and future church or synagogue organists by providing a scholarship for beginning or further study of the organ. Virginia A. (Nicholson) Dent Endowed Fund Provides scholarships and/or camperships to able and deserving violin students for continuing study of the instrument. J. Cecil and Clara DeRemer Memorial Scholarship Fund Provides annual scholarships to Midland County residents who have been accepted as music majors in a degreegranting college or university. Both college students and high school seniors are eligible to apply. Sarah Keishian Dergazarian Vocal Music Education Endowment Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a vocal music education student who will be either a college junior, senior or graduate student in the year of the award. Dow Chemical Employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Credit Union Employees Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to an employee or dependent of an employee of Dow Chemical Employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Credit Union to pursue post high school studies at an accredited community college, college or university.

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Scholarships offered through Midland Area Community Foundation Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union Members Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a member in good standing with Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union to pursue post high school studies at an accredited community college, college or university. Willard H. and Martha P. Dow Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides annual scholarship awards to a student graduating from Midland County high schools in the year of the award, pursuing higher education in a humanities-related field such as English, foreign language, art, music, journalism, etc. Kenneth J. Dubiel Memorial 4-H Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides annual scholarship award(s) to Gladwin High School and/or Beaverton High School graduating high school seniors for the purpose of attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The successful applicant will be a current and actively enrolled student in the Gladwin County 4-H program and will have been enrolled for at least five years. John C. Eckhold III Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a resident of Midland County who is either a graduating senior or current college student. The successful recipient should demonstrate financial need, and show how he/she is overcoming or has overcome a personal or family difficulty. Elder/Civitan Scholarship Endowment Fund 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. Robert E. and Beverly V. Erickson Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County resident pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Must have completed at least the sophomore year in college. Faith Endowment Fund To assist with the cost of tuition, books and fees for Meridian High School graduates who have a financial need and wish to pursue studies at an accredited college or occupational program. Falender Family Meridian High School Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating Meridian High School senior for up to four years assuming acceptable academic progress is made. Christina J. Fisher Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating high school senior who has been involved with the Midland County 4-H Horse Program. A previous recipient of the award may reapply one time. Michael F. Freeland Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a 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. Elloweese Denise Freer Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award(s) to either 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. Applicants must be Midland or Gladwin County residents. The Glenn R. Garrison Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides annual scholarship awards to Midland County

residents. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, have a good work ethic, be involved in Christian church activities, and must demonstrate that they are investing in helping others. Esther Schuette Gerstacker Memorial Junior Achievement Scholarship This is a $2,000 non-renewable award. Students who have participated in a Junior Achievement program and who attend high school in Midland County are eligible to apply. Students must be graduating high school seniors. Esther S. Gerstacker Hiram College Scholarship The Esther S. Gerstacker Hiram College Scholarship is an award of up to $20,000 for use by graduates of Midland County high schools. Applicants must provide evidence of admission to Hiram College. Gerhard and Ruth Gettel Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship to a student graduating from a Midland County high school in the year of the award. W. Herman Gieseler Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides and annual scholarship award to a Midland High School graduate who is pursuing a degree in skilled or advanced technical trades education and training which includes but is not limited to machine shop, welding, engineering, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning, automotive service technology or mechanical or electrical engineering or someone pursuing and education in teaching in any of these fields. Tom Gilstad Bullock Creek Endowed Scholarship Fund This fund has been established in memory of Tom Gilstad who was a Bullock Creek teacher and administrator for over 30 years. Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior of Bullock Creek High School. Recipient must display a love of their high school and school spirit by having participated in extra curricular activities such as but not limited to sports, band, class officer, drama or having represented their school doing volunteer work in the community. Christian T. and Margaret R. Goralski Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to students 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. Stephen E. Gorman Memorial Fund Provides an one-time scholarship to encourage a person less than 25 years old to attend a public college as a community student. Financial need will be considered. Crystal Graham Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to Midland County residents who wish to study in the health professions field. Preference will be given to the areas of therapy (particularly physical, occupational and speech therapy), physician’s assistant, nursing and medicine, in that order of preference. Great Lakes Safety Training Center Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a resident of Midland County who is pursuing a degree or certification in trades, construction or engineering with an interest in safety. Students must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher and provide an essay outlining their interest in the intended field of study and safety related career goals. Risha and Julius (Jay) Grosberg Fund Enables residents of Midland County over the age of 25, whose formal education has been interrupted or delayed, to reenter a formal educational program at the undergraduate level. David Grosberg Memorial Fund Enables residents of Midland County to major in a health field in higher education at the undergraduate level.

Dr. Albert A. and Caroline Gunkler Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to students who are graduating or 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. Ray and Flora Hart Scholarship Endowment Fund Provides an annual scholarship to seniors graduating from either Midland High School or H.H. Dow High School in the year of the award and who will be attending Delta College. Deborah Lynn Hawkins Special Educator Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. Harold and Francine Heinze Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to an individual graduating from a Midland County high school, or a previous recipient of the award. Preference will be given to those pursuing a degree in teaching, and applicants must show financial need. Freda and George Hittel Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship to encourage a student who has completed two years of college studies to continue in a degree program. Gustav Dan Hobohm Merrill’s Marauders Endowed Scholarship Fund 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 be pursuing a two year or four year degree or a trade certification. Home Builders Association of Midland Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides scholarships to encourage higher education in fields supporting the home building industry. James F. and Mary R. Hopfensperger Endowed Art Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship to a graduating senior art student(s) in the Midland Public School system who will pursue an education in the visual arts, art education or design (including but not limited to interior, fashion or graphic design) at an institution of higher education. Annis Closs Horden Memorial Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship to a Midland or Gladwin County student who is enrolled in a nursing program leading to a baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university. Hornsby Aviation Education Endowment Fund 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 pursuing an education in an aviation related field at a two- or four-year college or university. Jeanette House Memorial Scholarship Fund 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. John M. Hoy/Arline Kroeger Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to assist a student in completing a degree program in either music education, history or early childhood education. The student should be pursuing a teaching degree and should be in either the junior or senior year of college.

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Stepping up in STEM education SVSU answers the challenge to educate more students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics Saginaw Valley State University has a strong tradition of preparing graduates for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Many SVSU alumni have leadership roles with companies and organizations in the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond. As Michigan’s need for STEM graduates has become more acute, SVSU is answering the challenge, partnering with leading regional employers and foundations to do even more. Over the summer, 13 middle school and high school teachers from Midland to Millington participated in the Dow Corning Foundation-SVSU STEM Community Partnership. A $254,000 grant from the Dow Corning Foundation

funded the collaborative effort, which is aimed at thousands of K-12 students within the region by enhancing the preparation of their teachers. After the 2014-15 school year began, hundreds of middle school and high school students engaged in an impressive list of handson STEM projects that were developed in the summer program. During a speech at SVSU last October, Andrew Liveris, president and CEO of The Dow Chemical Co., pledged his company’s support to increase interest among young people to select STEM courses. “Today’s life-changing innovations are developed at the intersections of many different sciences such as chemistry, biology, and materials engineering,” Liveris said. “This is why we must invest more in STEM education, especially at universities like [SVSU].” The Dow Science and Sustainability Education Center at SVSU launched this past summer. Six SVSU faculty led research teams that involved regional

middle and high school students and teachers, as well as SVSU students. The Dow Chemical Company Foundation also is funding a vehicle that will be fully equipped with instrumentation and supplies to do water quality testing. The mobile lab will travel to various sites in the Saginaw Bay Watershed to do such research, while also allowing for hands-on experience at schools and other community locations.

expand the STEM pipeline and SVSU addresses this by reaching students at three critical junctures.” SVSU knows more can and must be done to prepare students to succeed locally and compete globally. Deb Huntley, provost and vice president for academic affairs, enjoyed a 14-year career as a research chemist before joining SVSU. She sees a bright future for SVSU students, STEM-based employers, and the region as a whole.

SVSU’s latest and largest-ever gift comes courtesy of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, which awarded $5 million to establish the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow STEM Scholar Network at SVSU. Starting in 2015, the initiative will target middle school and high school students through summer camps; also, it will fund undergraduate research projects by SVSU students.

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Scholarships offered through Midland Area Community Foundation Elwood J. and Helen H. Hunemorder Family Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior from Bullock Creek High School, Midland High School or H.H. Dow High School who has attended this high school for at least two years. Don Irish Memorial Scholarship Fund Provides a non-renewable scholarship to a graduate of a Midland County high school who has been accepted into an accredited college to prepare for teaching, research or industrial applications of biology, ecology, biochemistry, wildlife management or forestry. James R. and Anita H. Jenkins Endowed Scholarship for African American Students Provides an annual scholarship award to an African American student from Midland County who is pursuing a college education. James R. and Anita H. Jenkins Endowed Scholarship for Native American Students Provides an annual scholarship award to a Native American student from Midland, Bay or Saginaw counties who is pursuing a college education with priority given to students from the Bay County Indian Education Program. Roger Jennings Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduate of Midland High School or Dow High School who is pursuing a bachelor degree or equivalent at a four year college or university. The applicant must have earned a varsity letter in high school swimming or diving. Sharon F. Kalina Scholarship Endowment for Special Services Graduates Provides an annual scholarship award for graduating Midland Public Schools seniors in the following programs: Learning Disabled (LD), Emotionally Impaired (EI), Educable Mentally Impaired (EMI), Physically Impaired (PI), Health Impaired (HI), Traumatic Brain Injured (TBI) or Speech. Connie Keicher Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a senior instrument music student of Midland High School who will be attending the University of Michigan. Della Keyworth Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduate of H.H. Dow High School who is pursuing a teaching degree with a preference to those majoring in math education. Maureen Wright King Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland or Gladwin County resident who did not finish traditional high school, but rather earned a GED. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Endowment Fund Provides an annual scholarship to a high school senior who is a resident of Midland, Saginaw or Bay County. Applicants must be able to demonstrate efforts to improve racial harmony/justice. Kinne-Millard Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund for Gladwin High School Provides an annual scholarship award in memory of Gladys Kinne, Margaret Millard and Rosalie Kinne-Millard to a graduate of Gladwin High School who achieved a 3.0 grade point average or better and displays a financial need and is attending a state supported Michigan college or university. Jan LaCroix Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a Bullock Creek High School graduating senior. The successful applicant will be a person of compassion, concern for others, integrity and good citizenship. They will also demonstrate involvement in their school in activities or athletics, and a commitment to volunteerism in the broader community.

Laurence C. and Janet Glover Lang Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship to a Midland County resident who is either a graduating high school senior or current college student, and whose field of study is pharmacy. Laur Family Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. Loretta G. Lee Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to Midland County residents who are working to become a registered nurse. Michael and Janet Leslie Memorial Youth Fund An award 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 Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. Preference will be given to a female student. Donald and Grace Irene Lyons Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. Albert T. and Margaret H. Maasberg Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship to a Midland County high school senior to assist him/her in pursuing higher education at a Michigan four-year college or university. Jim Malek Central Michigan University STEM Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award for a senior at any Midland County high school or a graduate of any Midland County high school who will be or is attending Central Michigan University and is majoring in a STEM-related field of study (science, technology, engineering or mathematics). Jim Malek Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award for a student majoring in electronic media/broadcasting or enrolled in an electronic media/broadcasting class or actively volunteering in the electronic media/broadcasting department at Delta College. Jim Malek Michigan State University Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award for a Midland High School senior who will be attending Michigan State University and majoring in one of the following fields of study: a chemistry-related field, environmental studies or related field, or other “green” related field of study. Jim Malek Saginaw Valley State University STEM Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award for a senior at any Midland County high school or a graduate of any Midland County high school who will be or is attending Saginaw Valley State University and is majoring in a STEM-related field of study (science, technology, engineering or mathematics). Pete Marsh Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior varsity baseball player from Midland or Dow High School who is pursuing a college or vocational education. Lawrence G. and Eleanor Matthews Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to students graduating from high school in Midland County; special consideration

is given to students from Meridian and Coleman High School. Jessie Maxwell Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a Beaverton High School graduating senior and a Gladwin High School graduating senior. Applicants must a) be a resident of Gladwin County, b) have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, c) be of upstanding moral character, and d) demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to those individuals pursuing education in the area of construction or manufacturing. Arthur and Martha McComb Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior, returning student or a non-traditional student who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in chemical process technology/ chemical process operator or child development. The recipient must be a graduate of a Midland or Gladwin County high school or reside in these counties. Mary McDonough Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to single mothers of Midland County who are raising a family on their own and pursuing a college education. Preference will be given to those entering the office professional/administrative assistant field. Marty and Jan McGuire Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating 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. Bernie Meister Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in chemical engineering, chemistry or biochemistry. Meridian Scholarship Fund Provides annual scholarship(s) for students graduating from Meridian High School. Michigan Blood-Ernie Wallace and Howard Ode Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship(s) to individual(s) who are continuing their education in a health-related field. The recipient(s) must be Midland County residents. Midland Area Community Foundation Founders’ Scholarship An annual award intended to enable an individual with financial need to pursue occupational programs that may be completed in two years or less. One scholarship will be available for a Midland County resident and one for a Gladwin County resident. Occupational education includes such programs as welding, automotive mechanics, nursing, office skills, electronic repair and services and residential construction. Midland Chapter, International Association of Administrative Professionals Provides an annual scholarship to a person pursuing an office professional program, including such programs as secretary, medical secretary, legal office professional, administrative assistant, office clerk or stenographer. Midland Christian Church Endowed Scholarship Fund 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 Endowment Fund To assist Midland County residents financially toward careers in the health field. The scholarships are based pri-

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Scholarships offered through Midland Area Community Foundation marily 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. Midland Section American Chemical Society Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides financial support to college students seeking academic degrees in the chemical sciences at colleges and universities in the section’s area, which includes Midland, Bay, Saginaw, Gratiot and Isabella counties. MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland Volunteers Scholarship Fund 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. Stuart Miller Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. MITECH Plus, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides annual awards to Midland and Gladwin County residents pursuing post high school skilled and technical education in the areas of advanced construction; advanced manufacturing (i.e. chemical process technician); health; computer technology/engineering; solar or alternative energy and instrumentation robotics or controls. Dorothy W. and Elton K. Morris Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides scholarships to Midland County residents who will use the 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. Ira George and Virginia Z. Morrison Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship to a Midland County high school senior who has demonstrated financial need to assist him/her in pursuing higher education. John Mullally Family Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to assist a Coleman High School graduating senior to attend college. Jenna Paige Munger Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Provides annual scholarships to Level I and/or Level II students enrolled in the Davenport University nursing program. Northwood University Scholarship Endowment Fund Provides annual scholarships to support students attending Northwood University. George E. Olson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland or Gladwin County resident. Successful applicants would be college juniors, seniors or grad students at the time of the award, and would be majoring in an earth science related field. Elena Oreffice Memorial Scholarship Fund Provides an annual, nonrenewable grant to a graduate of a Midland County high school, and rewards an understanding of and interest in the American free enterprise system. Weyant M. Pangborn Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Provides an annual scholarship to persons who are either City of Midland classified employees or dependents thereof. Peele Family Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. Pendell Family Scholarship Endowment Fund Provides Midland County residents the opportunity to earn a business degree at Northwood University in Midland.

Lyle and Delbert Pevitt Memorial Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship to encourage a person who is preparing for a career in a human health field. Gwendolyn Bennett Pike Vocal Music Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award, first to a Midland County graduating senior 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 is already attending college. The Pilgrim Technology Women in Business Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award for higher education to a woman who has a vision of remaining in or returning to Midland County following completion of her education. The successful applicant will have demonstrated financial need, academic achievement and will be studying in a business field with a plan to eventually become an entrepreneur. Ralph and Faye Prescott Memorial Scholarship Fund 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. Sheriff John S. Reder Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating 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. Jack Redman DDS Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County high school graduate who has declared a pre-dental college major and has accumulated enough college credits to have completed the sophomore year. Stephen D. Redman, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship for a resident of Midland County who has been attending college and is 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. Robert B. Reinhart and Jean W. Reinhart Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County high school graduate or graduating senior who is enrolled in the School of Literature, Science and Arts at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor campus. Brent L. Romain Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual 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. Pamela J. Rowe Endowed Music Scholarship Fund 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. Jane Catherine Rubens Memorial Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County resident. Eric B. Schaper Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. Sue “Dominowski” Schindler Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual 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. William H. Schuette Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides annual scholarship(s) to student(s) graduating from Midland County high schools pursuing higher education in a science-related field such as chemistry, physics, biology, etc. Curtis and Barbara Shaffner Family Endowed Scholarship Fund 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 Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. Eugene B. Skeebo Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a non-traditional or traditional student (graduating senior or current college student) who is working while attending college. Preference will be given to those working toward a business degree with an emphasis in finance, accounting or banking. Thomas L. Staples Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. Daniel G. Stevens Family Agricultural Scholarship Provides a nonrenewable grant to a graduate of a Midland County high school or Gladwin County high school for the purpose of study in an accredited college, trade or technical school in agriculture education. Edith Irene (Stinchcombe) Gieseler Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship 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 Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship 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 have a positive record of community service and/or extra curricular activities. Howard G. Swift III Memorial Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship 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. Irene T. Takahashi Memorial Scholarship Fund 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. Taylor University Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship to assist a student to attend Taylor University. Betty Thompson-Shuler Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. Kirsten Beth Triebes Memorial Scholarship Provides an annual scholarship to encourage a college student to complete preparation for a career in engineering or in a health field. John A. Trumbell Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Provides an annual scholarship for students graduating from Bullock Creek High School.

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Scholarships offered through Midland Area Community Foundation Dale Waller Memorial Scholarship Fund Provides an annual, nonrenewable scholarship to a graduate of a Midland County high school enrolled in a college vocational curriculum. Anne Marie Walsh Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. Richard G. Waterman Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. Talisa J. Waterman Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior or a graduate of a Midland County high school who is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Jay Weaver Endowed Scholarship Fund 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. WMFC/Dow College Opportunity Endowment Fund Provides scholarships for participants in the Dow College Opportunity Program to pursue both academic and vocational courses of study. Donald R. Weyenberg Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Provides scholarships to outstanding graduating seniors in Midland County so they might pursue degrees in the field of chemistry or biochemistry from accredited universities as full-time students. Ken and Irma Wildes Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund Provides financial support for a person earning a degree as a registered nurse. Graduating high school seniors and previous recipients may apply. Judge James E. “Pinky” Wilson Endowed Scholarship Fund 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 bachelor’s degree. Wolverine Bank Business Scholarship Fund Provides an annual award available to either Midland County residents or Wolverine Bank student employees to assist in the study of business at any accredited college or university, as either a full-time or a part-time student. The term “business” includes management, finance, marketing, retailing and other business fields. Richard E. Woodward Family Endowed Engineering Scholarship Fund 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 or graduate degree in engineering, including but not limited to chemical, mechanical, industrial or electrical engineering. Eugene C. and Mildred G. Yehle Endowed Scholarship Fund Provides scholarship awards to encourage Midland County residents to continue their education beyond high school in 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. Alice B. and Earl E. Ziegler Scholarship Fund To assist with the cost of tuition, books and fees for college students in preparation for a career in early childhood education. The Zonta Club of Midland Fund Multiple scholarships are offered to women of all ages. The scholarships of $2,000 each are for use at any post-secondary educational institution or for cost of certification, or for vocational education. The scholarships are for women re-entering the workforce or who are in the workforce going back to school. Corporal Casey P. Zylman Memorial Scholarship Fund Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior(s) of Coleman High School. The applicant must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average and played a sport in all four years of high school.

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While a college degree is a prerequisite for many careers, it is not mandatory for every job. In fact, there are many lines of work that do not require a degree, and some might be a beneficial alternative for students.

Some students might want to consider trade schools Students in high school have long been encouraged to enroll in secondary education to further their career prospects. While a college degree is a prerequisite for many careers, it is not mandatory for every job. In fact, there are many lines of work that do not require a degree, and some might be a beneficial alternative for students. Many of these lines of work do require trade school certification. Trade school typically takes less time to complete than a more traditional four-year degree and such courses of study tend to be less expensive than college degrees. Some of these jobs include the following: • Ship captain: A captain will navigate a vessel and manage the crew. Additionally, he or she will comply with international and

local laws. Captains can expect an average salary of $87,000. • Web developer: Many web developers are self-taught, and many more supplement their skills by taking a few classes here and there. Web developers earn very good salaries, with a median salary of $75,000. • Tr a d e s m a n : P l u m b e r s , bricklayers, marble setters, and masons have been in high demand for centuries. Depending on the business and if a tradesman is self-employed, he or she can earn a considerable salary and enjoy a good living without having to earn a college degree. • Home health aide supervisor: These supervisors monitor the quality of care performed by aides for home patients and help develop a care plan. Much of the training for this profession occurs on the job, and workers receive

satisfaction from helping those in need. • Locomotive engineer: Many engineers begin as rail transportation workers and conductors before they move up to an engineer position. Driving the train requires knowledge of the mechanical operations of the locomotive and awareness of safety regulations. A locomotive engineer can earn as much as $70,000 annually if not more. • Air traffic controller: This is a demanding job and one that subjects workers to significant stress. Air traffic controllers are responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly flow of air traffic to prevent collisions or traffic buildup at airports. Many air traffic controllers complete training through aviation-related programs or military service. Salaries can reach six figures.

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Tips for students Scholarships available in Huron County applying to colleges Applying Completing college applications can take a lot of time, so you want to make sure that you get it right the first time. Here are some tips to guide you through the process:

Know the Guidelines Before you start applying to schools, find out the application deadline and fees for each school you are considering. Read the information carefully to see if you are eligible for early admission decisions.

Plan Ahead It takes time to get standardized test scores tabulated and mailed, and it takes time for school counselors and others providing references to gather information. Give school officials plenty of notice.

Follow the Instructions and Proofread The application is often a college admission committee’s first contact with you. Make a good impression with a neat application free of spelling and grammatical errors.

Work with Your High School Go to your school counselor for help in getting all necessary transcripts (grade history), test scores and applications sent to prospective schools. If you decide to apply to schools that have not already received your test scores, you can ask the counselor to send your scores to that college.

Make the Most of Personal References Ask people who know you well, and who will give the best impression of you to your school. Prepare a neat and legible reference form and give your references plenty of time to respond.

Write an Outstanding Essay Most college applications require an essay, so spend time developing a good one. While a great essay probably won’t get you into college if you don’t meet the other academic requirements, it could move you from a “maybe” to a “yes.”

Be Ready to Interview, Audition or Submit a Portfolio Some colleges also require a personal interview or examples of work in special areas such as art and music.

Keep a Copy of All Application Materials You never know when you might need them again. ————— Developed from materials created by St. Clair County RESA

The Huron County Community Foundation holds a number of scholarships available to all Huron County students. They include: Clarence & Loraine Braun Scholarship This fund was established in honor of Clarence and Loraine Braun, avid promoters of education. Eligibility criteria: • Participant of a Huron Area Technical Center program for a minimum of one-year or rural school student for at least four years. • Graduate of a Huron County high school. • Minimum 2.5 GPA for the junior/senior year performance or a minimum 3.0 GPA if a college student. • Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from FAFSA form to be considered in the case of two equally qualified and deserving students. • Must be accepted into a technical or trade school or twoyear or four-year college or university program. The Gib Rooney Family Scholarship Mr. Rooney’s wife, Helen Rooney, established the scholarship in 2008. Eligibility criteria: Open to all Huron County graduating seniors pursuing an education in a construction-related career at a two- or fouryear institution. That career could take the form of business, heavy equipment operations or construction engineering. Those applying for the scholarship must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have demonstrated improvement over the course of their high school studies. Consideration will be given to students who have held a part-time job during high school. Jason Kiehl Memorial Huron Area Technical Center Scholarship The Jason Kiehl Memorial Scholarship Fund is for graduates of the Huron Area Technical Center. Two scholarships will be awarded annually. Eligibility criteria: Huron County residency is required. Applicants will be judged on: Accomplishments in career and technical education, overall performance in school, personal characteristics, work experience, extra-curricular activities, education and career plans and financial need. Judge Neil R. MacCallum Memorial Scholarship to Central Michigan University Florence MacCallum King established this fund as a memorial to her brother, Judge Neil R. MacCallum of Bad Axe. The fund shall be used to provide scholarships for students requiring financial assistance and enrolled at Central Michigan University. Eligibility criteria: • High school graduating senior or student already enrolled in Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, either full time or part time with plans to earn a bachelor degree. • Requires a minimum B average and demonstrated financial need according to the FAFSA. • Huron County residency is required. Maurer/Yageman Bowling Scholarship For graduates in the five Huron County schools that participate in the Upper Thumb Bowling Association. The Maurer/Yageman Bowling Scholarship Fund honors the memory of both Clayton Maurer and Biff Yageman for their dedication and inspiration to all of the bowling community in the Upper Thumb. Eligibility criteria: • Graduating males and females (one each will be awarded annually if criteria are met) must have a minimum grade designation of a “C” or equivalent grade point average. The male and female applicant must have bowled two out of four years of high school, with a minimum of 12 complete games

in the senior year. • Students must be in one of the five districts currently participating in the Upper Thumb USBC BA. They are Bad Axe, Harbor Beach, Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port, North Huron and Ubly. Change may occur with the addition of future high school bowling programs. Paul F. Streussnig Sr. – Murphy’s Bakery Scholarship for Huron Area Technical Center Food & Hospitality Program This fund was established in memory of Paul F. Streussnig Sr., who was co-owner of Murphy’s Bakery with his brother Ted Streussnig for 42 years. Eligibility criteria: • This scholarship is to benefit a student at the Huron Area Technical Center in the Food and Hospitality Program. • The student must be planning to pursue an education at a two- or four-year institution with a degree in food or hospitality services or pursue a culinary trade school program. • Career plans might take the form of food service management, hospitality management, chef, pastry chef, baker, caterer or teaching in this field. • Students applying must have a minimum GPA of a 2.0 and have demonstrated consistent improvement over the course of their two-year technical center studies. • All students applying for this scholarship will need to compose an essay stating what they have learned from their studies at the technical center and what their future plans are. Steven Kuzak Memorial Golf Scholarship This fund was established by a gift from Verona Hills Golf Club as a scholarship fund. The fund will be used to provide an annual scholarship for a golfer graduating from a Huron County high school who is pursuing a four-year college degree. It serves as a memorial for Steven Kuzak. Eligibility criteria: • A graduate of a Huron County High School who was a member of his/her high school golf team or employed by a county golf course and plans to pursue a four-year college degree. • Financial need The foundation administers other scholarships that are specific to a particular school. For complete eligibility criteria and application information visit the foundation website at www.huroncounty.com/foundation. Bad Axe • Linda Rowland Drama Scholarship, William T. Collon Memorial Scholarship, Charles H. Todd Memorial Scholarship, Claude Marsh Scholarship, Dr. Edward Steinhardt & Family Science Scholarship, Ervin R. Ignash Bad Axe Schools Caseville • Mary K. and Robert Quinn Memorial Scholarship, Kiwanis Club Scholarship, Gib Rooney Family Scholarship Harbor Beach • Annabelle Jenks Scranton Scholarship, Deer Acres Agriculture Scholarship, Harbor Beach Rotary Clement M. Kubik Merit Scholarship, Ester E. Lincoln Scholarship, Kenneth Laughlin Scholarship for Accounting-post grad, Marla Muter Scholarship, Sgt. Aaron C. Elandt Memorial Scholarship, William R. Eick School Family Scholarship North Huron • Robert and Verneta Thuemmel Memorial Scholarship Owendale Gagetown • The Cooley Family Scholarship Port Hope • Marla Muter Scholarship, Warren S. Eilber Family Scholarship Ubly • Francis and Opal Hund Scholarship, Betty Zulauf Academic Scholarship

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