Midland Area Community Foundation announces scholarships

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 annual, nonrenewable grant to a student demonstrating a career interest in research or teaching in the fields of science or engineering.

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 in three different areas.
Graduating Senior Woman: The successful applicant must graduate from a high school under the jurisdiction of the MCESA (Midland County Educational 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.  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 in 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.  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.
Technical/Trade School: is awarded to women who are attending a trade or technical school or Michigan college in pursuit of a degree or certificate in skilled or technical trades. These include, but are not limited to, welding, construction, refrigeration, heating and cooling, automotive service technology, mechanical services, plumbing, electrical, culinary, and CNA training and certification. The recipient must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

H. Floyd Andrick Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County graduating senior or current college student who is studying history or a related field at any Michigan two or four-year accredited college or university.  Financial need will be a consideration.  Previous recipients may reapply.

Thurman O. Sr. and Mary E. Armstrong Educational Scholarship
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County resident.

Roger Asiala Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland or Dow High School graduating senior who is going into a STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and math) related field of study including medicine and the trades.  Preference will be given to students that have financial need.

Axiom 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.

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.

Dorothy J. Baker Memorial Scholarship 
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.  The applicant must have a grade point average of 3.0 or better and must communicate their passion and commitment to the industry in the essay.

Dr. Shailer L. Bass Memorial Scholarship 
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.

Dennis and Vicki Begue Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County student who plans to attend or is attending a four-year accredited Michigan public college or university.  This scholarship is intended to be renewable with the recipient receiving funding for up to four years with acceptable academic progress.  This scholarship could cover all tuition, fees, room and board for four years.  The scholarship will be awarded to a first-generation or economically disadvantaged student with preference given to an individual that meets both criteria and is pursuing science, technology, engineering or math (STEM), business or finance as a major.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Education Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County High School graduating senior or current college/trade school student who is and/or has been a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentee with a minimum GPA or 2.0.  Previous recipients may reapply by preference will be given to applicants who have not received the scholarship.

Sharon Brady Michigan Technological University Alpha Delta Alpha Sorority Scholarship 
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.

E. N. (Ned) Brandt Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a student majoring in public relations or communications.  Preference will be given to students who have given back to the community through service activities 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.

Ernest R. and Martha E. Britton Memorial Fund
Provides up to two one-time awards of $2,500 for graduating seniors from a Midland County public high school. Financial need may be considered when all other factors are equal. 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 a Midland County High School.  The successful recipient will be pursuing a career in fine arts (music, visual arts, theatre, dance, etc.) and will have demonstrated outstanding achievements in – and a passion for – the discipline.  Financial need will also be among the criteria.

Nancy and Parke Brown Scholarship
Provides an annual scholarship award to a current student at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) or a graduating high school senior or transfer student who is planning to attend LTU.  Preference will be given to those that demonstrate financial need.  Previous recipients my reapply.  

Buell Family Scholarship 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, 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 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.  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.

Barbara and Timothy Burdon Memorial Educational Scholarship
Provides annual scholarship award(s) to a Bullock Creek High School graduating senior who is pursuing a degree or certification in education, science and/or business.

Susan Burgess Memorial Flute 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.

Pat Bywater Memorial Scholarship 
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 Scholarship 
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 complete at least two years of college.  When all criteria are equal, the award will go to a student needing financial assistance.

Carey Family Memorial Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship to a Midland County resident who is graduating from a Midland County Public High School or to a Midland County public high school graduate who is now attending a college or university.  Previous recipients are welcome to reapply.  Preference will be for Meridian High School graduating seniors or graduates who are studying business, environmental science or education.

Cartmill Family Scholarship 
Provides a merit-based annual scholarship award to a graduating senior or graduate of a Midland Public Schools high school who is enrolled in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) curriculum.  Preference will be given to current college students and previous recipients may reapply.

Walter and Therese Cepela Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship to a Midland High School graduating senior who is in the top 10% of their 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. and Veronica M. Cermak Scholarship    
Provides an annual scholarship award to a student pursuing post high school studies at accredited trade or technical schools, community colleges, colleges or universities.  For a resident of Midland County who meets the above requirements, and who needs to sharpen old skill or acquire new ones to re-enter the job market, or persons whose formal educations have been interrupted either at the high school or undergraduate levels.

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.  To be used for undergraduate studies only.

Duane Cherkinsky Midland Believes 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. 

Carole Christenson Memorial Scholarship 
Provides an annual distribution to the “Carole Christenson Memorial Fund” at the University of Michigan.  The purpose of the fund is to provide two equal scholarships for any two trimesters in any one given year for the Oxford Complex at the University of Michigan, with all other requirements currently assigned to the scholarship to be continued as established.

O. James Clark Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland Public School graduate who is currently enrolled in college and is a junior or senior with preference given to those with financial need and a GPA of 3.0 or above.  The student must be studying a humanities field (language, art, social studies, etc.) and previous recipients may reapply.

Bob Cole Track & Field and Cross Country Memorial Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior of Meridian High School who participated in track & field or cross country for at least two years.  The student must describe how track or cross country helped them become a team player and how athletics impacted their high school academic experience.  

Coleman Community Schools Scholastic Award & Forsberg Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to graduates of Coleman Community High School who present evidence of acceptance by and enrollment in a Michigan accredited educational organization of high learning.  Preference will be given to those candidates with demonstrated academic standing who have financial need.  Applications for succeeding years will be accepted from prior awardees, but first year applicants shall have priority.  Scholarships shall be awarded for tuition, fees, books or supplies for a maximum of two academic years and is renewable each term based on recipient’s satisfactory cumulative grade point average.

Community Outreach Team (COT) Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior, whose parent is employed by the Dow Chemical Company, by another tenant of the Michigan Operations manufacturing site or by a contractor with the Michigan Operations manufacturing site, with preference given to applicants who have been involved in the community.

Susan Olney Cozat Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland or Gladwin County woman whose education has been delayed or interrupted and is pursuing any post-secondary education.  Preference will be given to single mothers who have underage children living with them and have financial need.  Previous recipients may reapply.  

Noah Elliott Cummings Memorial Scholarship 
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 Scholarship 
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 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a deserving graduating senior at Bullock Creek High School in the year of the award.  The recipient will display characteristics that Ms. Janet Dean instilled in the school and her students: academic success, community service, citizenship, interests in the school.  The recipient will be a person who has aided and dedicated his/her time to the community far beyond normal expectations.  This is the most important criterion for this scholarship.

Kent S. Dennis Memorial Scholarship
Encourages and enriches 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 Scholarship
Provides scholarships and/or camperships to able and deserving violin students for continuing study of the instrument.

J. Cecil and Clara DeRemer Memorial Scholarship 
Provides annual scholarships to Midland County residents who have been accepted as music majors in a degree-granting college or university.  Both college and high school seniors are eligible to apply.  Previous recipients may reapply if the student maintains a B average in the music curriculum. Undergraduates will be given a preference.

Sarah Keishian Dergazarian Vocal Music Education Scholarship
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.

Marcia and Wendell Dilling Agriculture and Chemistry Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County high school graduate or graduating senior pursuing a degree in chemistry or agriculture.  Students must have a 3.0 GPA and preference will be given to those with financial need.

Herbert D. Doan Memorial Scholarship    
Provides annual scholarship awards to Midland County residents pursuing post high school education in the area of construction, bioscience/health, manufacturing or informational technology.  Educational opportunities can be taken at a community college, university, trade or technical school or through an industry-recognized certification program.

Steven and Kathleen Dolan Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior of a Midland County high school who is pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, math, healthcare, or arts at an accredited four-year college or university.  The applicant must have a 3.5 grade point average and demonstrate financial need

Dorman Family Midland Believes 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. 

Dow Credit Union Employees’ Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to an employee or dependent of an employee of Dow Credit Union to pursue post high school studies at an accredited community college, college or university.  The employee or their dependent must be a member in good standing with Dow Credit Union.  Previous recipients may reapply.

Dow Credit Union Members’ Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a member in good standing with Dow Credit Union to pursue post high school studies at an accredited community college, college or university.  Employees and dependents of employees of Dow Credit Union are ineligible for awards from this fund. Previous recipients may reapply.  

Willard H. and Martha P. Dow Memorial Scholarship    
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. 

Dyste Family Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a current Junior or Senior at a Michigan college or university who is pursuing a chemical engineering degree. Previous recipients may reapply.

John C. Eckhold III Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a resident of Midland County who is either a graduating senior or current college students.  The successful recipient would demonstrate financial need and would show how he/she is overcoming or has overcome a personal or family difficulty.  The successful recipient would also demonstrate a recent commitment to achieving academic success and would be driven to pursuit of service-oriented career, such as health/nursing/medicine, education, etc.

Elder/Civitan Scholarship 
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 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 Eyes Can See Clearly Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County High School graduating senior or current college student 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.

Faith Scholarship
Assists 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 Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating Meridian High School senior each year for up to four years assuming acceptable academic progress is made.  It will be the responsibility of the student to provide to the Midland Area Community Foundation each year proof of their academic progress and eligibility to continue to receive scholarship awards.  The student’s academic progress shall be satisfactory and the student shall be eligible for a scholarship award if the following conditions are met: a) the student shall maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 ( C ) and b) the student shall remain enrolled in a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree 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 be selected sooner.

Christina J. Fisher Memorial Scholarship 
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 only.  The successful applicant will have achieved positive youth development in the area of horses, will have significant and active 4-H involvement, and will have demonstrated community service and financial need.

Robert F. and Irene W. Fleming Scholarship    
Provides an annual scholarship award of up to $5,000.00 to a student planning to attend or attending a four-year accredited college affiliated with either: a) the Lutheran Church (ELCA or Missouri Synod); or b) the Presbyterian Church; with preference given to those who are pursuing either: a) a degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering 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.

Rick Foley Memorial Scholarship
Provides and annual scholarship award to Meridian High School graduates or graduating seniors who attend or are planning to attend public university or college and are involved in community service.  Preference will be given to students that are going into teaching and have financial need.   Previous recipients may reapply.

Midland Area Community Foundation FOUNDER’S Scholarship 
Provides an annual award that is 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. 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.  

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 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 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.  

Esther and Carl Gerstacker Scholarship    
Provides scholarship awards to Junior Achievement and Hiram College.

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.

W. Herman Gieseler Scholarship for Chippewa Hills High School
Provides an annual scholarship(s) award to a Chippewa Hill High School (located in Remus, Michigan) graduate who is pursuing a degree in Skilled or Advanced Technical Trades Education and Training which includes but is not limited to 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.

W. Herman Gieseler Scholarship 
Provides and annual scholarship award to a Midland Public 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 Scholarship 
This fund has been established in memory of Tom Gilstad who was a Bullock Creek teacher and administrator for over 30 years.  The purpose of the fund is to provide an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior of Bullock Creek High School.  Bullock Creek held a special place in Tom’s heart and the recipient of this scholarship must display that same love of their high school and school spirit by having participated in extracurricular activities such as but not limited to sports, band, class officer, drama or having represented their school doing volunteer work in the Bullock Creek Community.

Christian T. and Margaret R. Goralski Scholarship 
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.  The applicant must have achieved a 3.0 GPA in high school, be active in the community and their church, and demonstrate financial need. While all criteria must be met, financial need should be a strong priority.  Previous recipients may reapply if they are full time students who are majoring in the above fields of study and maintaining at least 3.0 GPA.

Stephen E. Gorman Memorial Scholarship
Provides an annual one-time scholarship to encourage a person less than 25 years old to attend a public college as a commuting student.  Financial need will be considered.

Crystal Graham Memorial Scholarship 
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. The scholarship may be used at either the undergraduate or graduate level.

Great Lakes Safety Training Center Scholarship    
Provides an annual scholarship award to a resident of Midland County or Gladwin County who is pursuing a degree or certification in trades, construction, manufacturing, or engineering with an interest in safety.  The student must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher and provide an essay outlining why they chose their field of study and how safety has impacted or can impact their life.  

Risha and Julius (Jay) Grosberg Scholarship
Enables residents of Midland County over the age of 25, whose formal education has been interrupted or delayed, to re-enter a formal educational program at the undergraduate level.

David Grosberg Memorial Scholarship
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 
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.

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 to those pursuing a degree in teaching, and the applicant must show financial need.

Claxton and Mildred Helms Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County graduating senior or current college student that is pursuing a degree in education. Preference will be given to those going into either Library Science or Art Education and students that have financial need.  Previous recipients may reapply.

Robert Neal Hieb Scholarship    
Provides an annual scholarship award(s) to a graduate of a Midland County high school or a current Midland County resident.  Applicants should be at least a third-year student pursuing their bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, environmental science or a related field of study with preference given to students pursuing a degree in wildlife biology, conservation or management.  Preference will be given to student that have financial need.

Clara Highhill Memorial Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award (one each) to a deserving Midland High School student and a deserving H. H. Dow High School student: designated for summer music camp or private study fees and are based upon the recommendation of their music directors.

Freda and George Hittel Scholarship 
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 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 
Provides 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.

Tom Holder “Keep Your Beak Down” Golf Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland High School graduating senior or graduate who played at least one year of varsity golf at Midland High School.  In addition, students must have a 3.0 grade point average and have engaged in at least two years of regular community service/volunteer activities in the Midland County area.  Financial need is not a factor to apply.

Home Builders Association of Midland Scholarship 
Provides scholarships to encourage higher education in fields supporting the home building industry.

James F. and Mary R. Hopfensperger Art Scholarship    
Provides an annual scholarship to a graduating senior art student(s) or a past graduate of Midland Public School system pursuing an education in the visual arts, art education or visual design (including but not limited to digital, fashion, game, graphic, industrial, interactive, interior, multimedia, product, textile, visual communications, or other) degree at an institution of higher education.  The recipient must demonstrate financial need.  Grade point average is not a consideration for this scholarship.  Selection will be based on the application and in some cases a portfolio of work.  Preference will be given to first-time recipient, but previous recipients may reapply. 

Annis Closs Horden Memorial Scholarship 
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. Previous recipients may apply.

Horizon Bank Business Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award(s) to a Midland, Bay, Saginaw, Clare, Gladwin or Isabella County resident(s) or Horizon Bank student employee(s) to assist in the study of business at any accredited college or university, as either a full-time or part-time student. The term “”business”” includes management, finance, marketing, retailing and other business-related fields.  The successful applicant may be either a graduating high school senior or a current college student and must have maintained a minimum of a 3.0 GPS as a high school or college student. The applicant must demonstrate financial need and personal efforts to finance college.  

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 be a graduating high school senior with a literature related major in any language.

Randy and Joyce Howard Midland Believes Scholarship 
Provides one or more 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 and preference will be given to recipients that 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.  

John M. Hoy/Arline Kroeger Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to assist a student in completing a degree program in either music education, history, or early childhood education.  Student should be pursuing a teaching degree and should be in either junior or senior year of college.

Elwood J. and Helen H. Hunemorder Family Scholarship 
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.  The applicant must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average, display financial need and must attend a state supported four year college or university in Michigan.

Gerald and Phyllis Ilsley Scholarship    
Provides annual scholarship awards to a graduating senior, returning student or a non-traditional 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.

Midland- Interlochen Scholarship 
Provides scholarships for Midland County residents to attend Interlochen Fine Arts Academy.

Don Irish Memorial Scholarship    
Provides an annual 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 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 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.  Students who meet the Office of Indian Education’s definition of “Indian” are eligible.

Roger and Suzanne Jennings Memorial Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior of Midland High School or Dow High School who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree or equivalent at a four-year college or university.  The applicant must have earned a varsity letter in high school swimming or diving or participated in band.

Joanne Midland Believes 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.  

Sharon F. Kalina Scholarship for Special Services Graduates
Provides an annual scholarship award for graduating Midland Public Schools high school seniors or those who have graduated from the following programs: Learning Disabled (LD), Emotionally Impaired (EI), Educable Mentally Impaired (EMI), Physically or otherwise Health Impaired (POHI), Speech. The award would be used mainly for tuition, but may also support books, fees, and supplies.

Connie Keicher Memorial Scholarship 
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 a wind or percussion student.

Lena True Memorial and Kevin and Jennifer Kendrick 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.

Della Keyworth Scholarship 
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.  The applicant must be active in their community, school or church; working with children or teens in a volunteer capacity is preferred but not required.

Maureen Wright King Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland or Gladwin County resident who did not finish traditional high school, but rather earned a GED. Preference will be for students supporting themselves; financial need is a consideration.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship to a high school senior who is a resident of Midland, Saginaw, or Bay County.  Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, be accepted into a 2 or 4-year degree granting academic or vocational program and must be able to demonstrate efforts to improve racial harmony/justice.  The scholarship award will be announced and presented at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Luncheon Program.  The scholarship recipient must be able/willing to do the traditional reading of one of Dr. King’s speeches at the Celebration Luncheon.

Sarah Kowalski Memorial Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Michigan resident that is pursuing their bachelor’s degree in nursing with preference given to MyMichigan Health employees.

Jan LaCroix Memorial Scholarship 
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 Scholarship 
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.

Bruce Lange Memorial Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduate of a Midland County or Gladwin County high school with strong preference given to a graduate of Meridian High School or Gladwin High School. The successful applicant is one who is attending Michigan State University, is studying engineering, and has already completed two years of college or more with a grade point average of 2.0 or above. If all factors are equal, preference will be given to an individual with financial need. This scholarship is renewable if the recipient continues to meet the scholarship guidelines.

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.

Katherine Kirk Lee Memorial Meteorology Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior or current college student pursuing a degree in meteorology.  Preference will be given to students with financial need and to applicants pursuing a four-year degree.

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
Provides 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.

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 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.

Albert T. and Margaret H. Maasberg Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a high school senior to assist him/her in pursuing higher education. For a resident of Midland County who is a high school senior having demonstrated academic accomplishment and financial need, who will be attending a Michigan four-year college or University.  Demonstrated community service is also desirable, but not required. 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.

Jim Malek Central Michigan University STEM Scholarship 
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 Delta College STEM Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award for a senior at any Midland County high school or graduate of any Midland County high school who will be or is attending Delta College and is planning to major in or is enrolled in a STEM-related field of study (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics).

Colice Pearcy Malek Scholarship 
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 education.  Preference will be given to Bullock Creek High School graduating seniors or graduates.

Jim Malek Scholarship 
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 any accredited community college or university.

Jim Malek Michigan State University Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award for a Midland High School senior or for a Midland High School graduate who will be or is 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 Scholarship 
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 and Patt Marsh Scholarship 
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.  The recipient should possess the following attributes: dedication to team, school and self, competitiveness on and off the field of play, honesty to self and others.  The recipient of this award must be a “”winner””.

Lawrence G. and Eleanor Matthews Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to students graduating from high school in Midland County and that special consideration be given to students from Meridian and Coleman High School.

Arthur and Martha McComb Scholarship    
Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior, returning student or a non-traditional student who demonstrates financial need.  This scholarship is open to any course of study, but 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 Scholarship    
Provides an annual scholarship award to single mothers of Midland County who are raising a family on their own and pursuing a college education. Applicants must have been a Midland County resident for at least one year.  All areas of study are open with preference to those entering the office professional/administrative assistant field.  

Marty and Jan McGuire Scholarship 
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.

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 graduating senior or graduate of a Midland County high school who is pursuing an education in a science or engineering field.  A preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, computer science or biochemistry.

Ernesto and Virginia Mendoza 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 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. This scholarship is renewable for a second year and preference will be given to recipients that 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 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.

Midland Lions Club Roger Maier Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduate of a Midland County high school or a current Midland County resident pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in the field of vision care, audiology, or special education.  Preference will be given to a current college or graduate student studying: 1) a vision care field, 2) an audiology field, then 3) a special education field. GPA and financial need will be taken into consideration and previous recipients may reapply.

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 state of Michigan. 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 and are a high school graduate from the section’s geographical area. The requirements for receiving a scholarship will be based on academic achievement and potential for contributions to the chemical sciences.

F.L. (Larry) and Christine Mieras Memorial Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a resident of Midland or Gladwin County or a Midland or Gladwin County high school graduate or graduating senior who is pursuing a degree or certificate in architecture or building trades.  Preference will be given to students with financial need.

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 pursuing an education in a music related field of study or incorporating music as part of their studies.  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 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.

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.

Maxwell Robert Muessig & Lynne Dion Morrison Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County Public School graduate or graduating senior of outstanding character and who is an inspiration to others.  Recipients will be involved in the community and have employment experience.  Preference will be given to students that have financial need.  Secondarily, preference may be given to students who are pursuing a certificate in a vocational, skilled trades or technical training.  Previous recipients may reapply.

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.

MyMichigan 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.

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

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

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.  

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.

Ken and Gina Pederson Low Brass Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a low brass student to attend camp, take private lessons or purchase a low brass instrument.

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.

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.

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 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.

Pilgrim Technology Business Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award for higher education for a Midland County resident.  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 and will be studying in a business field with a plan to eventually become and entrepreneur. A preference will be given to students who have some history of extracurricular activities and/or service through their religious institution or community organizations.

Miriam Pillos Memorial 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.

Nancy Pollack Memorial Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to Gladwin or Midland County High School graduate or current college student that has a passion for music and has participated in or been a member of their school orchestra, band, or choir. Preference will be given to students that are pursuing a musical field of study.

Frank Popoff Family Skilled Trades Scholarship 
Provides annual scholarship awards to students pursuing a postsecondary education in skilled trades.  These scholarships will be awarded to Midland County students attending trade schools or educational institutions that meet these criteria: a regularly scheduled curriculum, a regular facility, and an enrolled body of students.  Recipients may use these scholarships for tuition, fees, books and supplies required by their selected course of study.

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.

George A. Rapanos 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.

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, extra-curricular 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 recipient will be handled by the Midland Concert Band under a process approved by the Midland Area Community Foundation.

Stanford H. Rowe Music Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a low brass student to attend a camp, take private lessons, purchase a low brass instrument, or attend college studying music with an emphasis on low brass.  

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.

Rupprecht Family 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. and Joan W. Ryan Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a graduating senior or 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.

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.

Chad Schieber Memorial Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a student pursuing a degree or certification in law enforcement, criminal justice, or traffic safety.  Preference will be given to students attending the police academy at Delta College.

Sue “Dominowski” Schindler Scholarship 
To provide 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.

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.

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 3.0 or better. The recipient may be pursuing an education in music as either their major/minor or if their major/minor is in another field, but they intend to be part of a college performing ensemble such as the marching band, jazz band or concert band.

Joe and Ethel Simek Memorial Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland County High School graduate or graduating senior who will be or is planning on attending Michigan State University and pursuing a degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) related field of study.  Preference will be given to students pursuing a natural science degree.  Previous recipients may reapply. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) related field of study. Preference will be given to students pursuing a natural science degree.  Previous recipients may reapply.

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.

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.

Larry C. Smith Family 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.

Robert Dean Snedeker and Judith Mieras Snedeker Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award to a Midland or Gladwin County high school graduating senior, graduate, or resident who is pursuing a degree or certificate in packaging science or materials management.  If there are no packaging science/material management applicants that year, the scholarship would instead be awarded to a student who is pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing.  Preference is given to a student or resident with financial need.

Stafford/Rusch Medical Scholarship 
Provides an annual scholarship award(s) to Midland County graduating seniors or current post-secondary students who are pursuing a degree or certificate in a medical or health related field of study.  Traditional and non-traditional or alternative fields of study may be considered.  Preference will be given to students who have financial need and are attending Delta College.

Stafford/Rusch 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.

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 
Established 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.  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 extra-curricular activities.  Previous recipients of the scholarships are encouraged to reapply.

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.

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.

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.

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 
Provides an annual scholarship for students graduating from Bullock Creek High School.                           

Dale Waller Memorial Scholarship 
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 Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.

Glenn Waters Midland Believes Scholarship 
Provides one or more 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 Midland High School graduating seniors.  This scholarship is renewable for a second year and preference will be given to recipients that 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.  

Jay Weaver Scholarship 
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
Provides scholarships for participants in the Dow College Opportunity Program to pursue both academic and vocational courses of study.

Donald R. Weyenberg Memorial Scholarship 
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 full-time students.  Previous recipients of the scholarship may reapply, and all else being equal, will be given preference.

Ken and Irma Wildes Memorial Nursing Scholarship 
Provides financial support for a person earning a degree as a registered nurse. Graduating high school seniors and previous recipients of the award may apply.

Judge James E. “Pinky” Wilson Scholarship    
provides a 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 
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 degreed nurse who is pursuing a master’s degree.  Preference will be given to those that 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    
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    
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 
Assists with the cost of tuition, books and fees for college students in preparation for a career in early elementary education.  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 elementary education at the time the award is received.

Zonta Club of Midland Scholarship    
Provides annual scholarship awards to women of all ages pursuing career goal that will 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 a Midland County resident for at least one year.  Previous recipients may reapply.  The successful applicant will have achieved at least a 2.5 GPA.  Preference will be given 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.

Cristoforo and Alma Zuliani Memorial Scholarship 
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 
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.