Greater Milan Area Community Foundation

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1 Greater Milan Area Community Foundation These scholarships have unique applications and must obtain a copy from the counselor. Ethan C. Jones Memorial Scholarship by Ann Jones in memory of Ethan Jones to provide scholarships to graduating seniors of Milan High School striving to be economically independent through higher education. Award: (3) $1,000 High school graduate or equivalent. Accredited post-secondary institution, including a college or university, community college, technical school and need not be in the State of Michigan. Completion of a course of study designated by the school Based on need. Must live in the Milan Area School district for at least two years prior to the date of application. Past recipients may apply for renewal for the following year. Milan Area Schools Board of Education Scholarship by the Milan Area School s Board of Education to provide scholarships to graduating seniors of Milan High School who meet the criteria established by the Board of Education. Award: (3) $500 Graduating senior of Milan High School who has exhibited leadership skills, involvement in school activities (clubs, organizations, extra curricular activities etc.), community involvement, and has maintained good character. In addition, the recipient should be an individual who is service / civic minded. vocational program and need not be in the state of Michigan. Based on need GPA of 2.5 or higher. David Glenn Memorial Scholarship by Pauline Glenn and Milan Area Schools to provide scholarships to graduating seniors of MHS who intends to pursue a degree in education. Award: (2) $1,000 scholarships

2 Involvement in activities, an interest in the field of education, and have demonstrated leadership experience and responsibilities. However, all interested students will be considered. Non-renewable Ronnie & Paulette Shores Scholarship by Nina Pemberton and the Milan Area Schools, to provide scholarships to Milan High School graduating seniors who have a physical disability. Verification of the physical disability is reguired by a medical doctor (MD or DO) and must be submitted with the application. Award: up to $10,000 paid at a rate of up to $2,500 per year for four years. Graduating Senior who has a physical disability that has had an impact on their high school career. Verification of the physical disability is reguired by a medical doctor (MD or DO) and must be submitted with the application. In accordance with the wishes of the donor, preference will be given to an amputee. A scholarship of up to $10,000 to be used to pay tuition and fees at a rate of up to $2, a year for four years. Payments will be made directly to the school or program, which the student is attending. Scholarship money is not to be used for books. vocational program and need not be in the state of Michigan. Attendance may be full or part time as the student s disability allows but must be continuous and all classes must be relevant to the degree or course they are pursuing. All currently active scholarships will be reviewed by the scholarship committee each year and extensions may be provided where special circumstances apply. Ethel Richards Scholarship by the Milan Area Schools to provide scholarships to Milan High School graduating seniors who wish to major in a business program. Award: (2) $1, scholarships Recipients shall have demonstrated interest in a business program such as but not limited to: business administration, data processing, clerical and marketing. Non-renewable

3 Evelyn (Hitchingham) Gertsenberg Scholarship by the Milan Area Schools to provide scholarships to Milan High School graduating seniors who wish to complete a bachelor s degree. Award: (2) $1, scholarships Recipients shall have demonstrated scholastic achievement, participation in athletics for at least one year, participation in extracurricular activities, service to the community and school, and based on financial need. Qualifying institutions may be a college or university, community college and need not be in the state of Michigan. Recipients must be pursuing a bachelor s degree and attending school full-time. The Duane & Isabelle Schultz Milan Area Schools Alumni Scholarship by Duane & Isabelle Schultz to Milan High School graduating seniors. Award: (2) $1,000 scholarships GPA of 2.8 or above. Must have completed four years at Milan High School. Must have written recommendations from two faculty members. Must attach a transcript of high school grades. Recipients shall have demonstrated evidence of good citizenship through participation in school and community activities, and maintained a good character. Recipients must attend school full time. vocational program within the State of Michigan. Eric Harrison Memorial Scholarship by Tim and Connie Harrison to provide scholarships to Milan High School graduating seniors. Award: (1) $1,000 scholarship Recipients shall have lettered in a minimum of 2 varsity sports and have demonstrated community or school citizenship involving leadership experience and responsibilites. Recipients shall be a resident or City of Milan or Greater Milan area townships for a minimum of 4 years. However, all interested students will be considered. Non-renewable and must be used within one school year. GPA of 3.5 or above.

4 Michael A. Tittiger Sustainability & Conservation Scholarship by Rachel Butts to provide tuition assistance to Milan High School graduating seniors of minority status who are interested in environmental sustainability. Award: (1) $1,000 Residency within the Milan School District boundary. Cumulative GPA of at least 2.8. Qualifying institutions include junior or community college, traditional university, vocational school, and other degree- or certification-granting programs (full- or parttime), excluding online programs. Must have demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability (e.g., sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, food security, domestic access to clean running water, natural resource conservation, urban agriculture, community supported agriculture, humane animal husbandry, sustainable waste management, green-build construction, etc.) through participation in activities, clubs, or projects or stated interest/intentions to participate in such. Must have minority status as defined by financial need, race/ethnicity, gender, and/or otherwise. Preference will be given to students who have interest in using their education to improve conditions for Michiganders in need. Caroline O Donnell and Judy Heath Memorial Scholarship Fund Endowed by Von Thompson and Mary Greenleaf to provide scholarships to Milan High School graduating Seniors who wish to pursue undergraduate education. Award: (1) $1000 GPA of 2.6 or above. Pursuing a career in the field of health care (i.e. nurse, doctor, medical technician, occupational or physical therapist, etc.) Recipients shall have demonstrated community or school citizenship involving experience in extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, employment and/or volunteer work. Eligible expenses include tuition, and/or room and board. Non-renewable.

5 Milan Woman s Club Scholarship This scholarship is through the Greater Milan Area Community Foundation and funded by the Milan Woman s Club to provide scholarships to graduating seniors of Milan High School who meet the criteria established by the Board of Education. Award: $1000 Graduating senior of Milan High School who has exhibited leadership skills, involvement in school activities (clubs, organizations, extra curricular activities etc.), community involvement, and has maintained good character. Recipient should be an individual who is service / civic minded. vocational program and need not be in the state of Michigan. Based on need. GPA of 2.5 or higher.