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- A.C. "Kate" & Leo Joseph Merlone Scholarship
- Albert Smith Conservation Scholarship
- American Association of University Women - Frankenmuth Area Branch
- American Business Women's Association- Saginaw Charter Chapter Scholarship
- Ashton B. Joseph Scholarship
- Balcueva Family Memorial Scholarship
- Bernice Barlow NAACP Scholarship
- Bud & Katherine Rae Aviation Scholarship
- CAC/Robert L. Viera Community Service Scholarship
- Can-Amera Games Scholarship
A.C. "Kate" & Leo Joseph Merlone Scholarship
Kate and Leo Merlone understood the value of education, both in formal schooling and through any media that would expand a person's mental horizons.
Commitments to family obligations in their youth did not allow the Merlones to continue their formal education to the extent they had desired. Instead, throughout their lives, they chose "self education": books, travel, museums, volunteer involvement in the community, and always good conversations.
They passed on this message of "self education" to their children, even as they encouraged them to pursue a higher education. Their strong work ethic and efforts to constantly improve themselves have been a wonderful example for their children and grandchildren.
The A.C. "Kate" & Leo Joseph Merlone Scholarship is a way to continue their desire for education and for being educators to their family and to the community in which they spent their lives.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA (Points):
Scholastic record (25); essay (25); leadership (20); recommendations (20); community involvement (10).
* Member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church. Qualified memberships include the applicant's parent(s), legal guardian(s), or grandparent(s), if the grandparent(s) are responsible for the spiritual upbringing of the applicant and the applicant does not belong to another church. |
Please complete membership information on the "Membership" page of the online application.
Albert Smith Conservation Scholarship
Albert A. Smith was born in Omer, Michigan in 1913. He began his education in a one room schoolhouse near Omer and successfully completed his first three grades in the first year of school. Upon graduation from Flint Northern High School at age 15, he went on to receive an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and thereafter a law degree in 1939. In the mid-1950's Al opened a law office in Saginaw which later became the law firm of Smith Bovill, P.C.
Mr. Smith's love of the law was matched by his interest in the outdoors, and in particular his beloved Ruffed Grouse. He used his rolling farm and woods to entertain his friends, clients and courtroom adversaries. He was a consummate host to anyone who shared his love for the hunt.
Al was generous with his time and resources, and he supported and served on the boards of his favorite charities and civic groups, including the Salvation Army, the Ruffed Grouse Society where he served as national president, the Samaritan Center and First Congregational Church. In 1976, he was recognized for his outstanding conservation work when he received the Wildlife Conservationist of the Year Award from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA (Points): Special interest and skills as defined by essay (25); financial need (25); scholastic record (20); leadership (15); overall involvement in community, school and work activities (10); recommendations (5). Interview may be requested. |
American Association of University Women - Frankenmuth Area Branch
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a national organization that promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive social change. The purpose of the Frankenmuth Area Branch of the AAUW is to unite graduates of regionally accredited educational institutions in order to promote equity, education, intellectual growth, individual worth, and development of opportunities for women and girls. The AAUW - Frankenmuth Area Branch established an annual scholarship for women who are returning to college in pursuit of a Bachelors degree or an Associates degree after a break for personal or family reasons.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA (Points):
Essay (50); Scholastic record (35); References (10); Non-traditional studies(5).
Applicant must certify that they are currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and they have successfully completed at least 30 semester hours. |
Special Attachment RequiredAmerican Business Women's Association- Saginaw Charter Chapter Scholarship
In the fall of 1954, Saginaw area businesswomen received an invitation to a tea and meeting at the Bancroft Hotel from the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) National Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. Approximately 100 businesswomen attended the event. On December 12, 1954, the American Business Women's Association, Saginaw Charter Chapter was officially formed.
The mission of ABWA is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership education, networking support and national recognition.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA (Points):
Financial need (30); scholastic record (20); |
Ashton B. Joseph Scholarship
Once upon a time there was a vibrant young man named Ashton Bernard Joseph. He had a tall athletic build, big brown eyes and an engaging smile. Ashton was distinguished by his love for music and sports. In the winter he could be found snowboarding at Apple Mountain or in a game of ice hockey at the Saginaw Ice Arena. In the summer you might have seen him skateboarding, or, on a Sunday afternoon, playing paintball with his friends. His competitive spirit made him an asset to any team. Win or lose, he never lost his stride or his positive attitude.
Ashton was a popular student at Heritage High School. Ashton's friends were multi-racial; he knew no boundaries when it came to people. He was the living representation of the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He accepted people based on "the content of their character" not the color of their skin.
Ashton loved life and lived it to the fullest. Whether he was playing the drums or talking to his friends on the computer, he gave it his best.
Allstate Insurance states that nearly 6,000 teenagers are killed annually in car crashes. Unfortunately, our fairytale turns into a nightmare. On April 20, 2006, Ashton's well-lived life was cut short. And so, in the spirit of Ashton, his family, who will always love and miss him, are pleased to endow this scholarship to be given annually to a graduating senior from Heritage High School who has distinguished him or herself as a supporter of racial unity and diversity through community and school involvement.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Overall involvement in school, work and community activities (40); special essay (30); financial need (10); scholastic record (10); recommendations (10).
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Balcueva Family Memorial Scholarship
The Balcueva Family Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 in memory of the four young sons - Eddie, Randy, Brad and Rick - Edgar and Mary Jane Balcueva have lost due to a rare congenital heart defect. The entire Balcueva family grew up enjoying the outdoors and loved camping as a family. Environmentally conscious, the Balcueva children were recycling long before anyone else.
The Balcueva Family Memorial Scholarship is designed to support the family's environmental interests by providing financial assistance to students interested in preserving our land, air and water, while serving as a lasting tribute to the Balcueva boys.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA (Points):
Scholastic record (30); volunteer or work |
Bernice Barlow NAACP Scholarship
Bernice Barlow, born Bernice Lowery, was the oldest of James and Estelle Lowery's ten children. She graduated from Saginaw High School in 1945 and holds an M.A. from Michigan State University. Ms. Barlow taught at Potter Elementary and Merrill Park Elementary schools before retiring from Jerome Elementary in 1996, after 32 years of teaching.
Ms. Barlow became active in the NAACP at a very young age. She served as assistant secretary and secretary before becoming president in 1968. She held the presidency for 30 years before stepping down in 1998. She participated in the March on Washington in 1963 and the Poor People's March in 1968. She also attended the funeral of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Leadership ability; community and/or school involvement in activities that encourage racial harmony in the Saginaw community; essay (on the importance of the NAACP); recommendations; financial need.
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Bud & Katherine Rae Aviation Scholarship
The Bud & Katherine Rae Aviation Scholarship was organized by friends of the late Bernard "Bud" Rae in 1983 to honor his many years of service to the aviation community. Among the principal organizers and donors of the scholarship fund are the Aviation Division of the Saginaw County Sheriff's Department, the Saginaw Valley Division of the Yankee Air Force, and Mrs. Katherine Rae.
The purposes of the scholarship are to assist in preparation for an aviation career; to promote safety in aviation through education, training, and research; to promote scientific study of aviation related phenomenon; to develop aviation-oriented community leaders; and to perpetuate the spirit of community service personified by Bud Rae.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Financial need; involvement in aviation related activities; academic abilities in science and math, and/or skills appropriate to aviation career.
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CAC/Robert L. Viera Community Service Scholarship
The CAC/Robert L. Viera Community Service Scholarship, established in 1998, is given to assist high school seniors who will be attending an accredited institution of higher learning on a full-time basis and who demonstrate financial need. The donor, Community Action Committee, Inc. (CAC), recognizes there may be students who, due to special circumstances, can attend college only part-time. These special circumstances might include such things as employment, medical disability, or demands of single parenting. All special circumstances will be given due consideration.
The CAC/Robert L. Viera Community Service Scholarship is dedicated to, and is a lasting tribute to Robert Viera, who provided leadership on behalf of minorities and the low-income community.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Financial need; community activities; scholastic record; extracurricular activities. Finalists may be interviewed based on preliminary scores. |
Can-Amera Games Scholarship
The Can-Amera Games started in 1972 as an international goodwill sporting competition between Saginaw Township and Galt, Ontario. The games were centered on friendly competition in a variety of sports for youth ages 9-18. As the years progressed, the games expanded to include other townships in Saginaw County, as well as those communities, including Galt, that joined together to become the city of Cambridge, Ontario. The Can-Amera Games were the efforts of an all-volunteer organization that worked year-round to ensure that the games would be successful in meeting the purpose of this friendly international competition. Can-Amera Games ended in 2006 at the completion of the 35th annual event.
All past board members, volunteers, and athletes would like to honor a deserving high school senior who best represents the spirit of competition, sportsmanship, friendship, and community involvement with the Can-Amera Scholarship as a way to symbolize the spirit and memory of the Can-Amera Games.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Overall involvement (50); Community service (20); Leadership ability (10); Extracurricular/School activities (10); Scholastic record (5); Letters of recommendation (5).
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