Scholarships
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- Carol Doman-Wilder Scholarship
- Carrollton Education Foundation Scholarships - Carrollton Community Scholarship
- Carrollton Education Foundation Scholarships - Morley Foundation Scholarship
- Carrollton Education Foundation Scholarships - Nancy Hirshman Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Casting Your Future - UAW Local 668 Scholarship
- Charles E. Mueller M.D. Scholarship
- Christopher T. Erskine Memorial Scholarship
- Clarence A. "Buck" Iles Scholarship
- Clifford E. Davis Youth Leadership Scholarship
- Clifford H. Spicer Memorial Scholarship
Carol Doman-Wilder Scholarship
The Carol Doman-Wilder Scholarship, established in 1996, is given to assist students starting or returning to college who plan to pursue a career in social work or special education. Graduating from Michigan State University in 1977 with her Master of Social Work degree, Carol has dedicated the past three decades to working with children, adolescents and adults in her roles as school social worker and psychotherapist.
"I feel blessed and fortunate to love the work I do and thankful to have had the opportunity to attend college in order to achieve my goals. It is my hope to assist others in obtaining their educational goals, similar to the support I received through scholarships. My work is more than a job. It is a lifelong passion."
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EVALUATION CRITERIA (Points):
Financial need (40); commitment to career goals as demonstrated in essay (30); work experience and/or community service (15); recommendations (15). |
Carrollton Education Foundation Scholarships - Carrollton Community Scholarship
The Carrollton Public School's Board of Education established the Carrollton Education Foundation Fund within the Saginaw Community Foundation in 1997 to help improve the quality of public education in the Carrollton community. It accomplishes this by providing a permanent source of funding for scholarships and educational programs outside of basic school programs. Carrollton community members play an important role in the Carrollton Education Foundation by making donations and serving on its governing board.
Nine scholarship opportunities are available to Carrollton High School students through the Carrollton Education Foundation Scholarship program: 4 Carrollton Community Scholarships, 2 Nancy Hirshman Academic Excellence Scholarships, 2 Morley Foundation Scholarship, and 1 Douglas Family Scholarship.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Character; leadership; citizenship; financial need; overall participation and effort in school. |
Carrollton Education Foundation Scholarships - Morley Foundation Scholarship
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Character; leadership; financial need; athletic participation. |
Carrollton Education Foundation Scholarships - Nancy Hirshman Academic Excellence Scholarship
Nancy Hirshman taught in Carrollton Public Schools for thirty years until she lost a battle with cancer on April 14, 1998. Nancy earned a Bachelors Degree from Michigan State University and taught home economics. In 1989, Carrollton Superintendent Paul Novak nominated Nancy Hirshman for "Home Economics Teacher of the Year." In the nomination, Nancy was recognized not only for her teaching skills, but also for being a volunteer advisor to "Student Against Driving Drunk" (SADD) group.
Nancy was a resourceful leader in the school improvement process. "Her willingness to get involved in activities such as this is a major factor in the success of Carrollton High School," state Dr. Novak. Her principal, Mr. David Pawley, wrote to Nancy in 1989, "Thank you for putting into practice the concept that the needs of the students come first."
Because Nancy Hirshman went the extra step to help students, her colleagues established the Nancy Hirshman Academic Excellence Scholarship in order to support and encourage future college experiences for Carrollton graduating seniors.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Scholastic record; difficulty of curriculum; citizenship; financial need; one male and one female recipient chosen. |
Casting Your Future - UAW Local 668 Scholarship
The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is one of the largest and most diverse unions in North America and is committed to improving the lives of working men and women around the globe. Here in Saginaw, Local 668 proudly represents the hourly employees at the General Motors Saginaw Metal Casting Operations plant.
The Casting Your Future UAW Local 668 Scholarship was established in 2004 because we realize the importance of continued education being a tool for empowering an individual to make improvements in their economic status.
Matthew C. Ebenhoeh, President
David Lakies, Vice President
Virginia Rendon, Financial Secretary/Treasurer
Ron Sika, Bargaining Chairman
A special thank you to Howard Dunbar and Larry Jones for their contributions.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Financial need; career goals as defined by essay; overall involvement in community, school, and work activities; special essay.
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Special Attachment Required: With the declining Union membership in this country, what needs to be done to revitalize the Union movement?Charles E. Mueller M.D. Scholarship
Charles E. Mueller was raised in Long Island, New York. In 1961 he received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. He went on to study at the University of Michigan for Medical School, graduating with the class of 1965. After an internship at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor, he spent two years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict where he earned the Army Commendation Medal. In 1968, he returned to Ann Arbor and completed his residency in General Radiology in 1971. He spent another year, until July 1972, as an Instructor on the staff of the University Hospital. At that time, he came to Saginaw and joined Medical Radiologic Consultants (MRC), P.C., servicing Saginaw General Hospital.
At Saginaw General Hospital, Dr. Mueller was instrumental in installing the first Ultrasound machine in Saginaw and also establishing the first dedicated Breast Center in Saginaw, with Mammography and Ultrasound equipment. Dr. Mueller served on the Quality Assurance Committee at Saginaw General Hospital for 17 years, and was also on the Board of both regional and state quality assurance organizations. He was on the Saginaw General Hospital Medical Executive Committee from 1976 (Ex officio as Quality Assurance Chair), then ultimately as Chief of Staff in 1998 at the time of the Covenant merger - a total of 22 years on the medical executive committee. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of Saginaw General Hospital from 1996 to 1998. After the merger, Dr. Mueller was appointed to the Board of Covenant HealthCare and Medical Center and was very active in the integration of the two medical staffs and served as the first full-term Chief of Staff of Covenant Medical Center. He was instrumental in initiating the project to establish a Wound Center. He retired from the Board at the end of 2007 at the same time he retired from practice.
As early as 1976, Dr. Mueller became interested in the politics of medicine, especially Radiology. He became active in the Saginaw Valley section of the Michigan Radiological Society (MRS) and served on the Board of Directors of the MRS for 32 years, from 1976 to 2008. He received his Fellowship in the American College of Radiology in 1986 in Montreal. He served on many committees in the MRS and was President of the Society in 1995-96. He was also active in the American College of Radiology, serving on many committees, and was Counselor to the House of Delegates for 12 years - the last six on the Council Steering Committee, which is advisory to the Board of Chancellors, the only Michigan Radiologist to ever serve on this committee. Because of his service to the MRS and ACR he received the Gold Medal from the Michigan Radiological Society in 2008.
Some of Dr. Mueller's other accomplishments and services include the Saginaw County Medical Society, working and chairing many committees, and as President from 1984 to 1985, and also served as a Delegate to the MSMS House of Delegates, representing Saginaw County from 1987 to 2004.
He also served as President of MRC for a number of years until the merger of Saginaw General Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital, then Vice President of AMI, and then President of Advanced Diagnostic Imaging, which was the merger of three radiology groups - Saginaw General, St. Luke's and St. Mary's for the last seven years of practice prior to retirement.
Dr. Mueller is an enthusiastic Michigan alumnus and follower of their football and basketball teams. He served six years on the Board of Governors of the University of Michigan Medical Center Alumni Association and remains an Emeritus member. He belongs to numerous professional societies and has authored several scientific articles and given numerous guest lectures and presentations. He also continues to serve on the MRS Fellowship Committee and the ACR Ethics Committee and is now on the Board of Saginaw County Department of Public Health.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Financial need; academic record; leadership; community service; work experience; extracurricular/school activities; awards and honors; and interview. |
Christopher T. Erskine Memorial Scholarship
Christopher Erskine was a 17-year old senior at Swan Valley High School when his long battle against Duchene Muscular Dystrophy ended in 1998. This scholarship was established in 1999 by his friends and family. It is a lasting tribute to the fine scholarship, leadership, and tremendous courage and spirit that Chris exhibited throughout his life.
Chris was very proud to be a Swan Valley Viking and was excited about his acceptance to Saginaw Valley State University. Because of this, the Christopher T. Erskine Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a Swan Valley senior who will attend Saginaw Valley State University.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Scholastic record; leadership; overall involvement in community, school, and work activities; essay; awards and honors; recommendations. Financial need will be taken into consideration only as a tie-breaker between two equally qualified applicants.
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Clarence A. "Buck" Iles Scholarship
The Clarence A. "Buck" Iles Scholarship was lovingly established by his wife of sixty-five years, Carrie, to enable a deserving young person to pursue his/her education in the electrical field. Mr. and Mrs. Iles established a successful family owned and operated electrical contracting company which served the Saginaw area for over twenty-five years. It was in this tradition of hard work, honesty and quality service that the Iles Electric Company INC. was founded.
Mr. Iles grew up in rural Gratiot County at a time when few families had electrical power. Mr. Iles was forerunner in his professional life and a consummate life long learner who pursued dreams which few could envision. Coming to the Saginaw area with little more than a dream, Mr. Iles, after having served in the U.S. Army during W.W. II, began his quest to become a journeyman electrician and later an electrical contractor. Honesty, hard work, patriotism and integrity were the pillars of Mr. Iles' character. Family, service to his community and willingness to help others were the foundation of his life. An avid trap shooter and conservationist, Mr. Iles, through his efforts as chairman of the Saginaw Field and Stream Club Scholarship Committee, generated thousands of dollars which were awarded to deserving students entering the field of conservation.
Mr. Iles' only regret was that he was not able to pursue a formal college education, but enabled his children and grandchildren to accomplish their educational goals and dreams. Education combined with dreams and hard work will create realities. It is hoped that the values, determination and ambition demonstrated by Mr. Iles will be passed on to future generations of electricians as they realize their dreams.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Special skills/interests (building trades) (40); scholastic (35); essay (10); overall involvement (5); financial need (5); work experience (5). |
Clifford E. Davis Youth Leadership Scholarship
Clifford E. Davis, former Principal of Saginaw High School, Webber Middle School and the Ruben Daniels Lifelong Learning Center in Saginaw retired on January 22, 2008, ending his 36-year career with the Saginaw Public Schools. Mr. Davis is honored in this scholarship, The Clifford E. Davis Youth Leadership Scholarship, supporting emerging leadership talents which he fostered in countless students over the course of his many years in educational administration.
Mr. Davis began his Saginaw Public Schools career in 1971 as an Assistant Principal of Saginaw High School. He later became Director of Ruben Daniels Lifelong Learning Center where he taught the concept of "lifelong learning" to adults and increased the number of adult high school graduates. As Principal of Webber Middle School for 11 years, he successfully led staff and student reform to improve student achievement and personal responsibility. During his last three years with the District as principal at Saginaw High, he helped implement the Kansas University's Strategic Instruction Model that is designed to impact test scores and student learning. He showed his students that the world is much larger than Saginaw by supporting student trips to Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Canyon and Freeport, Bahamas.
"I appreciate the opportunity to have worked and serve the Saginaw community," explains Davis. "With the support of board members, various superintendents and colleagues, I have helped students develop the skills, habits and values that will take them through life. My career has been rewarding."
Cliff Davis is a quality educator, one who demonstrated a commitment to students, listened to and involved staff and parents, understood curriculum and instruction, lead others by example, and inspired trust and confidence.
Throughout his career, he has shown the human qualities that we all want to impart to our children - kindness, compassion, understanding, humor and humility. These are traits that all students and staff have seen in him as a school administrator.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Demonstrated leadership ability (50); extracurricular/school activities (20); scholastic record (15); overall involvement in work, school and community activities (15). |
Clifford H. Spicer Memorial Scholarship
Clifford Spicer, founder of Spicer Engineering, was a registered professional engineer and professional land surveyor. A member and past president of the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, Michigan Society of Land Surveyors, Michigan Waterworks Association and Michigan Water Pollution Control Federation, he also served on the Board of Appeals on Zoning for the City of Saginaw for 21 years.
Mr. Spicer was from South Lyon, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan and worked for the City of Saginaw and Francis Engineering Company before founding Spicer Engineering in 1944. Today, the company is known as Spicer Group and employs over 140 people in Saginaw, St. Johns, and Caro. Mr. Spicer and his wife, Mildred Field Spicer, were married for 65 years and had four children, Russell H. and William E. Spicer, Edna J. Blaisdell and Beverly M. Shaw.
At Spicer Engineering's 50th Anniversary celebration in 1994, Mr. Spicer was honored by community leaders, including Governor John Engler, and employees of Spicer Engineering. He was known as a true gentleman. Former Saginaw Township Manager Frank Jones remarked, "Clifford Spicer instilled in all employees his own extremely high professional work ethics. A finer gentlemen and engineer I have yet to meet." Mr. Spicer died in 1997 at the age of 94.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA (Points):
Scholastic record (30); essay (30); community and/or school involvement (15); leadership (15); financial need (10). |
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