COOPSTRONG Scholarship

Cooper Wobio graduated with the Class of 2021 from Heritage High School. He began taking classes toward a degree in Welding Technology at Delta College. He worked at Tropical Smoothie Cafe for 2-1/2 years.   In February 2021, Cooper was diagnosed with a brain tumor. While receiving treatment at Mott Children’s Hospital at the University

Team One Credit Union Scholarship

Team One Credit Union established its scholarship program as a way to help make a college education more affordable for its members children. Since its inception in 1978, the program has grown to award 14 $1,000 scholarships.   Team One prides itself as a leader in the credit union industry and feels a strong commitment

Saginaw STEM receives $25K grant

A program geared for students in grades K-12 that brings learning opportunities and activities centered around STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) is getting a huge boost. Saginaw STEM’s “STEM Saturdays” initiative was awarded in June Saginaw Community Foundation’s Board of Directors’ Community Improvement Initiative $25,000 grant at our Annual Celebration.   STEM Saturdays are hands-on

Great Lakes Bay Community Resource Association Scholarship

  Bio to come.    

Saginaw Community Foundation awards $878,550 in scholarships

  At our 36th annual Excellence in Education event, the Saginaw Community Foundation presented 649 scholarship awards to 389 high school, college and nontraditional students on May 15, 2023 totaling $878,550.   “The purpose of the annual Excellence in Education event is to recognize, award and inspire students who have earned scholarships from the Saginaw

Saginaw Community Foundation grants $231,725 in latest grant cycle

Between Jan. 12 – Mar. 10, 2023, Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $231,725, supporting 22 programs and projects via its designated, donor advised and competitive grant processes.    “Every person who has supported the foundation – whether through donations, volunteering or advocacy – has assisted us in giving much needed support to the programs and

Gary L. and Florence G. DeShano Family Scholarship

Gary and Florence DeShano both grew up in large rural families, proud to call Auburn, Mich. and later Gladwin, Mich. home. Gary and Florence founded DeShano Homes in 1966 and worked together for 56 years until Gary’s passing on April 22, 2022. All three of their children: Scott, Chad, and Erin – as well as

Dan Liebrock Basketball Scholarship

In early February 2022, our family and community tragically lost an incredible man who was not only an athletic, school and community supporter, but a man who encouraged and aided in the growth and development of athletes of all ages. For nearly 30 years, Dan Liebrock supported and mentored Hemlock athletes in soccer, t-ball, baseball

A. Wlock and E. Woodruff Scholarship

The A. Wlock and E. Woodruff Scholarship was created by Emilee Woodruff and Autumn Wlock’s family and the W2 Foundation in loving memory of Emilee and Autumn. Emilee and Autumn passed away in February 2020 when a fire destroyed their home. Emilee was diagnosed with epilepsy as a preteen. Autumn was Emilee’s first child and

Gerald and Inez O’Brien Scholarship

Gerald and Inez O’Brien both grew up in Saginaw County and were married for over 30 years before Gerald passed away at an early age. After graduating from high school, Gerald attended the General Motors Institute (GMI), now Kettering University, where he studied mechanical engineering. After graduating from GMI, he began working at General Motors