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Against the Odds – The Jasper Curell Memorial Scholarship
01
Feb
Jasper Curell was not your typical 16-year-old. His 4.0 grade point average, young college enrollment, 98% national percentile on his PSAT test and an invitation to Harvard’s “Future Doctors of America” were impressive, but did not define who he was. Jasper, although all the above, was known for his kind heart, love toward fellow
James R. and Anita Horne Jenkins Scholarship
08
Jan
For Anita and Jim Jenkins, giving back has become a way of life. “Both of us have received help from many others throughout our life’s journey,” the couple says. “We believe in giving back and paying it forward.” Among those who helped along the way was a University of Michigan Law School administrator who guided
Alpha Sigma Chapter, Alpha Delta Kappa, Inc. Scholarship
08
Jan
Alpha Delta Kappa is an international honorary organization of women educators who are dedicated to educational excellence, altruism, and world understanding. More than 29,000 women around the world have discovered the opportunities for professional, as well as, personal growth and for collectively channeling their energies toward the good of their schools and communities. The
Team One Credit Union – Earnest “Ernie” Burnell Scholarship
30
Oct
Team One Credit Union established the Earnest “Ernie” Burnell Scholarship in 2018 in memory of Ernie Burnell. Ernie was a member of Team One Credit Union for over 35 years and served on Team One’s Board of Directors from 1999-2018. He began his career in 1965 in Buena Vista as a teacher and retired
Rev. Dr. Roosevelt and Dr. Nurame Austin, Sr. Scholarship
12
Oct
Pastor Roosevelt Austin’s commitment to his family and community has been evident for more than six decades throughout the Saginaw Community. To start, he pastored the historic Zion Missionary Baptist Church for 44 years. The Rev. Dr. Roosevelt and Dr. Nurame Austin, Sr. Scholarship has been established to honor his tireless dedication to his
Pat Brady Community Service Scholarship
12
Oct
Individuals like Pat Brady only come around every so often. He was an exceptional athlete, a valuable coach, and a caring teacher and counselor. If you’re lucky enough to call Pat Brady a friend, you have a friend for life. In June 2018, the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame’s board of directors
Goodridge Brothers Scholarship
12
Oct
Positive Results Downtown Saginaw (previously recognized as PRIDE in Saginaw, Inc.) contributes to the cultural, social, recreational and economic life of the Great Lakes Bay Region. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It was organized in 1975 by a group of business leaders in the community with goals to stop the deterioration of the
MI Smile Journey Orthodontic Scholarship
12
Oct
MI Smile Journey Orthodontics values education and improving the world one smile at a time. Dr. Michael Thomas was born and raised in Saginaw and like to give back to his community in a way that will positively impact his hometown. This scholarship is open to any student planning to enter the dental field. “We
