03

Jan

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

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20

Oct

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

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03

Aug

Great Lakes Bay Community Resource Association Scholarship

  Bio to come.    

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09

Mar

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

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05

Dec

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

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18

Oct

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

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18

Oct

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

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18

Oct

Frank Rios, Jr. Line Worker Scholarship

Before COVID-19 took Frank from us, he was a hard-working family man. Frank believed in mentoring the next generation. Whether that was inside the trade of linework, community or family, he was always turning back around to help the next in line. Whether it was around linework, safety, fishing, golfing or life Frank was willing

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27

Sep

Dr. Scott Amman Memorial Scholarship

Scott A. Amman, PhD, was raised in Chesaning, Mich. and graduated from Chesaning High School. Upon graduation, Scott entered college at Michigan Technological University, working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering. Scott, then transferred to Lawrence Technological University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. While working at Ford Motor Company

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12

Jul

Raymond and Mary Jane Barry Educational Scholarship Fund

“The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed.”   Raymond (Ray) and Mary Jane Barry believed in the value of education and supporting family and friends who needed assistance. They were generous with their time, financial resources and encouragement to live a happy and productive life.   Ray served as a

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