The Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) established the SCF Collaborative Scholarships in 2006 as a collaboration of tributes to individuals and organizations. This 2007 scholarship is made possible, in-part by the generosity of our donors and in memory/tribute of the following: Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Austin, Sr., Dorothy and Robert Blue, Shamonica Brown, Zoetta Davis, C.K. Eddy Memorial

Joanne Robertson, a lifelong resident of Saginaw, devoted much of her life to community service. Her 30 years of professional work was with the Buena Vista School District, where she was a speech and language pathologist helping young people with their communication skills.   Joanne was an enthusiastic supporter of the performing arts. Her interest

  Circle Michigan was the first statewide organization, developed in 1981, dedicated to promoting packaged group travel. It remains the longest running statewide Destination Marketing Organization in the United States.   Circle Michigan’s sole purpose is to create an identity for Michigan as a prime destination for group travel: regionally, nationally and internationally. Among the organization’s

Kelvin W. Scott, an outstanding member of the basketball and track teams at Arthur Hill High School, set remaining track records before graduating in 1980. Kelvin continued on to be a Big Ten champion and record setter in indoor and outdoor track at Michigan State University on the 1 mile, 1,600 meter and the 4×400-meter

When Jerry L. Seese retired as superintendent of Saginaw Township Public Schools at the end of the 2011/2012 academic year, he had been involved in education for 47 years. His educational roles include science and health teacher, multi-sport coach, athletic director, counselor, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent. The highlights of his tenure include

  The mission of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Great Lakes Bay (NAIFA-GLB), formerly Saginaw Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, is to promote an ethical business environment for those in the profession of providing financial security to the public and to serve its members through leadership and support of the Association.

The Saginaw Area Health Care Administrators Scholarship was established in 1987 to help advance health care for the elderly and ill elderly. The scholarship provides cash awards to assist employees of association members in meeting educational expenses. Each year, employees in the areas of administration, nursing, dietary, maintenance, and other health-related occupations are invited to

Ruth was born on Sept. 16, 1920 to Arthur and Lydia Marcoux. She was one of four children. Ruth lived in Saginaw all her life and was employed by Lufkin Rule Company for many years. She was married to Joseph Halcli until 1969.   This scholarship was established by her family to honor a woman

The Ruth Mitchell Hanson Scholarship was established to assist talented Saginaw County students in their pursuit of a career in music.   Ruth Mitchell Hanson was a talented composer and accomplished pianist, although most of her work was heard only by her friends and family. She was an elementary school teacher and a music instructor.

Ron Thomas was born April 4, 1953 to Charles and Ellen Thomas. Throughout his life, Ron strived for excellence in everything he did. In school, he was an above-average student and a successful athlete.   He married Wendy Becker and together they raised three sons – Matt, Nick and Josh. Shortly after Matt was born,