Eckersley Scholarship
$2,500
About Dean
Dean was a devoted civic leader in the Mt. Pleasant area and played an influential role throughout Isabella County. Over the years he held multiple leadership posts: he served as president of the Mt. Pleasant Lions Club, the Mt. Pleasant Jaycees, and the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the City Commission from 1961 to 1966 and held the office of mayor in 1964 and again in 1966. Dean also served on the Board of Directors for American Security Bank and was a former director of both the Eagle Village, Inc. Foundation and...
About Dean
Dean was a devoted civic leader in the Mt. Pleasant area and played an influential role throughout Isabella County. Over the years he held multiple leadership posts: he served as president of the Mt. Pleasant Lions Club, the Mt. Pleasant Jaycees, and the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the City Commission from 1961 to 1966 and held the office of mayor in 1964 and again in 1966. Dean also served on the Board of Directors for American Security Bank and was a former director of both the Eagle Village, Inc. Foundation and...
Earl G. Hartman, Sr. and Caroline Millar Hartman Scholarship
$2,000
Earl G. Hartman, Sr. and Caroline Millar Hartman dedicated their lives to building a stable, faith-centered home for their family. Firm believers in the value of a Catholic education, they saw all six of their children graduate from Sacred Heart Academy and were active, generous supporters of both Sacred Heart Parish and the Academy. In 2003 the Earl G. Hartman, Sr. and Caroline Millar Hartman Scholarship Fund was created in their memory to honor their commitment to the Catholic faith and to Catholic schooling. They would have been proud to know the fund supports the continued education of deserving Sacred...
Earl G. Hartman, Sr. and Caroline Millar Hartman dedicated their lives to building a stable, faith-centered home for their family. Firm believers in the value of a Catholic education, they saw all six of their children graduate from Sacred Heart Academy and were active, generous supporters of both Sacred Heart Parish and the Academy. In 2003 the Earl G. Hartman, Sr. and Caroline Millar Hartman Scholarship Fund was created in their memory to honor their commitment to the Catholic faith and to Catholic schooling. They would have been proud to know the fund supports the continued education of deserving Sacred...
Heydenburg Family Scholarship Fund
$600
Floyd and Margaret (“Peg”) Heydenburg, both music and education graduates of Illinois Wesleyan University, filled their home with music from the start of their marriage. Floyd’s teaching career led the family to Bad Axe, Belding, and Traverse City, where he taught choir, band, and orchestra and served as president of the Michigan School Vocal Association. Peg raised their four children — Paul, Bob, Al, and Linda — and in 1951 the family relocated to Mt. Pleasant. There Floyd taught choir at Mt. Pleasant High School and later joined Central Michigan University as a professor of music. Peg gave private piano...
Floyd and Margaret (“Peg”) Heydenburg, both music and education graduates of Illinois Wesleyan University, filled their home with music from the start of their marriage. Floyd’s teaching career led the family to Bad Axe, Belding, and Traverse City, where he taught choir, band, and orchestra and served as president of the Michigan School Vocal Association. Peg raised their four children — Paul, Bob, Al, and Linda — and in 1951 the family relocated to Mt. Pleasant. There Floyd taught choir at Mt. Pleasant High School and later joined Central Michigan University as a professor of music. Peg gave private piano...
Isabella Bank Scholarship Fund
$1,000
Introduction
Isabella Bank and its staff contribute time, funds, and volunteer effort beyond their everyday roles to serve customers and strengthen local communities. The bank recognizes that education is a lifelong endeavor and that supporting young people’s learning and civic engagement helps create opportunities for personal and professional growth. Isabella Bank views community service as an essential part of that educational journey.
Scholarship Overview
Each year Isabella Bank awards nine scholarships, each worth $1,000. The awards are distributed as follows: 1 for Bay County, 1 for Clare County, 1 for Gratiot County, 2 for Isabella County, 1 for Mecosta County,...
Introduction
Isabella Bank and its staff contribute time, funds, and volunteer effort beyond their everyday roles to serve customers and strengthen local communities. The bank recognizes that education is a lifelong endeavor and that supporting young people’s learning and civic engagement helps create opportunities for personal and professional growth. Isabella Bank views community service as an essential part of that educational journey.
Scholarship Overview
Each year Isabella Bank awards nine scholarships, each worth $1,000. The awards are distributed as follows: 1 for Bay County, 1 for Clare County, 1 for Gratiot County, 2 for Isabella County, 1 for Mecosta County,...
Isabella Community Credit Union Members Scholarship
$750
Introduction
In April 2009, Isabella Community Credit Union (ICCU) launched the Isabella Community Credit Union Members’ Scholarship. The scholarship is intended to help an upcoming Isabella County high school senior pursue further education at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Purpose and structure
ICCU created this scholarship as a permanent, self-sustaining resource that continues to support local students regardless of wider economic circumstances. By endowing the fund at the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation, ICCU can make regular contributions that grow the principal over time. The long-term aim is to build the endowment to a size that will reliably...
Introduction
In April 2009, Isabella Community Credit Union (ICCU) launched the Isabella Community Credit Union Members’ Scholarship. The scholarship is intended to help an upcoming Isabella County high school senior pursue further education at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Purpose and structure
ICCU created this scholarship as a permanent, self-sustaining resource that continues to support local students regardless of wider economic circumstances. By endowing the fund at the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation, ICCU can make regular contributions that grow the principal over time. The long-term aim is to build the endowment to a size that will reliably...
Harold and Marie Krapohl Scholarship
$5,000
Administering over 85 perpetual scholarship funds, the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for a diverse range of individuals in our community. These scholarships have been generously established by local entities, including individuals, businesses, and organizations, all with the shared goal of supporting students in their pursuit of education. While some funds offer multiple scholarships, it should be noted that not every fund grants scholarships annually.Criteria for Scholarship Eligibility:The applicant must express an interest in pursuing a career in either the nursing or automotive industry.The applicant must exhibit academic prowess with a minimum Grade Point...
Administering over 85 perpetual scholarship funds, the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for a diverse range of individuals in our community. These scholarships have been generously established by local entities, including individuals, businesses, and organizations, all with the shared goal of supporting students in their pursuit of education. While some funds offer multiple scholarships, it should be noted that not every fund grants scholarships annually.Criteria for Scholarship Eligibility:The applicant must express an interest in pursuing a career in either the nursing or automotive industry.The applicant must exhibit academic prowess with a minimum Grade Point...
Martin Family Scholarship
$1,200
Introduction
The Martin Family Scholarship Fund awards financial assistance to graduating seniors from Isabella County who plan to pursue education or training after high school. The Martin Family views supporting local communities as a responsibility and believes investing in young people’s education and workforce preparation is essential to the long-term prosperity of area communities and businesses.
Eligibility
Applicants must be graduating seniors from Isabella County seeking post–high school educational opportunities.
Online Application and Important Dates
The 2025 application cycle is closed. The next application will become available on January 1, 2026. All applications must be submitted through the Fund’s online...
Introduction
The Martin Family Scholarship Fund awards financial assistance to graduating seniors from Isabella County who plan to pursue education or training after high school. The Martin Family views supporting local communities as a responsibility and believes investing in young people’s education and workforce preparation is essential to the long-term prosperity of area communities and businesses.
Eligibility
Applicants must be graduating seniors from Isabella County seeking post–high school educational opportunities.
Online Application and Important Dates
The 2025 application cycle is closed. The next application will become available on January 1, 2026. All applications must be submitted through the Fund’s online...
Mercantile Bank of Michigan Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
The Mercantile Bank of Michigan Scholarship Fund provides financial awards each year to graduating seniors from the Clare, Mt. Pleasant (including Sacred Heart Academy), and Shepherd areas who have shown exceptional dedication to community service and plan to continue their education or vocational training.
Purpose
The scholarship program was established to honor local young people for their volunteerism and civic involvement. Mercantile Bank of Michigan created the fund to encourage and reward high school seniors who have distinguished themselves through service by helping them pursue further education.
Annual Awards
Four scholarships are granted each year:
- One scholarship for...
Overview
The Mercantile Bank of Michigan Scholarship Fund provides financial awards each year to graduating seniors from the Clare, Mt. Pleasant (including Sacred Heart Academy), and Shepherd areas who have shown exceptional dedication to community service and plan to continue their education or vocational training.
Purpose
The scholarship program was established to honor local young people for their volunteerism and civic involvement. Mercantile Bank of Michigan created the fund to encourage and reward high school seniors who have distinguished themselves through service by helping them pursue further education.
Annual Awards
Four scholarships are granted each year:
- One scholarship for...
Mt. Pleasant High School Class of 1959 Legacy Scholarship
$2,500
Introduction and background
In 1959 — the same year Alaska became the 50th state, the Cold War was an international backdrop, and Dwight D. Eisenhower was president — a group of seniors at Mt. Pleasant High School were occupied with the usual end-of-high-school activities: senior events, Friday night plans, and preparing for graduation. Classmate Janice Brien Huffman recalled, “We were a fun class who enjoyed being where we were, enjoyed the moments,” and later reflected that the group “just accomplished more than anyone of us would have expected.”
Their experiences were shaped by the local schools and by the era....
Introduction and background
In 1959 — the same year Alaska became the 50th state, the Cold War was an international backdrop, and Dwight D. Eisenhower was president — a group of seniors at Mt. Pleasant High School were occupied with the usual end-of-high-school activities: senior events, Friday night plans, and preparing for graduation. Classmate Janice Brien Huffman recalled, “We were a fun class who enjoyed being where we were, enjoyed the moments,” and later reflected that the group “just accomplished more than anyone of us would have expected.”
Their experiences were shaped by the local schools and by the era....
Jeff Reedy Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
The Jeff Reedy Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to honor the memory of Jeffrey B. Reedy by supporting graduating seniors in the Central Michigan area who intend to pursue careers in business.
About Jeffrey B. Reedy
Jeff died on January 19, 2003, as the result of a snowmobile accident. A graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, he attended Central Michigan University but was unable to complete his degree because of family financial responsibilities. In recognition of his work ethic and the importance he placed on providing for his family, his relatives established this scholarship to commemorate his life. Jeff spent...
The Jeff Reedy Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to honor the memory of Jeffrey B. Reedy by supporting graduating seniors in the Central Michigan area who intend to pursue careers in business.
About Jeffrey B. Reedy
Jeff died on January 19, 2003, as the result of a snowmobile accident. A graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, he attended Central Michigan University but was unable to complete his degree because of family financial responsibilities. In recognition of his work ethic and the importance he placed on providing for his family, his relatives established this scholarship to commemorate his life. Jeff spent...
Charles Martin “Touch a Life” Scholarship
$8,750
Provide your email and the year you expect to graduate high school, and we’ll send updates about new scholarship openings and application deadlines. Please note that most of our awards require applicants to be residents of St. Joseph County.
About our scholarships
The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County manages more than 60 scholarship funds and awards nearly $1 million to local students each year. These awards support students pursuing further education through direct financial scholarships and internship opportunities. Eligibility for individual scholarships can depend on factors such as the student’s high school, GPA, intended major, college choice, and other...
Provide your email and the year you expect to graduate high school, and we’ll send updates about new scholarship openings and application deadlines. Please note that most of our awards require applicants to be residents of St. Joseph County.
About our scholarships
The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County manages more than 60 scholarship funds and awards nearly $1 million to local students each year. These awards support students pursuing further education through direct financial scholarships and internship opportunities. Eligibility for individual scholarships can depend on factors such as the student’s high school, GPA, intended major, college choice, and other...
Columbus Hilltop Lions Community Service Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
This scholarship is intended for students from the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus who demonstrate a strong, ongoing commitment to community service.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating senior at one of the following schools: Bishop Ready Catholic High School, Briggs High School, Franklin Heights High School, or West High School. Alternatively, students who live inside the attendance boundaries of those high schools but are enrolled in a charter school or are home-schooled are also eligible.
- Must have completed at least 30 hours of volunteer service between the start of the applicant’s junior year and the application deadline of...
Overview
This scholarship is intended for students from the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus who demonstrate a strong, ongoing commitment to community service.
Eligibility
- Must be a graduating senior at one of the following schools: Bishop Ready Catholic High School, Briggs High School, Franklin Heights High School, or West High School. Alternatively, students who live inside the attendance boundaries of those high schools but are enrolled in a charter school or are home-schooled are also eligible.
- Must have completed at least 30 hours of volunteer service between the start of the applicant’s junior year and the application deadline of...
