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“I would like to
thank Gordon Food Service Co. for helping me to be able to attend my first
choice college, Alma. I truly appreciate the opportunity to come to a liberal
arts college.”
Rachel Assendelft
Gordon Food Service Scholarship
Alma College
“Thank you for your
support. Tuition rises every year, so any scholarship I receive is a great
help. You are truly a great foundation, and I hope one day to sponsor a
student of my own. Thank you for your generosity!”
Stacey Marie Bem
Stonisch Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Kalamazoo College
“I am very excited
to be awarded this scholarship. It is helping me to continue my education at
Calvin, my last year as an undergraduate.
Thank you so much!"
Erica Jean Boldenow
Steelcase Inc. Employee Scholarship
Calvin College
“This scholarship
is very important to me as I pursue my career goal of becoming a lawyer. Diversity
is very important to me and I want to practice civil rights and/or
discrimination law.”
Jessica Bonner
LaSalle Bank Scholarship
Aquinas College
“I would like to
personally thank you for assisting me in my pursuit of higher education.
College expenses can get a little overwhelming and I am grateful for the help
that I receive from sponsors such as you."
Justine M.
Sylvester
DeRoy Testamentary Foundation Scholarship
Adrian College
“This is going to
help me achieve my career goal of becoming a physician by helping me
financially through an elite undergraduate school. Such financial
assistance does not go unappreciated especially with the high cost of
education these days.”
Matthew Yousif
The ArvinMeritor Key To Success Scholarship
Albion College
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"The questions too many people ask are, 'How can I
help? How can I make a difference?' Ladies and gentlemen, the
opportunities are everywhere."
Read the comments of Judy DeLapa, scholarship
sponsor since 1998, given at MCF's annual scholar reception.
The Michigan Colleges Foundation serves as a vital link between the
philanthropic needs of its corporate and collegiate customers. In recent
years, MCF has created a number of innovative programs to address social
issues and areas of mutual interest to both the business and college
communities.
The following is a list of corporate and foundation sponsored scholarship
programs. To be eligible, students must attend a member college of the
Michigan Colleges Foundation.
To apply for one of these scholarships, a student
should inquire directly through the financial aid office of the MCF member
college or university he or she is interested in attending.
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Amway Free Enterprise
Scholarships
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Armstrong
International Neighborhood Scholarships
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ArvinMeritor,
Inc. Key to Success Scholarships
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Bill and Bea Idema Foundation Scholarships
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Garry Carley/Building Industry Association Scholarship
Program
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Comerica Minority
Scholarships
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Compuware Minority Scholarship
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Consumers Energy Women and Minority Scholarships/Internships
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The DeRoy
Testamentary Foundation Scholarships
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The Evern Cooper Epps Scholarship
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The Charles DeVlieg
Foundation Memorial Engineering Scholarships
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Gordon Food Service
Scholarships
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MCF Staff Scholarships
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Eben Luella Mumford
Trust Scholarships
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Milton M. Ratner
Foundation Endowed Scholarships
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The UPS Foundation
Scholarships
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Frederick S. Upton
Foundation Special Opportunity Scholarships
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Amway Free Enterprise Scholarships
Program offers a $2,000 scholarship to one student
at: Adrian College, Alma College, Andrews University, Calvin College, Hillsdale College, Hope College, Siena Heights university and Spring Arbor University
Eligible applicants:
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Enrolled in an undergraduate
degree program
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Demonstrate financial need
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Major or intend to major in a
business-related curriculum, e.g. economics, accounting, business
administration, marketing, etc.
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Michigan resident
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Armstrong International Neighborhood Scholarships
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ArvinMeritor, Inc. Key to Success Scholarships
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Bill and Bea Idema Foundation Scholarships
Program offers a $1,000 scholarship to one eligible
student at each of the 14 member colleges and universities.
Eligible applicants:
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Enrolled full-time in an
undergraduate degree program
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Garry Carley/Building
Association Scholarships
Program offers one $2,500 scholarship to one eligible student at Madonna University and one eligible student at Marygrove College.
Program offers two $2,500 scholarships to two eligible students at Albion College
Eligible applicants:
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Enrolled full-time in an
undergraduate degree program
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Residents of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb or St. Clair
County
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Eligible for federal Pell grants
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In good academic standing
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Enrolled in an Housing-Related
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Comerica
Diversity Scholarship Program
Program offers a $1,500 scholarship to two eligible
students at each MCF member college or university.
Eligible applicants:
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Enrolled in an undergraduate
degree program
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Demonstrate financial need
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Good academic standing
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Major or intend to major in a
business discipline including, economics, finance, management, marketing,
computers, accounting or other growth industries
Comerica instituted a minority scholarship and
internship program in 1995 to recognize promising minority students who
have an interest in banking and in a possible career with Comerica.
For academic year 2007-08, the program awarded two $1,500
scholarships at each member college. They have awarded over 50
scholarships since its inception and have been a
donor for 51 years.
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Consumers Energy Scholarship
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The DeRoy Testamentary Foundation Scholarships
Program offers a $2,500 scholarship to one eligible
student at each MCF member college or university.
Eligible applicants:
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Enrolled in an undergraduate
degree program
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Demonstrate financial need
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Good academic standing
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Sophomore, junior or senior
standing.
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The Evern Cooper Epps
Scholarship
Program offers a $5,000 scholarship to one eligible
student at Alma College.
Eligible applicant:
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Enrolled in an undergraduate
degree program
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Demonstrate financial need
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Good academic standing
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The Charles DeVlieg Foundation
Memorial Engineering Scholarships
Program offers a $2,500 scholarship to one eligible
student at: Adrian College, Andrews University, Calvin College, Hope College and Kalamazoo College.
Eligible applicants:
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Enrolled in an undergraduate
engineering degree program
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Good academic standing
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Gordon Food Service Scholarships
Program offers a $1,500 scholarship to one eligible
student at each MCF member college or university.
Eligible applicants:
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Enrolled in an undergraduate
degree program
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Demonstrate financial need
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Good academic standing
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MCF Staff Scholarships
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Eben Leuella Mumford Trust Scholarships
Program offers a $1,000 scholarship to one eligible
student at: Albion College, Andrew University, Alma College and Aquinas College.
Eligible applicants:
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Enrolled in an undergraduate
degree program
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Demonstrate financial need
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Good academic standing
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Milton M. Ratner Foundation Endowed Scholarship
Program offers a scholarship to one eligible student at Spring Arbor University.
Eligible applicants:
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Enrolled in an undergraduate
degree program
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Demonstrate financial need
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Good academic standing
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The UPS Foundation Scholarships
Program offers a $2,700 scholarship to one eligible
student at each MCF member college or university.
Eligible applicants:
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Enrolled in an undergraduate
degree program
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Demonstrate financial need
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Good academic standing
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Sophomore, junior or senior
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Frederick S. Upton Foundation
Special Opportunity Scholarships
Program offers a $1,000 scholarship to one eligible
student at each MCF member college or university.
Eligible applicants:
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Enrolled in an undergraduate
degree program
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Demonstrate financial need
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Good academic standing
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Resident of Berrien County.
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“I sincerely thank you
for the wonderful scholarship that I have received. The money you have
generously donated is going to help me further my education, and help other
students who want to learn as well. Your scholarship will help lead to bigger
and better things in my future."
Alexandra D. Felton
JSJ Corporation Scholarship
Madonna University
“I want to thank
you so much for this scholarship. As a senior, money is tight and new
scholarships are few and far between. This Scholarship is a surprise and a blessing.
It will help so much with next semester’s expenses. Thanks again!”
Laura Elizabeth Hauch
Frederick S. Upton Foundation Special Opportunity Scholarship
Hope College
“I am grateful for
the opportunity to further my education and achieve my goals. Coming
from a disadvantaged background, your support means a lot to me. It
allows me to obtain a Christian education to which many do not have
access. Your graciousness indicates to me that I am in the right place
and motivates me to continue to strive for academic success."
Joel. W. Kitchen
The Charles DeVlieg Memorial Engineering Scholarship Program
Andrews University
“My career goal is to
become a middle school science and health teacher. This scholarship will
assist me in reaching this goal so that I will be able to help needy children
succeed.”
Kathryn Lynn Otten
Steelcase Foundation Scholarship
Calvin College
“Thank you so much
for your financial support towards my education at Hillsdale. The education I
have received here has been life changing. Thank you.”
Lesley Turner
DeLapa Family Foundation Scholarship
Hillsdale College
“Thank you! I am
looking forward to receiving my degree and furthering my work experience in
banking."
Joshua Prior
Comerica Minority Scholarship
Spring Arbor University
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