Home    Who We Are    Colleges    Scholarships    Trustees    Projects    Q & A    News    Contact Us

 


 

Rachel Assendelft

 

“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

 


 

Erica Jean Boldenow

 

“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 Scholarhip
Kalamazoo College

 


 

Erica Jean Boldenow

 

“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


 

Erica Jean Boldenow

 

“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

 


 

 

Erica Jean Boldenow

 

“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

 


 

 

Erica Jean Boldenow

 

“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

 

"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.

 

Current 2008 - 09 Programs

Alticor Free Enterprise Scholarships

 

Alticor Inc. established its scholarship program in 1995 to assist promising business students with financial need, and to promote a greater awareness of the free market system. Four students were selected to receive $4,000 scholarships in 2007-08. The program has awarded more than 150 scholarships since its inception and has been a donor for 13 years.

 

Back to Top
 

Armstong International Neighborhood Scholarships

 

Armstrong International established its scholarship program in 2004 to provide financial support for students who graduated from high schools in and near Three Rivers, Michigan where it is headquartered. Three students received a $3,000 scholarship in 2007-2008 to attend an MCF member institution. Armstrong has been a donor to MCF for 25 years.
 

Back to Top

 

ArvinMeritor, Inc. Key to Success Scholarships

 

ArvinMeritor, Inc. established its scholarship program in 2001 to provide financial support for students majoring in science, math and technical areas. One student at each school received a $1,000 scholarship in 2007-2008, with preference given to dependents of ArvinMeritor employees. The program has awarded 98 scholarships since its inception and has been a donor for 48 years.
 

Back to Top

 

Comerica Minority Scholarships

 

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 it’s inception and have been a donor for 51 years.

 

Back to Top

 

Compuware Minority Scholarship

Consumers Energy
Women and Minority Scholarships/Internships

The Consumers Energy Foundation has developed a special scholarship program to encourage students from traditionally underrepresented groups to pursue college degrees and careers in science and business-related fields. In 2007-2008, Consumers Energy supported three women and/or minority students with $1,000 scholarships. The program has awarded more than 60scholarships since its inception in 1995.   They have been a donor for 48 years.

 

Back to Top
 

DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Scholarships & Minority Retention Awards

Begun in 1990, the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Scholarship is in many ways MCF's flagship program. DaimlerChrysler lead the way for many other corporations and foundations to follow in recognizing the importance of supporting promising students at Michigan's independent liberal arts colleges. In 2007-2008, 14 minority students were awarded $2,500 scholarships. In addition, 9 Minority Retention Awards in the amount of $5,000 are awarded to member colleges.  In all, the two programs have awarded more than 900 scholarships since its inception.
 

Back to Top

 

The DeRoy Testamentary Foundation Scholarships

The DeRoy Testamentary Foundation established its scholarship program in 2001 to assist students in financial need. For academic year 2007-2008 the program awarded a $2,500 scholarship to one student at each MCF institution. Since its inception, the program has awarded 98 scholarships.
 

Back to Top

 

The Evern Cooper Epps Scholarship

The Charles DeVlieg Foundation
Memorial Engineering Scholarships

 

The Charles DeVlieg Foundation established the Charles DeVlieg Memorial Engineering Scholarship Program in 1996 to ensure that our nation has the engineering talent to remain competitive, and to honor the memory of Charles DeVlieg. In 2007-2008, five engineering students were selected to receive $2,000 scholarships. The program has awarded over 50 scholarships since its inception.

 

Back to Top

 

Ford Motor Company Diversity Scholarships

The Ford Motor Company has maintained a 46-year partnership with MCF. In 2007-2008, the Ford Motor Company Diversity Scholarship program awarded $1,500 scholarships to 28 students, two at each of our 14 member institutions. The program aims to encourage minority students, especially graduates of the Henry Ford Academy, to attain a college education. In all, the program has awarded over 400 scholarships since it’s inception in 1999.

 

Back to Top

 

General Motors UNDERclass Minority Scholarships

In 1994 General Motors established the GM Scholarship program, with the purpose of assisting minority students and identifying potential employees. The program was designated to assist Hispanic and other minority students at MCF member colleges. In 2007-2008 one underclass student at each MCF college received $1,000. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than 130 scholarships.  They have been a donor for 53 years.
 

Back to Top

 

General Motors UPPERclass Minority Scholarships

In 1994 General Motors established the GM Scholarship program, with the purpose of assisting minority students and identifying potential employees. The program was designated to assist Hispanic and other minority students at MCF member colleges. In 2007-2008 six upperclass students received $5,000. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than 130 scholarships.  They have been a donor for 53 years.
 

Back to Top

 

Gordon Food Service Scholarships

The Gordon Food Service Scholarship program was developed in 1996 to assist students in financial need to pursue a college degree. One student at each of the 14 MCF member colleges was selected in 2007-2008 to receive a $1,500 scholarship. The program has awarded 140 scholarships since its inception.
 

Back to Top

 

JSJ Corporation Scholarships

The JSJ Corporation established its scholarship program in 1999. The purpose of the program is to provide financial support to students from Ottawa County, where JSJ is headquartered. In 2007-2008 the program awarded a $1,000 scholarship to one student at each MCF member institution. In all, the program has awarded more than 100 scholarships since inception.

 

Back to Top

 

LaSalle Bank Scholarships

The LaSalle Bank Scholarship program was established in 1998 to assist minority students in their pursuit of higher education. In 2002, the Bank doubled the number of scholarships it funds each year. For the 2007-2008 academic year, the program provided 42 scholarships of between $800 and $1,000, helping three students at each of the 14 member institutions of MCF. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than 200 scholarships.

 

Back to Top

 

Carlton and Verna Lindell Memorial Scholarships

MCF Staff Scholarships

The staff of the Michigan Colleges Foundation has funded a scholarship program since 1995. The program awards scholarships to juniors and seniors who have an interest in pursuing a career in the non-profit community service arena. MCF Staff selects recipients for this program.  Since its inception, it has awarded 26 scholarships.

 

Back to Top

 

Eben Leuella Mumford Trust Scholarships

 

In 1966, MCF received a substantial gift from the estate of Mrs. Eben Leuella Mumford of Mason, Michigan. With that gift, the Eben Mumford Scholarship program was established to assist students in financial need.  Each year one student receives $1,000 for one of the MCF colleges on a rotation basis.  Since 1994, over 30 scholarships have been awarded from income from the trust funded by her gift.

 

Back to Top

 

Milton M. Ratner Foundation Endowed Scholarships

 

Since 1997, the Milton M. Ratner Foundation has invested a total of $60,000 to create an endowed scholarship fund in its name at MCF. Income from the Ratner Endowment currently provides funding to award one scholarship each year to a student in financial need at an MCF member college on a rotation basis.

 

Back to Top

 

Steelcase Inc. and the Steelcase Foundation Scholarships

 

Steelcase, an investor since 1953, established its scholarship program in 1995 to support students at MCF member colleges in Kent and Ottawa counties: Aquinas, Calvin, Kalamazoo and Hope. In 2007-2008, 40 scholarships were awarded in the amount of $1,250.  The Steelcase program has awarded more than 300 scholarships since its inception.  They have been a donor for 53 years.
 

Back to Top

 

The Stonisch Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

 

The Stonisch Foundation Scholarship program was established in 1997 to provide financial assistance to students of German, Polish or Czech heritage. For academic year 2007-08, the program awarded 14 students with $1,000 scholarships, one at each MCF college. The program has all told awarded over 130 scholarships since inception.
 

Back to Top

 

The UPS Foundation Scholarships

 

In 1974, the UPS Foundation, the main charitable arm of UPS, established a $4.2 million endowment fund with the Foundation for Independent Higher Education. Since that time, more than $52 million has been provided nationally to independent colleges for scholarships and financial aid. In 2007-2008, funding from the UPS Edowment provided 28 students - two at each each college - with scholarships of  $1,000. Since 1992, this program has awarded more than 500 scholarships.
 

Back to Top

 

Frederick S. Upton Foundation
Special Opportunity Scholarships

 

The Frederick S. Upton Foundation Special Opportunity Scholarship program was developed in 1996 to honor the memory of Frederick S. Upton, co-founder of the Whirlpool Corporation. Under the program, one student from each MCF college received a $1,000 scholarship in 2007-2008. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than 150 scholarships.
 

Back to Top

 

Verizon Foundation Scholarships

 

The Verizon Foundation established its scholarship program in 2001 to provide support for students at Adrian College, Alma College and Siena Heights University. In 2007-2008 the program awarded three $1,500 scholarships to one student each at these colleges.  They have been a donor for 48 years.

 

Back to Top

 

Erica Jean Boldenow

 

“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

 


 

Erica Jean Boldenow

 

“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

 


 

Erica Jean Boldenow

 

“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

 


 

 

 Erica Jean Boldenow

 

“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

 


 

 

Erica Jean Boldenow

 

“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

 


 

 

Erica Jean Boldenow

 

“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


Home | Who We Are | Colleges | Scholarships | Trustees | Projects | Q & A | News | Contact Us

Back to Top | E-mail