Scholarship Funds
Scholarships provide students with an opportunity to further their education or training.
Below you will find a list of Scholarship Funds currently managed by the Otsego County Community Foundation. If you would like specific information about a particular Scholarship Fund, click on that fund name.
The Otsego County Community Foundation will be posting the scholarship application for 2012 graduating Otsego County high school seniors. Announcements of recipients are made at the school's award ceremonies in the spring of 2012. Scholarships are offered covering ten fields of study. Recipients must be full time students attending a public or private high school in Otsego County and expecting to graduate at the end of this school year. Graduating home-schooled students in Otsego County are also eligible. All recipients must be planning to continue their education in the fall of 2012. The new application deadline will be announced soon.
2011 Scholarships Presented by
The Otsego County Community Foundation
Athel Eugene and Helen Williams Nursing Scholarship
Jillian Schmidlin ~ Jillian graduated from St. Mary Cathedral School where she was active with the Cathedral Players and Youth in Government. She was also a three-sport athlete. Jillian will be attending Saginaw Valley State University and plans to major in nursing.
Brent Dandy ~ Brent graduated from Johannesburg Lewiston Area Schools and was a member of the band, robotics team and an athlete. He will be attending the honors college at Ferris State University and plans to study medicine.
Carol Miles Granlund Scholarship
Emma Watson ~ Emma graduated from Gaylord High School. She was active in the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), Model United Nations and National Honor Society. She plans to attend North Central Michigan College and pursue a degree in elementary education.
Donald H. and Helen S. Crandall Scholarship
Jason McArt ~ Jason graduated from Gaylord High School. He played basketball and soccer. Jason was a member of National Honor Society and is active in his church. Jason plans to pursue a secondary education degree at Central Michigan University, majoring in math and minoring in leadership.
Edward and Frances Burzynski Scholarship
Kaytlyn Brinkman ~ Kaytlyn graduated from Gaylord High School. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Model United Nations and Color Guard. Kaytlyn is going to attend Michigan State University and pursue a degree in forestry.
Freel Family Scholarship
Devin Swatman-Stewart ~ Devin graduated from Gaylord High School and was active in band, youth group, and a member of the National Honor Society. Devin is enrolled at Michigan State University to study music.
Gaylord Soccer League Scholarship in Memory of Brandon Brigham
Michael Oltersdorf ~ Michael graduated from Gaylord High School. He participated in soccer, Boy Scouts of America, and National Youth Leadership Training. Michael will attend Michigan State University, where he is enrolled in the James Madison College Honors Program and will study prelaw.
Gaylord Soccer League Scholarship in Memory of Gene Sanders
Kelly Nemeth ~ Kelly graduated from Gaylord High School. She was active in Guardian Gals, National Honor society, and was a four-year member of the women's soccer team. Kelly is going to attend Grand Valley State University to pursue a degree in physical therapy.
Jason Mead Memorial Scholarship
Katy McIntyre ~ Katy graduated from Gaylord High School. She participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters, Drama Club and National Honor Society. Katy received many honors for her musical talents, including All State Honors in 2009 and 2011. She will be attending the University of Michigan to pursue a career in music education.
Jerry Flynn Scholarship
James Heintz ~ James graduated from Vanderbilt High School where he played basketball and served on the Village of Vanderbilt Planning Commission. James will attend Michigan Technological University to study engineering.
Jesse G. and Violette S. Butcher Academic Scholarship
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Avery Springborn ~ Avery graduated from Gaylord High School. She is active in her church and the volunteer center. She plans to attend Oakland University to pursue musical theatre.
Alyssa Fitzgerald ~ Alyssa is a 2010 Gaylord High School graduate. She attends Saginaw Valley State University and is pursuing a degree in elementary education. Alyssa is active in Alpha Sigma Alpha. She received second runner up in the 2011 Alpenfest Queens Pageant.
Katie Krug Youth Volunteerism Scholarship
Anna Kassuba ~ Anna graduated from Gaylord High School. She is active as a volunteer with the Volunteer Center and was a freshmen mentor. Anna was captain of the cross-country team and President of 4H. Anna will be attending the University of Saint Francis in Joliet, Illinois to study elementary education.
Kathryn M. Tripp Scholarship
Chloe Granahan ~ Chloe graduated from Gaylord High School where she was a member of National Honor Society, Student Council and participated in swimming and diving. She will attend Northwestern Michigan College and pursue a degree in education.
Kyle Casey Memorial Scholarship
Trevor Stempky ~ Trevor graduated from Gaylord High School where he was active in football and track. He is enrolled at Lake Superior State University to study fisheries and wildlife management.
Ron Schmoke Scholarship
Jonathan Scott ~ Jonathan graduated from Gaylord High School. He was active in National Honor Society, Student Council, Youth Advisory Council and soccer. Jonathan is a talented saxophonist receiving several performance awards including the Del Hufman Music Award and Director’s Music Award. He is enrolled at the University of Michigan to pursue a degree in music.
For 2010 scholarship awards or more information
regarding award requirements, click on the scholarship
of interest below:
Athel Eugene & Helen Williams Nursing Scholarship
ATHEL EUGENE & HELEN WILLIAMS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP: ($1,000 scholarship) awarded to graduating seniors pursuing a four-year nursing program and a career in nursing starting in the fall of 2010. Open to any Otsego County graduating students.
2010 Award Recipient - Mariah Beyer
St. Mary Cathedral High School
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Butcher Scholarship
2010 Award Recipient - Colin O'Neil
Gaylord High School
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Carol Miles Granlund Scholarship
CAROL MILES GRANLUND SCHOLARSHIP FUND: ($500 scholarship) awarded to a graduating senior who has achieved a 3.5 grade point, or better, and plans to continue their education at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2010, to receive a degree in elementary education. Open to GHS graduating students.
2010 Award Recipient - Michelle Wright
Gaylord High School
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Edward & Francis Burzynski Scholarship
EDWARD AND FRANCES BURZYNSKI SCHOLARSHIP FUND: ($500 scholarship) Awarded to a student planning on continuing their education at an accredited institution to study agriculture, animal husbandry or a related field in the fall of 2010. Open to any Otsego County graduating students.
2010 Award Recipient – Allison Deluca
Johannesburg-Lewiston High School
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Freel Family Scholarship
2010 Award Recipient – Meranda Karlskin
Gaylord High School
Attending University of Michigan (no picture available)
Harold & Norma Elgas Scholarship Endowment
HAROLD & NORMA ELGAS SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT: ($500 scholarship) This scholarship, in the amount of $500, is awarded from the Harold and Norma A. Elgas fund through the Otsego County Community Foundation Education Committee.
Family and friends of Harold and Norma Elgas started the endowment for this scholarship in 1997 in celebration of their tremendous contributions to the growth and image of Gaylord. The Elgas family came to Gaylord in 1959 and their five daughters graduated from Gaylord High School. Harold Elgas was CEO of the Gaylord State Bank -- now Fifth Third Bank.
It was their belief that many worthy, young people are in need of financial assistance to pursue continuing education but are not eligible for academic scholarships due to their grade point averages. Therefore, this scholarship is not based on academic achievement. Rather, their goal is to reward a student for their integrity and moral character as demonstrated through their community involvement.
2010 Award Recipient – Cody Rivers
St. Mary Cathedral High School
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Volunteer Center of Otsego County Youth Volunteer
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF OTSEGO COUNTY YOUTH VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP: ($500.00) Awarded to a graduating senior who is registered and active with the Volunteer Center of Otsego County and plans to attend an accredited institution in the fall of 2010. NOTE: See “Volunteer Activities” on pages 3 and 4. Open to any Otsego County graduating student.
2010 Award Recipient – Tyler Patrick
Gaylord High School
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Evelyn G. Woodman Scholarship
EVELYN G. WOODMAN SCHOLARSHIP ($300.00) Awarded by Mrs. Norma A. Wojack in memory of her mother, a former Gaylord High School English teacher, to an outstanding English student who plans to continue their education at an accredited institution in the fall of 2010. One year only. Open to GHS graduating students.
2010 Award Recipient – Darcie Lochinski
Gaylord High School
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Don Skop Memorial Scholarship
DON SKOP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($300.00) Awarded to Otsego County high school graduates who have a 2.0 grade point or better and will be attending an accredited institution, in the fall of 2010, to continue their education in a vocational field or skilled trades. Open to any Otsego County graduating student.
2010 Award Recipient – Jessica Dipzinski
Gaylord High School
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Irene Angus Science Scholarship Fund
IRENE ANGUS SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: $1000.00 Awarded to an outstanding Otsego County junior or senior college student pursuing a BS degree in the science field of study at an accredited institution. Additional consideration may be given to financial need. Scholarship is renewable.
Gaylord Soccer League Scholarship
GAYLORD SOCCER LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship or scholarships for a graduating senior from Gaylord Public High School. The applicant(s) must be a former (current) soccer player from Gaylord Public High School and have a minimum grade point average of 3.25. Qualified applicants must be entering a college or trade school in the fall of the current graduating year. Annually, One (1) scholarship for a male will be distributed, in memorial to Brandon Brigham and One (1) scholarship will be distributed to a female, in memorial to Gene Sanders. The qualified applicant(s) will be selected by the Foundation’s Education Committee and approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Brandon Brigham
Gene Sanders
Class of 1960 Alumni Scholarship
Jason Mead Scholarship
JASON MEAD SCHOLARSHIP: ($500 scholarship) awarded in memory of Jason Mead, a graduate of Gaylord High School, to a student who has excelled in music (curricular and/or extra-curricular) and plans to attend an accredited college, university or institution of higher learning and pursue a career in music beginning the fall of 2010. Open to GHS and St. Mary graduating students.
2010 Award Recipient – Sara Neff
Gaylord High School
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Kathryn M. Tripp Scholarship
KATHRYN M. TRIPP SCHOLARSHIP: ($1,000 scholarship) Kathy Tripp taught sixth grade in the Gaylord Community School system for 30 yeas. In addition to her outstanding work as a classroom teacher, Kathy was committed to improving education and the working conditions for teachers. Shortly after her death last year, the Kathryn M. Tripp Scholarship Fund was established at the Otsego County Community Foundation.
This fund has a selection committee and the winners are chosen based on the criteria established for the fund.
2010 Award Recipient – Karly Burke
Gaylord High School
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Katie Krug Youth Volunteer Scholarship
KATIE KRUG YOUTH VOLUNTEERISM SCHOLARSHIP: ($500 scholarship) awarded to a student who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment of time and effort to volunteerism in our community and will continue with higher education at a college, university or technical school in the fall of 2010. Open to any Otsego County graduating students.
2010 Award Recipient – Aurora Walchak-Arndt
Gaylord High School
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Kyle Casey Memorial Scholarship
KYLE CASEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Awarded in memory of Kyle Casey, a student at Gaylord High School, to a defensive or offensive lineman with plans to attend an accredited college or trade school in the fall of 2010. Open to GHS graduating students.
2010 Award Recipient – Ethan Scott
Gaylord High School
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Reach Scholarship Fund
Reach Scholarship: The fund's purpose is to provide financial support for persons who are currently underserved by scholarship programs in Otsego County.
Ron Schmoke Scholarship
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RON SCHMOKE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to graduating seniors who wish to continue their higher education in the field of music, or to supplement the teaching of music within the Otsego County schools.
2010 Award Recipient – Tyler Kivel
Johannesburg-Lewiston High School
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Jerry Smith Memorial Scholarship
JERRY SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: ($1,000 scholarship) The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to graduating seniors who wish to continue their higher education at a college or university and participate on an athletic team sponsored by that institution. Scholarship amount is $1,000.00. Open to any student student graduating from an Otsego County high school.
2010 Award Recipient – Todd Cherry
Gaylord High School
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Donald H. & Helen S. Crandall Scholarship
2010 Award Recipient – Brett Hare
Gaylord High School
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