THE MIDLAND BUSINESS ALLIANCE 2021 ALLIANCE AWARDS PROGRAM

As part of the Midland Business Alliance’s (MBA) commitment to attracting and developing talent in Midland County, we are pleased to present the application for the 2021 Alliance Awards. The MBA will annually award three $1,500 scholarships to deserving students.

Qualifications: • Must be a senior at a Midland County high school, or an undergraduate at one of the following institutions of higher learning: Central , Davenport University, MidMichigan Community , Greater Michigan Construction Academy, , , Saginaw Valley State University • Students awarded an Alliance Award scholarship in the past may re-apply for consideration in subsequent years as long as all criteria is met, recipients may not receieve the award in back-to-back years • Must enroll as an undergraduate in a MBA-member institution of higher learning (see list above) • Financial need may be taken into consideration • Must have volunteered for a community service project or agency

The MBA Alliance Award scholarship application starts on page two. The application includes one brief essay question regarding the importance of the business community to the overall strength of the community.

Scholarship applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021. Winners will be selected and notified in early May. Scholarship funds will be distributed to the school.

Send completed applications to: [email protected] OR Midland Business Alliance Attn: Scholarship Committee 300 Rodd St., Ste. 101 Midland, Michigan 48640

MIDLAND BUSINESS ALLIANCE | www.MBAmi.org SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name: ______

Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______

Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______

Email Address: ______

High School: ______

Are you a current high school senior? 5 Yes 5 No

I am currently dually-enrolled in both high school and college: 5 Yes 5 No

Educational Institution Attending: 5 University 5 Davenport University 5 Delta College 5Northwood University 5 Saginaw Valley State University 5 Greater Michigan Construction Academy 5 MidMichigan Community College 5 Michigan State University 5

Are you currently enrolled at one of the above educational institutions? 5 Yes 5 No

If yes, what year are you: ______

Major: ______Minor: ______

Are you an employee of a MBA Member? (Co-op does qualify as employment) (Visit www.MBAmi.org for a Business Directory of MBA members) 5 Yes 5 No

If yes, please indicate the MBA Member:

______

MIDLAND BUSINESS ALLIANCE | www.MBAmi.org Please list your volunteer work (agency, type of work and duration):

Please comment briefly on your financial need (if applicable):

MIDLAND BUSINESS ALLIANCE | www.MBAmi.org ESSAY QUESTION Please limit your response to one page.

Businesses play a role in making a community a strong, vibrant, high-quality place to live. Please discuss what role you see the business community playing to keep Midland strong. Include how your major will contribute to this effort.

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