Community Foundation of Greater Rochester, Rochester Kiwanis Club and Rochester Rotary Club Scholarship Descriptions
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Community Foundation of Greater Rochester, Rochester Kiwanis Club and Rochester Rotary Club Scholarship Descriptions The Scholarships listed below are awarded by the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester subject to availability of funds. Recipients are chosen from those who successfully complete and timely submit the Community Foundation’s Scholarship Application to the Community Foundation. The application and program parameters are found on the Community Foundation’s website at cfcound.org. For questions or additional information, please contact Jo Allen at [email protected] or (248) 608- 2804. ANDREWS HOOPER & PAVLIK SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Rochester, Adams and Stoney Creek graduating seniors majoring in accounting and planning a career as a Certified Public Accountant. Award: $1,000 Background: This scholarship was established by associates at Andrews Hooper & Pavlik (formerly Laine, Appold and Company) to assist accounting students pursuing a career as a CPA. BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Rochester, Adams and Stoney Creek graduating seniors who have demonstrated an understanding of childhood hunger insecurity and volunteer in activities to help alleviate it. Award: $1,000 Background: The Blessings in a Backpack program helps meet the nutritional needs of at-risk school age children. Each week volunteers distribute backpacks filled with enough non-perishable food for the weekend (six meals) to students who participate in the government subsidized free or reduced fee hot lunch program. BRAD GLASS MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Rochester, Adams and Stoney Creek graduating seniors pursuing international study. Students must demonstrate high interest in world cultures and international affairs and attained a minimum 2.0 GPA. The scholarship may also be awarded for international travel through an approved international study program. Award: $1,000 Background: Brad M. Glass (1974-1992) graduated from Adams High School in 1992 and was an avid traveler and member of the Adams Global Village Project. He was a spirited young man with a keen sense of humor who excelled in expository writing, enjoyed theater and the arts. CASEY COLLINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Graduating seniors from Rochester High School pursuing a college education. Must display commendable traits and be an inspiration to others; may have overcome some personal, physical or emotional obstacles in pursuit of education; must be active in school and community; and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Award: $500 Background: Katherine “Casey” Collins (1976-1993) was a promising athlete who held many records and honors during her 3 years at Rochester High School. She believed attitude determined achievements and was an inspiration and leader to her peers. CHIEF FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION “RISE ABOVE” SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Rochester Community Schools graduating seniors attending ACE or OSTC (Oakland Schools Technical Campus) who have exhibited perseverance, character, academic achievement and maintained twelve months of continuous employment. Must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Equal preference for those attending two-year colleges, four-year universities and trade programs. Award: $1,000 (2 scholarships) Background: The first Chief Financial Credit Union Scholarship was established in 2017 to award academic scholarships to graduating seniors who succeeded in rising above their challenges to achieve success in and out of the classroom. CIPA FAMILY FOUNDATION FUND SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Graduating students from various Northern Oakland and Southern Macomb Counties (including Rochester Community Schools, Avondale Schools and St. Basil Church Parish) pursuing a college education. Must have a desire for higher education, demonstrate financial need, a strong work ethic and commitment to self- improvement. Award: $2,000 (renewable) Background: The Cipa Family Foundation was established in 1999 by Bernard Cipa upon his retirement to facilitate his personal charitable goals and those of his family. CLINTON SHULTZ AND KENDA PYLE-SHULTZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Rochester, Adams and Stoney Creek graduating seniors pursuing a career in the medical field with special consideration given to a student pursuing a nursing career. Award: $1,000 (renewable) Background: Clinton Shultz and Kenda-Pyle Shultz devoted their professional careers toward the improvement of eldercare. Kenda was a registered nurse and nursing home surveyor for the State of Oregon and Clinton was the Northwest Vice President of Operations for Encore Senior Living. The couple, with roots in Michigan and Ohio, died as the result of a tragic explosion. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER TRUSTEES’ SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Seniors graduating from a high school within the Rochester or Avondale School District pursuing further education in college, technical or vocational training. Student must demonstrate active involvement in community service. Award: $1,000 Background: The Community Foundation Trustees fund this scholarship in support of the core objectives of the Community Foundation as well as acknowledgment of the benefits of post-high school education. DALE LAWSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Graduating seniors from Rochester High School pursuing a college education in nutrition, food service, dietetics, life survival skills, or family/consumer resources. Must have a good GPA and demonstrate financial need. Award: $500 Background: Dale Lawson (1924-1994) taught Home Economics and Life Skills for 26 years in the Rochester Community Schools. For her great compassion toward her students, she earned many awards and honors, among them being named the Michigan Home Economics Teacher of the Year. Her work brought many changes in life skills nationwide. DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION STONEY CREEK CHAPTER ROSAMOND P. HAEBERLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Students graduating from Oakland, Macomb and Wayne County High Schools pursuing higher education in college, technical or vocations training. Applicants must demonstrate active involvement in community service and a minimum 3.0 GPA during high school. Award: $1,000 Background: Established in memory of Rosamond P. Haeberle. Ms. Haeberle was a Regent of the Stoney Creek DAR Chapter. She was also a member of local and state music associations and a certified Parliamentarian. DIANE GOETHALS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (f/k/a Rochester Soccer Club Scholarship) Eligibility: Graduating seniors who have played a minimum of 5 seasons with Rochester Soccer Club (Recreation or MI Lightning). Preference will be given to applicants who intend to play soccer at the college level, either varsity, intramural or club and who, in addition to playing, have coached a youth team or refereed youth games. Award: $500 scholarship (8 scholarships: a boy and a girl from each of the following high schools: Rochester, Rochester Adams, Stoney Creek and Avondale) Background: Funds for this scholarship provided by the Rochester Soccer Club, a non-profit organization formed in 1978. RSC offers a complete soccer experience, with opportunities to play in recreation, development, travel, and elite programs, focusing on player development and success at all levels of competition. ERIC J. SHOOK MEMORIAL ART SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Seniors graduating from a Rochester Community Schools High School who demonstrate artistic talent and plan on majoring in art, photography, film or video in college. Recipient must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and a resume of achievements in a least one of the foregoing areas. Award: $1,000 Background: Eric J. Shook (1974-1992) graduated from Rochester High School in 1992. He was a brilliant photographer and artist who won numerous state awards. His work was well known by his peers. GRACE AND GUS EASTMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Graduating seniors living in the Rochester Community School District, admitted to and attending Michigan State University for pre-veterinary studies. Financial need is a consideration. Award: $1,000 Background: Gus and Grace Eastman lived, worked and raised their four children in Rochester. Gus was the first veterinarian in the area, servicing large farm animals and then caring for small animals. He spent the last 20+ years of his career as the first full-time veterinarian for Leader Dogs for the Blind. Both Gus and Grace had a great love for animals and the Rochester community. JOANNA VANRAAPHORST HUMAN RIGHTS SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Graduating seniors from the Rochester Community School District pursuing higher education, who have demonstrated support for Human Rights or LGBTQ rights (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning) in high school. Award: $500 Background: Joanna VanRaaphorst is a local business owner and long-time supporter of Human Rights. JOSEPH URDA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Graduating seniors from Adams High School pursuing higher education who have a minimum 3.0 GPA, history of community service and demonstrate financial need. Special consideration for a student who ran track and cross country in high school. Award: $1,000 Background: Awarded in memory of Joseph Michael Urda, a 2007 graduate of Rochester Adams High School. He was captain of his high school cross-country team, loved to learn, read, cook and outdoor activities. KAREN HYRE STEM SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: Rochester, Adams and Stoney Creek graduating female seniors pursuing higher education in college, technical or vocational training that will be used in a practical