General Scholarships

Endowed by the Schyllander Family to benefit seniors at Summerfield School with interest in sports and community service and are enrolled in a college, community college or trade school.

This fund was established to provide a scholarship to provide training and education in advanced manufacturing (machining, electronics, robotics/automation and welding) to individuals to learn the right skills needed for employment in the Monroe’s geographical region at Monroe County Community College.

Endowed by Dr. Soudabeh Ahadi, this fund provides an annual scholarship to a female graduating senior of any Monroe County high school who is entering any field of science.

This fund was endowed by the foundation of the same name and Mr. Charles E. McIntyre III. The fund awards annual scholarships to graduates of Monroe County high schools who have been accepted by and are attending Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan.

Endowed by the Ansted and Uller family to provide scholarships to graduating Seniors of Bedford High School pursuing a degree in the Liberal Arts anywhere within the US. Preference will be given to those students pursuing the following fields: Computer Design, Graphic Design, Culinary Arts, Photography and Music. A sample portfolio should be included. 

This fund was endowed by A. Vincent Songco and Michelle Hind Songco to provide scholarships to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Academy students.

This scholarship was endowed by the O’Donnell & Heath families in 2013 to provide scholarships to Milan High School graduating seniors who wish to pursue a career in the health care field (ie; nurse, doctor, medical technician, occupational or physical therapist, etc).

This endowed fund is awarded to graduating seniors of any Monroe County High School pursuing advanced education in a skilled trades industry at any college.  This scholarship may be renewable for up to four years by application of a past recipient.  Examples of skilled trades:  electrician, machine technician, robotics, carpentry, plumbing, machinist, mechanic, heavy equipment operator, house painter and decorator, pipefitter, construction worker, boilemaker, welder, auto mechanic, bricklayer, baker, interior designer, operator, ironworker, landscape architect, millwright, roofer, sheet metal workers, bus driver, truck driver, farming, agricultural studies. 

Funds will be provided to Monroe Public Schools Music Department for students to attend the Toledo Opera or to provide a scholarship to graduating seniors of Monroe High School looking to further their education in music.

This endowed fund provides scholarships to an adult resident of Monroe County pursuing advanced education in a skilled trades industry at any college.  May be renewable upon application each year for up to four years.  Examples of skilled trades:  electrician, machine technician, robotics, carpentry, plumbing, machinist, mechanic, heavy equipment operator, house painter and decorator, pipefitter, construction worker, boilermaker, welder, auto mechanic, bricklayer, baker, interior designer, operator, ironworker, landscape architect, millwright, roofer, sheet metal workers, bus driver, truck driver, farming, agricultural studies.   

Endowed to provide scholarships to Monroe County, MI High School Seniors who have been accepted into any program.

This scholarship was endowed by Pauline Glenn in 2007 to honor her son, David Glenn, who was a Milan High School teacher for many years. It was established to provide scholarships to graduating seniors of MHS who intend to pursue a degree in education.

This fund, endowed by Mrs. Dorothy Manausso-Wuest, awards scholarships annually to outstanding graduates of St. Mary Catholic Central High School.  Mrs. Wuest passed away in 2000, but the fund will continue to provide annual scholarships.

This scholarship was endowed in 2008 by Duane & Isabelle Schultz for Milan High School graduating seniors.

In memory of Edward and Andrea Wing the Community Foundation established the Edward and Andrea Wing Non-Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund at Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools (MCES). This fund is for members of St. Michael the Archangel Parish whose student is not involved in CYO sports and based on need.

In memory of Edward and Andrea Wing the Community Foundation established the Edward and Andrea Wing Non-Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Academy. This fund is for members of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish whose student is not involved in CYO sports and based on need.

Endowed by Douglas Fisher, Jan Garner and Pam Fraley, this fund is for graduating seniors from Summerfield High School with a minimum of 2.5 GPA who are pursuing a degree or technical certificate at a college, university, community college, or trade school.

To honor the memory of their son, Connie & Tim Harrison established this scholarship in 2011 for Milan Area School graduating Seniors. Eric set a very high standard of leadership, friendship, community spirit, school citizenship, and academic success along with a dedication to varsity sports from which his scholarship selection will be based.

Endowed by Junior Jets Inc., this scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors at Airport High School enrolling in any university, college, or trade school. This fund awards students majoring in education, business, or a career technical education, having a GPA of at least 3.0.

This scholarship, established by Ann Jones in 2006 in honor of Ethan Jones, provides scholarships to graduating seniors of Milan High School striving to be economically independent through higher education.

This scholarship was endowed by the Richards family in 2007 to provide scholarships to Milan High School graduating seniors who wish to major in a business program.

This scholarship, endowed in 2007 by the Gerstenberg Family, was established to provide scholarships to Milan High School graduating seniors who wish to complete a bachelor’s degree.

Endowed by the Czarnik family, this scholarship is awarded to students in Monroe County who are high school graduates (or equivalent) who are graduating seniors enrolling in any public university or college. This fund awards students majoring in medicine, demonstrating financial need with a GPA of at least 3.0.

Endowed by the Antonelli Family, this fund will provide scholarships to students from St. Charles Grade School. Grades 1-7 are welcome to complete an application.

Endowed by the employees of the Monroe Evening News at the time of the completion of their buyout of the paper, this fund provides scholarships to graduates of Monroe County High Schools and high schools in Gibralter, New Boston, Huron, Milan or Flat Rock who are entering the field of journalism.

This fund was endowed by Edward and Andrea Wing to provide scholarships to students at St. Charles Catholic Grade School (kindergarten thru 8th grade).

Endowed by the Seitz family to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from any Monroe County High School pursuing a degree or certificate in agricultural science, fish and wildlife management, environmental science or a similar course of study.

Endowed by gifts from Ida High School graduates, this fund provides scholarships to graduates of Ida High School who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership and character and have been accepted to pursue a degree at a college, university, or community college.

Endowed by Henry and Andrea Werner, this scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors at Monroe High School enrolling in any Michigan public university or college or any reciprocity university or college. This fund awards students majoring in engineering, business, and or medicine, demonstrating financial need, and having a GPA of at least 3.2.

Endowed by Shannon Dickinson in the name of her father, this fund provides a scholarship to a Flat Rock High School graduating Senior who has been accepted to pursue a degree at a college, university or community college in biology or education.

Endowed by the See family to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from any Monroe County High School pursuing a post secondary degree or certificate of economic value for a Monroe County 4-H member.

Endowed by the LaRocca Family, this fund provides scholarships to graduating Seniors at Summerfield High School.

Endowed by the Iott Family to provide scholarships to graduating seniors of Deerfield and Summerfield High Schools.

Endowed by Darrell and Linda Polter, this fund will honor the late Matt Avery, a beloved former Summerfield High School baseball player. This fund provides scholarship to graduating seniors of Summerfield High School enrolling in any accredited college or university and demonstrating outstanding character, integrity, and participation in community service. The student must also have participated in Summerfield athletic programs as an athlete and have a minimum GPA of 3.0

Endowed by Merel and Maggie Keck, this fund provides scholarships to female grads attending MCCC nursing program, graduating seniors pursuing a finance degree from any University in Michigan, and a male grad entering into the Southern Baptist Seminary.

This scholarship, endowed by Dr. Rachel Butts, was established to provide tuition assistance to Milan High School graduating seniors of minority status who are interested in environmental sustainability and/or conservation.

This fund provides scholarships to graduating seniors from any Monroe county private or public school or an adult pursuing a degree in the field of business or finance.

This fund was established by Connie Cox in 2013 to assist committed students completing the Milan Adult Education program with tuition and textbook assistance.

This scholarship was endowed by the Milan Board of Education in 2007 by combining multiple small scholarships, some dating back 50+ years. These scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors of Milan High School who meet the criteria established by the Board of Education.

Scholarship for St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School grades (K-7) and shall be a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish of Erie, MI for one year or has attended the school for one year.

Provides scholarships to graduating seniors from any Monroe County private or public school pursuing a degree at a college, university, or community college in the field of science.

Endowed by the family of Rich Duvall to provide scholarships to graduating seniors of Flat Rock High School.

This scholarship, endowed in 2007 by Nina Pemberton and the Milan Area Schools, was established to provide scholarships to Milan High School graduating seniors who have a physical disability. Verification of the physical disability is required by a medical doctor (MD or DO) and must be submitted with the application.

Endowed by the Breitner family, this fund will provide a scholarship to a senior at Summerfield High School that has been accepted at a college or community college on a full time basis, of good moral character and has at least a 3.0 grade point average.

Established by Janice Kern, The Roy F. Gowman II Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships to 8th-grade students from Monroe private or public schools to upgrade their instruments or pay for private lessons.

Attending St. Charles Grade School and be a parishioner of St. Charles, St. Anne, or St. Patrick’s Parishes.

Endowed by Larry and Ila Revel for a senior at a Monroe County public high school that has been accepted in a college in the field of environmental engineering or engineering, has financial need and has at least a 3.5 grade point average.

This fund was endowed by Mrs. Christine Stevens to honor her parents. The fund awards annual scholarships to graduates of Monroe High School who have been accepted by and are attending the University of Michigan.

This fund was endowed by the Petersburg Alumni Association and is awarded annually to outstanding graduates of Summerfield High School.

This scholarship in memory of Terry Goins, a renowned athlete from Monroe, is awarded to graduating Seniors from Monroe and Ida High Schools who are pursuing a degree at a college, university, community college or trade school.

Endowed by Thomas Fox, this fund provides a scholarship to a graduating senior of any Monroe County high school who plans to study computer science or computer information technology.

Endowed by Airport Community Schools to provide scholarships to graduating seniors of Airport High School.

Endowed by Noelle Duvall, Kym Sieler, and Keith Duvall, this scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors at Monroe High School enrolling in any university or college.