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Heather Mayes Memorial Scholarship
Heather came into this world and blessed our lives on June 13, 1986. Her life, like that of her sister’s, was taken by a drunk driver on October 15, 2000, following her first high school homecoming dance. Heather was extremely excited to be at Heritage High School for...
Harold & Bernadine Reiss Scholarship
Harold and Bernadine Reiss grew up in large rural families and lived through the Great Depression. Harold quit school after the eighth grade to get a job and Bernadine was forced to give up her dream of being a teacher. But these experiences taught them to be...
Handley School Foundation Alumni Scholarship
The Program for the Creative and Academically Talented (PCAT) was established at Handley School in 1981 to address the special learning needs of bright children. It is a place where academically talented students find studies, support and guidance to nurture their...
Guadalupe “Lupe” Gomez Memorial Scholarship
The Guadalupe "Lupe" Gomez Memorial Scholarship was started by Lupe's family shortly after she passed away on March 1, 2009. Lupe was the secretary at the Saginaw Board of Education and Arthur Eddy Junior High School for 15 years. During her time at the school, Lupe...
Great Lakes Safety Training Center Scholarship
Great Lakes Safety Training Center (GLSTC) established this fund with the help of many local contractors and businesses to benefit individuals who are pursuing a career in the trades or construction with an emphasis on safety. Their mission is "Preparing People to...
Gene & Shirley Nuckolls Scholarship
The Gene and Shirley Nuckolls Scholarship was established to give financial assistance to a Saginaw Public Schools graduating senior who plans to pursue a teaching career at the secondary level. Shirley Nuckolls, a graduate of Saginaw High School, worked in the...
Gary R. Bierlein Memorial Scholarship
The Gary R. Bierlein Memorial Scholarship was established in 1989 in memory of Saginaw businessman Gary R. Bierlein, who was tragically killed in an airplane crash. Scholarships in the amount of $1,500 are awarded to students attending Saginaw Valley State University...
Gary K. Barker Science Scholarship
The Gary K. Barker Science Scholarship was created for talented science students to pursue college studies in science, engineering or science education. In 2001, Gary K. Barker retired after 36 years of teaching science in public schools in Michigan and Ohio. 32 of...
Frank N. Andersen Memorial Scholarship
The Frank N. Andersen Memorial Scholarship is given in memory of longtime Saginaw philanthropist Frank N. Andersen. As a community benefactor, Mr. Andersen was responsible for many projects that enhance the quality of life throughout the Saginaw area. Community...
Flegenheimer Family Scholarship
The Flegenheimer Family Scholarship was created in 1998 to give Saginaw County students the opportunity to further their education. It is hoped this scholarship will allow students to become better prepared for the future. The scholarship was established by Marjorie...