Raised by his grandparents, Donald Stuart Corsaut was a longtime employee at the Delphi/GM Foundry who found great pleasure in his work. Described by his friends as a brilliant and generous man, Donald enjoyed working with his hands and wanted to help someone whom everyone else thought did not have a chance. His heart was in helping the underdog succeed. The Donald Stuart Corsaut Memorial Scholarship was established as an enduring legacy to a special man and his dream of taking a chance on someone who has a special spark.
Qualifications
- Cumulative GPA between 2.5 – 3.0
- Saginaw County resident
- Attending an accredited school or Career and Technical Education (CTE) program
- Preference may be given to a student studying machine tool operations, industrial supervision, skilled trades or mechanical design technology
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree, CTE certification, or journeyman’s card
- Part- or full-time enrollment
Evaluation Criteria
- Commitment to career as demonstrated in essay (30)
- Community service (20)
- Extracurricular/school activities (15)
- Overall involvement in community, school, and work activities (15)
- Academic record (10)
- Work experience (5)
- Financial need (5)