When Margaret Fisher passed away in New York in 1965, she left instructions in her will that a scholarship fund was to be created in the name of her parents. Margaret’s mother, Margaret Nienstedt Fisher, was the daughter of Saginaw “pioneers” and her father was a Mechanical Engineer and a member of the Board of Education for the Saginaw Public School District. This scholarship is to assist graduating students from Saginaw United High School or Saginaw Arts & Sciences Academy in their pursuit of a degree in science or engineering, or a Liberal Arts Degree.
Qualifications
- Graduating senior from Saginaw United High School or Saginaw Arts & Sciecnes Academy
- Female pursuing a liberal arts degree, or a male pursuing a science/engineering degree
- Pursuing a liberal arts degree
- Must reside in the Saginaw Public School District
- Full-time enrollment
Evaluation Criteria
- Scholastic record
- Financial need
- Overall involvement in community, school and work activities
Special Attachment Required
Please refer to the online scholarship application for more information