Scholarships
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County administers a variety of scholarship funds. The scholarship funds were established by individuals and organizations wanting to assist students in obtaining a college or vocational education.
Each scholarship fund has specific criteria defined by the donor when the fund was established. Criteria for each fund has been provided to your high school guidance counselor, career resource center, financial aid office, or the contact person listed for each scholarship. You can also view and/or print the criteria and application for many of these scholarship funds below by visiting the individual fund pages.
All applicants must live in St. Clair County unless otherwise stated on the criteria page of the application.
The Scholarship Funds
| Name & Description | Grants Available | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
Alexander & Celestine Lamere FundScholarships for graduating seniors of Marine City High School |
N/A | N/A |
Alice W. Moore Memorial ScholarshipScholarships for graduates of St. Clair High School to advance their skills at Vocational Centers of learning. |
3 for $1,250/each | March 16, 2012 |
Barbara Ann Kessler Saph Memorial ScholarshipScholarships for St. Clair and Marine City High School students. |
1 for $1,500 | March 16, 2012 |
Bert D. and Rose E. Wright Memorial Scholarship FundTo assist needy students at St. Clair County Community College in a business program. |
3 for $1,000+/each | March 16, 2012 |
Beth Linscheid Duff Memorial ScholarshipScholarships for Port Huron High and Port Huron Northern Graduating Seniors with a heavy emphasis on social conscience and academics. |
TBD | March 16, 2012 |
Blue Water Shipmasters’ FundScholarship to pursue education in the deck or engineering program at Great Lakes Maritime Academy, SC4 or Great Lakes International Marine Training Centre, Georgian College. |
1 for $1,000 | March 16, 2012 |
Catherine C. Gellein Scholarship FundScholarships to students who attended the Theo Eddy Elementary School in St. Clair, MI. |
N/A | N/A |
Charles G. & Berneice M. Uligian FundScholarships for children of members of First Congregational Church in Port Huron. |
TBD | TBD |
Charles Myron & Betty Gossman Veterans FundScholarship(s) to St. Clair County Community College for honorably discharged military veterans and their children. |
2 for $1,000+/each | March 16, 2012 |
Christian B. & Agness A. Haas Memorial ScholarshipEast China High School students based on academics and economic needs. |
1 for $1,000 | March 16, 2012 |
Cyril Smith Memorial Scholarship FundTuition Scholarships for first year college or university study by students who are graduates of PH Northern. |
N/A | N/A |
Darin Conrad Memorial FundProvides scholarships for Capac High School students. |
2 for $1,000/each | N/A |
Douglas and Elda L. Webb Scholarship FundScholarships for Port Huron High School and Port Huron Northern High School students continuing their education within St. Clair County. |
4 for $1,000+ each | March 16, 2012 |
F. William & Patricia Schwarz FundScholarships for Marine City and St. Clair High School students. |
2 for $1,500/each | March 16, 2012 |
Father Bartone FundScholarships for students at Sacred Heart Major Seminary and Marine City Holy Cross School. |
TBD | TBD |
Frank V. & Bula A. Carney Memorial Scholarship FundScholarship for a resident of the City of St.Clair, preferably pursuing a degree in the medical field. |
N/A | N/A |
Howard A. Acheson Memorial FundEstablished to provide scholarships for students training for careers in chemistry or engineering. |
TBD | March 16, 2012 |
Jack S. Campbell Memorial FundApplicants must be employed full time in the wholesale industrial supply and lighting business. |
1 for $1,000 | March 16, 2012 |
James T. Kreger Memorial ScholarshipScholarships for students of either Port Huron High School or Port Huron Northern High School. |
N/A | N/A |
James Wilhelm Memorial Scholarship FundAcademic scholarships for graduating seniors athletes from area high schools. |
9 for $1,000+/each | March 16, 2012 |
John F. & Rose Marie Wismer Community Foundation ScholarshipAcademic scholarships for graduating seniors from area high schools (renewable, $5,000/yr.). |
N/A | N/A |
Joseph Caimi Scholarship FundScholarship support for graduating senior(s) of Algonac High School pursuing a college education at any college or university in the United States. |
TBD | March 15, 2012 |
Lillian M. Perry Scholarship FundScholarships at Port Huron Northern High School for students who will minor or major in English. |
1 for $1,500 | March 16, 2012 |
Little Brothers, Little Sisters of St. Clair County ScholarshipScholarship for individuals of one parent families. |
TBD | March 16, 2012 |
Marian Pollock Moore FundScholarships for students attending St. Clair County Community College. |
2 for $1,000/each | March 16, 2012 |
Marine City Scholarship Foundation EndowmentProvide tuition assistance for students in the Marine City High School area. |
N/A | N/A |
Memphis High School Alumni AssociationProvides scholarships for Memphis High School students. |
N/A | N/A |
Pauline Groff Music Scholarship EndowmentMusic scholarships for outstanding senior students. |
N/A | N/A |
Port Huron Museum / Blue Water IndianProvides scholarships for Native Americans. |
N/A | N/A |
Randy Sugars Memorial ScholarshipScholarships for Graduates or Alumni of St. Clair High School |
1 for $1,000 | March 16, 2012 |
River District Hospital Auxiliary McFern-Smeltzer ScholarshipScholarship for students enrolled in health related courses of study. |
TBD | March 16, 2012 |
The St. Clair Music Study Club EndowmentProvides music scholarships for residents and/or students of the East China School District. |
N/A | N/A |
Trumble Memorial Scholarship FundScholarships for students of St. Clair High School. |
N/A | N/A |
Vera Fuller-Hansen Educational Trust FundTo provide scholarships in the Algonac-Clay, Marine City and Cottrelville area. |
TBD | See Application |
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Additional Information
Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
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2011/2012 Scholarship Recipients
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