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
Acheson Foundation & Times Herald Academic Achievement Scholarships for the area’s top students.	10 for $1,000	N/A
Alice W. Moore Memorial Scholarship Scholarships for graduates of St. Clair High School to advance their skills at Vocational Centers of learning.	2 for $2,000/ea	March 28, 2008
Barbara Ann Kessler Saph Memorial Scholarship Scholarships for St. Clair and Marine City High School students.	2 for $800/ea	March 28, 2008
Bert D. and Rose E. Wright Memorial Scholarship Fund To assist needy students at St. Clair County Community College in a business program.	3 for $1,000/ea (or more)	March 15, 2008
Blue Water Shipmasters’ Fund Scholarship to pursue education in the deck or engineering program at Great Lakes Maritime Academy, SC4 or Georgian Marine Program.	1 for $1,000	March 15, 2008
Catherine C. Gellein Scholarship Fund Scholarships to students who attended the Theo Eddy Elementary School in St. Clair, MI.	1 for $1,000	March 28, 2008
Charles G. & Berneice M. Uligian Fund Scholarships for children of members of First Congregational Church in Port Huron.	TBD	N/A
Charles Myron Gossman Scholarship Fund Scholarship(s) to St. Clair County Community College for honorably discharged military veterans.	1 for $1,500	March 15, 2008
Christian B. & Agness A. Haas Memorial Scholarship East China High School students based on academics and economic needs.	4 for $1,050/ea	March 28, 2008
Cyril Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund Tuition Scholarships for first year college or university study by students who are graduates of PH Northern.	1 for $1,000	March 15, 2008
Darin Conrad Memorial Fund Provides scholarships for Capac High School students.	2 for $1,000/ea	N/A
F. William & Patricia Schwarz Fund Scholarships for Marine City and St. Clair High School students.	2 for $2,325/ea	March 28, 2008
Father Bartone Fund Scholarships for students at Sacred Heart Major Seminary and Marine City Holy Cross School.	Up to $15,910	N/A
Howard A. Acheson Memorial Fund Established to provide scholarships for students training for careers in chemistry or engineering.	Average $1,500; up to $5,000	March 15, 2008
In Memory of Irvin H. Claseman One time scholarship for graduating student athlete with at least 2.8 GPA.	1 for $1,500	March 15, 2008
In memory of Joseph Gerard Lafriniere One time scholarship for student athlete of Algonac High School with atleast 3.0 GPA.	1 for $1,600	March 31, 2008
Jack S. Campbell Memorial Fund Applicants must be employed full time in the wholesale industrial supply and lighting business.	Average $1,500	March 15, 2008
James T. Kreger Memorial Scholarship Scholarships for students of either Port Huron High School or Port Huron Northern High School.	1 for $1,000	March 15, 2008
James Wilhelm Memorial Scholarship Fund Academic scholarships for graduating seniors athletes from area high schools.	TBD; Min. $1,000/ea	March 15, 2008
John F. & Rose Marie Wismer Community Foundation Scholarship Academic scholarships for two graduating seniors from area high schools (renewable, $5,000/yr.).	8 for $5,000/ea	March 15, 2008
Joseph Caimi Scholarship Fund Scholarship support for graduating senior(s) of Algonac High School pursuing a college education at any college or university in the United States.	1 for $1,000	March 31, 2008
Lillian M. Perry Scholarship Fund Scholarships at Port Huron Northern High School for students who will minor or major in English.	1 for $1,550	March 15, 2008
Little Brothers, Little Sisters of St. Clair County Scholarship Scholarship for individuals of one parent families.	TBD	March 15, 2008
Marian Pollock Moore Fund Scholarships for students attending St. Clair County Community College.	1 for $1,475	March 15, 2008
Marine City Scholarship Foundation Endowment Provide tuition assistance for students in the Marine City High School area.	TBD	N/A
Memphis High School Alumni Association Provides scholarships for Memphis High School students.	1 for $1,000	March 15, 2008
Pauline Groff Music Scholarship Endowment Music scholarships for outstanding senior students.	$1,000	March 15, 2008
Port Huron Museum / Blue Water Indian Provides scholarships for Native Americans.	1 for $1,000	March 15, 2008
River District Hospital Auxiliary McFern-Smeltzer Scholarship Scholarship for students enrolled in health related courses of study.	TBD	March 15, 2008
The Gar & Leda Henry Sports Scholarship Scholarships to St. Clair County Community College for gifted minority student athletes.	1 for $1,000	N/A
The St. Clair Music Study Club Endowment Provides music scholarships for residents and/or students of the East China School District.	TBD	March 4, 2008
Trumble Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarships for students of St. Clair High School.	1 for $1,000	March 28, 2008
Vera Fuller-Hansen Educational Trust Fund To provide scholarships in the Algonac-Clay, Marine City and Cottrelville area.	3 for $5,000/ea; 1 for $15,000	March 31, 2008

2007/2008 Scholarship Recipients