The Community Foundation of Marquette County distributes over $130,000 annually in scholarships to benefit aspiring students in Marquette County. Below is a list of the scholarships held at the CFMC. Scholarhip recipients are determined by CFMC or the High School's Committee. For a detailed description please click on the scholarship or for more information please contact your school’s counselor or the Community Foundation of Marquette County at 906.226.7666.
Scholarship Funds
•Andy Nault Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund - Read More
The Andy Nault Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Ishpeming High School senior who will be attending a college or university. Applicants should have participated in athletics while attending IHS. To be considered for the scholarship, a 2.500 GPA or better is required. Character and citizenship will be important considerations of the selection committee.
•Anna L. Tobin Scholarship Endowment Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance for students of Ishpeming High School pursuing a career in the performing arts, as the Foundation may determine. Performing Arts is defined herein as theater, music, dance and singing. In the event there are no candidates from the Ishpeming High School, candidates may be considered from both the Negaunee and Westwood High Schools.
•Barbara Hammerberg Memorial Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide scholarships to students in Marquette and Delta Counties for post-secondary education.
•Bernadette Reider Scholarship Fund - Read More
Provides scholarships to students from Marquette County who are entering into a college educational program in the field of nursing.
•Betty Holman Memorial Scholarship - Read More
The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide financial assistance to a graduating senior of Negaunee High School pursuing a college degree and demonstrating financial need.
•Carolyn Lalas Music Scholarship Endowment Fund - Read More
The income of the Fund will be distributed at least annually for music scholarships for students of Ishpeming High School as the Foundation may determine. The principal of the Fund will remain intact and not subject to the distribution except in special circumstances.
•Douglas & Elizabeth Larson Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance for graduating seniors of Ishpeming High School enrolled in a college or university for the continuation of the student's education.
•Evergreen Award of Marquette County Scholarship Fund - Read More
Individuals residing in Marquette County who meet the following: Have not had the opportunity to continue their formal education, represent life-long learning interests, have an established history of service/commitment to others in the community and demonstrate financial need for educational support.
•Father Vincent L. Ouellette Scholarship Endowment Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance for graduating high school students who are members of the St. Joseph's Parish and will be pursuing a degree at a four year college or university.
•Frank and Elizabeth Buytaert Memorial Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance to an Ishpeming High School Senior who has met the following criteria: - Applied and accepted to a 4-year college or university program OR 2-year Skilled Technical School or Associates Program. - Maintained 3.0 or higher GPA during the first 7 semesters at Ishpeming High School. - Demonstrates strong work ethic, good character and good citizenship. - Demonstrates financial need.
•George and Jonelle Collins Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance for graduating Negaunee High School students who plan to attend a vocational school or university, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, are a child or grandchild of a NHS graduate, have a financial need and are involved in school and community activities.
•Gerald J. Anderson Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance to graduating seniors of Ishpeming High School who have been accepted into a program for teacher certification in special education at an institution of higher education. The eligible applicant with the highest grade point, determined at the midpoint of the student's senior year, shall be the recipient of the scholarship for that school year.
•Hunter Negri Memorial Bowling Scholarship - Read More
The scholarship will be awarded annually to one male and one female winner of the Junior Gold Qualifier Bowling Tournament provided the total amount of scholarships awarded does not exceed the Fund's distributable amount. If two tournaments are held within a year, up to four equal scholarships may be awarded.
•Henrietta Nardi Scholarship Fund - Read More
The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to graduating seniors of Negaunee and Ishpeming High School who are high academic achievers, demonstrate need and who are pursuing a degree at an institution of higher education. Scholarship alternates between Negaunee (even years) and Ishpeming (odd years).
•Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Read More
To provide funding to students of Ishpeming, Westwood and Negaunee High Schools, who will be attending a four year college or university, trade school, or will be working toward an associate degree.
•Ishpeming High School Student Citizenship Scholarship - Read More
To recognize good citizenship and good character and to award a scholarship that will assist an Ishpeming student in pursuing a collage/university education.
•Jeff and Paula Nelson Fund - Read More
The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to honor the following four individuals through a named scholarship on an annual basis as follows:
Edna Arsenault Scholarship - a minimum of one $500.00 scholarship will be distributed to graduating seniors of Ishpeming High School on an annual basis.
Gordon Chinn Scholarship- a minimum of two (2) scholarships, each in the amount of$1,000 will be distributed to graduating Westwood High School seniors on an annual basis.
Suzan Chinn Scholarship - a minimum of one $500.00 scholarship will be distributed to graduating seniors of Ishpeming High School on an annual basis.
Dr. Jim Lehto Scholarship - a minimum of two scholarships of $500.00 each will be distributed to graduating seniors of Negaunee High School on an annual basis.
Edna Arsenault Scholarship - a minimum of one $500.00 scholarship will be distributed to graduating seniors of Ishpeming High School on an annual basis.
Gordon Chinn Scholarship- a minimum of two (2) scholarships, each in the amount of$1,000 will be distributed to graduating Westwood High School seniors on an annual basis.
Suzan Chinn Scholarship - a minimum of one $500.00 scholarship will be distributed to graduating seniors of Ishpeming High School on an annual basis.
Dr. Jim Lehto Scholarship - a minimum of two scholarships of $500.00 each will be distributed to graduating seniors of Negaunee High School on an annual basis.
•John Basolo NIT Service Scholarship Fund - Read More
The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide financial assistance to Negaunee High School seniors pursuing higher education at a college or university. There is no GPA requirement of the applicant, preference will be given to the students who have demonstrated service to their community.
•John M. Croze Memorial Scholarship - Read More
Scholarship will be awarded to IHS students pursuing math and science related fields. No GPA requirement, athletes preferred.
•Leah Andrews Choral Scholarship Fund - Read More
To cover tuition and/or required supplies for students to attend a choral summer music camp during the summer after 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade.
•Matt Davidson Memorial Scholarship Fund - Read More
The scholarship will be awarded annually to up to to two eligible applicants, one male and one female in the amount of $500.00 each, provided the total amount of scholarships awarded does not exceed the Fund’s distributable amount. As assets grow, the Foundation may elect to increase the grant amount or award additional scholarships.To be eligible, applicants must be a graduating student of Republic – Michigamme Schools and exhibit strong work ethic and the ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
•Marquette Senior High School Class of 1977 Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide a scholarship, each year, to the MSHS graduating student who best represents the character, ideals and drive of the Class of 1977. The recipient shall use the scholarship to pursue a college degree or vocational education program of their choice. If there is not a suitable candidate, the award funding for that year shall be reinvested in the endowment principal.
•Mary Beth Lorsbach Scholarship - Read More
Provide scholarships to graduating students of Marquette Senior High School. Preference will be given to students plan to become educators, who plan on majoring in English, Social Studies or the Arts, or students with a financial need.
•Meggan Eiben Memorial Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance to students of the Marquette Area Public Schools entering a college educational program in the field of teaching.
•Mossimo James Romeli Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund - Read More
The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide financial assistance for graduating seniors of Ishpeming High School enrolled in a college or university for the continuation of the student's education.
•Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25 Memorial Scholarship - Read More
The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide financial assistance for the post-secondary education of children of members who have died while actively serving with NMCB 25.
•Negaunee Environmental Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance for students who attend Negaunee Public Schools and are pursuing a career in an environmental related field or as the Foundation may determine.
•Negaunee Public Schools Citizenship Scholarship Fund - Read More
The income of the Fund will be distributed at least annually beginning in 1998 for a scholarship to a graduating senior of Negaunee High School as the Foundation may determine.
•Patricia DeVold Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance for Ishpeming High School students pursuing a career in the field of education and attending Northern Michigan University.
•Philip A. Spade and Ruth M. Spade Scholarship Fund - Read More
The Spades intended that scholarships benefit students educated in the Gwinn Public School System from elementary school through graduation with particular emphasis on attendance at George D. Gilbert Elementary School.
•Rudy and Darley Kemppainen Scholarship Fund - Read More
Distributions from the Fund will be used to provide scholarships to a graduating Negaunee High School senior based on financial need.
•Saint Pauls School Commemorative Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance to members of St. Paul's Parish who will be pursuing certification or a degree at an institution of higher education.
•Stuart L. Sundblad Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund - Read More
To fund a scholarship which shall be awarded to a person graduating from Ishpeming High School or Westwood High School (or their successors) who will be attending Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI, as a full time student and who has maintained a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale during high school. The recipient may not be receiving more than fifty percent (50%) of the tuition fees and costs from scholarships.
•Sydney W. Northey Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance to graduating seniors of Negaunee High School who will be pursuing certification or a degree at an institution of higher education in the field of music.
•The Saima Kuivila Education Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance to a graduating senior(s) of Negaunee High School who will be pursuing an education degree at an institution of higher education.
•The Saima Kuivila Salutatorian Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance to the salutatorian of the graduation class of Negaunee High School who will be pursuing certification or a degree at an institution of higher education.
•The Bernhardt L. Pederson Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance to graduating seniors of Marquette High School who will be pursuing certification or a degree at the University of Michigan.
•The Bob Hart/Bill Tuohimaa Memorial Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance to a student(s) from Westwood High School who is attending or will be attending Michigan Technological University.
•The Dr. E. William & Dorothy A. Sivula Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide a scholarship for a Negaunee High School graduate pursuing a baccalaureate degree at any four year university.
•The Dr. William Bee Sivula Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance to high school seniors of Ishpeming High School pursuing a baccalaureate degree at any four year university.
•The Elliot Family Memorial Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance to graduating seniors of Negaunee High School who participated in the music program and will be pursuing certification or a degree at an institution of higher education. Preference will be given to those who are entering into the music field.
•The Francine L. Malindzak Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance to graduating seniors who have been members of the Marquette Mountain Racing Team, active in alpine ski racing and plan to pursue higher education.
•The Fred Waara Chapter of Trout Unlimited/Cynthia Kitzman-Fred Waara Memorial Scholarship - Read More
To provide financial assistance to a student(s) residing in Michigan's Upper Peninsula endeavoring in a cold water fisheries curriculum at Northern Michigan University, Lake Superior State and Michigan Technological University as an undergraduate or graduate student.
•The Levine Family Scholarship Fund - Read More
To recognize student achievement at Negaunee High School and award an annual scholarship to assist a qualifying student in his/her pursuit of a college degree.
•The Mark Ulrickson Memorial Scholarship Fund - Read More
The scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating senior in Marquette County who is enrolled at a college or university and who demonstrates financial need.
•The NHS Class of 1987 Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance to graduating seniors of Negaunee High School who will be pursuing certification or a degree at an institution of higher education or trade and have at least a 2.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
•The Paul W. and Pearl K. Goodman Music Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide for instrumental and vocal music lessons for individuals attending the NICE School District and in grades 3 to 10 based on financial need, with the potential to expand the scholarship opportunity to the Ishpeming and Negaunee School Districts.
•The Raymond Pajula Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance to graduating seniors of Negaunee High School who will be pursuing an education in the construction or building trades or a related field.
•The Schenk Scholarship Legacy Fund - Read More
To provide scholarships to graduates from Forest Park High School who have participated in a varsity sport, as a player or manager, for a minimum of two consecutive years; and/or two consecutive years in an extra curricular activity and who have been accepted into a two or four year vocational school, college or university.
•The William and Jean Hocking Memorial Scholarship Fund - Read More
The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to give a yearly scholarship to a graduate of Ishpeming High School.
•Tsu Ming and Joy L. Han Scholarship Fund - Read More
The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to give a yearly scholarship to a graduate of Ishpeming High School pursuing a technical, associate or baccalaureate degree.
•Robert and Mary (Romback) Prudom Negaunee High School Scholarship - Read More
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•Waino and Joanne Liuha Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance to graduating seniors of Negaunee High School who will be pursuing certification or a degree at an institution of higher education and have financial need.
•Walter J. Crimmins Scholarship Fund - Read More
To provide financial assistance for graduating seniors of Ishpeming High School or Westwood High School enrolled in a college or university for the continuation of the student's education
•Westwood High School Scholarship Fund - Read More
To recognize and honor graduates of Westwood High School and to encourage said students to pursue post secondary educational endeavors.
•William B. Larson Memorial Scholarship - Read More
Distributions from this Fund will be used primarily to provide scholarships for graduating seniors of Ishpeming, Negaunee and Westwood High Schools. The Fund aims to award three equal amount scholarships annually to eligible applicants from Ishpeming, Negaunee and Westwood. Each school's scholarship committee will select up to one recipient based on the following eligibility criteria: Student must be a graduating senior pursuing higher education in the field of business administration, demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.