Western Middle School

Supporting those residing or employed in Gratiot County in the pursuit of an education in the field of nursing.Dick Prestage was a dedicated husband and father, as well as a successful businessman.  A certified public accountant, Dick was co-founder of the accounting firm Roslund Prestage & Co. in Alma.  He served on numerous boards throughout his lifetime and was the...

Simon Youth Foundation works to help students achieve their goals, and cost alone should not prevent a student from furthering their education. Each year, SYF looks to award, on average, $1 million, in scholarships, to help students with the cost of post-secondary education. Scholarship awards and amounts are based on available funding.Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships of the Simon Youth...

For the 2025/2026 school year, the benefit amount awarded to members pursing higher education will be increased to $110,000 in total. BetterLife members may apply for BetterLife’s National Scholarship benefit consisting of up to 61 scholarships. They are as follows:One (1) $10,000 Annual Scholarship awarded to a deserving BetterLife memberNine (9) $5,000 Annual Scholarships awarded to deserving BetterLife membersOne (1)...

Southcentral Michigan High School Hockey League defensemen; graduating high school senior; good sportsmanship; attend a two-year or four-year college/university.Type of StudentGraduating High School SeniorsPart-time StudentAward Amount Range$2,000-$3,000Required to Demonstrate Financial NeedNoMust play hockey on a team in the South Central High School Hockey LeagueScholarship InformationThis scholarship was established by John and Cathryn VanderSalm in memory of their son Matthew, a...

Supporting residents of Gratiot County graduating from high school or enrolled full-time in a post-secondary educational institutionKatherine Mullinax (1908-1996) was the owner and operator of the Betty Barry Shop in St. Louis and passed the business to her daughter, Betty Miller. Betty was a reputable businesswoman in her own right, as well as being a very charitably-minded person. Upon her...

Scholarship CriteriaGraduating high school senior; full-time enrollment at a college/university; dedication to competitive swimming or diving during high school; minimum 3.0 GPA.Type of StudentGraduating High School SeniorsAward Amount Range$500-$1,000Required to Demonstrate Financial NeedNoResidence EligibilityKalamazoo County residentHigh School EligibilityKalamazoo County High SchoolScholarship InformationRemembered for his competitive, yet caring nature when working with the young people he coached, Bob Block's memory continues...