MLK Regional Scholarship
Inspired by the belief that love and peaceful protest can eliminate social, political and economic injustice, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became this nation’s most heralded civil right leader. A champion of nonviolent resistance, he greatly advanced American civil rights and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Dr. King died at the age of 39 on April 4, 1968, when he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. His life serves as an inspiration to do all that we can to end injustice.
In honor of Dr. King, several community foundations have collectively established a scholarship awarded to high school seniors (regardless of ethnicity) across the region who have embraced his teachings on racial harmony and social justice. On January 22, 2020, Saginaw Valley State University will host the Great Lakes Bay Regional MLK Celebration, and the recipients will be recognized. The nonrenewable scholarships will be a minimum of $1,000.
2021 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the following outstanding students:
Emma Adelman
Nouvel Catholic Central High School
University of Minnesota
Music Therapy
Mayada Al-Ahmad
H. H. Dow High School
University of Michigan
Pre-Medicine/Biomolecular Science
Kathryn Ault
H. H. Dow High School
Purdue University
Chemical Engineering
Alaina Curry
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
Ferris State University
Pharmacy
Rita Gorsuch
Bulllock Creek High School
University of Michigan
Zoology
Cassandra Grotelueschen
Bay City Central High School
Michigan State University
Astronomy
NeAsia Hopkins
Saginaw High School
College of Creative Studies
Animation
Elise Ingalla
H. H. Dow High School
University of Michigan
Biology
MarQuevous Jackson
Saginaw High School
Wayne State University
Psychology
Destiny Manley
Bridgeport High School
Saginaw Valley State University
Pre-Physical Therapy
Emma Massey
Midland High School
University of Michigan
Musical Theatre
Hannah Niederquell
Freeland High School
Saginaw Valley State University
Elementary Education
William Ozdych
John Glenn High School
Central Michigan University
Undeclared
Taylor Parker
Bay City Western High School
Undeclared
Undeclared
Jacey Pomaville
Pinconning Area High School
Wayne State University
Journalism
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