Willow Run Middle School

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations identifies and recognizes high school students who, through action and service, have demonstrated leadership in advancing racial equity, promoting racial understanding, or eliminating racial bias and prejudice in their schools and communities.Prize recipients receive a cash prize of $1,000 and an all-expenses-paid weekend to a Symposium on Race at Princeton University, where they will...

The following rules must be followed, or your video will be disqualified:The 2024/2025 Courageous Persuaders Competition is open to all students attending a high school in the continental United States only.Your commercial must be 30 seconds or less, and your message must promote safe driving. Middle School classrooms are your target audience. Videos will be judged on originality, creativity, and...

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...

To encourage the study of horticulture and related fields.Level of EducationOpen to rising college sophomores, juniors, seniors or master's degree candidates in the fall of 2024.EligibilityOpen to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are currently and actively enrolled in a U.S.-based institution in IN, KY, MI, OH, PA, or WV. Students should be majoring in horticulture or related fields. A...

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...

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...