Scholarship Opportunities

Memorial Presbyterian Church is proud and blessed to offer scholarships for youth and adults looking into higher education. Each scholarship has different requirements and benefits. All grants will be paid only to accredited colleges and universities for pursuit of an academic degree. The memorial scholarships are administered by the Scholarship Committee of the Memorials and Special Gifts Committee or by the Youth Ministry Team in consultation with the associate pastors.

MPC is extremely grateful to the families, volunteers, and institutions that support and encourage the education of our church family and community as they are the heart and future of Memorial Presbyterian Church and our world. These awards go a tremendous way towards encouraging the pursuit of dreams and careers. Gratitude is expressed to the respective families who make these awards possible.

For further information on any of these scholarships, please contact us.

Community Scholarships
(deadline passed; will return in spring 2025)

The Charlotte B. Currie Memorial Scholarship

$2500 per year for 4 years
This award is granted to six graduating high school seniors within Midland County high schools for the purpose of college education and the eventual completion of a Bachelor’s Degree. This scholarship is intended to promote leadership and productive citizenship by making higher education facilities available to young men and women of the Midland County area who would find it difficult to secure an education without this assistance.

The Dale Thomas Dean Memorial Scholarship

$2000
This one-time award is granted to a graduating high school senior within Midland County. The purpose of the award is college education. The candidate must have received acceptance into an accredited academic college or university for the succeeding year.

The Beth Ann Hodges Memorial Scholarship

$2000
This scholarship is a one-time award, granted to a graduating high school senior with plans to attend a college or university whose program would lead to the eventual completion of a Bachelor’s Degree. Students graduating from H. H. Dow High School or Midland High School are eligible. Awarding of the scholarship will be based on need, merit, and service to the community, school, and church. Special attention will be given to experience and talent in the field of vocal music.

The Laurie Ann Karpiuk-Dickerson Memorial Scholarship

$1500
This one-time award is granted to a graduating senior from H. H. Dow High School for the purpose of college education and the eventual completion of a Bachelor’s Degree. The criteria for this award includes academic merit, financial need, service to schools, service to church, and service to the community.

The Rev. Dr. Wallace Howard Mayton III and Lindsay Abbott Mayton Scholarship

$1150
This award was created to honor Wally and Lindsay Mayton’s 35+ years of service to Memorial Presbyterian Church and the Midland community, with the purpose of enabling opportunities for Midland County youth to further their education. It is a one-time scholarship awarded to students graduating from a Midland County high school who will attend an accredited school of their choice.

The Operation Fun Anniversary Scholarship

$1500
In memory of Marilyn Joy Hoshaw, this award is granted to a graduating high school senior who is a resident of Mills Township (including Coleman High School) for the purposes of college education and the eventual completion of a Bachelor’s Degree. Special consideration is given to students who are alumni of the Operation Fun day camp program or its staff.

The Winston Trust Memorial Scholarship

$2000
This award is available to graduating seniors for the purpose of attending a college or university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA (for example, Alma College).

MPC Member Scholarships
(deadline passed; will return in spring 2025)

The George and Jean Metcalf Memorial Scholarship

$1000
This one-time award is given to a graduating high school senior whose family holds membership in Memorial Presbyterian Church for the purpose of college education and eventual completion of a Bachelor’s Degree.

The Mark Sheldon and Mildred Plate Putnam Memorial Scholarship

$2500 per year for 2 years
This award is granted to two youths or young adults whose family holds membership in Memorial Presbyterian Church and are attending a college or university in the state of Michigan whose program would lead to the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree. The award has the ability to be renewed for a second year.

The Catharine Ann & Cynthia Christine Ring Memorial Scholarship

$2000
This award is given annually to a graduating high school senior who is a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church for the purposes of college education and the eventual completion of a Bachelor’s Degree.

National Presbyterian Scholarships
(deadlines vary)

Scholarships for undergraduates, scholarships for seminary students

amounts vary
These awards are granted for the purposes of college education at institutions affiliated with Presbyterian Church USA (for example, Alma College). Applicants must be members of a Presbyterian Church USA congregation. Applications are available online at www.presbyterianmission.org.

Adult Scholarship
(no deadline)

Jean & J. Lawrence Amos Adult Scholarship Fund

minimum of $1000 per submission
This scholarship is given to people who want to return to school to complete a degree or certification and have financial need.