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 Committee 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 early spring 2026)

The Charlotte B. Currie Memorial Scholarship

$2500 per year for 4 years
This award is granted to six graduating high school seniors for the purpose of education at an accredited college or university. 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

$2500
This award is granted to a graduating high school senior within Midland County for the purpose of education at an accredited college or university.

The Beth Ann Hodges Memorial Scholarship

$2500
This award is granted to a graduating high school senior for the purpose of education at an accredited college or university. Students graduating from H. H. Dow High School or Midland High School are eligible. Awarding of the scholarship is based on need, merit, and service to the community, school, and church. Special consideration is given to experience and talent in the field of vocal music.

The Laurie Ann Karpiuk-Dickerson Memorial Scholarship

$2000
This award is granted to a graduating senior from H. H. Dow High School for the purpose of education at an accredited college or university. 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

$1500
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. This award is granted to a graduating high school senior from Midland County for the purpose of education at an accredited college or university.

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) and for the purpose of education at an accredited college or university. Special consideration is given to students who are alumni of the Operation Fun day camp program or its staff.

The Winston Trust Memorial Scholarship

$2500
This award is granted to a graduating high school senior for the purpose of education at an accredited college or university affiliated with Presbyterian Church USA with preference to Alma College.

MPC Member Scholarships
(deadline passed; will return in early spring 2026)

The George and Jean Metcalf Memorial Scholarship

$1000
This award is granted to a graduating high school senior who holds membership in Memorial Presbyterian Church and for the purpose of education at an accredited college or university.

The Mark Sheldon and Mildred Plate Putnam Memorial Scholarship

$3000 per year for 2 years
This award is granted to two graduating high school seniors who hold membership in Memorial Presbyterian Church and for the purpose of education at an accredited college or university in the State of Michigan.

The Catharine Ann RING & Cynthia Christine Ring Memorial Scholarship

$2500
This award is granted to a graduating high school senior who holds membership in Memorial Presbyterian Church and for the purpose of education at an accredited college or university.

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.pcusa.org/grants-scholarships.

Adult Scholarship
(no deadline)

Jean & J. Lawrence Amos Adult Scholarship Fund

maximum of $3000
This scholarship is given to people who want to return to school to complete a degree or certification and have financial need.