Scholarship Honorees

Please join us in congratulating this year’s honorees!

William Cayen Skilled Trades Scholarship Honorees

The William Cayen Skilled Trades Scholarship honors longtime MSGCU Board Member Dr. William Cayen. Known for his passion of helping students during his time as an educator, the scholarship benefits students pursuing a career in skilled trades.

We are happy to announce the honorees are:

• Byran McMahon, Northwestern Technological Institute
• Maxwell Smith, Oakland Community College

If you would like more information on how you can apply for this scholarship next year, please visit our Scholarships page.

Rudolph Heino High School Scholarship Honorees

The Rudolph Heino High School Scholarship was created in honor of Rudolph Heino, a long-time MSGCU Board Member who strongly upheld the “people helping people” philosophy. The scholarship recognizes high school seniors committed to inspiring others through service and leadership.

We are happy to announce the honorees are:

• Samantha Bourgeois, Berkley High School
• Jeswin David, Detroit Catholic Central High School
• Kaitlyn DeWolfe, Troy High School
• Katelynn Paluch, Utica Academy for Int'l Studies
• Salena Prakah-Asante, Cranbrook High School

If you would like more information on how you can apply for this scholarship next year, please visit our Scholarships page.

Larry Swantek Educational Studies Scholarship Honorees

The Larry Swantek Educational Studies Scholarship was created in honor of Larry Swantek, a retired MSGCU Board Member and an educator of more than 25 years. He embraced his role as an educator and influenced thousands of students both in and out of the classroom. The scholarship recognizes high school seniors and current college students committed to pursue the field of Education as a career.

We are happy to announce the honorees are:

• Sarah Bart, Romeo High School
• Ethan Biernat, L'Anse Creuse North High School
• Rochelle Chezick, Siena Heights University
• Paige Strunk, Central Michigan University

If you would like more information on how you can apply for this scholarship next year, please visit our Scholarships page.

Educational Solutions Scholarship Honorees

The Educational Solutions Scholarship is designed for high school seniors planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university. The scholarship helps offset the cost of earning a degree while celebrating higher education’s ability to change lives for the better.

We are happy to announce the honorees are:

• Taylor Aleo, Fraser High School
• Nicholas Anason, Stoney Creek High School
• Zachary Berendt, L'Anse Creuse North High School
• Arthur Borbolla III, Eisenhower High School
• Noah Brejnak, Algonac High School
• Erin Cook, Eisenhower High School
• Isabella Ferranti, Richmond High School
• Ryan Huizdos, Grosse Pointe North High School
• Nicholas Jasion, Lutheran High School North
• Pamella Kraemer, Eisenhower High School
• Ginamarie Lester, Troy Athens High School
• Andre LaRoche, Oxford High School
• Agnes Mathew, Stevenson High School
• Alexis McGuire, Oxford High School
• Kaitlyn Potter, Int’l Academy Bloomfield Hills High School
• Samantha Radman, Int’l Academy Macomb High School
• Emily Schoening, Marine City High School
• Hannah Scopas, Utica Academy for Int'l Studies

If you would like more information on how you can apply for this scholarship next year, please visit our Scholarships page.

Educator Advantage Scholarship Honorees

The Educator Advantage Scholarship is designed for educators and administrators to help cover the costs of continuing education while honoring a commitment to lifelong learning.

We are happy to announce the honorees are:

• Georgina Foakes, Michigan State University
• LaShawn McBride, Central Michigan University
• Darrel Shepherd, Eastern Michigan University
• Daniel Walkenhorst, Academic College of Education

If you would like more information on how you can apply for this scholarship next year, please visit our Scholarships page.