Congratulations to our Larry Swantek Educational Studies Scholarship Honorees!


The Larry Swantek Educational Studies Scholarship was created in honor of Larry Swantek, a 32-year 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 pursuing the field of education as a career.

The four recipients of the 2023 Larry Swantek Educational Studies Scholarship are:

Natalie BennettNatalie Bennett
Romeo High School
Mackenzie KoehnMackenzie Koehn
Dakota High School
Zoe GressZoe Gress
Northern Michigan University
Connor HenionConnor Henion
Saginaw Valley State University