The Macomb Community College Faculty Organization (MCCFO) has awarded scholarships to 157 students over the past 32 years, with the most recent recipients honored at a luncheon on Sept. 11.
The six scholarships awarded each year include three named in memory of faculty members who have died. Funding is provided by faculty donations, and, in the case of the William Tschirhart Award, donations from the family of the deceased faculty member as well. To be eligible for one of the scholarships, students must have maintained a 3.5. grade point average over 12 credits per semester and be nominated for the award by a
The scholarship recipients are:
Shannon Mason, Shelby Township, Arts and Sciences Award for Center
Campus
Alicia Heizer, Ray Township, Lloyd Raskin Arts and Sciences Award for South
Campus
Katrina Remeselnik, Macomb Township, Occupational Education Award for
Center Campus
Meagan Boyer, Fraser, Occupational Education Award for Center Campus
Ryan Hurkett, Madison Heights, Andy Drotar Occupational Education Award
for South Campus
Barbara Magnatta, St. Clair Shores, William Tschirhart Award for students
pursuing degrees in math or science related fields
About Macomb Community College
Macomb Community College (www.macomb.edu) is one of the nation’s leading community colleges, providing learning experiences to more than 59,000 students annually. Macomb nationally ranks in the top two percent in the number of associate degrees awarded and as the largest grantor of associate degrees in Michigan. The college’s comprehensive educational programming includes pre-collegiate experiences, university transfer and career preparation programs, bachelor degree completion and graduate degree programs, workforce training, professional education and certification, and continuing education and enrichment opportunities.
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Dan Heaton
586.445.7271
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