Two Macomb Community College students have received scholarships to transfer to Western Michigan University (WMU) to complete their bachelor’s degrees.  Chad Yee, of Harrison Township, was awarded the Community College Scholars Award, and Thomas Monette, of Sterling Heights, was awarded the Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Scholarship.

Yee is transferring to WMU and plans to major in physics.  His scholarship is $5,000 ($2,500 per year) and required that he complete 26 transferable credit hours and have a minimum 3.5 transferable grade point average.

Monette is planning to study integrated supply management at WMU.  His scholarship is for $4,500 ($2,250 per year) and required membership in Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society of two-year colleges, completion of 26 transferable credits and have a minimum 3.5 grade point average.

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 50,000 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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