The MARSP Foundation Board determined in 1995 that one area of education in which there seems to be a void was financial assistance for the public school employees. “Some time ago I enthusiastically supported the idea that the Foundation provide scholarships to working members of the retirement system who wanted to improve their position in the workforce through continuing education,” said Foundation Past Chairman Richard J. Smith. The first scholarships were awarded in 1996.
Funds for the scholarships come from:
- Contributions of MARSP members and supporters
- Checks/credit card payments can be mailed to MARSP Foundation
- Foundation Contribution Form and in the VANGUARD newsletter
- Annual Golf Outings
- Golfers
- Sponsors
The scholarship is available for all public school employees, no matter what their current position is, as long as they are furthering their education in an area that will be beneficial to working in the public school arena. The scholarship grants are disbursed in July, and are usually for the fall semester for the year in which the scholarship is awarded.
Eligibility for scholarship:
- Any current professional or support staff employee of a public school system which reports to MPSERS (Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System)
- Educational endeavors available from:
- Four-year degree granting program institution
- Community college
- Technical/vocational institution in Michigan
- Seminars/workshops from Michigan professional organizations
Apply for the scholarship:
- Mail application to: MARSP Foundation, P.O. Box 23214, Lansing, MI 48909 or fax to 517-337-8560 or submit online.
- Applications accepted January 1 to April 1, 2020 (scholarship to be used for the academic year July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021)
- Scholarship amount is limited to $1,000
- Disbursements shall be made directly to the institution/professional organization in the amount of the scholarship award
- Call MARSP office for any questions 517.337.1757 or 888.960.4022
Print Scholarship Application Submit Application Online
MARSP Foundation Scholarship Committee
Robert Wiles, Chippewa-Mackinac Chapter, Chair
Rita Doneth, Isabella County Chapter
Robert Kucera, Kalamazoo County Chapter
MARSP Foundation Scholarship Fund Recipients
| Recipient Name | Hometown | College/University Attending |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ||
| Jessica Garvaglia | Quinnesec | Northern Michigan University |
| Sarah Johnson | Munising | Andrews University |
| Laura Kriegl | Kingsford | Learner's Edge |
| Megan LaRocque | Sault Ste. Marie | Northern Michigan University |
| Paige Nelson | Portage | Western Michigan University |
| Andrew Otten | Grand Rapids | University of Missouri |
| Kayna Schlichte | Saginaw | Saginaw Valley State University |
| Rebecca Spitzer | Marquette | Northern Michigan University |
| Marci Veale | Iron Mountain | Learner's Edge |
| Danielle Watchko | Rapid River | Northern Michigan University |
| 2017 | ||
| Robin Armstrong | Rochester Hills, MI | Oakland Community College |
| Lisa Bouche | Escanaba, MI | Fresno Pacific University |
| Amanda Canute | Alpena, MI | Western Governor's University |
| Karen Flynn | Ionia, MI | Arkansas State University |
| Tina Jensen | Wells, MI | Bay de Noc Community College |
| Matthew LaLonde | Quinnesec, MI | Marygrove College |
| Sara Short | Iron Mountain, MI | Northern Michigan University |
| Amber Smith | Dafter, MI | Grand Valley State University |
| 2016 | ||
| Meghan Anderson | Marquette, MI | Northern Michigan University |
| Andrea Chaney | Wilson, MI | Northern Michigan University |
| Jamie Clarke | Kingsford, MI | Bay De Noc Community College |
| Kimberly Cornelissen | Sterling Heights, MI | Michigan State University |
| Kayla Hammermeister | Big Rapids, MI | Northern Michigan University |
| Paul Jankoska | Sterling, MI | Baker College of Cadillac |
| Jacqueline Wagner | Marquette, MI | Northern Michigan University |
| 2015 | ||
| Cassandra Bedtelyon | West Branch, MI | Baker College |
| Elizabeth Litzner | St. Ignace, MI | Northern Michigan University |
| Rachel Reich | Sault Ste Marie, MI | Western Governor's University |
| Tracy Whittkopf | Kingsford, MI | Lake Superior State University |
| 2014 | ||
| Jason Lehman | DeTour Village, MI | Western Governor's University |
| Beth Reed | Newberry, MI | Oakland University |
| Deanna Robinette | Escanaba, MI | Bay de Noc Community College |
| Narissa Ross | Three Rivers, MI | Western Michigan University |
| Brittany Stabile | Sault Ste. Marie, MI | Grand Valley State University |
| 2013 | ||
| Danielle Ash | Jenison, MI | Central Michigan University |
| Ayla Kitchen | Reed City, MI | Central Michigan University |
| Helen Paquette | Iron Mountain, MI | Bay de Noc Community College |
| Jessica Savoie | Rudyard, MI | Lake Superior State University |
| Bonita "Bo" Winkler | Iron Mountain, MI | Northern Michigan University |
| 2012 | ||
| Whitney Beauchamp | Iron Mountain, MI | ACE Program |
| Terri Feronni | Sault Ste. Marie, MI | Bay Mills Community College |
| Kathryn Jennings | Barbeau, MI | Grand Valley State University |
| Jennifer Mientkiewicz | New Boston, MI | Madonna University |
| Mandy Springer | East Lansing, MI | Summer Institute at Okemos High |
| Robin Winton | Fairview, MI | Ferris State University |
| 2011 | ||
| Kristin Crowe | Northville, MI | Oakland University |
| Brady Flachs | Stanwood, MI | Central Michigan University |
| Adam Gumbrecht | Holt, MI | Eaton Rapids Schools |
| Derek Lounds | Grand Ledge, MI | Central Michigan University |
| 2010 | ||
| No scholarships awarded | ||
| 2009 | ||
| Susan Boven | Caledonia, MI | Learner’s Edge Inc. |
| Tammy Hereau | Cornell, MI | Lake Superior State University |
| Lori Janczewski | Rose City, MI | Saginaw Valley State University |
| Adriana Ranta | Mason, MI | Eastern Michigan University |
| 2008 | ||
| Lynn Amato | Boyne City, MI | Grand Valley State University |
| Jennifer Bess | Farmington Hills, MI | Eastern Michigan University |
| Kimberly Cole | Detroit, MI | University of Detroit Mercy |
| Tammy Hereau | Cornell, MI | Lake Superior State University |
| Michelle Pifer | Williamston, MI | Michigan Technological University |
| Shannon Tripp | Alto, MI | Western Michigan University |
| 2007 | ||
| Heidi Aldrich | Breckenridge, MI | Central Michigan University |
| Dean Gage | Saranac, MI | Ferris State University |
| Olivier Harmenil | Holt, MI | Bureau of Education & Research |
| Kerry Zylka | South Lyon, MI | Eastern Michigan University |
| 2006 | ||
| Lisa Bell | Flint, MI | University of Michigan-Flint Campus |
| Jill Blyveis | Otsego, MI | Kalamazoo Valley Community College |
| Katherine Demorest | Battle Creek, MI | Michigan State University |
| Cherril Lott | Redford, MI | Eastern Michigan University |
| Kerry Zylka | South Lyon, MI | Eastern Michigan University |
| 2005 | ||
| Mark Burton | Cedar Springs, MI | Cornerstone University |
| Susan Busken | Norton Shores, MI | Grand Valley State University |
| Linda Fineout | Indian River, MI | Spring Arbor University |
| Molly Ross | Caseville, MI | Saginaw Valley State University |
| 2004 | ||
| Sherrieanne Farnsworth | Gregory, MI | Eastern Michigan University |
| Molly Ross | Caseville, MI | Saginaw Valley State University |
| Rayme Martineau | Autrain, MI | Northern Michigan University |
| Lori Simpson | Otisville, MI | Eastern Michigan University |
| 2003 | ||
| Denise A. Cole | Kalamazoo, MI, | Western Michigan University |
| Barbara A. Hoffmeyer | Onaway, MI | Spring Arbor University |
| Sharon L. Morgan | Kalamazoo, MI | Western Michigan University |
| Heidi K.Yager | Muskegon, MI | Grand Valley State University |
| 2002 | ||
| Pamela M. Ackley | Charlotte, MI | Lansing Community College |
| Brie K. Minshall | Grand Ledge, MI | Central Michigan University |
| Donna Jean Piper | Ossineke, MI | Alpena Community College |
| Katie Rondeau-Thomson | Ossineke, MI | Marygrove College |
| 2001 | ||
| Angela C. Dalton | Muir, MI | Aquinas College |
| 2000 | ||
| Angela C. Dalton | Muir, MI | Aquinas College |
| Ellen M. George | Detroit, MI | Madonna University |
| Pamela L. Hotchkiss | Belding, MI | Spring Arbor College |
| Cynthia Anne Raymo | Caseville, MI | Oakland University |
| Wendy J. Schmitz | Montrose, MI | Saginaw Valley State University |
| 1999 | ||
| No scholarships awarded | ||
| 1998 | ||
| Robin Alger | Davison, MI | University of Michigan-Flint |
| Wendy DeWolfe | Parma, MI | Madonna University |
| Shelley Freeland | Bailey, MI | Baker College |
| Joseph A. George | Flint, MI | Computer Data, Inc. |
| Judy Goldberg | Saginaw, MI | Delta College |
| Gayle L. Jones | Marysville, MI | University of Michigan-Flint |
| Curtis A. Krohn | Bad Axe, MI | Saginaw Valley State University |
| Vicki Ellen Pett | Saginaw, MI | Delta College |
| 1997 | ||
| Terry Barkley | Ironwood, MI | Leelanau Center for Education |
| Bonnie Clark | Big Rapids, MI | Grand Valley State University |
| Gayle L. Jones | Marysville, MI | St. Clair Community College |
| Dana Mikesell | Muskegon, MI | Western Michigan University |
| Deborah Schramski | Traverse City, MI | Davenport College |
| 1996 | ||
| Dorothy Dow Hannum | Michigan | Saginaw Valley State University |
| Elizabeth Gonzalez | Lenawee, MI | Lenawee ISD Vocational-Technical Center |
| Amy Howard | Michigan | Eastern Michigan University |
| Carolyn S. O’Neil | Michigan | University of Michigan-Flint |