Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation

For good. For ever.

306 South University Avenue Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858 United States

(989) 773-7322

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Isabella County, now and for generations to come, by attracting and holding permanent endowed funds from a wide range of donors, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.

Donna J. and W. Larry Collins/GFWC Scholarship Fund

Donna and Larry Collins

The Donna J. and W. Larry Collins/GFWC Scholarship goes to students entering their junior or senior year of college or a graduate program in art, art education, design, fibers, sculpture or public administration. 

Donna Collins loved to teach and encouraged students to express themselves creatively.  She also felt a calling to community service and her involvement in the General Federation of Women’s Clubs was a source of great pride to her.  Larry Collins feels that public administration training in government or non-profit organizations is a rewarding way to be of service to humankind.

Donna Collins

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant shall be going into their junior or senior year of college, or accepted into a graduate program.*

  • Demonstrate academic ability with a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA.

  • Applicant shall be a declared major including, but not necessarily limited to: Art, Art Education, Design, Fibers, Sculpture; or Public Administration with an intention to serve in local government.

  • Parents or guardian shall reside in Isabella County.

    *Applicant may not receive scholarship more than once.