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.

Area students may apply for $202,000 in local scholarships

January 08, 2025  /  Liz Conway

Area students are vying for more than $202,000 in scholarships to be awarded this May by the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation.

Nearly 125 scholarships — the most in Foundation history — are available. The majority go to high school students planning to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school, although some are available to current college students.

Each scholarship reflects the values and interests of those who created it. Scholarships exist for students from specific schools and communities or those going to certain universities. They exist for students pursuing designated degrees, such as accounting, agriculture, art, and aviation. Students also will find scholarships for business, finance, health care, hospitality, law, nursing, teaching and technology degrees, for example.

“It’s absolutely worth a student and family’s time to explore the opportunities and submit a few applications,” Foundation CEO/COO Liz Conway said. “Our community is serious about helping students continue their educations.”

Students and families may review a list of scholarships sorted by school, check out the most frequently asked questions, and log in to the scholarship portal to apply. Applications are due no later than March 5, 2025.

Permanent endowments that fund the scholarships have been established through the Community Foundation by individuals, businesses and organizations.

“More than 100 students will continue their educations feeling financial relief and knowing their community cares about them,” Conway said. “Thanks to generous donors over the past 35 years, we’re awarding more scholarships than ever and helping students pursue their futures.”

To contribute to any of the Foundation’s 300-plus endowed funds, including for scholarships, visit our existing funds page and click on any fund to make a donation.

The funds are listed in the following categories:

  • Community Impact Funds — responding to evolving community needs

  • Field of Interest Funds — supporting specific areas of community life such as youth, recreation, and literacy

  • Donor Advised Funds — making grants aligned with the charitable interests of their founders

  • Organization Funds — supporting operational, administrative, and programming costs of designated organizations

  • Scholarship Funds —awarding funds that help students pursue their futures



For information, contact Jaimie Capen-Cascaddan, Program Officer, at (989) 773-7322 or visit www.mpacf.org.