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Continuing the Legacy: Kirtland Foundation Introduces the Bethany Ann Memorial Scholarship
GRAYLING, Michigan (February 20, 2023) – Announced by the Kirtland Foundation, The Bethany Ann Memorial Scholarship will begin taking applications for the annual fall semester endowment starting in March. Students currently enrolled or wishing to attend Kirtland Community College for nursing may apply for the scholarship. “We have been personally moved by so many wonderful […]
Kirtland Foundation Announces Winter 2023 Semester Scholarship Recipients
The Kirtland Foundation is proud to announce 42 scholarship recipients for the Winter 2023 semester, totaling $35,500 in disbursed awards. Thanks to the support of all of our donors, we are able to continue awarding scholarships to students for years to come. “When considering attending a higher educational institution, finances and cost of attending is […]
Kirtland Foundation Brings Awareness to Path to Success Initiative on Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29, The Kirtland Foundation will be directing all donations to support their Path to Success program offered to 7-12 grade students pursuing goals towards higher education. “I feel young people have a sense of pride to be in the Path to Success Program,” said Kirtland Community College President Thomas Quinn. “When […]
Kirtland Foundation Opens Winter 2023 Scholarship Programs for Submissions
The Kirtland Foundation announced Monday, Oct. 3, the opening for their Winter 2023 Scholarship programs. “The opportunity for the Foundation and its donors to support Kirtland students is one we take pride in. We see their struggles and know they are trying hard to reach a career goal and by awarding scholarships to deserving students we are […]
Kirtland Foundation Announces Fall 2022 Semester Scholarship Recipients
The Kirtland Foundation is proud to announce 84 scholarship recipients for the Fall 2022 semester, totaling $57,900 in disbursed awards. Thanks to the support of all of our donors, we are able to more than triple the number of scholarships over the next four years.
Kirtland Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Matt LaFontaine Automotive Technology Center
On April 20, Kirtland Community College hosted a ribbon cutting and dedication event to commemorate its new automotive lab at its Grayling Campus. The high-tech lab is officially named the Matt LaFontaine Automotive Technology Center in recognition of the Automotive Group’s $50,000 donation that will fund scholarships for Kirtland’s automotive technology students for years to come.
Grayling Rotary Club Establishes the Paul Harris Endowed Scholarship
The Grayling Rotary Club has established the Paul Harris Scholarship fund to honor Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International.
Matt and Christine LaFontaine commit $50,000 to establish the Matt LaFontaine Automotive Endowed Scholarship
The LaFontaine’s business philosophy is quite simple, they believe in hard work and integrity with everything that they do.