Kirtland Foundation Announces Winter 2022 Semester Scholarship Recipients

The Kirtland Foundation is proud to announce 70 scholarship recipients for the Winter 2022 semester, totaling $42,425 in disbursed awards. Thanks to the support of all of our donors, we are able to more than triple the number of scholarships we will be able to award over the next four years.

Through annual scholarships and endowed funds, the Kirtland Foundation awards money to local students in need of financial support for college to help them achieve their academic goals and pursue their dreams. Scholarships are awarded based on criteria, including essays on life experiences, education and career goals and community involvement, as well as letters of recommendation.

Recipients of the Winter 2022 Kirtland Foundation scholarships include:

Kaden Bailey (Electrician) of Houghton Lake, Seidell Architects Scholarship
Katherine Baker (Nursing) of Rapid City, Adam and Breanna Bowman Scholarship
Levi Balcom (Automotive Technology Master Certification) of Roscommon, Feeny Ford Automotive Technology Scholarship
Chandler Bartig (Electrician) of East Jordan, Weyerhaeuser Skilled Trades Scholarship Fund
Tyler Becker (Cardiac Sonography) of Grayling, Anna Biernat Scholarship, William (Bill) Ross Memorial Scholarship and Hunt Family Scholarship (Cross Country)
Bobbie Benson (Nursing) of Grayling, Anna Biernat Scholarship, Integrity Construction Services/Catt Development Endowed Scholarship and George and Nancy Gingerick Endowed Scholarship
Sue Bovee (Nursing) of St. Helen, Patricia Hill Nursing Scholarship
Lindsey Bruneel (Surgical Technology) of Kalkaska, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
Gemma Bryant (Cosmetology) of Gaylord, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
Alexcenah Burch (Surgical Technology) of Montmorency, Tera Price Memorial Student Scholarship
Jamie Burke (Cosmetology) of Lewiston, Hannah Bowman Scholarship for Cosmetology
Angelique Butler (Nursing) of Mancelona, Kirtland Rural Health Nursing Scholarship
Jessica Clark (Nursing) of Grayling, Otto & Martha Krauss Health Sciences Scholarship
Tiffanie Cowdrey (Nursing) of West Branch, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
Camryn Croasdell (Cardiac Sonography) Rock, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
Nolan Curtis of Gaylord, Dual Enrolled Scholarship
Leanne Czajka (Medical Billing and Coding) of Onaway, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
Zachary Davis (Automotive Technology, Automotive Technology Master Certification, Automotive Technology Diesel Service Specialist) of Sault Sainte Marie, Luke and Kalleigh Bowman Scholarship
Nicolette Downey (Cosmetology) of South Boardman, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
Trinity Downey-Stewart (CNC Machinist) of Lupton, The Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship
Emily Engel of Gaylord, Dual Enrolled Scholarship
Esther Kay Evans (Associate in Science and Arts) of Lupton, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
Joyce Fetrow (Associate in Science and Arts) of Johannesburg, Integrity Construction Services/Catt Development Endowed Scholarship
Christopher Fike (Automotive Technology) of Sault Ste Marie, Integrity Construction Services/Catt Development Endowed Scholarship
Zacary Finn of Alcona, Dual Enrolled Scholarship
Cameron Fulcher (Automotive Technology) of Prudenville, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
Paige Galbraith (Art and Design) of Saint Helen, Gerry LaFemina Fine Arts Scholarship and Hunt Family Scholarship (Graphic Arts)
Paige Girardin (Electrician) of Prudenville, Porath Scholarship
Alex Goodall (Automotive Technology and Associate in Business Management) of Houghton Lake, Matt LaFontaine Automotive Endowed Scholarship
Stephanie Heaton (Welding and Fabricating) of Lupton, The DEW Scholarship for Women in Skilled Trades and Leadership
Jill Hesse (Nursing) of Roscommon, Otto & Martha Krauss Health Sciences Scholarship
Lorna Hoffman (Cardiac Sonography) of Lupton, James D. Fryfogle Memorial Scholarship
Janessa Houghton (Nursing) of Vanderbilt, Kirtland Rural Health Nursing Scholarship
Jenna Houserman of Houghton Lake, Dual Enrolled Scholarship
Brenna Janisse (Associate in Science and Arts) of Roscommon, Integrity Construction Services/Catt Development Endowed Scholarship
Seth Jarski of Houghton Lake, Dual Enrolled Scholarship
Tana Jones (Nursing) of West Branch, Otto & Martha Krauss Health Sciences Scholarship
Amanda Jordan (Nursing) of Tawas City, Kirtland Rural Health Nursing Scholarship
Harrison Kalember (Electrician) of Gaylord, Weyerhaeuser Skilled Trades Scholarship Fund
Emily Kersten (Associate in Science and Arts) of Prudenville, Phylis J. Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Taylor Kibby (Cardiac Sonography) of Gaylord, James D. Fryfogle Memorial Scholarship
Kendall-Lore Kloostra (Associate in Business Administration) od West Branch, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
Alyssa Koch (Nursing) of Clare, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
Brendan Kroll (Associate in Science and Arts) of Gaylord, Kirtland Biggby Scholarship
Victoria Kuznicki of Gaylord, Dual Enrolled Scholarship
MacKenzie LaPointe of Gaylord, Dual Enrolled Scholarship
Shaquandra Larry (Nursing) of Burton, Jody Kinney Nursing Scholarship
Sierra Lunning (Nursing) of Mio, Patricia Hill Nursing Scholarship
Austin Lytle (Automotive Technology Master Certification and Automotive Technology Diesel Service Specialist) of Roscommon, Hart Ford Lincoln Automotive Technology Scholarship
Ashton McDaniels (Associate in Science and Arts) of Roscommon, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
Emma Mertes (Nursing) of Grayling, Command Sargeant Major Tike & Sally Golnick Endowed GHS Scholarship
Rylie Meyering (Surgical Technology) of Cadillac, Tera Price Memorial Student Scholarship
Emily Jo Miller (Nursing) of West Branch, Kirtland Rural Health Nursing Scholarship
Alethea Mshar (Nursing) of Lewiston, Otto & Martha Krauss Health Sciences Scholarship
Justice Otterbacher (Associate in Science and Arts) of Grayling, Paul Harris Endowed GHS Scholarship
Skyler Ready (Nursing) of Hale, Otto & Martha Krauss Health Sciences Scholarship
Kathy Reyes (Nursing) of Lupton, Lawson F. and Anne L. Chambers Scholarship
Symphony Rodabaugh (Surgical Technology) of Kalkaska, Integrity Construction Services/Catt Development Endowed Scholarship
Lauren Schagel (Associate in Science and Arts) of Prescott, Edward G. & Marquita Rothe Endowed Scholarship
Tabitha Scott (Medical Assistant) of Prudenville, Dick & Ilene Lepper Scholarship
Julia Seeley (Cosmetology) of Mancelona, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
Jennifer Smith (Nursing) of Prudenville, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
Kimberly Smithmier (Technology Management) of West Branch, Wahl Family Scholarship
Jourdan Socier (Nursing) of Bay City, Jody Kinney Nursing Scholarship
Angie Souva (Nursing) of South Branch, Patricia Hill Nursing Scholarship
Dominique Sullivan (Nursing) of Flint, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
Jennifer Szukhent (Nursing) of Gaylord, Kirtland Rural Health Nursing Scholarship
Braeden Van Wagoner (Criminal Justice) of Lupton, Christian & Stephanie Bowman Scholarship
Zachary VanWormer (Associate in Science and Arts) of St. Helen, Kirtland Foundation Scholarship Fund
George Zinkosky (Nursing) of Cheboygan, Veterans Helping Veterans at KCC

About Kirtland Community College

Established in 1966, Kirtland Community College is a two-year college that serves over 17 communities as the largest Michigan community college district. The college offers 38 degrees and certifications across four campuses, and continuously strives to adapt programming to meet economic demands. By fostering a culture of innovation, Kirtland equips students with the tools they need to succeed in fulfilling careers. https://www.kirtland.edu/

About the Kirtland Foundation

As an independent 501(c)(3) organization, the Kirtland Foundation raises money from private donors, local businesses, alumni and more, then allocates funds in the form of scholarships and grants to Kirtland Community College students and faculty and staff. https://www.kirtland.edu/foundation/

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