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Michigan Sugar Company is proud to offer several scholarships to students
in our sugarbeet growing areas. Some scholarships are administered by
Michigan Sugar Company and others are by the College.
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ALBERT FLEGENHEIMER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
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This scholarship was initiated by Michigan Sugar Company in 1974 in
memory of Albert Flegenheimer, Chairman of the Board from 1963-1970.
The scholarship consists of an award of $2,500 to the student's account
at the college of choice for a high school senior who has completed
a documented Youth Sugarbeet Project.
Scholarship Application
Scholarship Requirements
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PHIL BRIMHALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
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Michigan Sugar Company administers the Phil Brimhall Memorial Scholarship
on behalf of his family. Phil Brimhall was the Chief Agronomist at Michigan
Sugar until the late 1990's. This scholarship of $1,000 follows the same
criteria as the Albert Flegenheimer Memorial Scholarship.
Scholarship Application
Scholarship Requirements
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THE GUY BEALS MEMORIAL 4-H SCHOLARSHIP |
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The Guy Beals Memorial 4-H Scholarship fund was established in January
2004 from donations of company shareholders and private individuals.
Michigan Sugar Company administers this scholarship of $500 to a deserving
high school senior who has completed and documented a Sugarbeet project.
The scholarship is given to the recipient who qualifies with the maximum
amount of points earned in the sugarbeet project competition and awarded
the scholarship at the annual Sugarbeet Project Banquet held in January
of each year.
Applicants must be located in the East district (Sanilac, Huron
or St. Clair counties). Please contact an East district 4-H Leader
or Michigan Sugar Company Agriculturist for details.
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MICHIGAN SUGAR QUEEN SCHOLARSHIP |
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Each year, Michigan Sugar Company offers young women, between the ages of 18 to 23, an opportunity to represent its company and industry by serving as the Michigan Sugar Queen and Court.
At the Michigan Sugar Festival held in Sebewaing in June of each year, a new Michigan Sugar Queen is crowned and given a $2,000 scholarship.
Two court attendants are also crowned and each of them receives a $1,000 scholarship. Contestants must be at least a one year resident in one of the 21 counties in the state of Michigan in which sugarbeets are grown.
A general knowledge of the sugarbeet industry and about the company will also be required.
Interested contestants should complete an application and submit with two references, as well as a recent picture of themselves.
The Michigan Sugar Queen Selection Committee will contact the selected finalists for a brief interview prior to the formal crowning ceremony in June.
Any questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to Barb Wallace at Michigan Sugar Company; (989) 686-0161.
Scholarship Requirements and Application
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MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY HOTEL RESTAURANT/RESORT MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP |
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The Michigan campus of Northwood University administers this scholarship
on behalf of Michigan Sugar Company. The $1,000 scholarship will provide
monies to deserving students enrolled in the Hotel Restaurant/Resort
Management program of study. Awards for the scholarship will be based
upon demonstrated financial need and academic merit. For an application
please contact the Financial Aid Office at Northwood University, 4000
Whiting Drive, Midland, MI 48640; telephone number 989-837-4230 or at
their website.
Click here for Northwood's Financial Aid Website
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BIG CHIEF SCHOLARSHIP |
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Saginaw Valley State University administers a $1,500 scholarship for
full-time students intending to pursue a degree from the College of Business
and Management or the College of Science, Engineering and Technology.
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.
For more information please contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial
Aid at Saginaw Valley State University 7400 Bay Road, University Center,
MI 48710; telephone number 989-964-4103 or at their website.
Click here for SVSU's Financial Aid Website.
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MICHIGAN SUGAR SCHOLARSHIP FOR HONORS STUDENTS |
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Delta College administers a $1,500 scholarship for a graduating high
school senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher who is pursuing a degree from
the College of Business, Management, Communications, Science, Technology
or Engineering. The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student
for the academic year (Fall and Winter terms).
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.
To apply for this scholarship please contact the Financial Aid Staff
at Delta College 1961 Delta Rd, University Center, MI 48710; telephone
number 989-686-9080 or at their website.
Click here for Delta College's Scholarship Endowments Website.
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