2025 Scholarship Recipients
$241,145.00 Scholarships Awarded
In 2025 there were 96 total scholarships awarded with 45 students receiving them.
Andrew Schmidt Trades Scholarship
Abby Brace
Income is used to provide scholarships to Roscommon County area students entering into a skilled craft field of study through an accredited trade/technical/vocational school, college, university or community college. Preference will be given to applicants enrolled in a qualified apprenticeship program.
Ava Raye Gasper Scholarship
Tyler Bailey, Hailey Gasper, and Madelyn Sabandith
Income will benefit graduating seniors of Houghton Lake High School that will be continuing their education at an accredited college, university, community college, or trade/technical/vocational school. Student must have a minimum C+ (2.25) GPA or higher at time of application to qualify.
Bertl Family Scholarship
Jack Patchin
Income is used for scholarships for graduates or graduating high school students from Roscommon Area Public Schools, Houghton Lake Community Schools, Charlton Heston Academy, or homeschool students who are continuing their education at an accredited college, university, community college, or trade/technical/vocational school.
Bobbe Morley Memorial Scholarship
Landon Mann, and Sawyer Griffis
Income will be used to award a scholarship to graduates of Roscommon High School who are continuing their education at an accredited college, university, community college, or trade/technical/vocational school. The student(s) must have a 2.25 GPA or higher to qualify.
Char Goddard Memorial Scholarship
Jenna Emery
Income is used to provide an annual scholarship to a graduating senior from Roscommon High School.
Clyde F. Shaltz Memorial Scholarship
Riley Carter
Income is used to provide scholarships to graduates of Charlton Heston Academy, Houghton Lake Community Schools, or Roscommon Area Public Schools; who are in their second, third, and fourth year of college and have been accepted into a teacher education program leading to elementary or secondary teacher certification in Michigan. Special consideration will be given to Roscommon Area Public School graduates, students attending Northern Michigan University, and students with the greatest financial need.
Donald W. & Beverly Nester Memorial Scholarship
Kendyl Frydrych
Income is used to award a freshman year scholarship at an accredited trade school, junior college or four year college for graduating students of Roscommon High School with an interest in the automotive industry. The student recipient must have demonstrated a financial need and a minimum C+ (2.25) high school GPA.
Evelyn Fraser Scholarship
Jack Patchin
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates.
Fidelity Chapter #50, Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship
Matthew Coffey
Income is used to provide a scholarship for a Roscommon High School graduate with affiliation to the Masonic Temple.
Ford and Marguerite Silsby Scholarship
Izzy McCourt
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates.
Forest & Rita Hacker Family Sportsmanship Scholarship
Tyler Bailey, and Madison Rankin
Student athletes nominated for this scholarship must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior of Houghton Lake High School. To be nominated, a Letter of Support is submitted by the Athletic Director, Principal, Superintendent and/or coaches.
Gerrish-Higgins Roscommon Alumni Association Scholarship
Elise Cherven, Joshua Mayes, Jenna Emery, Sawyer Griffis, Izzy McCourt, Madison Rankin, and Sawyer Griffis
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates.
Grace Bernardo, M.D. Memorial Health Careers Scholarship
Madison Rankin and Sawyer Griffis
Income is used to provide scholarships to Roscommon County area students entering in a health career education/training program.
Harry & Marjorie Walbridge Scholarship
Kendyl Frydrych, Owen Barnes, Izzy McCourt, Ben Denlinger, Savannah Cichowski, Madelyn Sabandith, Joshua Mayes, Lauren Fultz, Jenna Emery, Mariah Thompson, and Jordan Hendershott
Income is used for scholarships for graduating students from Roscommon Area Public Schools, Houghton Lake Community Schools, or Charlton Heston Academy. Students must have plans to continue their education at an accredited college, university, community college or trade/technical/vocational school.
Houghton Lake Class of 1983 Memorial Scholarship
Madelyn Sabandith
Income is used to provide scholarships to graduating seniors at Houghton Lake High School. Recipients must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Houghton Lake Rotary Club Memorial Scholarship
Madelyn Sabandith, and Sidney Horski
Income is used to provide one or more freshman year scholarships for a graduating student from Houghton Lake High School who have demonstrated a strong history in community service and academic record.
Houghton Lake Sports Booster Scholarship
Melanie Muringer
Image: Houghton Lake Sports Booster Scholarship 2025 Winner
Jack Danieleski Scholarship
Hailey Gasper
Income is used to provide scholarships for graduating students of Houghton Lake and Roscommon High Schools, and/or to high school graduates that are primarily those related to members of the Knights of Columbus Council #6548.
Karen & Frank Arleth Memorial Scholarship
Branden Morley
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates.
Kelly Dunmire Memorial Scholarship
Elise Cherven
Income is used to provide a freshman scholarship to a female Roscommon High School graduating senior who participates in sports, has a financial need and intends to major in the dental or medical field.
Kyle Akin Scholarship
Branden Morley
Income is used for scholarships for graduating seniors from Roscommon County schools who are continuing their education at an accredited college, university, community college, trade/technical/vocational school.
Lawrence C. Dashner Scholarship
Abby Brace, Gabriel Oster, William Oster, Elise Cherven, Shelby Jarski, Katelyn Spindler, Abbie Partenio, Ashley Chmielewski, Landon Mann, Mason Green, Jazmyne Rees
Income is used for graduated or graduating high school students from any Roscommon County school who is continuing their education at an accredited college, university, community college, trade/technical/vocational school. The qualifying fields of study include industrial technologies, public services, and health occupations.
Layton International Scholarship
Sidney Horski, Tyler Watson
Income will be used to award a Scholarship to graduates of Roscommon High School with a GPA greater than 2.25 who plan to study outside of the U.S. Preference given to students studying in Asia. All majors of study will be considered.
Lions Club Scholarship
Gabriel Oster, Shelby Jarski, Katelyn Spindler
Income is used for scholarships for graduates or graduating high school student(s) from Roscommon County who is continuing their education at an accredited college, university, community college, or trade/technical/vocational school.
Michael R. Treml Memorial Athletic Scholarship
Jack Patchin
Income is used for an annual college freshman scholarship, presented to a graduating student from the Roscommon High School. The qualifying student must have participated in at least two high school athletic sports programs and have maintained a C+ (2.25) or better GPA.
Mike M. & Patricia M. Ignat Scholarship
Emily Jordan
Income is used to award an annual scholarship for graduating students of Houghton Lake High School, interested in pursuing a degree in Hospitality or Dietetics.
Mr. J’s Buckeye Nuts College Scholarship
Benjamin Mayes
Income is used to support second (Sophomore), third (Junior) and fourth (Senior) year college educational costs, for Roscommon Area Public School graduates, with special consideration given to students attending Ohio State University, Bowling Green State University (Ohio), Central Michigan University, University of Cincinnati (Ohio), Michigan State University or the University of Michigan.
Patriot Scholarship
Abby Brace
Income is used to award an annual scholarship for graduating students of Charlton Heston Academy. Special consideration will be given to students with financial need. Student must have a minimum C+ (2.25) high school GPA at time of application to qualify.
Ralph, Thela, and Kurt Ostling Memorial Scholarship
Owen Barnes, Joshua Mayes, Jenna Emery
Income is used to award an annual scholarship for graduating students of Roscommon High School. Student must have a minimum C+ (2.25) high school GPA at time of application to qualify.
Rex & Arlene Gillen Scholarship
Holley Hendershott, Tyler Bailey, Braedon Oster, Madison Rankin, MaKena Raden, Maddison Lattas, Cole Schilz, Jasmine Rieger, Aiden Partenio, Sidney Horski, Dedia Palmer, Hailey Gasper, Tyler Watson, Terence Carter Jr., Taylor Plutt, Emily Jordan
Income is used to award 2 – 4 year renewable scholarships for Houghton Lake Community School graduates residing in Denton and Roscommon Townships . The student recipient must demonstrate a financial need, a C+ (2.25) or better GPA, and prove residency in Denton or Roscommon Township.
Robert J. Kunik Memorial Scholarship
Sidney Horski
Income is used to provide a freshman year scholarship for a graduating student from Houghton Lake High School who has shown an interest in pursing an education in the Arts, including English, Communication, Literature, Music, Writing/Creative Writing and Theater/Drama.
Roscommon Rotary Club General Fund
Sawyer Griffis, Jack Patchin, Joshua Mayes, Landon Mann, Owen Barnes
Income is unrestricted and applied to the greatest needs in the Higgins Lake / Roscommon area, as recommended by the Roscommon Rotary Club. Fund is currently used for scholarships.
Roscommon Soccer Teams Scholarship
Elise Cherven, Ben Denlinger
Income is used to provide freshman year only financial scholarships for players on the Roscommon High School Soccer Teams. To be eligible, the graduate must have been a member of the squad or manager for three (3) years. The scholarship will provide assistance with tuition, books and lab fees for a freshman to attend an accredited trade school, junior college or four year college or university within two years following graduation from Roscommon High School.
Ruth & Ralph Fisher Scholarship
Melanie Muringer
Income is used to provide a freshman year scholarship for a graduating student from either Roscommon or Houghton Lake High school. The student recipient must have demonstrated a financial need, a C+ (2.25) or better GPA, and a history of Community Service.
Sharon A. Hacker Nursing Scholarship Fund
Madison Rankin, Dedia Palmer, Jasmine Rieger
Income is used for scholarships for Houghton Lake High School graduates with plans to pursue an education in nursing at an accredited college, university community college, or trade/technical/vocational school.
Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Homes Scholarship
Lauren Fultz
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates from the St. Helen area.
Thomas Niekamp Scholarship
Branden Morley
Income is used for scholarships for graduates or graduating high school students from any Roscommon County School who are continuing their education at an accredited college, university, community college, or trade/technical/vocational school.
W.H. & Betty J. Scott Memorial Scholarship
Jack Patchin
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon County students entering or enrolled in a vocational, technical or trade school program.
William C. Williams (Class of 1950) Scholarship
Sawyer Griffis
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates who will attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
