2026 Scholarship Recipients
$233,120.00 Scholarships Awarded
In 2026 there were 88 total scholarships awarded with 47 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
Eliza Evans
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
Brayden Seaman and Thurston Olsen
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
Alexandria Gammicchia and Walker Borchers
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
Kylie Traver
Income is used to provide an annual scholarship to a graduating senior from Roscommon High School.
Clyde F. Shaltz Memorial Scholarship
Kendyl Frydrych and Savannah Cichowski
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
Lexy Gammicchia
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
Isabel Valentino
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates.
Fidelity Chapter #50, Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship
Zoey Kauffman
Income is used to provide a scholarship for a Roscommon High School graduate with affiliation to the Masonic Temple.
Ford and Marguerite Silsby Scholarship
Zoey Kauffman
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates.
Forest & Rita Hacker Family Sportsmanship Scholarship
Andrew Partenio and Chelsi Ensing
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
Isabel Valentino, Lexy Gammicchia, Zoey Kauffman, and Kylie Traver
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates.
Grace Bernardo, M.D. Memorial Health Careers Scholarship
Simran Kaur, Makayla McDaniel, and Kylie Traver
Income is used to provide scholarships to Roscommon County area students entering in a health career education/training program.
Harry & Marjorie Walbridge Scholarship
Owen Ostling, Faith Schutte, Connor Zielinski, Holis Vanacker, and Deslyn Klumpp
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.
HLHS Class of 1983 Memorial Scholarship
Dueron Palmer
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
Andrew Partenio and Eliza Evans
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
Kaitlin Hallett
Income will benefit graduating seniors of Houghton Lake High School who are continuing their education at an accredited college, university, community college, or trade/technical/vocational school. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have participated in one sport every year for four years.
Jack Danieleski Scholarship
Braylon Dull
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
Owen Ostling
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates.
Kelly Dunmire Memorial Scholarship
Aubrey Bunn
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
Thurston Olsen
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
Alexis Carper, Elise Cherven, Dylan Cichowski, Sawyer Griffis, Kaitlin Hallett, Tessa Heliin, Sidney Horski, Shelby Jarski, Maddison Lattas, Alexis Marshall, Gabriel Oster, Brady Oster, Aiden Partenio, Erica Roth, Cole Schilz, Katelyn Spindler, Morgan Stadler, and Jacob Ziebell
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
Braylon Dull and Aiden Partenio
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
Jacob Ziebell
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
Isabel Valentino, Walker Borchers, Alexis Carper, Aubrey Bunn, Zoey Kauffman, and Kylie Traver
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
Simran Kaur
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
Landon Mann
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
Dylan Cichowski
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
Faith McNeill and Alexis Carper
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
Trinity Brandt, Braylon Dull, Ryleigh Foster, Billy Johnson, Andrew Partenio, Brayden Seaman, and Bailey Walser
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.
Roscommon Rotary Club General Fund
Isabel Valentino, Faith McNeill, Alexis Carper, Aubrey Bunn, Zoey Kauffman, and Kylie Traver
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
Aubrey Bunn and Kylie Traver
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
Owen Ostling
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
Bailey Walser
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
Deslyn Klumpp
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates from the St. Helen area.
Thomas Niekamp Scholarship
Abby Brace
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
Abby Brace
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
Faith McNeill
Income is used for scholarships for Roscommon High School graduates who will attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
