Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation

For good. For ever.

306 South University Avenue Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858 United States

(989) 773-7322

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Isabella County, now and for generations to come, by attracting and holding permanent endowed funds from a wide range of donors, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.

Emerson W. and Marie K. Green Scholarship Fund

The Emerson W. and Marie K. Green Scholarship Fund was established to assist Shepherd High School graduates as they further their career goals through higher education in health related fields.

Emerson was a Registered Pharmacist and Marie a Registered Nurse and Licensed Professional Counselor. They were both active in the Shepherd community. Emerson served as President of both the Shepherd Board of Education and the Chamber of Commerce, as well as being active in St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church and other organizations.

Marie was a school guidance counselor for Shepherd Public Schools. She was a member of the local American Red Cross, as well as the State Red Cross Service Council. Marie was a Red Cross National Mental Health volunteer for disasters for many years. She too was active in St. Vincent DePaul Parish, along with her involvement in many other community organizations.

Emerson and Marie encouraged young people to pursue their goals through higher education. This support was given to all in whatever career goal they endeavored and began with their own four children: Nora, Anne, Emerson III, and Patrick.

Emerson Green in front of pharmacy

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

  • Student shall be a graduating senior from Shepherd High School.

  • Student must be interested in pursuing a career in a health-related field and be accepted into a college or university that grants degrees in health-related fields.

  • Student must demonstrate academic ability with a minimum 3.8 overall grade point average, and a B+ (3.3) or better in advanced science classes like chemistry, biology, and microbiology.

  • Student shall describe their outstanding attitude toward and involvement in Shepherd Public Schools and the Shepherd community.

Preferences:

In selecting the most qualified applicant to receive the scholarship, reviewers should give preference to the following, listed in priority order:

1) Student has been accepted into a School of Pharmacy or Nursing program.

2) Student intends to pursue a major in another health related field, like Pre-Medicine or Physical Therapy.

3) Student intends to pursue a major in another science related field, like Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.