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.

Dr. Thomas M. and Jayne Keating Scholarship Fund

Thomas and Jayne Keating

Dr. Thomas “Doc” Keating, a native of Saginaw, Michigan, lived near and attended St. Mary's Cathedral school from the 1st thru the 12th grade, graduating as the valedictorian of his class. He received an AB degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC and an MD degree from University of Michigan. His residency at University of Michigan Hospital was interrupted by a 2-year stint in the United States Air Force. He returned to University of Michigan Hospital to complete an orthopedic residency. He began the practice of orthopedics in Mt. Pleasant in 1975. Doc is a member of multiple medical societies. In 2007, he received an honorary Doctorate of Public Service from Central Michigan University.

Jayne grew up in Holly, Michigan and attended Adelphian Academy, a Seventh-day Adventist boarding school through the 12th grade. She graduated from Andrews University and trained as a Registered Nurse at Kettering Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. She moved to Mt. Pleasant in 1974 and began work as an operating room nurse at Central Michigan Community Hospital. Since 1990, she has worked in orthopedic sales for DePuy-Synthes.

Doc and Jayne were married in 2000. Together they have 4 sons. They are proud of each. Daniel is a graduate of Michigan State University and Georgetown Law School. He practices in Washington, DC and lives in McLean, VA with his wife, Anne, and four children: Jake, Sadie, Cole and Rory. Kevin is a Michigan State University graduate and is a realtor in Mt. Pleasant. He has one son, Brendan, who lives in Ann Arbor. Sean graduated from Georgetown University and is a doctoral student at the University of Cincinnati. He and his wife, Colleen, have one son, Pierce. Gavin is deceased. He and his wife, Soo, were graduates of Le Cordon Bleu in Sydney, Australia. Soo is head pastry chef at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort.

Doc and Jayne enjoy spending time with family, friends and grandchildren. They love traveling and, especially, their hobby and passion: the Keating Horse Farm. Both Doc and Jayne believe in the value of education. They established the Dr. Thomas and Jayne Keating Scholarship in 2000 to help the students of Isabella County pursue a medical education.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant shall be a graduating senior from an Isabella County high school;

  • Applicant must be planning to enroll at an accredited college or university in the state of Michigan;

  • Applicant must be planning to pursue a career in a medical field (MD, RN, PT, PA, etc.);

  • Applicant shall demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum 3.5 grade point average;

  • Applicant shall demonstrate achievement in school leadership activities and/or school extracurricular activities (such as sports, music, etc.) and/or community service;

Preference:

  1. Intention to pursue a medical field career.

  2. Participation in school leadership and/or extracurricular activities and/or community service.

  3. Financial need shall be a factor.