Harold and Marie Krapohl Scholarship Fund

Harold and Marie grew up in the Bay City area where she earned a degree as a registered nurse and Harold was manager of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. In 1950 the couple, with their three children, relocated to Mt. Pleasant where Harold and his brother Bob bought the Mt. Pleasant Ford Dealership. Their son Tom has followed in Harold’s footsteps, continuing the family tradition by co-owning the dealership with Bob’s grandson.

Marie is remembered as a caring, giving woman whose smile and kind words touched the souls of many. Harold is remembered for his desire to help others in need, by his fairness and by his wonderful sense of humor. The children of Harold and Marie Krapohl established this scholarship fund to benefit high school graduates who are interested in pursuing careers in either nursing or the automotive industry.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicant must be a graduate of, or graduating senior from, a high school located in Isabella County.

• Applicant must be planning to pursue education at an accredited college, university or trade school.

• Applicant must be planning to pursue certification in nursing or in the automotive industry.

• Applicants pursuing certification in nursing must have maintained a 3.4 or better grade point average.

Preferences:

In selecting the most qualified applicant to receive the scholarship, reviewers will give preference to the following, in order of importance:

• Degree to which applicants show interest in their future field of study, as evidenced by previous volunteering or work experience.

• Degree to which applicants demonstrate financial need.