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.

 John D. and Judith M. Williams Scholarship Fund

John and Judith Williams

The John D. and Judy M. Williams Scholarship Fund was established with the intent of encouraging Shepherd students to pursue a future in education. Both John and Judy have spent their lives in Shepherd. Married on July 27, 1963, they have two children, Patrick and Pamela, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. John is the fifth generation of the Williams family to live in Shepherd since 1865. He taught in the Shepherd School District for 14 years. He has held many community positions: charter member of the Shepherd Jaycees, Shepherd Lions Club and the St. Vincent de Paul K of C. He then branched out and returned to the family insurance and real estate business while Judy focused on teaching. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Judy taught 30, both in Shepherd and Winn. While beginning with English, Judy’s real joy was in elementary education and music for k-6 students. Both John and Judy are proud that their legacy is continuing through their granddaughter who was a high school teacher in Shepherd and is now teaching at Fulton High School. Through this scholarship fund, they hope to encourage Shepherd students to pursue education as a career in their future.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

  • Student shall be a graduating senior or graduate of Shepherd High School.

  • Student shall be planning to enroll at an accredited college, university, or trade school; and

  • Student shall be planning to pursue a career in PK-12 teaching.

Preferences:

In selecting qualified applicants to receive scholarships, reviewers will give preference to the following:

1.  Student has demonstrated financial need.
2.  Student has volunteer or work experience with youth.