Community partners of Utica Community Schools have awarded 37 graduating seniors with a scholarship ranging from $500 to $2,000 to continue their education at a trade school, community college or university.
To be considered for a scholarship, graduating seniors were asked to submit an application which was reviewed by school and district administration, as well as UCS community partners. Select seniors were then also interviewed before final recipients were announced.
“It is an honor to celebrate the accomplishments of this group of seniors as they prepare for their futures beyond Utica Community Schools,” said Superintendent Robert S. Monroe. “These seniors stand out in a graduating class of over 2,000 students for their dedication to academic excellence and profound sense of community.”
Critical to making the Superintendent’s Scholarship possible is the UCS Foundation for Educational Excellence. The Foundation, comprised completely of volunteers, is dedicated to supporting the entire school district community and the future of its students.
Also partnering with UCS are five families who have sponsored individual scholarships, including the Lillian and Gus Demas Scholarship, the Lois Holtgren-Groblicki Scholarship, the William R. Peper Scholarship, the Larry M. Smith Scholarship and the Michele Temple Scholarship.
“The Superintendent’s Scholarship program is a source of pride for our community,” said Monroe. “These scholarship recipients exemplify the difference that a Utica Community Schools education has on our students thanks to the lasting, positive impact of our staff districtwide.”
