MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College has awarded the Elizabeth and Samuel Campbell Memorial Scholarships to Rachel Baker, Collin Bartley and Alexis Evans. The $1,250 scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees and books.
Baker, of Newport, is a 2007 graduate of Monroe High School and is currently studying Nursing at MCCC. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She is the daughter of Lynn and Colleen Baker.
Bartley, of Monroe, is a homeschooled graduate and is currently pursuing his Liberal Arts degree at MCCC. He is a 4H club member, is heavily involved with his church community, has an internship with the National Park Service and works regularly with the Salvation Army of Monroe. He is the son of Leon Bartley and Jennifer Bartley.
Evans, of Monroe, is a 2015 graduate of Monroe High School and is currently studying Nursing at MCCC. She is an assistant varsity softball coach at Erie Mason Schools. She is the daughter of Wendy Stadler and Dennis Evans.
The Elizabeth and Samuel Campbell Memorial Scholarship was established by MCCC President Emeritus Dr. Ronald Campbell and his sister, Rebecca Campbell Sandretto, to honor their parents’ drive for their children to pursue a college degree. Samuel Campbell was a journeyman tool and die maker and Elizabeth was a homemaker. Although neither attended college, they valued education and encouraged their children to do so.
To be eligible the student must demonstrate academic excellence and have financial need.
For more information on available scholarships and financial aid, please contact the MCCC Financial Aid Office at (734) 384-4135. If you are interested in information about funding a scholarship, contact The Foundation at MCCC at (734) 384-4214.