MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College has awarded the Dave Hartzell Culinary Scholarship to Erica Thornton. The $2,000 scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees and books.
Thornton, of Monroe, is a 2012 graduate of Mason High School and is currently studying Culinary Skills and Management program at MCCC. She has participated in many events held by ProMedica Hospital. Her future dream is to someday own her own bakery. She is the daughter of Beth Thornton and Larry Dick.
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must be a first or second year student in the MCCC culinary skills and management program and be a resident of Monroe County. Financial need will be considered in awarding the scholarship, and this scholarship will be awarded to a student who is not receiving multiple scholarships.
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.