The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has awarded the Elizabeth and Samuel Campbell Memorial Scholarships to Emily Folger, Ella Foshag, Mia Freiheit and William Underwood. Each $1,425 scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees and books.
Folger, of Monroe, is a 2021 graduate of Monroe High School. She is studying elementary education at MCCC. While attending MHS, Folger was a member of the PPI/SPLT team, National Honor Society and MHS Choir. Emily is the spouse to Caleb LeMarr and daughter of Elizabeth and Daniel Folger.
Foshag, of Monroe, is a 2021 graduate of Monroe High School. She is undecided on her major while attending MCCC, but is registered for transferable classes. Ella is the daughter of Robert and Lori Foshag.
Freiheit, of Lambertville, is a 2020 graduate of Bedford High School. She is studying criminal justice at MCCC and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. While attending BHS, the most important school activity that she participated in was the Strive for a Safer Drive, which encourages teens to develop safer driving habits. Mia is the daughter of Michelle and David Freiheit, Jr.
Underwood, of Dundee, is a 2020 graduate of Dundee High School. He is pursuing an associate of science degree at MCCC. William is the son of Melita and William Underwood.
The Elizabeth and Samuel Campbell Memorial Scholarship was established by former 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, visit https://www.monroeccc.edu/financial-aid or 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.