The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has awarded the Richard H. Hicks and Bernice Hicks Nursing Education Scholarships to Emma McLaughlin, Emily Smith, Grace Horn and Deborah White. Each $1,700 scholarship is to be used for tuition, books and fees.
Horn, of LaSalle, is a 2021 graduate of Ida High School. She is studying nursing at MCCC and is a president of the Student Nurses Association. Grace has been an elementary school basketball coach, a Bluestreak Buddy working with elementary school students in need of support and friendship, Yearbook Committee, active in her church and was the recipient of awards recognizing her academic and athletic achievements. She is the fiancé of Kyle Strzesinski and the daughter of Kirt and Kristen Horn.
McLaughlin, of Newport, is a 2020 graduate of Jefferson High School. She is studying nursing at MCCC and also attends Eastern Michigan University. Emma is involved in the Student Nurses Association, is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society and volunteers at St. Luke Clinic in Detroit. While a student at JHS, she was a member of student council, National Honor Society, volunteered with Special Olympics and her church. Emma is the daughter of Bridget McLaughlin and Michael McLaughlin.
Smith, of Petersburg, is a 2020 graduate of Blissfield High School. She is studying nursing at MCCC and is a member of the Student Nurses Association. While at BHS, she was a member of the National Honor Society, Physics Club, Debate Team and 4H. Emily is the daughter of Lynette Smith and Joel Smith.
White, of Westland, is a 1980 graduate of Plymouth Salem High School in Plymouth, MI. She is studying nursing at MCCC after a career as an administrative assistant in education. Deborah is a member of the Student Nurses Association and Phi Theta Kappa honor society. She is a member of Moose Lodge 1317 and has volunteers with her church, St. Mary, Cause of Our Joy, Gleaners Food Bank, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, PB&J Outreach, Mooseheart Charities and St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen. has She is the wife of Glenn White and mother to Nicholas, Ian and Victoria.
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be enrolled in the registered nursing program at MCCC. Preference will be given to students who are veterans or those who have immediate family members who are veterans.
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.