Centralis
Scholarship Donors
Board
of Trustees Centralis Scholarship
Established in 1996 from funds donated by current and
former members of the CMU Board of Trustees.
The
Martin H. Cholakian Centralis Scholarship
Martin H. Cholakian was a member of the Board of Trustees
from 1989 until his death while attending a university event
in Canada, January 29, 1994; and this scholarship was named in
his memory. Mr. Cholakian was a dedicated and active supporter
of CMU and took special interest in the university’s
pioneering efforts to bring higher education to
non-traditional students in distant locations.
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CMU
Development Board Centralis Scholarship
Established in 1999 from funds donated by current and
former members of the Central Michigan University Development
Board of Directors.
John
P. and Doris L. Crippo Endowed Centralis Scholarship
Through her estate, Doris L. Moulton Crippo established an
endowed Centralis Scholarship. Doris and John Crippo were
great believers in higher education; they were very interested
in and had excellent rapport with students, faculty, staff and
alumni.
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Fabiano
Family Centralis Scholarship
The Fabiano family of Mt. Pleasant, MI established the
first Centralis Scholarship in 1989 to continue the family’s
long-standing commitment to education and community
well-being. Eleven members of the Fabiano family attended or
graduated from CMU between 1920 and 1989. The Fabiano family
has maintained strong interest in academic excellence and
involvement in programs that result in university growth and
prosperity.
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The
Bernard J. Firestone Centralis Scholarship
Established in 1989 by the Board of Trustees in memory of
Bernard J. Firestone, member of the Board of Trustees from
April 28, 1989, until his tragic death September 6, 1989. Mr.
Firestone’s life was devoted to the welfare of others
through education and the labor movement as means of improving
the human condition.
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R.L.
Kesseler Family Endowed Centralis/Honors Program Scholarship I
R.L. Kesseler Family Endowed Centralis/Honors Program
Scholarship II
The Roger L. Kesseler family of Midland, Michigan,
established their second of four Centralis scholarships in
2000. Mr. Kesseler is a 1958 cum laude CMU graduate who
retired after having served for 15 years as vice president and
controller of The Dow Chemical Company; he is currently a
member and past chair of the CMU Board of Trustees and the CMU
Development Board of Directors.
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Fred
R. McNabb Centralis Scholarship
Converted in 1996 from a loan fund established in 1976
through the estate of Fred R. McNabb. Spendable investment
income will be awarded to CMU Centralis Scholars.
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Robert and Lura Myers of Lapeer, Michigan established an
endowed Centralis Scholarship in 1997
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Milton
Peterson Endowed Centralis Scholarship
Mr. Peterson of Corning, New York established the first
endowed Centralis Scholarship to recognize the university’s
dedication to academic excellence. Mr. Peterson is a patent
attorney for Corning Glass who wants to repay CMU for his
successes due to the education and opportunities provided by
CMU.
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Leonard
E. Plachta Centralis Scholarships
In recognition of his years of service as president, the
Board of Trustees hereby establishes the Leonard E. Plachta
Centralis Scholarships; one scholarship will be established
each year until four are established.
Robert
Benjamin Shaver Centralis Scholarship
Converted in 1996 from a loan fund established through the
estate of Robert Benjamin Shaver, lifelong resident of Gratiot
County. Spendable investment income will be awarded to CMU
Centralis Scholars.
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Arnold
J. and Margaret L. Sowmick Centralis Scholarship
Established in 1990 by the Board of Trustees in honor of
Arnold J. and Margaret L. Sowmick, respected leaders of the
Saginaw Chippewa Tribe, who died as a result of a car accident
July 29, 1990. Arnold was chief of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe
from 1982 to 1990 during which time his foresight and
leadership were instrumental in establishing progressive
programs especially in the areas of education and health.
Margaret and Arnold, in their words and deeds, were friends of
CMU and were instrumental in forming positive relationships
which benefited their tribe and the university.
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Augusta
McIntosh Tobin Centralis Scholarship
Converted in 1996 from a loan fund established in 1985
through the estate of Augusta McIntosh Tobin, Class of 1925,
who contributed 40 years of her teaching career to the
Dearborn, MI school system.
Ronald
A. Zuverink Memorial Centralis Scholarship
Established in 2001 by the estate of Ronald A. Zuverink,
former private business owner in Chicago, Illinois. Proceeds
from the endowment will be used to support Centralis
scholarships.
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Centralis
Scholar Award
Up to twenty Centralis Scholar Awards are granted
annually. This scholarship is of a monetary value equivalent
to eight semesters of undergraduate tuition (up to 36 credit
hours per academic year, including summer sessions), fees,
room and board, and includes a stipend for books and supplies.
Students who receive this award are admitted to the Honors
Program and must agree to complete the Centralis Scholars
Protocol which outlines required Honors course work, foreign
language skill, computer literacy, community service, and a
senior project. Centralis Scholar Awards are named in
recognition of significant contributions individuals and
organizations have made to CMU.
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Centralis
Gold Award
Up to twenty Centralis Gold Awards are granted annually.
This scholarship is of a monetary value equivalent to eight
semesters of undergraduate tuition (up to 36 credit hours per
academic year, including summer sessions). Students who
receive this award are admitted to the Honors Program and must
agree to complete the Centralis Gold Protocol which outlines
required Honors course work, foreign language or computer
literacy, advanced seminar work, community service, and a
senior project.
The
Centralis Scholar and Gold Awards are made for one year and
can be renewed automatically up to three additional
consecutive years if a 3.25 cumulative grade point average is
maintained. Part-time attendance at or withdrawal from CMU in
any semester will cancel the scholarship for the remainder of
CMU attendance, except when mitigating circumstances exist.
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