MGMS 2012 Scholarship

MGMS SCHOLARSHIP

The Michigan Gem and Mineral Society is dedicated to furthering the education of our youth. We would like to award two scholarships ($500.00 each) to graduating seniors from Jackson County High Schools. It is our intention to continue to provide these scholarships in future years.

This scholarship is open to graduating seniors from Jackson County, Michigan only, and the funds must be used for post high school education. For seniors graduating in 2012, there are two (2) - $500.00 scholarships for study in the areas of Earth Sciences and Lapidary Arts. Membership in the MGMS is encouraged but not required.

The application must be postmarked by February 14, 2012.

These Earth Science fields include, but are not strictly limited to studies in Geology, Lapidary Arts, and Mineralogy. Additional areas in the broad field of Earth Sciences that will also be considered include, but are not limited to: Geology, GeoPhysics, Oceanography, Marine Biology, Forensics, Green Technologies, Astronomy, Meteorology, Chemistry, Metal Smithing, Gemology, Jewelry making, Metallurgy, or others in the Earth Science field.

Related fields where the student’s essay (see below) successfully makes a case for the area of study’s connection to Earth Science will be considered. Students interested in Teaching, (Including Elementary Education and Art), Engineering, Health Care, or Research and Technology, and are seeking degrees, training, or certification in the any of the above fields, are invited to apply.
The scholarship focuses on the following criteria:

● Academic – minimum 2.8 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
● Community Service
● Financial Need
● At least 2 letters of recommendation (Only one of them may be a family member)
● Resident of Jackson County
● 250-word essay

The 250-word essay must address the following criteria:

● Career and Educational Goals
● Commitment to your area of interest in the Earth Sciences or how geology, weather, the environment, and/or Lapidary Arts will affect what you do in your field

Your completed application must include the application form, letters of recommendation, and your essay. Staple all pages together. Applications to be postmarked by February 14, 2012 and sent to:

Attention: Scholarship Committee
Michigan Gem and Mineral Society

224 Randolph St.

Jackson, MI 49203

The Michigan Gem and Mineral Society’s Officers, and three scholarship committee members that are selected by the President will select the winners of these scholarships. If no applicant is considered acceptable, the scholarships will be retained by the Michigan Gem and Mineral Society.

Qualified recipients will be notified by March 1, 2012, and awards may be given at Senior Honors night, or during our 50th Annual Gem and Mineral Show, held at the Jackson County Fairground Events Building on March 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2012, or in person.

Scholarships will be awarded before the end of the 2011 – 2012 school year. Award recipients will be asked to provide a picture that may be used for publicity purposes. This is not a requirement.

Michigan Gem and Mineral Society
MGMS Scholarship Committee
Mike Hoover, Chairman (517) 416-7182
224 Randolph St., Jackson, MI 49203

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