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Scholarship Highlights

Top Scholarship Awards in 2009 - Muskegon County

The Seyferth Scholar

The Seyferth Scholar will receive a total of $20,000 over four years. This award is given to the applicant with the highest academic credentials in the County. This most prestigious scholarship was made possible by a gift from the Thomas and Geraldine Seyferth Fund, honors the donor’s belief that investing in a student’s education is still the greatest commitment a community can make to its future. As a member of one of the early industrialist families in Muskegon, the donor wished to benefit the youth of the community that had been so good to him and to his family.

Jarrod Irwin- A graduate of Reeths-Puffer High School, Jarrod will be attending Aquinas College, majoring in English and Creative Writing. Jarrod, ranked first in his class, earned a 35 on his ACT and was the founder and managing editor of Lighthouse, the only literary journal at Reeths-Puffer.  Jarrod intends to study English and pursue a Masters in Creative Writing and continue to serve his community.  “I hope to be respected for my integrity, kindness, and humility.  I aspire to be these things so I can set an example for others, not necessarily by visible leadership, but by character and conscience.”

The Moylan Scholar

The Ernest D. Moylan Scholarship is $5,000 over four years. Students receiving this scholarship must have excellent academic standing and attend Muskegon Community College before transferring to a four-year university to finish their education. Ernest Moylan, although a Muskegon resident, had interests in a Texas oil concern, which became very profitable. Perfectly content living on his pension, Mr. Moylan decided to give the money from the oil interest to the Foundation in the form of a scholarship. To the credit of Ernest Moylan, countless numbers of Muskegon’s finest students will be rewarded through the lasting gift of education.

Sarah Essenberg - Sarah graduated from Orchard View High School with a 4.0 GPA and focused on her efforts as a tutor, member of NHS, Spanish Club, Marching Band, the Varsity Bowling team, and the Close-Up program.  She plans to attend medical school and become a pediatrician.  “I love helping people and making a difference in the community.”