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William J. Hodge Jr.
The Mr. William J. Hodge Trust has
established a scholarship program for students graduating from
Houghton High School. The Houghton-Portage Township Schools
Foundation will award a minimum of a one-time $4,000 scholarship
to each recipient. The Foundation’s intention is that recipients
use the scholarship to help pay for education costs at Michigan
Technological University or an accredited college or university
in Michigan. The successful recipient(s) will be nominated by
their respective principal and/or school counselor(s) to the
Foundation (who will make the final decision) and meet the
below-referenced criteria.
APPLICATION (PDF)
Eligibility Criteria:
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The student must graduate
during the current academic year;
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The student must be accepted
for admission to a post-secondary institution (proof of
acceptance required);
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The student must be enrolled
in the areas of business or economics;
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The student must demonstrate
engagement in school and/or community activities; and
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The student must write a
letter in support of their application.
GRIT Scholarship Award
A scholarship program for students
graduating from Houghton High School. The Foundation will award
up to four $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors. This
scholarship is a one-time award. The Foundation's intention is
that recipients use the scholarship to help pay for education
costs at a post-secondary school of their choosing. The
successful recipients will be nominated by their respective
principal and/or school counselor(s) to the Foundation (who will
make the final decision) and meet the below-referenced criteria.
APPLICATION (PDF)
Eligibility Criteria:
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The student must graduate
during the current academic year;
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The student must have at
least a 2.5 GPA;
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The student must provide
proof of acceptance for admission to a post-secondary
institution
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The student must demonstrate
the qualities of "GRIT" (see attached grid);
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The student must demonstrate
engagement in school and/or community activities
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The student must write a
cover letter and accompanying essay in support of their
application.
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