Meet Our 2024 Scholarship Winners
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on Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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Scholarships
We recently recognized the academic achievements, leadership, and community involvement of four local students with our annual college scholarship program. All four are children of MEC customers.
Applicants were told to select one of MEC's three main services (electric, propane, and fiber internet) and film a commercial promoting it using whatever creative and artistic touches they could think of.
We awarded $1,000 scholarships to each of the students below.
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Abbey Dobberstein
Senior at Dowagiac Union High School. Abbey served as vice president of the student senate and captain of the varsity volleyball team, played on the varsity soccer team, and participated in National Honor Society. Outside school, Abbey worked as a babysitter, and as a member of the kitchen crew at E. Root Fitch Memorial Camp. She plans to study organizational studies/human capital at the University of Michigan.
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Alexandra Prater
Senior at Lenawee Christian High School. Alexandra has participated in gymnastics and National Honor Society. She has also tutored fellow students, and has volunteered for her school's annual dinner and auction to support academic scholarships and special projects. Outside school, she has volunteered at her local humane society, as well as the Devil's Lake Arts Festival, and has worked as a youth gymnastics coach and as a dishwasher. Alexandra plans to study political science at the University of Alabama.
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Joseph Creagan
Senior at Decatur Jr./Sr. High School. In the 2023-2024 school year, Joseph was selected to serve on the Michigan Department of Education's (MDE) Student Advisory Council, which works directly with state leaders to offer students' perspectives on MDE projects. Joseph has also served as captain of the cross country team and has participated in track and field and quiz bowl. He plans to study computer science at Michigan State University.
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Kodi Jones
Senior at Edwardsburg High School. Kodi has participated in track and field, student council, the National Honor Society, football managing, and Science Olympiad, a STEM competition for middle and high school students. She is a three-year recipient of the Academic Excellence Award. She has volunteered for various service roles through student council and the National Honor Society. Kodi plans to study biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan.
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High school seniors whose families receive monthly service from MEC at their primary residence are eligible to apply for our scholarship program. The application period is January through mid-March every year. Selection is based on the student's answer to the challenge prompt as well as academic performance, extracurricular activities, community involvement, employment, and/or honors and awards. A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required, and an official transcript must be submitted for final approval. Please note that children of MEC employees and board members are not eligible to apply.
Check teammidwest.com/scholarship in January 2025 for more information.