St. Clair County Foundation Enhances College Success with Extended Support for Local Students

The Community Foundation of St. Clair County has shifted its focus from helping students get into college to supporting them throughout their academic careers. Randy Maiers, the president of the foundation, highlighted the need for ongoing support to ensure college success. This change addresses a gap in the scholarship industry, which typically focuses only on college admission.

Matthew Arrigoni, a St. Clair High School graduate, benefited from this approach. He completed his undergraduate studies in Mathematics and Data Analytics at Alma College with the foundation's scholarship support. He is now set to pursue a Master of Professional Science in Applied Statistics at Grand Valley State University.

Amaya Wareham, another recipient from St. Clair High School, received two years of scholarship support. She is transferring from St. Clair County Community College to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, illustrating the foundation's support beyond initial college entry.

Lauren Borunda, a Marine City High School graduate, also received scholarships from the foundation. After earning her Associate of Applied Science Nursing degree at SC4, she plans to study pre-medicine at Saginaw Valley State University. Her educational path shows the foundation's role in supporting various academic pursuits.

Michaelia Day, a mother of four and a full-time worker, overcame significant challenges with help from the Douglas & Elda L. Webb Scholarship Fund. She is nearing the completion of her nursing education and preparing for a nurse extern role, potentially at McLaren Macomb, demonstrating the foundation's impact on her career.

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