The awards are determined on a competitive basis and require the submission of an essay and a completed application.
Emilie Thibodeau – Grand Valley State University – Physician Assistant
Louanne Saenz Education Scholarship
Applicants were asked to outline their academic/career goals and how this scholarship would help to achieve those goals. Historically, the winner of the scholarship is entering the education field such as teachers, educators, principals and other educational leaders.
Emilie Thibodeau – Grand Valley State University – Physician Assistant
The WCF is proud of this bright young student. Congratulations to the winner of 2022 Wixom Community Foundation scholarships!
The Wixom Community Foundation would also like to thank the scholarship donors – thank you!
The Wixom Community Foundation currently has scholarships for 2022 ranging from $500 to $2500 with differing acceptance criteria for graduating seniors. Click here to apply. Please share this information with graduating seniors!Scholarships Deadline is March 1st.
January 7, 2022 / wcfadmin / Comments Off on 2021 Wixom Community Foundation Scholarship Recipients
The winners of the 2021 Wixom Community Foundation (WCF) scholarships:
Wilfred Scholarships (2)
Applicants should be entering in the trades or science, technology, engineering, mathematics or environment based areas of study and must include career goals as part of their application.
Jonathon Michael Abele, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor- Computer Science
Madison Marie Connell, Kettering – Computer Science
Rzeznik Family Continuing Education Scholarship
The awards are determined on a competitive basis and require the submission of an essay and a completed application.
Cecelia Carner, Michigan State University
Louanne Saenz Education Scholarship (2)
Applicants were asked to outline their academic/career goals and how this scholarship would help to achieve those goals. Historically, the winner of the scholarship is entering the education field such as teachers, educators, principals and other educational leaders.
Madison Marie Connell, Kettering – Computer Science
Carlos Gonzalez, University of Michigan Dearborn – Marketing
The WCF is proud of these bright young students. Congratulations to the winners of 2021 Wixom Community Foundation scholarships!
The Wixom Community Foundation would also like to thank the scholarship donors – thank you!
The Wixom Community Foundation currently has scholarships for 2021 ranging from $500 to $2500 with differing acceptance criteria for graduating seniors. Please share this information with graduating seniors!Scholarships Deadline is March 1st.
August 8, 2020 / wcfadmin / Comments Off on 2020 Wixom Community Foundation Scholarship Recipients
The winners of the 2020 Wixom Community Foundation (WCF) scholarships:
Total Sports Leadership Scholarships (2)
Recipients are determined on a competitive basis and require applicants to submit fully completed applications.
Bailey Broderick, Western Michigan University (Biology)
Ethan Gresh, Eastern Michigan University (Biology)
Wilfred Scholarships (2)
Applicants should be entering in the trades or science, technology, engineering, mathematics or environment based areas of study and must include career goals as part of their application.
Seta Ann Hagopian, University of Michigan (Biomedical Engineering)
York Henson, Universal Technical Institute (Automotive Technology)
Rzeznik Family Continuing Education Scholarship
The awards are determined on a competitive basis and require the submission of an essay and a completed application.
Jade Fantich, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (Spanish)
Louanne Saenz Education Scholarship (2)
Applicants were asked to outline their academic/career goals and how this scholarship would help to achieve those goals. Historically, the winner of the scholarship is entering the education field such as teachers, educators, principals and other educational leaders.
Garrett Dee, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (Architecture)
Seta Ann Hagopian, University of Michigan (Biomedical Engineering)
The WCF is proud of these bright young students. Congratulations to the winners of 2020 Wixom Community Foundation scholarships!
The Wixom Community Foundation would also like to thank the scholarship donors – thank you!
The Wixom Community Foundation currently has scholarships for 2020 ranging from $500 to $2500 with differing acceptance criteria for graduating seniors. The scholarship details can be found on our website at http://wixomfoundation.org/scholarships/current-scholarships/. Please share this information with graduating seniors!Scholarships Deadline is March 1st.
November 26, 2019 / wcfadmin / Comments Off on WCF contributes to the installation of a Buddy Bench at Loon Lake Elementary
The Wixom Community Foundation along with the Wixom Mom’s Group contributed to the installation of a Buddy Bench at Loon Lake Elementary School in Wixom and it was unveiled last week. A Buddy Bench is a special place in a school playground where a child can go when they want someone to play with. “Spotters” on the playground will spot the child on the buddy bench and ask them to come play with them. You can learn more about the Buddy Bench system at http://buddybench.org/.
During the assembly, the children at Loon Lake were reminded that kindness is free, it just takes effort. WCF Executive Director Rene Saenz and WCF Chairman Josh Springer were on hand for the unveiling.
July 20, 2019 / wcfadmin / Comments Off on 2019 Scholarships to be Presented During Rockin’ Under the Stars
The winners of the 2019 Wixom Community Foundation (WCF) scholarships will receive their awards during the Rockin’ Under the Stars event on Saturday, August 3rd at Multi Lakes Conservation Association – 3860 Newton Road, Commerce. Visit www.lakesareachamber.com for more details on the event.
The recipients are:
Total Sports Leadership Scholarships (2, $500 each): Eric Siegrist and Aiden Smith
Applicants are asked to provide real life examples of how a “Team” was used to teach life skills and how being a team has impacted their personal lives. Two winners are chosen for this award.
Wilfred Scholarships (2, $2500 each): Matthew Foster and Emily Hudson
Applicants should be entering in the trades or science, technology, engineering, mathematics or environment based areas of study and must include career goals as part of their application.
Rzeznik Family Continuing Education Scholarship ($1000): Matthew Foster
Applicants are asked to reflect on a time when they challenged a belief or idea. What prompted them to act and if they would make the same decision again.
Louanne Saenz Education Scholarship ($500): Aiden Smith
Applicants were asked to outline their academic/career goals and how this scholarship would help to achieve those goals. Historically, the winner of the scholarship is entering the education field such as teachers, educators, principals and other educational leaders.
The WCF is proud of these bright young students. Congratulations to the winners of 2019 Wixom Community Foundation scholarships!
The Wixom Community Foundation would like to thank the scholarship donors – thank you!
June 26, 2019 / wcfadmin / Comments Off on Wixom Community Foundation awarded the 2019 Outstanding Non-Profit Organization
June 25th, 2019
The Wixom Community Foundation was awarded the 2019 Outstanding Non-Profit Organization by the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, June 25th at the chamber’s annual awards breakfast at Edgewood Country Club.
The event gives special recognition to citizens, students, businesses, and organizations in the lakes area community for their involvement and commitment.
Past recipients of this award have been the Scarlet’s Smile Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, and the Open Door Outreach Center, to name a few.
The award was presented to WCF’s Executive Director, René Saenz, by LACC Board member, Cara Gardener.
“I believe that people that both care, and then take action, really make a change in our community,” said Ms. Gardener who also stated, “On behalf of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, truly, thank you for that you do and congratulations”.
René Saenz, accompanied by WCF board members Sherry Diederich and Robert Smiley, said “A lot of our scholarship money goes out to college and universities, but it also goes to the trades. Last year we gave out some money to students going to trades schools. There is a big demand for trades.”
The mission of the WCF is to enhance the quality of life in the community with leadership and stewardship of endowment funds and donations.
The WCF connects corporations and individuals fostering long lasting relationships that are able to respond to the needs of the community and enhance the communities health and vibrancy.
The WCF has awarded $20K in scholarships to 17 different high school seniors from Wixom, Walled Lake, Novi, and West Bloomfield with a broad range of academic majors ranging from computer science, neuroscience, and pre-med to journalism and welding.
The 2019 WCF scholarships will be presented at the annual Lakes Area Chambers’ Rockin’ Under the Stars event at Multi Lakes Conservation Association on August 3rd.
The Mission of the Wixom Community Foundation is to enhance the quality of life and strengthen the spirit of the community through leadership and stewardship of endowment funds and donations.
