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Scholarship Opportunities for the Next Generation of Michigan Retailers
MRA’s annual scholarship program is open to members and their families—helping to support educational goals and invest in the future of the retail industry. If you're planning to apply for a scholarship or looking to support the program through a donation, your involvement helps build a stronger retail community in Michigan.
Apply for a Scholarship
The Michigan Retailers Foundation awards scholarships to students who are part of Michigan’s retail community—whether you work at a member company or are a dependent of someone who does, we want to help you move your education forward.
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Make a Lasting Impact
Helen McCurry Platinum Legacy Scholarship (established by Joseph McCurry in honor of his late wife)
Joseph is an executive with Credit Card Group, based in Georgia, previous executive with Dovetail Alliance and The High Point Group, retired Detroit district general manager for Sears, Roebuck and Co., and former staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force.
D. Larry Sherman Platinum Legacy Scholarship
Operated Sherman’s Shoes in downtown Birmingham, founded by his parents, Fred E. and Lillian in 1925.
Raymond A. and Mildred C. Sobelton Platinum Legacy Scholarship (established by Peter Sobelton and sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Douglas Stranahan)
Peter formerly owned Sundries Plus and Churchill’s Ltd., tobacco and gift stores in Birmingham.
Joseph Swanson Platinum Legacy Scholarship
Retired District Team Leader for Target Corp. and current consultant with Big Springs Enterprises in Naubinway.
Walsh Family Platinum Legacy Scholarship (established by Jim & Kathy Walsh)
Jim is retired chief financial officer of Meijer, Inc. and taught finance at Aquinas College.
Paul M. Felice and Al Kessel Memorial Platinum Legacy Scholarship
Paul M. Felice is former Michigan Grocers Association chairman and director and founded Kessel Food Markets in Saginaw and Flint.
Jean L. Sarasin Platinum Legacy Scholarship
Jean is retired Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Michigan Retailers Association and Retailers Insurance Company.
Bo Brines and Family, Little Forks Outfitters, Midland
Andrew Gemmen, Gemmen’s Ace Hardware, Hudsonville
Bill Golden, Golden Shoes, Traverse City
James Hallan, retired MRA President and CEO
Jeff & Doreen Joyce, Mieras Family Shoes, Grand Rapids
Becky Beauchine Kulka, Becky Beauchine Kulka Diamonds & Fine Jewelry, Okemos
Dan Marshall, in honor of Willis W. and Mary Jane Marshall, Marshall Music Company, Lansing
John Mayleben, in honor of Linda Mayleben*, retired MRA Senior VP, Technology and New Product Development
Orin and Tina Mazzoni and Family, Orin Jewelers, Northville
Larry and Gail Meyer, retired MRA President and CEO, Board Member Emeritus
Judy and Rodney Phillips, Country Casuals, Petoskey
W. Bruce* and Joyce M. Rogers, Traverse City business owners and retail advocates
Nathan Rosenfeld*, purchased Jacobson Stores, Inc. from the Jacbson family in 1939
Mark Schrag and Friends, Mark and wife Nancy owned and operated Seasons in Okemos
Kenneth A. and Margaret Schwark, established by their sons James, Tom and Michael, Kenneth founded southeast Michigan’s Schwark Furniture store chain, Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Macomb Twp., and helped construct the Shelby Square shopping center in Shelby Twp.
Barb Stein, retired owner of Great Northern Trading Co. in Rockford
Tom Ungrodt, TDU Consulting, LLC
* Donor is deceased
John Leppink
Chad Ayers
Brian Ducharme
Kim Edsenga
Ken Hayward
Larry Mullins
Bryan Neiman
Douglas & Barbara Stranahan
Kurt Dettmer
David Ford
Golden Shoes
Meredith Gremel
David & Jan Hayhow
Rachel Hurst
Leonard & Sharon Janssen
Bruce Johnson
Emily Matthews
Mark Miller
R.D. (Dan) Musser III
Kendra Patterson
Pilgrim Investment Co.
Raeann Rouse
Douglas Schubot
John Smythe
AA Financial Services
Ace Hardware, Chesaning
Albert Ellenberger Lumber Co.
Allendale True Value Hardware
Alma Heritage Dentistry
Andrea’s Italian Pizzas & Family Restaurant
Andrews Hooper Pavlik
Ann Arbor Bivouac
Ann Arbor Clothing
Anthony G Michael Inc.
APCO Inc.
Arbor Farms Market
Art Cook Marine Services Inc.
Gary Baas
Baldwin Lumber
Ball Park Hardware Inc.
Baron’s
Banas Building Center
Becky Beauchine Kulka Diamonds & Fine Jewelry
Becky Thatcher Designs
Bell Tourist Inc./Das Gift Haus
Ben Franklin Mooney’s Store Inc.
Benchley Amish Furniture & Gift
Benny’s Import/Export
Big Top Market
Billings Feed Store
BJW Custom Jewelers
Bolenz Jewelry
Borr’s Bootery
Boyne City Hardware
Bridal Gallery
Briscoe Giftbox
Brooklyn Plumbing Heating & AC Inc.
Burke & Hogan
Busch’s Fresh Food Market
Canney’s Water Conditioning Inc.
Capitol Communications Systems
Captain of the Fleet
Cardware International
Joseph Carr, Jr.
Centre Ice
Century Novelty
Classic Tire
Gary Click
Coffee Beanery
Coin Zone
Comar & Comar PC
Compass Communication
Conklin Benham PC
Country Casuals
Charles Creamer
Billy Crooks
Crystal Rainbow
Currie’s M-37 Furniture
Dan & Chuck’s Kar Kare LLC
Daniel Lynch Sales
Dapple-Gray Bed & Breakfast
Ed Davidson
DBI Business Interiors
Dealers Discount Craft & Floral
Delta Diamond Setters
Dentures in a Day
Devries Jewelry Store
DH Ross Inc.
Don Wilson Insurance Agency
Doral Income Tax Service PC
Douglas Avenue Thrift Center
Dr. Louis E. Boggs – Optometrist
Dry Dock Beverages
Ed’s Orchard Market
English Gardens
F. David Barney Inc.
Farmington Art Glass
Farmington Shoe Repair
Fields Fire Protection
Flying Eagle Coins & More
FOUND
Robert Fredrikson
Freed Auto
Galesburg Hardware
Gary Nystrom, Attorney at Law
Gemmen Inc.
Georgetown Gifts
Glen Lake Marine, LLC
Go Greener
John Godfrey
Bershad & Fried P. Goldstein
Great Lakes Foods
Great Lakes Heavy Haul
Green Magic Growers
H & H Jewelry Design
H.T. Hackney Co.
William Hallan
Harrison Lumber Company
E. Heafield
Healy True Value Hardware
Herman’s Creations
Heydlauff’s Appliance
Hi-Lite Super Market
Holland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Home Heating & Air Conditioning
Honor Hardware & Buildig Supply
Horrocks Farm Market
Huron Valley Furniture
Hush Intimate Apparel
Raymond Idzikowski
J B Latoski Enterprise Inc.
J & M Holdings, Inc.
Jan’s Bar
Jerry L Clore DMD
Jim Mathes Shoes
Kaden, Inc.
Kalamazoo Speech Associates LLC
Karen’s Uniforms
Joe Kay
Kean’s Store Co. LLC
Keane & Associates
Tom & Saritha Keena
Kellogg Hardware, Inc.
Keweenaw Agate Shop
David Kositchek
Krm Of Michigan
Retha Lachance
Lee’s Trenching Service Inc.
Linde Furniture Inc.
The Links at Rolling Mead LLC
Linn & Owen Jewelers
Little Forks Outfitters Inc.
Little Professor
The Luminous Group LLC
M Mazzoni Jewelers LLC
Mac’s Airplane Covers LLC
Mad Eagle Creations
Main Sport & Marine
Maloney Carpet
Mapes Furniture
Maple Street Mall
Mark Meadows
Marshall Music Co.
McBain Hardware Co.
Cheryl Medler
Meldrum Ret/A Bulk Foods
Mercuryhead Gallery
Michigan Barn Wood & Salvage
Michigan Business Network
Michigan Church Supply
Michigan Insurance Group
Michigan Window & Door Co.
Miera’s Family Shoes Inc.
Kimberly Mills
Wayne Muller
Muller’s Shoes
Muriel’s
Shirley Lasater Muzer
Neiman’s Family Market
NHC Financial
Nobel Concrete
Northwood Building Products
Nuechterlein’s Jewelry of Saginaw
Nystrom Harris PLLC
Oliver Printing and Packaging
Once Upon a Child
Orin Jewelers
Packaging Corp. of America
Wittus Parker
Sylvia Penfil
Pilatus Business Aircraft
Pipigwa Pottery
Purple Haze
R & R Employment Group
Rahilly’s IGA
Ravenna Lumber Co.
RJ Rau Management
Rochester Elevator
Rolison Pro Hardware
Roll Models Inc.
Rosenberg True Value Hardware
Roz & Sherm
S & G Concessions
Samuel Scammon
Schlanderer & Sons LLC
Service Floor Covering
Side Street Garage
Sign of the Pineapple
Lewis Silver
Silver Sands Resort
Size Reduction Specialists/FBE Corp
Maria Smyka
Splash of Color Tattoo
Sports Stop
Stewart-Zachs
Stone House Bread
Stuart Farm Inc.
Studio 330
Sue’s Hallmark Cards & Gifts
Suomi Restaurant
Susan Micklow DDS MS
Suzanne Sullivan
Tawas Do It Center
Tender
Tilton & Sons Shoes
Tim & Jerry’s Shoes
Tino’s Bar & Pizza
Tom Allen Enterprises
Total Runner
Truck & Van Supplies
Tuffy Auto Wize – Northville
Turf Care Mole Man
Tyner Food
Urquhart’s Tree Farm
V & A Bootery Inc.
Van Wieren Hardware Inc.
Village Customs Interiors
Village Market
Village Pharmacy
Warshawsky Insurance
Watervliet Hardware
West Brook Recovery Center
What A Gift
Wingert’s Food Center
Winglemire Furniture
Wm D. Nord Jewelers
Wohlfeil Hardware & Tool
Wolf’s Jewelry
Worthington Landscape
Yachtsman
Yanke Designs
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