SJPS Foundation Scholarships
2023 Scholarship Criteria
Please review the criteria carefully prior to completing your application.
2023 Scholarship Application
New and Improved Application Process!
$65,000
Thirteen – $5,000 scholarships offered to the SJHS Class of 2023
Paul W. and Rose Suchovsky Memorial Scholarship (6)
Believe in Yourself Scholarship (2)
Yeager Family Foundation Scholarship (1)
The Bill Marohn Leadership Scholarship (1)
Spirit of Community Service Scholarship (1)
NEW! The Bob and Carol Gerbel Scholarship for MSU Bound Students (2)
“Each scholarship is composed of a Foundation board member chairperson and three community members, all of whom thoroughly review each application and determine applicants to interview. After the interviews, recipients are selected. A difficult task for certain, as each applicant has strengths and worthy attributes.”
~Michele Borre, Scholarship Chair
Meet our Scholarship Benefactors
Ed Todd ’54
Bob ’53 and Carol Gerbel
Jim and Nancy ’79 Kodis
Chris Yeager
Thomas and Marie Yeager Family Foundation
Dr. Gyl Kasewurm
Dr. Kasewurm’s Professional Hearing Services
Sam and Anna Abdelnour and Family
2022 Scholarship Recipients
Paul W. and Rose Suchovsky Memorial Scholarship
Edward Todd wishes to honor the memory of his mother and stepfather Paul and Rose Suchovsky by establishing this scholarship to assist graduating seniors from St. Joseph High School who wish to pursue a college degree in the field of business. Paul and Rose Suchovsky were business people and entrepreneurs who appreciated the important role business plays in building communities and providing opportunity for people. This scholarship is intended to recognize the excellence and leadership of St. Joseph High School students who wish to apply those traits to the study of business.
Left to Right: Jacob Halsey, Justin Farrish, Madison Jackson, Ed Todd ’54, Seth Walters, Preston Nichols, Hyden Flynn
Justin Farrish
Grand Valley State University
Hayden Flynn
Cornell University
Jacob Halsey
Michigan State University
Madison Jackson
University of Georgia
Preston Nichols
Grand Valley State University
Seth Walters
Hope College
Believe in Yourself Scholarship
The Gerbel and Kodis families have established a scholarship to help assist graduating seniors from St. Joseph High School who wish to further their education by attending college. As longtime members of the community, The Gerbel and Kodis families feel strongly about providing this opportunity for St. Joseph High School students. They would like to recognize students who have displayed a passion for learning, who have a desire to succeed, and who want to build on the foundation that they received through the St. Joseph Public Schools.
Ariana Burgeson
Western Michigan University
Left to Right: Leyla Dumke, Jim Kodis, Ariana Burgeson
Leyla Dumke
University of Michigan
Yeager Family Foundation Scholarship
The Yeager Family Foundation has established a scholarship to help assist graduating seniors from St. Joseph High School who wish to further their education by attending college. As longtime members of the community, the Yeagers feel strongly about providing this opportunity for St. Joseph High School students. The Yeagers would like to recognize students who have displayed a passion for learning, who have a desire to succeed, and who want to build on the foundation that they received through the St. Joseph Public Schools.
Breckyn Bussey
Grand Valley State University
Left to Right: Breckyn Bussey, Chris Yeager ’88
Bill Marohn Leadership Scholarship
Dr. Gyl Kasewurm wishes to honor her friend and mentor, William (Bill) Marohn, by establishing this scholarship to assist graduating seniors from St. Joseph High School who wish to pursue a college degree. As a man of exceptional character and a highly regarded community leader, Bill has served as a mentor for many friends and colleagues over the course of his lifetime. The Bill Marohn Leadership Scholarship will recognize student leaders who demonstrate impeccable character, kindness and leadership skills.
Jaclyn Cool
Michigan State University
Left to Right: David Kasewurm, Dr. Gyl Kasewurm, Jaclyn Cool, Bill Marohn
Spirit of Community Service Scholarship
The Abdelnour Family has established a scholarship to assist graduating seniors from St. Joseph High School who wish to further their education by attending college. Sam and Anna Abdelnour have a long history of service to others in the community. Their experience has personally enriched their lives, and they wish to recognize students who exhibit the spirit of volunteerism. The recipient of this scholarship will demonstrate a wide range of community involvement and display sincerity and passion for giving to others.
Mya Dixon
Loyola University Chicago
Left to Right: Anna Abdelnour, Mya Dixon, Sam Abdelnour