Paul A. Poling Memorial Fund Scholarship
Paul A. Poling, a resident of West Branch and successful business owner was a long-time Board Trustee of MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch and donor to MyMichigan Health Foundation. His firm belief in education and desire to provide for future healthcare professionals for this region, led him to leave in his estate $500,000 to create the Paul A. Poling Memorial Fund Scholarship. Due to his many years on the MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch Board of Directors, Paul prioritized his fund “to support graduates of any high school in MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch’s service area, graduates of Kirtland Community College School of Nursing pursuing their Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, and employees currently employed in health care and who are continuing their education towards a higher degree in healthcare.
Priority is to be given over any other applicant to: Children of members of the Board of Trustees of MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch, MyMichigan Health Foundation, and any other MyMichigan Health related Board. An exception from Paul A. Poling's last will and testament: "Children of MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch employees shall NOT be given preference over any other applicants.”
A minimum of two (2) $2,500 scholarships will be granted and paid directly to the recipient’s educational institution upon notification of acceptance into an accredited educational institution.
Who Should Apply?
Eligible applicants must:
- Have primary residency in Alger, Au Gres, Gladwin, Hale, Houghton Lake, Mio, Prescott, Roscommon, Rose City, St. Helen, Tawas, West Branch, Whittemore.
- Demonstrate a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
- Be accepted in an accredited educational institution in a health care field of study. Proof of enrollment required.
Application Process
Electronic applications for the upcoming school year will be accepted beginning January 1st of each year with the deadline of May 1st. Applications and support documentation will only be accepted electronically. To apply, complete the following steps:
- Complete the online Paul A. Poling Memorial Fund Scholarship Application. No longer accepting applications, please check back after January 1, 2025.
- You will receive email confirmation that application has been received.
- Submit required documentation to scholarship-paulapoling@mymichigan.org
- Subject Line - First & Last Name - Paul A. Poling Scholarship Application
- Please submit the following as attachments to the email:
- One (1) recommendation letter from a teacher or professor
- A current transcript (official or unofficial)
- One (1) letter of recommendation from individuals other than your teacher/professor who will address your strengths, skills and any other information that should be taken into consideration
- Include enrollment/acceptance letter into an accredited educational institution
All items of the application are due in full by May 1st. Any questions can be sent to scholarship-paulapoling@mymichigan.org.
