MENOMINEE, MI — Local nonprofits, schools, government agencies, and churches have until Sept. 28 to apply for grants through the M&M Area Community Foundation's annual fall cycle, which opens Aug. 28. Ten funds will accept applications this year, spanning...
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Marinette County High Schools

YAC Scholarship Fund
Supports Youth Advisory Council (YAC) members from Marinette and Menominee County high schools in pursuing post-secondary education.
Sara Murray Lambrecht Scholarship for Promising Young Women
Supports women age 30 or younger from Marinette or Menominee Counties who are pursuing a four-year degree.

R.W. Fernstrum & Co. Scholarship Fund
Supports children, stepchildren, or wards of R.W. Fernstrum & Co. employees who have recently graduated high school and are pursuing post-secondary education.

Michael and Jamie Glish Music and Arts Scholarship
Supports graduates from Marinette or Menominee County high schools who demonstrate involvement in music, with first consideration given to Coleman School students.

Orlin and Nancy Herrild Veterinary Medicine Scholarship
Supports second- or third-year veterinary medicine students from Marinette or Menominee Counties attending UW-Madison, Michigan State University, or the University of Minnesota.

Otis & Agnes Knuth Scholarship Fund
Supports graduates from Marinette, Menominee, or Marinette Catholic Central high schools planning to attend NWTC.

Mary L. Staudenmaier Scholarship Fund
Supports students from Marinette or Menominee County high schools connected to SNBT through employment or family who have demonstrated involvement in school and community activities.
Marcia, Kimberly, and Kristine Peters Scholarship Fund
Supports first-time applicants from Marinette or Menominee County high schools pursuing a two- or four-year degree in early childhood education or library science.
Mary L. Staudenmaier Community Service Scholarship Fund
Supports students pursuing a four-year college degree who have demonstrated a meaningful commitment to community service.

Jeffrey L. Davis R.N. Scholarship Fund
Supports students from Marinette or Menominee Counties attending Bellin School of Nursing who demonstrate financial need and academic achievement.

James, Dawn and Allen Anderson Music Scholarship Fund
Supports students from Marinette or Menominee County high schools who are pursuing a degree in the creative arts at a two- or four-year college.
Hugh & Mary Higley Non-Traditional Scholarship Fund
Supports non-traditional students currently working toward a higher education degree.
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Executive Director
906-864-3599

MMACF Closes Record-Breaking Scholarship Season with $195,045 Awarded
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) has completed its 2025–2026 scholarship season, awarding 79 scholarships totaling $195,045 to students attending 14 schools across Marinette, Menominee and Oconto Counties
Local Donor Establishes Fund to Protect K–12 Music Education in Marinette and Menominee Counties
A new charitable fund aimed at strengthening music education for students across Marinette and Menominee Counties has been established at the M&M Area Community Foundation.



