Robert A. and Catherine A. Janson Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation
Bob grew up in Frankenmuth and was the first in his family to graduate from college. After graduation from Central Michigan University, he began a 35-year career in education. His career began in St. Clair Shores, MI as a teacher and coach. After earning advanced degrees at Eastern Michigan University and Wayne State, he became superintendent of the Lakeview Public Schools. In 1981, the family moved to Mt. Pleasant where he was superintendent of schools from 1981 until 1997.
Cathie grew up in suburban Detroit and was also the first in her family to graduate from college, also from Central Michigan University. After their marriage, Cathie also began her teaching career with the Lakeview Public Schools. After moving to Mt. Pleasant, she continued her teaching career with the St. Louis Public Schools and Central Michigan University. Her career spanned 30 years.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:
- Student shall be a graduating senior of Mt. Pleasant High School’
- Student shall be planning to attend an accredited community college, college or university;
- Student shall demonstrate academic ability with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average; and
- Student shall have financial need.
Preferences:
- Financial need.
- Consideration given to minority students.
- Applicants considering a career in teacher education.