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Congradulations • 2025-2026 • Recipients •
2026-2027 Application links:
Instructions: Complete the correct form and fill in all the blanks. Incomplete forms are not eligible for consideration. Follow instructions at the end of the document to submit your application. Be sure to review the eligibility requirements at right.
Scholarship Requirements
A minimum of six $1000 scholarships are available to all students planning to attend Muskegon Community College or Muskegon Baker College. Note: Muskegon Promise Recipients that attend MCC are able to use this scholarship toward books and lab fees.
Requirements
► 2.5 Cumulative GPA
► One of the following:
Reside in Muskegon County
Attend a Muskegon County high school
Be a graduate of a Muskegon County high school
Be enrolled at Muskegon Community College or Muskegon Baker College
Be a full-time student during the 2025-2026 school year, enrolled at Muskegon Community College or Baker College-Muskegon Campus
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT BY February 1, 2026
For more information and/or an application, go to: www.womensdivision.org/scholarships
Contact the WDCC Education/Scholarship Committee at: scholarshipwdcc@gmail.com
WDCC $1,000 Scholarship recipients: Lilith Braden, Laura Brown, Maddilynn Dyer, Monika Godek, Landon Helmer, Candice Kops.
Member Memorial Scholarship recipients: Jorgia Maitland (Heather Krueger’s dad), Alyssa Munson (Lori Johnson’s mom), Kileigha Ledesma & Grace Thompson (Mary Kendall’s husband), Anna Woller (Terri Forward, and Kendall Hibbard (Sherri Schuitema-VanderWier)
2025-2026 Recipients
Lilith Braden
Lilith is a 2025 graduate from Mona Shores High School and attends MCC to pursue an Associate degree in Science and Arts.
Laura Brown
Laura is a sophomore at Baker College-Muskegon, Culinary Institute of MI. Her major is Baking and Pastry. She would like to continue her education after graduation and earn a business degree.
Maddilynn Dyer
Maddilynn graduated from Reeths-Puffer and attends MCC. She is leaning toward a degree in Nursing, possibly Pediatrics.
Kileigha Ledesma
Kileigha is a Member Memorial Scholarship recipient. She attends MCC pursuing a career in Graphic Design. She was awarded a WDCC scholarship in 2023 after graduating from Fruitport High School.
Monika Godek
Monika is a sophomore at Baker College-Muskegon pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. She is a 2023 graduate of Fruitport High School.
Landon Helmer
Landon is a 2025 graduate of Mona Shores High School and attends MCC. He would like to pursue becoming an attorney or work in the cybersecurity field.
Candice Kops
Candice is a sophomore at MCC and is pursuing a Nursing degree. She is a 2024 graduate of Fruitport High School.
Kendall Hibbard
Kendall graduated from North Muskegon High School, and attends MCC to pursue a degree in either Fish and Wildlife Management or Agriculture Technology.
Anna Woller
Anna is a Member Memorial Scholarship recipient and is a sophomore at MCC majoring in Crop and Soil Science. Anna was awarded a WDCC scholarship in 2024 after graduating from Montague High School.
Grace Thompson
Grace is a Member Memorial Scholarship recipient. She is a 2025 graduate of Holton High School and plans to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice at MCC.
Jorgia Maitland
Jorgia is a Member Memorial Scholarship recipient. She is a 2025 graduate of Oakridge High School and plans to study Social Work in Science and Arts at MCC.
Alyssa Munson
Alyssa is a Member Memorial Scholarship recipient. She is a sophomore at MCC pursuing an Associates of Art degree, then continuing on to major in Art with a focus on Education at a 4-year university.
Designate the WDCC Member Memorial Scholarship Fund
A member and/or her family can designate contributions in memory of a loved one to the WDCC Member Memorial Scholarship Fund. If you choose to fund a full $1000 scholarship, the award will be given in your loved one’s name.
Designate the WDCC MMS Fund in your estate planning or request to your family members that you be remembered by contributions to this fund because:
You believe in the good work you and your fellow WDCC members do for the community.
You would like WDCC to continue with the legacy of 60+ years of giving scholarships to deserving students.
Mail your donation, along with the name of the person you are honoring to:
WDCC, MMS Fund
P.O. Box 1665, Muskegon MI 49443
Make checks payable to: WDCC
The prestigious Member Memorial Scholarship (MMS) is awarded to top candidates who demonstrate a desire to improve our community by giving back through community service.
The MMS honors our deceased members and is awarded in $1000 increments. The MMS is given in the names of deceased members who are being honored through donations.
Recipients are deserving female or male students attending Muskegon Community College or Muskegon Baker College.
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