Maness Family Scholarship Fund

Mabre Maness and Michael John Maness, his son, were long-time residents of Mt. Pleasant. Mabre and Michael were alike in their intellectual curiosity, thoughtfulness, and integrity. Both were independent thinkers able to accept the views of others with tolerance and respect. Both valued education and continually sought out new learning experiences. Above all, both Mabre and Michael understood that though there are many ways to get there, everyone deserves the chance to succeed. The Maness Family Scholarship was established in Mabre and Michael’s memory to recognize a graduating senior from Mt. Pleasant’s Oasis High School.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:
- Student must be a graduating senior from Mt. Pleasant Oasis High School.
- Student must be continuing his or her education at an accredited post-secondary college, university, or vocational school.
- Student must include teacher recommendations and evidence of progress toward specific academic goals.
Preference:
- Priority will be given to a student who demonstrates evidence of perseverance and courage in overcoming obstacles to success as expressed in the written essay. (Essay should be 150-200 words long and describe educational, career, and personal goals, and explain how this award will help them attain these goals.)
2012 Scholarship Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: March 14, 2012
Download an application for the Maness Family Scholarship