June & Gerald Kramer Memorial Education Scholarship

This $1,000 scholarship has been made available by the Kramer family in memory of June & Gerald Kramer. Both June and Gerald spent many hours at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena, brightening the lives of patients and healthcare workers alike with their smiles and laughter. Their philosophy was to always help others. This scholarship is dedicated to their memories in keeping with this philosophy.

Who Should Apply?

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be a resident of Alpena, Alcona, Montmorency or Presque Isle County
  • Accepted into a program in the field of nursing or direct patient care. Students in the pre-program stage or not yet accepted into their program of study are not eligible.
  • Be enrolled in an accredited Michigan college or university
  • GPA must be 3.0 or higher
  • Provide one letter of recommendation
  • Submit an official or unofficial transcript
  • You must demonstrate financial need by providing your Student Aid Report
  • Upon program completion, applicant willing to accept employment, if offered, at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena

Application Process

Electronic applications for the upcoming school year will be accepted beginning January 1 of each year with the deadline of April 1. Applications and support documentation will only be accepted electronically. To apply, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete the online June & Gerald Kramer Memorial Education Scholarship. Please click submit button only once.
  2. You will receive email confirmation that application has been received.
  3. Submit required documentation to kramer.scholarship@mymichigan.org
    • Subject Line - First & Last Name - Kramer Scholarship Application
    • Please submit the following as attachments to the email:
      • One (1) recommendation letter
      • A current transcript including your cumulative GPA and most recently completed semester grades
      • A copy of your letter of acceptance to your health care related program

All items of the application are due in full by April 1. Applicants can anticipate a response regarding the status of their applications during the month of June. Any questions can be sent to kramer.scholarship@mymichigan.org.