Pokagon Fund Announces $50,000 In Scholarships

The Pokagon Fund has announced its latest round of scholarships. In all, it’s giving out $50,000 to six Harbor Country high school graduates. They range from $5,000 to $10,000, and all go to grads from River Valley and New Buffalo High Schools. Pokagon Fund Board Vice Chair Chuck Heit says the six recipients have all “not only proven their academic prowess, but they have also shown commitment to service in their rural communities.” Since its inception in 2007, the Pokagon Fund has given out more than $4.2 million in scholarships to students around southwest Michigan. Below is a list of the scholarship recipients.

1. $10,000 awarded to Hannah Henrichsen, of Sawyer, to attend Grand Valley State University.
2. $10,000 awarded to Gregory Palen, of Three Oaks, to attend Grand Valley State University.
3. $7,000 awarded to Mariah Artz, of New Buffalo, to attend Michigan State University.
4. $5,000 awarded to Rebekah Folino, of Three Oaks, to attend Central Michigan University.
5. $8,000 awarded to Jarek Hotwagner, of New Buffalo, to attend Concordia University.
6. $10,000 awarded to Destiny Mitchell, of Union Pier, to attend Ferris State University.