Scholarship

The Vocational Scholarship was initiated primarily for the applicant looking to further their education in trades associated with the moving industry. Annual grants of $500 to $1,000 for vocational scholarships will be awarded by the EMMA-ASF to eligible owners, employee or a dependent of someone employed by a company with membership in the Michigan Movers Association.

Vocational Scholarship – Diesel Mechanics & Truck Drivers

Mechanics

Diesel mechanic training is a two-year program at most vocational schools with the year divided into four quarters and the month of September being vacation time. Eligible students must have completed high school or the GED equivalent, or be enrolled in a vocational school.

If the scholarship candidate is already enrolled in a vocational school, the candidate should ask the school to provide the EMMA-ASF Committee with a list that includes vocational achievements, class attendance, and professional aptitude and citizenship ratings. The Committee will award Vocational scholarships based on that criteria plus financial need.

Truck Drivers

There are several truck driving schools in the region and each class is approximately six months long. If the candidate is already enrolled, please ask your school to provide the EMMA-ASF Committee with a statement of progress to date.

A scholarship from the EMMA-ASF will be awarded in consideration of an applicant’s academic achievement, community involvement, and letter of intent. It is awarded for one year in an amount determined by the EMMA-ASF Committee. It is valid for the academic year it is awarded and cannot be held over without the approval of the EMMA-ASF Committee. Candidates may apply in subsequent years for additional funding.

Eurich Michigan Movers Academic Scholarship Application Guidelines:

1. Applicant must be an owner, employee or dependent of a MMA mover member company in good standing.
2. Applicant must maintain full time student status (12 semester hours)
3. Applicant must complete all fields and required documents. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
   1. Application Form
   2. Recent Photograph
   3. Certified Copy of Transcript
   4. Three Letters of Recommendation
   5. Letter of Intent

Vocational Scholarship Application Guideline:

1. Applicant must be an owner, employee or dependent of a MMA member company in good standing.
2. Applicant must have completed high school or GED equivalent or be enrolled in a vocational school.
3. Applicant must complete all fields and required documents. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
   1. Application Form
   2. Recent Photograph
   3. Certified Copy of Transcript or if enrolled in vocational school, the school should supply a list of vocational achievements, class attendance, and professional aptitude and citizenship ratings.
   4. Three Letters of Recommendation
   5. Letter of Intent

2019/2020 Scholarship Recipients

Bradley Clark

Bradley graduated from Dakota High School in 2019. He will be majoring in engineering this fall at Michigan State University. Bradley’s mother is employed at Preferred Moving & Storage, Inc. in Harrison Township.

Allison Fought

Allison graduated from Harbor Spring High School in 2019. She will be attending Marian University – WI, and will be pursuing a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Allison’s father is the owner of Petoskey Moving Company in Petoskey.

Madeline Pochowicz

Madeline will be starting her second year at The University of Toledo this fall. She is studying chemical engineering and hopes to one day work in the food processing industry developing allergy friendly foods. Madeline’s father is the General Manager at Midwest Moving and Storage in Canton.

Sydney Strawser

Sydney will begin her fourth year at The Ohio State University this fall. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. Sydney’s father is employed at Meyers Moving and Storage in Sturgis.

Austin Yost

Austin is entering his final year at Spring Arbor University where he will earn his Bachelors in Nursing Science. He hopes to continue his education to become a Nurse Practitioner. Austin has been employed at Two Men and A Truck in Clarkston for 3 years.

Nicholas Dodge

Nicholas graduated from Walled Lake Western High School in 2019. He will be attending Michigan State University this fall, and plans to major in Engineering. Nicholas has been employed at Professional Movers.com in Walled Lake since 2016. He plans to continue working with Professional Movers.com while pursuing his college degree.

Connor James

Connor graduated from Bloomfield Hills High School in 2019. He will be attending Michigan State University and majoring in Physiology this fall. Connor hopes to continue his education and fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor. Connor’s mother is employed at Corrigan Moving Systems in Auburn Hills.

Ben Slavin

Ben will continue his education this fall at Alma College. He is studying sociology and plans to continue his education with hopes of becoming a sociology professor. Ben is employed at White Star Movers in Sterling Heights.

Gregory Williams

Gregory will begin his final year at Ferris State University this fall. He will receive his Bachelor of Science in Sports Communication. He hopes to work in sports administration and help young athletes to become successful. Gregory’s mother is employed at Premier Relocations Mayflower in Novi.

Jacob Yost

Austin is entering his final year at Spring Arbor University where he will earn his Bachelors in Nursing Science. He hopes to continue his education to become a Nurse Practitioner. Austin has been employed at Two Men and A Truck in Clarkston for 3 years.

2018/2019 Scholarship Recipients

• Kelsie Cancelliere, Corrigan Moving Systems
• Ryan Carney, Corrigan Moving Systems Farmington Hills
• T’Laina Donaldson, Corrigan Moving Systems Dearborn
• Anlin Larson, Larson’s Moving and Storage
• Joseph Newman, Morse Moving and Storage
• Jakob Schneider, Corrigan Moving Systems
• Ellen See, Frisbie Moving and Storage
• Abigail Swidorski, White Star Movers
• Caleb Valkner, Two Men And A Truck
• Zoe Wahr, Morse Moving & Storage Romulus

2017/2018 Scholarship Recipients

• Kelsey Gavulic, Corrigan Moving Systems in Farmington Hills
• Sarah Markley, DMS Moving Systems
• Tyler St. Peter, Rose Moving and Storage
• Sydney Strawser, Meyers Moving and Storage
• Danielle E. Winger, Corrigan Moving Systems in Farmington Hills

2014/2015 Scholarship Recipients

• Jacob Beudoin, Rose Moving & Storage – Belleville
• Lindsay Burkey, Corrigan Moving Systems – Grand Rapids
• Madison Kwaitkowski, Corrigan Moving Systems – Grand Rapids
• Kathleen Melton, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines – Saginaw
• Eric Morse, Morse Moving & Storage – Romulus
• Carlin O’Malley, Corrigan Moving Systems – Auburn Hills
• Spencer Paarlberg, Boer’s Transfer & Storage – Holland
• Adam Winger, Corrigan Moving Systems – Dearborn
• Lauren Zehnder, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines – Saginaw

2015/2016 Scholarship Recipients

• Brandon Becker, Corrigan Moving Systems – Farmington Hills
• Hannah Gayden, Corrigan Moving Systems – Farmington Hills
• Olivia Ifezue, Movers R Us
• Madison Kwiatkowski, Corrigan Moving Systems – Grand Rapids
• Sarah Markley, DMS Moving Systems
• Halie Marmalick, Guindon Moving and Storage
• Kathryn McLean, Morse Moving & Storage
• Aaron Moyer, Corrigan Moving Systems – Farmington Hills
• Kathleen Moon, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines
• Spencer Paarlberg, Boer’s Transfer and Storage
• Julianne Paul, Two Men and a Truck – Kalamazoo
• Brandi Strasser, DMS Moving and Storage
• Bailey Stevens, Corrigan Moving Systems – Grand Rapids
• Megan Troost, Rose Moving and Storage
• Adam Winger, Corrigan Moving Systems – Dearborn

2013/2014 Scholarship Recipients

• Sarah Biadecki, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines
• Cavia Jan Vangorden, Changing Places Moving
• Sara Maker, Stevens Worldwide Van Lines
• Morgan Stevens, Stevens Van Lines