Mr. Greg Sudderth, Chair of the Grants Committee of the Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund (UPSF & W), announced that it would be accepting grant applications for 2021 . He went onto explain, “Eligible non-profit organizations and sub-divisions of government are eligible to submit applications to the community foundation for grants that meet the guidelines of the UPSF & W Fund.”

Grant applications can be obtained in several ways:

Drop off: The Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula Office,
2420 First Avenue South, Escanaba, MI.
Web site: www.cfup.org
Email: office@cfup.org
Call- 1-906-789-5972

Those interested in obtaining a grant must have an original and three (3) copies turned into the community foundation office prior to 4:00 P.M. (EST) on Thursday, April 1st, 2021.

Members of the UPSF & W Committee will make their grant recommendations to the full board of trustees of the foundation at their regularly scheduled board meeting at the end of April 2021, for their approval.

All those requesting grants will be notified in writing of denial or approval of grant monies for their organization after the board meeting.

This is a fund of The Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula

For Good. For Ever.

The Dr. Mary L. Cretens Medical Scholarship is a scholarship fund set up so that an awardee can reapply for it year after year, as long as the specific guidelines and requirements are followed and met.

This is a fund held at the Community Foundation for Delta County, an affilliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula.

”The community foundation board of trustees and staff were so happy to hear that Quinn was selected to continue her education to obtain her doctoral degree thru Wake Forest Medical School, one of the most competitive medical schools in the Nation. They usually receive over 10,000 applications per year and have an acceptance rate of less than 3%. Miss Powell receiving a coveted spot in the 2024 matriculating class of only 145 medical students,” Mrs. Andzejewski commented.

We asked Quinn to tell us about her journey and what winning the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Scholarship meant to her.

“I started medical school at the University of Michigan prior to transferring to Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem in North Carolina in July of 2020. I hope to attain my MD Degree and give back to the community.” She continued, I couldn’t have achieved where I’m at today without the help of the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Medical Scholarship Fund and the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula.” Their financial support as well as their encouragement throughout my undergraduate studies and now in my final steps of medical school. Without their involvement, and others within Delta County, the cost and financial burden of obtaining my degree and attending medical school would be prohibitive.”

“I am so humbled and thankful for all of the support, well wishes and belief in me that I have received, and continue to receive, from the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula Board of Trustees, staff and Dr. Mary L. Cretens Scholarship Committee.”

“I have a few more years to go before I receive my medical degree and actually become a doctor, but I know with the support of the Upper Peninsula community I will achieve my dream. I’d like to thank the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula, all of their supporters who help make dreams like mine happen, especially the late Dr. Mary L. Cretens.”

We have always been impressed with Miss Powell, and we look forward to congratulating her on receiving her doctoral degree in 2024.

For good. For Ever.

2021 Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund Grant Applications Available

Quinn Powell Accepted to Wake Forest School of Medicine