Congratulations to our 2025-26 Scholarship Winners!

Lilith Braden is a 2025 graduate from Mona Shores High School and plans to attend MCC to pursue an Associate degree in Science and Arts.

Laura Brown will be a Sophomore at Baker College-Muskegon, Culinary Institute of MI. Her major is Baking and Pastry. She would like to continue her education after graduation and earn a business degree.

Maddilynn Dyer graduated from Reeths-Puffer and plans to attend MCC. She is leaning toward a degree in Nursing, possibly Pediatrics.

Monika Godek will be a Sophomore at Baker College-Muskegon pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. She is a 2023 graduate of Fruitport High School.

Landon Helmer is a 2025 graduate of Mona Shores High School and plans to attend MCC. He would like to pursue becoming an attorney or work in the cybersecurity field.

Candice Kops will be a Sophomore at MCC and is pursuing a Nursing degree. She is a 2024 graduate of Fruitport High School.

Anna Woller will be a sophomore at MCC and is majoring in Crop and Soil Science. Anna was awarded a WDCC scholarship in 2024 after graduating from Montague High School.

Grace Thompson is a 2025 graduate of Holton High School, and she plans to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice at MCC.

Jorgia Maitland is a 2025 graduate of Oakridge High School and plans to study Social Work in Science and Arts at MCC.

Kileigha Ledesma will be attending MCC pursuing a career in Graphic Design. She was awarded a WDCC scholarship in 2023 after graduating from Fruitport High School.

Kendall Hibbard graduated from North Muskegon High School, and will be attending MCC to pursue a degree in either Fish and Wildlife Management or Agriculture Technology.

Alyssa Munson will be a sophomore at MCC this fall, pursuing an Associates of Art degree, then continuing to major in Art with a focus on Education at a 4-year university.

Scholarship Co-Chairs: Lisa Hegenbart and Joan Eichenberg

What's the difference between a WDCC Scholarship and a
Member Memorial Scholarship?

The WDCC $1000 Scholarship is awarded annually to young people in our community who will be attending Muskegon Community College or Muskegon Baker College full-time. These scholarships are open to high school seniors or students currently attending one of these colleges. Applications are available on this site beginning mid-September through mid-March.

The prestigious Member Memorial Scholarship (MMS) is awarded to top candidates who demonstrate a desire to improve our community by giving back through community service. The MMS honors our deceased members and is awarded in $1000 increments. The MMS is given in the names of deceased members who are being honored through donations. Recipients are deserving female or male students attending Muskegon Community College or Muskegon Baker College. 

2026-2027 Application links will open September 2025

Designate the WDCC Member Memorial Scholarship Fund

A member and/or her family can designate contributions in memory of a loved one to the WDCC Member Memorial Scholarship Fund. If you choose to fund a full $1000 scholarship, the award will be given in your loved one’s name.

Designate the WDCC MMS Fund in your estate planning or request to your family members that you be remembered by contributions to this fund because:

• You believe in the good work you and your fellow WDCC members do for the community.

• You would like WDCC to continue with the legacy of 60+ years of giving scholarships to deserving students.

Mail your donation, along with the name of the person you are honoring to:
WDCC, MMS Fund
P.O. Box 1665, Muskegon MI 49443
Make checks payable to: WDCC