Apply for the Third Year of Sandbox Scholarships

ScholarshipsSandbox Foundation scholarship applications for 2018 grants will be accepted, between January 1st and March 1st in 2018.  High School seniors are encouraged to download the common application form and submit their two page essay/letter before the March 1st deadline.

Non-(HS)-Graduates who plan on attending a trade school can also apply for the Wayne Scholarship, using the same common application form.  Prior recipients of Sandbox Foundation Grants may reapply for a Continuing Scholarship, in subsequent years of college.  Students from Romeo High School can pickup an application form in the RHS counseling office.  All applicants can download the common application form here.

Austen Malczewski checks in from MSU

Austen Maczewski was one of two recipients of the Wayne Scholarship in 2017.   He sent us the following message after his first few weeks of college at MSU.

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Michigan state is providing me with an amazing experience already. I have been in classes from 25 people to 300 people, I have also been from North campus to South campus (miles apart), I am learning to adapt either way! College has been completely different from high school; change in diversity, crazy amounts of freedom, and the amount of studying required. I am slowly but surely learning the ropes here at Michigan State University, thanks to The Sandbox Foundation scholarship I am able to completely focus on academics this first semester instead of having to work long hours at a minimum wage paying job. Not sure if I told you I was wrestling at Michigan State or not but that has also provided me some cool opportunities as well, such as being on the field for the first home football game of the year. Because of your generosity I have had the opportunity to Walk on to the wrestling team here at MSU. Thanks again it will be forever appreciated!

Click here to read Austen’s profile in MSU’s “Meet the Spartans”

 

 

Adam Walters checks-in with the foundation

Adam Walters @ CMU

Adam Walters checked-in with the Sandbox Foundation, on his way to success at Central Michigan University.  Here’s a message received by the foundation from Adam.

Through the end of the school year all of the craziness of senior year became very real. Signing up for graduation, Prom and various other things all came quick. Though there was a lot to do I set my priorities straight and got everything done that needed to be. This summer I plan on working at Decour Statuette making concrete for builders and home owners.  I also look to spend my weekends on a beach in Caseville.  After seeing the campus more I plan on doing the
Pre-PA program that CMU offers.

RHS Honors Night 2017

The annual 2017 Romeo High School Honors Night was held May 22, 2017.  Rock was on hand to present three scholarships to well deserving students.  The first scholarship was awarded to Jacob Mullin, who is headed to Western Michigan University (studying Aviation Flight Service).  Jacob was awarded the Kuchenmeister Family Scholarship.

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The second award went to Austin Malczewski, who received the Wayne Scholarship.  Based on applications received, the foundation chose to grant this second Wayne Scholarship of 2017.  Austin is headed to Michigan State to study Finance.

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The third award was delivered to Kayley Lorts,  Kayley is also headed to Michigan State and will study Nursing.   Kayley received the Barbara Faye Scholarship in honor of Rock’s mother, a long-time advocate for continuous learning, through education.

And finally, all three recipients were reminded that earning these awards automatically makes them eligible for next year’s “Continuing Scholarship“.  Any recipient of a Kuchenmeister Family Scholarship or a Sandbox Foundation Scholarship is eligible to apply for Continuing Scholarships via email each January.  Continuing Scholarships help offset tuition costs in subsequent years of study.

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2017 Wine and Cheese Gathering

The Sandbox Foundation held its second annual fundraiser on Friday, May 12th.  The event was a “Wine and Cheese Gathering”, with guests donating two bottles of wine.  The first bottle was uncorked and served.  The second bottle was sold at silent auction.

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Scholarship recipient Jared Newton (graduating from Dakota HS) was on hand to receive the 2017 Inspiration Scholarship, with his mother Anna.  Scholarship recipient Adam Walters (graduating from Utica HS) was also on hand to receive a 2017 Wayne Scholarship, with his parents Karen and Dave.

Foundation advisors were able to expand grants for 2017 to six, with the final two to be Announced and Awarded during the Romeo HS Honors night, scheduled for May 22nd.

Foundation Awards 2nd Continuing Scholarship for 2017

Adam Frost (Apr 2017)

Now in its second year, the foundation raises the bar by awarding a second “Continuing Scholarship” in 2017 to Adam Frost.  Adam was the first recipient of the Wayne Scholarship during the inaugural year of the foundation.  The following message was received from Adam by the advisors.

“I am finishing up my freshman year at Grand Valley State University and loving the college experience and the amazing resources that are available.  In the fall I will begin working towards my business degree at the Seidman College of Business at GVSU.   Receiving the Continuing Scholarship from the Sandbox Foundation means so much since it is helping me to continue on this path.  Thank you for this opportunity! “

Foundation Announces its First Grant of 2017

The Sandbox Foundation is pleased to award a Continuing Scholarship to Maream Nori for 2017.  Maream is receiving one of two Continuing Scholarships that will awarded by the foundation this year.  Maream was a recipient of the same grant in 2016 and continues her education by attending Oakland University.

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The foundation received the following message from Maream: “My plans for this summer is take a couple of classes and to study for the MCAT so that I would be able to apply to medical school next year.  I am very thankful for this scholarship because it will enable me to pay for my summer classes without working extra hours, and that would give me more time to prepare for the MCAT.”

Greektown Bus Trip Fundraiser

Register now for an afternoon of fun on our

Greektown Casino Bus Trip

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April 1, 2017  (3:00pm – 10:30pm)

Buses depart Country Meadows Shopping Center (located NE corner of 21 mile/Garfield)

Cost is $30 per person and includes $20 free slot play at Greektown Casino

First come/first served (only 100 spots available)

Personal coolers allowed on the bus!

50/50 Raffle

Jello Shots for Sale

Contact Trip Host: Sherry Frost at 586-482-9683 for more information

Click here to download our Sign-Up Sheet

Not a gambler?  Use our buses for an inexpensive trip to your favorite Greektown Restaurant

All net proceeds will benefit the Sandbox Foundation

Now is the time (2017)

Rock  is interviewed by Rob Stone for local T.V. station CW50.  The interview aired on CW50’s “Street Beat” program Saturday, January 10, 2017.  The bottom line “Now is the Time” to apply for Sandbox Foundation Scholarships.

 

Click on the “Applications” tab above for more information.

Sandbox Foundation completes first year.

The Sandbox Foundation completed it’s first year by awarding a second “Continuing Scholarship” for 2016.  The second recipient was Jacob Boyd.  Jacob used his grant towards funding fall semester classes at Walsh College.  Jacob was also a recipient of the Kuchenmeister Family Scholarship in 2011.  Jacob has been working towards a degree to support a career as a Marketing Coordinator or Financial Analyst.

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Continuing Scholarships are granted to students who have completed their first year of studies and have already received either a Kuchenmeister Family Scholarship of one of three annual Sandbox Foundation Scholarship.  Preference is given to winners from the past five years.  Applications for the Continuing Scholarship are accepted between January 1st and March 1st of each year.  Applications are available on the Sandbox Foundation Website.