In 1996 the delegate body of the Michigan State Utility Workers Council (MSUWC) established the Marshall M. Hicks Memorial Scholarship Program in memory of past Council and National President, Marshall M. Hicks.

Entry eligibility

High school seniors who are the son or daughter of a MSUWC active or retired member, and/or the son or daughter of an active member who died as a direct result of an on the job injury, can submit entry for the scholarships.

Year of eligibility

Students are eligible for entry into the scholarship drawing during the scholarship year that coincides with their graduation from high school, i.e., 2009 Scholarship/2009 Graduation.

How to enter

To be entered into the scholarship drawing, the student must submit a scholarship entry form to the MSUWC for the year of the scholarship/high school graduation by April 30, 2009.

Selection of award winners

Two recipients will be selected at the May meeting of the MSUWC by a blind drawing from all of the eligible entry forms submitted. Recipients and their immediate family will be invited to the September meeting of the MSUWC for the awards acknowledgement.

Amount of the award

Awards will be a one-time payment in the amount of $1000 and will be awarded to two (2) students, each year, as identified by the drawing.

Requirements for payment of the award

Recipients will receive the $1000 scholarship upon proof of acceptance and attendance at any university, college, or trade school, etc.

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