Sara Grant 2012 Recipient
The Dr. Mary King Conner Science Scholarship PURPOSE:
Financial assistance to a female student who exhibits high academic standards, demonstrates high financial need, and intends to major in the science program. CONTRIBUTORS:
Dr. Mary King Conner & Mr. Bill Conner DATE OF ORIGIN:
June 2009
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The Dr. Mary King Conner Science Scholarship, established in July 2009, provided scholarship assistance to its first student during the 2009-2010 academic year. Its namesake, Dr. Conner, is a 1965 graduate of Adrian College in its chemistry program.
Dr. Conner. “Education is essential for obtaining employment in one’s chosen field and increasing tuition costs makes it more challenging to obtain. I wanted to give back to my alma mater to help future students get their degrees and realize their career ambitions.”
As an undergraduate student, Dr. Conner received scholarship assistance, was employed as a student assistant in the chemistry department, and as a resident advisor for the Office of Residence Life.
The scholarship will continue annually, as long as the student selected continues to display a high academic standard and financial need.
“The greatest decision I made was to get an education. My chemistry degree at Adrian College prepared me for graduate study at Michigan State University, which in turn enabled me to have a rewarding career in a field I enjoyed,” reflects
Dr. Conner and her husband, Bill, have made provisions in their estate plans to further endow this scholarship to provide additional student support. The Conners have expressed their pleasure in seeing the benefits of their contribution first-hand.