Ann Arbor — The Washtenaw 100 is proud to announce it is awarding $20,000 in scholarships to area students. The Washtenaw 100 is an organization of area residents and corporate citizens whose mission is to support the families of local active law enforcement officers and firefighters who serve within Washtenaw County.

The Washtenaw 100 has maintained the scholarship program over the past 31+ years and has awarded $370,000 in scholarships. Students who apply for these scholarships are chosen based upon their demonstrated leadership, volunteer activities, academic scholarship, and stated future goals.  “The awarding of the scholarships to area students is just one program that our organization offers in support of area police and fire fighting professionals.” said Howard Holmes II, Washtenaw 100 Board Chair. “The Board of Directors is always gratified to review and recognize the hard work and exemplary efforts these students have accomplished. I am sure their parents are very proud, ” added Holmes.

This year’s Washtenaw 100 Scholarship awardees (with high school and parental affiliation) are:

Morgan Buffa Allen Park High School Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office
Keegan Carriveau Pinckney Community HS University of Michigan Police Department
Alexandra Chalogianis Chelsea High School University of Michigan Police Department
Jack Eberts Saline High School City of Ypsilanti Police Department
Peyton Figurski Tecumseh High School Michigan State Police
Allison Hause Chelsea High School Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office
Grace Mahalick Saline High School Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office
Ashlee Root Dexter High School Dexter Fire Department
Megyn Scafasci Dexter High School Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office
Karolyn Wagner Whitmore Lake High School Northfield Township Public Safety Dept.