The Janet & Richard Gorman Scholarship is about opening doors and using the gift to help students achieve their potential. The goal is to contribute to career and personal development as students learn and grow as individuals who will live lives of leadership and create positive change in their field.
Richard and Janet Gorman provided a generous gift to establish the scholarship after Richard retired from MPPA in 1989. Richard was MPPA’s first General Manager. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Before his role at MPPA, he notably served as the City Manager in Petoskey for nearly 20 years. Richard brought exceptional leadership to MPPA at its inception and was an integral part of establishing the agency, developing many of its first projects. Richard’s career is a testament to how much he valued the mission of MPPA. He and his wife Janet’s generosity continues the legacy of his work by giving back to students.
How to Apply
MPPA is proud to be a part of managing the Gorman scholarship. We encourage students to take advantage of this great opportunity by submitting an application.
Applicant Requirements:
The Janet and Richard Gorman Scholarship is open to children and legal wards of MPPA Member utility staff. This includes utility system staff as well as those employed by the Council, Commission, or Board of Trustees responsible for general management over the utility system of that MPPA Member. Children and legal wards of Michigan Public Power Agency staff are also eligible to apply.
Applicants must be enrolled in colleges, universities, junior colleges, or community colleges located in the state of Michigan. 2024 high school graduates are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to students seeking degrees in engineering but students pursuing a degree in any field are encouraged to submit an application.
Our Board of Commissioners is excited to review applications and award the Janet & Richard Gorman scholarship to a deserving, committed student. We are happy to be a part of helping students realize their gifts as they make impactful contributions to their field of study.
To apply, complete the attached application and email to mcornelius@mpower.org
Application deadline is July 31, 2024