This scholarship was established in memory of Milton Scherer, assistant professor of history and geography, Soo Tech Branch, 1948-1965. As per his wife, Ruth's request, this scholarship is being offered to students interested in pursuing study for better understanding of our planet, our environment and its relationship to people.” Besides his many interests in books, hiking, hunting, and Indian artifacts, Milton was a naturalist and conservationist. He also served in the 1941-42 Michigan legislature representing the Muskegon district. This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in history with a minor in geography and who has earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Lake Superior State University Foundation
650 W. Easterday Ave
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
"The opportunity at LSSU to do research is amazing. This past summer I motored through coves and islands with Prof. Garvon surveying water birds for the affects of pollution. I spent the other part of my summer on the shore of Lake Superior monitoring nests of the endangered Piping Plover."
