The Mergenthaler Scholarship 

The Mergenthaler Scholarship was established in 1981 by Lillian Mergenthaler. Mrs. Mergenthaler and her late husband, Herman, were former owners of Herman's Greenhouse, now known as Colonial Flowers. The close proximity of their business location and the Saint Joseph High School complex generated her interest in young people. Mrs. Mergenthaler's generous support to the cultural and educational growth of this community during her lifetime is being continued after her death through the establishment of this scholarship fund. 

Who is eligible? Anyone residing within the Saint Joseph, Michigan school district at the time of the selection is eligible. There are no limitations as to age, sex, or race. All applicants must complete a standard application form providing certain scholastic, financial, and activities information to assist the Committee in making its evaluation. 

The St. Joseph Lions Club was designated Administrator of the scholarship. The Club, formed in 1928, has served this community continuously since that time through programs of community service and civic improvements.

At least two scholarships will be awarded annually to assist students who desire to pursue a degree at an accredited college or university, or to assist students who desire to pursue a specialized program at an accredited vocational or trade school.

To apply for the Mergenthaler Scholarship, a student should obtain and fill out a standard application form available from area high schools, the St. Joseph Lions Club, or The Mergenthaler Scholarship Committee and at this web site. In addition to the information requested on the form, applicants must submit a written report of one page or less stating, "Why I would like to pursue further education?". Candidates may be requested to meet with the selection committee.

There are two ways to submit an application

Number 1: Online Application (preferred)

Number 2: Paper Application

READ the directions all the way through before beginning.

All applicants MUST secure a transcript of their high school grades to include with their application.

Applicants who are not selected for the 4 year Mergenthaler Scholarship will be considered for the one year St. Joseph Lion's Club Scholarship and AMVETS Scholarship.

Online Application Process

1. To help you prepare for the application, view the information you need to provide, click HERE (will open in a new window or tab) 

2. When ready to begin the application click HERE

3. Read carefully and enter all information.

4. When you reach the end of the application DO NOT PRESS SUBMIT. Instead, go back an review all of your responses. Once you click SUBMIT you will not be able to make any changes. If you want to start over, exit out of the application WITHOUT CLICKING SUBMIT and start over when ready.

5. When you submit the application it will be sent to ALL of the scholarship selection committee members. You will also receive an email with your response for your records.

6. You will also need to send  a signature form. You and your parent(s) must sign and date the form. You can download and print this form by clicking HERE. After securing all signatures, scan the form along with your transcript.  Attach these to an email and  send  to the  email address at the bottom of this page. You can also send them by regular mail if you don't have access to a scanner (address below).

7. Don't forget to ask your principal or counselor to send a written evaluation of you to the selection committee attached to an email or by regilar mail using one of the addreses below.

Paper Application

1. Click HERE to view and download the Mergenthaler Application (opens in new window or tab).

2. Gather all the information and legibly fill out the form (preferably typed).

3. Once you have reviewed your information send your application and transcript by regular mail or scan them and attach them to an email. Both regular and email address relocated at the bottom of this page.

4. When you send the application, it will be retrieved, copied and distributed to the scholarship selection committee.

5. Don't forget to ask your principal or counselor to send a written evaluation of you to the selection committee attached either by email or regular mail using the appropriate address below.