Edward E. Johanson Scholarship
After Edward's passing in 2012, his wife Kay Sue established this scholarship in his name to promote advanced learning among graduates of Frankenmuth High School. Edward Johanson was born in Monticello, New York and after high school graduation enlisted in the United States Army and served for two years as a radio operator in Okinawa. Once home from the service, he took advantage of the G.I. Bill and attended Syracuse University full-time while also working full-time for American Airlines as a radio operator. He graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Physics and went on to work for engineering firms before starting his own research and development company. Kay Sue Neuchterlein was born in Frankenmuth and graduated from Concordia University - Chicago and did graduate work at Michigan State University. She spent time as a teacher as well as in the business world working in purchasing for Fortune 500 companies. “My husband was a quiet, unassuming man who was happy to be ‘home’ in Frankenmuth."
Criteria for Selection:
The Edward E. Johanson Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on the following criteria:
- The applicant must be either a member of the current graduating class or a recent graduate of the High School.
- The applicant must be planning to attend a college or university full time, and prior to distribution of the scholarship funds, must be accepted and enrolled.
- The applicant must demonstrate academic skills and a desire to major in mathematics or science (pure or applied) in college.
- Selection must also be based on financial need of the student for assistance with college costs.
- The applicant should demonstrate service to his/her school, church or community through active participation.
- The scholarship will be awarded without regard to sex, race, religion, place of birth or personal handicap.
- The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final.