2026 Scholarship Recipients
Ricardo Longoria Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Elizabeth Klein
Elizabeth Klein graduated from Michigan State University in May 2025 with a major in Human Biology and minors in Bioethics and Health Promotion. As a member of the Lyman Briggs College and the Honors College, she pursued a rigorous, interdisciplinary approach to science and healthcare. With a strong interest in patient care and the ethical dimensions of medicine, she is now preparing for the next step in her journey.
Elizabeth is currently in the process of moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she will attend Marquette University to pursue her education as a physician assistant.
Maya Vasquez
My name is Maya Vasquez and I am a senior at Swan Valley High School! I have been involved in Students Against Destructive Decisions, National Honor Society, Students Lead Students, Student Government, Great Lakes Bay Regional Youth Leadership Institute, Concert+Marching Band, and Varsity Cheerleading.
In the fall, I will be attending Central Michigan University to study Business-Communications with a minor in Pre-Law
John Carlson
John Carlson is a senior at Nouvel Catholic Central. He serves as President of the National Honor Society, is a Student Government representative, and has volunteered more than 150 hours of service to his school, church, and community. He has been involved with football, bowling, and baseball while at Nouvel. He was named Individual Academic All-State, All-Region, and All-Conference for football. He was also one of three finalists for the Harry Hawkins Award. While at Nouvel, he has also participated in Honor Guard, Business Club, and Chess Club. In the fall, he was named Homecoming King by the student body.
John is still deciding between Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, Eastern Michigan University’s aviation program, and an accelerated flight path. He would like to thank Family First for this generous scholarship and for helping him to achieve his goal of becoming a pilot.
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2025 Scholarship Recipients
Brooklyn Odoom
Andrew Carlson