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MSBO Awards and Scholarships 

The deadline for MSBO awards and scholarship applications is January 31, 2025. 

MSBO recognizes the extraordinary contributions of MSBO members to their school district, their communities and to MSBO through its awards program.  MSBO invests in your future by offering scholarships for furthering your education.   

AWARDS 

MSBO’s School Business Official of the Year recognizes an individual’s service to a school district, the profession, and colleagues; the Meridian Award recognizes successful practices in all areas of school management; and the Distinguished Service Award honors recipients that have attained the highest level of professional accomplishments. 

Click on the individual links for specific details and nomination forms: 

  • School Business Official of the Year 
  • Meridian Award of Excellence 
  • Distinguished Service Award 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS 

Mark and Kay Stebbins Scholarship
MSBO offers a $2,000 Stebbins Scholarship to active members in honor of Mark and Kay Stebbins. This scholarship program encourages and recognizes individuals currently employed in school business who are improving their technical skills and competencies by furthering their education, including pursuing MSBO voluntary certification and undergraduate degree. 

Wally Piper Scholarship
MSBO offers a $3,000 Piper Scholarship to active members in honor of Wally Piper. This scholarship program encourages and recognizes individuals currently employed in school business who are improving their technical skills and competencies by pursuing a graduate degree. 

Scholarship details and criteria are listed in the applications: 

  • Wally Piper Scholarship 
  • Mark and Kay Stebbins Scholarship 

For more information or if you have questions, contact Nancy Hawkins at 517.327.9254 or email at nhawkins@msbo.org. 

 

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