“The SET SEG Foundation is fueled by the mission to enable students to pursue enrichment opportunities that advance learning, leadership, and civic responsibility,” said Molly Mellema, SET SEG Foundation Executive Director. “The Education Excellence Awards allows us to reward exceptional programs that bring innovative opportunities that positively impact personal and educational growth for students and communities across Michigan.

This year, we received a record number of applications, making the decision tougher than ever. Ten schools across the state of Michigan were awarded $2,500 grants for their unique educational programs.

Anchor Bay Schools
Anchor Bay Science Special

Bay-Arenac ISD
McKinney-Vento Homeless Awareness Grant Program

Boyne City Public Schools
Rambler Innovations

Central Montcalm Area Schools
Souper Kids Soup Kitchen

Grant Public Schools
Free Milk & Nuggets Announcements

Homer Community Schools
Summer Recreation Program

Ironwood Area Schools
Intensive Interventions for Literacy

Perry Public Schools
Competency Based School Transformational Model

Posen Consolidated Schools
Marine Debris Prevention – Protecting our Great Lakes Through Place Based Stewardship

Royal Oak Community Schools
UMatter Week

The SET SEG Foundation is the philanthropic arm of SET SEG, a risk management organization serving Michigan public schools. The SET SEG Foundation is fueled by its mission to enable students to pursue enrichment opportunities that advance learning, leadership, and civic responsibility by providing services, scholarships, and grants directly to Michigan public schools and Michigan public school students. 

We are proud to partner with the Michigan Association of School Boards for the annual Education Excellence Awards. For more information about the SET SEG Foundation, visit setseg.org/foundation.