Natalie Rae Nance Scholarship
Clarkston Community Schools / Natalie Nance Memorial Fund
Award Amount: $2,500
Deadline: 2026-04-15
Location: Lake Orion; Clarkston, Oakland, MI
Minimum GPA: 3
Grade Level: 12
Overview
The Natalie Rae Nance Scholarship was established by her father George Nance and JV cheer coach Tina Bambard to honor the memory of Natalie Nance, a high school graduate who died in a car accident in 2006 while attending Western Michigan University for business administration. Natalie was known for her feisty, energetic personality and humongous smile, and she was heavily involved in varsity cheerleading, cosmetology, and AP art. Her dream was to own and operate a salon where she could display her artwork, and this memorial scholarship supports students who share her passions or demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and leadership.