SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The NATO of Michigan Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to employees of member theaters to help with the cost of attending college, graduate school, or trade school. The program is 100% funded by contributions from member theaters. Up to three $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually.
2025 Award Winners
"It is a privilege to know that my job at a movie theater has helped me to learn and understand just how much I love helping people and how well that will reflect in my career goals."
JESSICA HILL
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Mid Michigan College
Celebration! Cinema
Mt. Pleasant, MI
2025 Awardee
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"I have learned to be able to work in a team is essential to make the movie going experience of patrons a positive one."
JULIA HELFERTY
Macomb Community College
MJR Theatres
Chesterfield, MI
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2025 Awardee
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"Practicing my patience and empathy with non English speakers at my job is preparing me for my future career. Because the experience is so organic, this is the type of training I will not be able to get through a college lecture hall."
NOEL TIPPIT
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Washtenaw Community College
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MJR Theatres
Brighton, MI
2025 Awardee
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