Foundation Scholarships
Law School Scholarships
The early leaders of the Foundation had a vision to one day provide law school scholarships to deserving students. The vision became a reality in 2007. Through the generosity of its Trustees and legacy partners, the Foundation has awarded over $125,000 in scholarships.
The Macomb County Bar Foundation Trustees Law School Scholarship is awarded to a second or third year law student who demonstrates a commitment to serve or contribute to the Macomb County legal community, a need for financial assistance, and high scholastic achievement. The $3,000 scholarship originates from the generous contributions of the Foundation’s Trustees.
The Kimberly M. Cahill Leadership Memorial Scholarship is to be awarded to a second or third year law student who is currently enrolled in law classes at any accredited Michigan law school. The recipient should demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership and the ability to inspire and effectively lead others to a defined objective. The recipient must also demonstrate a need for financial assistance and an academic standing (3.0 GPA or above). This $3,000 scholarship originates from the generous contributions to the MCBF’s Kimberly M. Cahill Memorial Fund and honors the memory of Kimberly M. Cahill who passed away January 21, 2008.
The Macomb County Bar Foundation Philip F. Greco Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a second or third year law student who demonstrates a commitment to serve or contribute to the Macomb County legal community, a need for financial assistance, good academic standing (2.5 GPA or better). Special consideration is given to non-traditional law students. This $2,000 scholarship originates from the contributions of Emil E. Cardamone and continues with the generous contributions of Attorneys Title Agency, Greco Title Division and honors the memory of the late Philip F. Greco, Esq.
About Philip F. Greco (1916-1998) Mr. Greco was a distinguished Macomb County lawyer who founded the title company that bears his name. Throughout his outstanding life and career, Mr. Greco demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the betterment of the legal and civic communities. He was widely recognized as an expert in real estate law and gratuitously lent his considerable talents to assist attorneys and other practitioners in the real estate industry to resolve complex legal problems. He was an active participant and held leadership positions in numerous professional, charitable and civic organizations. A 1944 graduate of the Detroit College of Law. Mr. Greco is a Past President of the Macomb County Bar Association and one of the founders of the Macomb County Bar Foundation. The awards and honors he received during his lifetime are too numerous to mention in this limited space.
This scholarship was created to honor Judge Tracey A. Yokich for her outstanding commitment to the Women Lawyers Association and her unwavering mentorship of women in the legal profession. This scholarship recognizes Judge Yokich’s dedication to fostering the professional growth of women lawyers and her tireless efforts to promote diversity, inclusion, and leadership within the legal community, and will serve as a lasting tribute to her legacy of support and guidance, helping future generations of lawyers thrive in their careers.