COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Branch County Association of REALTORS® (BCAR) has announced that fifteen 2025 high school graduates from Bronson, Coldwater, Quincy, and Union City High Schools have each received a $750 scholarship through the Cliffie Bowers Memorial Scholarship program.
The scholarships are part of BCAR’s ongoing commitment to investing in the future of Branch County’s young people. Each recipient was carefully selected based on their academic achievements, community involvement, and future goals.
“These students represent the next generation of leaders in our communities,” said John Rakocy, President of the Branch County Association of REALTORS®. “We are honored to support them as they take their next steps in education and beyond.”
The Cliffie Bowers Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Cliffie Bowers, a lifelong Coldwater resident, respected mortgage loan officer and community advocate who believed in the power of education and giving back. Through this program, BCAR continues his legacy of service and support for local youth.
The 2025 scholarship recipients are:
- Boston Bucklin
- MaKaylah Caudill
- Kamryn Rinkel
- Skyler Foley
- Ryan Kemter
- Maxwell Bigelow
- Mason Hawthorne
- Shahd Altashi
- Ayden Dirschell
- Nicholas Downs
- Gennevieve Graham
- McKinley Kirk
- Dayne Knapp
- Kazzier Lindblom
- Briana Scialabba
The Branch County Association of REALTORS® congratulates all of the scholarship recipients and wishes them success in their future endeavors.



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