Class of 2021 Scholarship Opportunities

SCHOLARSHIPS!!!

First, always remember to apply for FAFSA: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa. This is required for many scholarships and used by schools to evaluate a student’s financial need-- which could lead to awards/grant opportunities (aka money you don’t have to pay back). It’s also the pathway to federal student loans, but that is one of the last methods you want to rely on to pay for school (you pay it back and much more in interest). If you need help working through the FAFSA application please visit: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out

Scholarship deadlines will vary, please be responsible with confirming this information early in the school year. Individual scholarships will indicate their deadline. If you are uncertain after researching, please see your School Counselor.

Also, don’t forget to look for specific scholarships available from the school(s) and/or branch of the Armed Services you are applying to! Links to those are generally available on the college/university/branch website. And in addition to those, look at...

Battle Creek Community Foundation Scholarships

https://www.bccfoundation.org/scholarship-finder

This is a very important application to complete as it’s a portal to hundreds of different scholarships you may be eligible for based on living in Calhoun County. You must have your FAFSA completed to submit your application for BCCF Scholarships. PORTAL OPENS DEC 1st 2020 and closes March 1st 2021! Review available scholarships here: https://www.bccfoundation.org/fund/scholfunds

Kellogg Community College Foundation Scholarships
https://www.kellogg.edu/about/foundation/kccscholarships/

McCurdy Memorial Foundation and Emily Scofield Charitable Trust (email your counselor for copy of application)

Blanche Barr Trone Scholarship Trust (use for tuition, room, and/or board)

(If you are planning on attending a four-year university to study programs within the medical field, please stop into the guidance office and pick up the application)

Harper Creek Optimist Club Youth Essay Contest

https://harpercreekoptimistclub.com/

Marshall Community Foundation Scholarships

https://www.marshallcf.org/graduating-seniors

Adrian College Full Tuition Scholarship for HCHS Senior (email your counselor for more information. Must have 3.0+ GPA. Must submit Adrian application by December 11th)

Winship Memorial Scholarship Foundation

When available, applications available in the Counseling Office

SET SEG Skilled Trades Scholarship

When available, applications available in the Counseling Office

Kellogg Community Credit Union Scholarships

https://www.kelloggccu.org/about-us/kccu-scholarship

Marshall Community Credit Union Scholarships

https://www.marshallcommunitycu.com/_/kcms-doc/1000/53225/2020-Application-Packet.pdf

**scholarships often available from credit unions and banks (and businesses), look into opportunities wherever you or your parents do your banking/business! Arbor Credit Union, Blue Ox Credit Union, Honor Credit Union, and Advia Credit Union for example!

Michigan Sheriffs Association Criminal Justice Scholarship

https://www.misheriff.org/criminal-justice-scholarship/

PB&J Scholarship

http://bit.ly/pbjscholars2020

Heisman High School Scholarship (APPLY IN THE FALL, APP OPENS AND CLOSES WITHIN A MONTH, SIGN UP FOR REMINDERS ON WEBSITE)

https://heismanscholarship.com/

MASFPS Scholarship

https://www.masfps.org/scholarship-1

Rosa Parks Scholarships

Rosaparksscholarship.org

https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5371776/3113be06ea1b

Michigan Student Scholarships and Grants