Scholarships

Letter of REcommendation worksheet

You need to fill this out and give it to anyone that you request a recommendation letter from. It greatly helps them in writing a personalized letter and is the professional thing to do. Make sure to give them enough time to write it for you.

Letter of recommendation worksheet.doc

College Board Big Future Scholarships

Complete all 6 steps within your College Board account for the opportunity to win $40,000 - however the completion of each step also gets you entered in to a scholarship drawing! This program is open to students regardless of their family income. At least half of all the scholarships (over $2 million) will be designated for students whose families earn less than $60,000 per year.

Build your college list...$500. Due July 31 before your senior year.
Practice for the SAT on Khan Academy...$1,000. Due October 31 of your senior year.
Improve your score (either from PSAT to SAT -or- SAT to SAT retake)...$2,000. Due December 31 of your senior year.
Strengthen your college list...$500. Due October 31 of your senior year.
Complete the FAFSA...$1,000. Due February 28 of your senior year.
Apply to colleges...$1,000. Due December 31 of your senior year.

State of michigan info

There are ton of great resources on this website - both for the FAFSA and State of Michigan resources.

MICHIGAN ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP WEBINARS

High school students and families interested in learning more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship are encouraged to register for an informational webinar provided by Michigan Department of Treasury’s MI Student Aid team. Participants will be able to gather the following information:

All sessions are free of charge and open to the public.

Shiawassee County College & Career Readiness Center - Scholarship opportunities

The CCRC has a list of scholarships as well on their website.

Shiawassee Community Foundation Scholarships ... Due 1/31/26

Criteria - For students that are attending or have graduated from a high school in Shiawassee County. These scholarships are for students planning on attending a 2-yr, 4-yr or trades school in Fall 2026.
You must provide TWO letters of recommendation when you apply. You must also request a transcript on Parchment to be sent to them.
This application allows you to be considered for multiple scholarships.
Here is a link to the directions ... Click HERE

SCF App

Get To Scholarships...due 2/25/26

Awards are renewable for up to 3 additional years after their initial award
Eligibility requirements
- Students must be currently enrolled at a Michigan High School
- Graduating senior
- Must have participated in a sport for at least 3 years
- Must have maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Must align with the Get To motto and philosophy
- Should be community involved, donate time to charities or causes, and demonstrate other leadership capabilities
- Must receive nomination from high school Athletic Director or school Administrator
- Please apply with a personal email (that is accessible for the next 5 years)
Learn more and apply HERE

Golden apple awards...due 3/1/26

For future K-12 Michigan educators
Offers up to $15,000 in paid summer professional development over your undergraduate experience - students receive hands-on instruction from outstanding Michigan teachers and experience teaching and leading in your community
Additional benefits include: undergraduate support, job placement assistance & mentoring
Click here to apply

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