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

Team One Credit Union Scholarships ... Due Feb. 13, 2026

• Applicants must be or become a Member of the credit union.  Apply at saginawfoundation.org .

horatio alger scholarships ... due 2/15/26

• Eligibility requirements

  • Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States

  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found here: Senior Scholarships)

  • Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)

  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

  • Be a United States citizen

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

Byron Masonic Scholarships ... due 3/2/26

• Applications must be turned in to Larry Voight, Gerry Hall or Don Warner OR mailed directly to the Masonic Lodge by 3/2/26.

Set seg foundation skilled trades scholarship ... due 3/27/26

• 20 scholarships of $1,000 each

• Must be a high school senior that has been enrolled in a CTE program (Byron programs = Mechatronics, Agri-Science or any programs at the CCRC/GCI

• Must be enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4 year college, technical school or other technical institute in the next 12 months

Michigan Retailers Association scholarships ... due 4/1/26

• 15 scholarships of $3,500 will be awarded

• For current high school seniors, and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are:

  • dependent children of owners and full-time employees who have been employed at a member business as of 1/1/25 -OR-

  • employees who are also full-time students, who have been employed at a member business as of 1/1/25

• Students can apply online at retailers.com/scholarship

• Awards are NOT based on financial need

• To find out if a particular business is an MRA member, students and parents should check with their employer or complete the form at retailers.com/scholarship for more information