Scholarships
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Scholarship opportunities for the Class of 2024 are being added as we become aware of them. Most local scholarships will not be available until after the holidays. Parents and students are encouraged to review this web page frequently as scholarship opportunities will be added and updated on a continual basis. If you have questions about a specific scholarship, please contact Jill Zimmer, MCHS Counseling Secretary, at (810) 676-1911.
Scholarship Tips
1. Begin your search early, and conduct as much research as you can. Apply for every scholarship for which you are eligible.
2. Meet all deadlines.
3. Follow directions. Provide everything that is requested, but no more than is required.
4. List all activities and honors, highlighting those that are relevant to the scholarship.
5. Neatness counts. Type your application. All forms on our website can be downloaded and saved so you can type your application.
6. Make a copy of the completed application, so you can resend it if the original is lost.
7. Ask for help if you need it. Don't hesitate to call the funding organization.
8. Write an essay that makes a strong impression. Tell a story and use personal examples.
9. Choose references who know you well and give them plenty of time to write a recommendation.
10. Give your application (and/or essay) a "once-over." Ask a friend, teacher, or parent to proofread.
Current Scholarships
*SCHOLARSHIPS ARE LISTED IN ORDER OF THE DEADLINE DATE *
Scholarships marked with an ** are LOCAL scholarships (for MCHS or SC County only!)
Scholarship Sites
Michigan Student Aid Scholarship Database - MI Student Aid houses a database of Michigan scholarships. This website has important information and resources to maximize your opportunities for State of Michigan Aid programs. You can also sign up for text message alerts when you visit the Michigan Student Aid website.
Raise.Me is a social enterprise focused on expanding access to higher education, especially among low income and first generation students. Rather than waiting until the end of high school to earn scholarships, which is often too late to impact a student's college ambitions or choices, Raise.me enables students to earn scholarships throughout high school, starting as early as 9th grade, for doing all the things that best prepare them to succeed, whether that’s getting good grades, volunteering in the community or joining an extracurricular. Create an account at Raise.Me and fill in all the information you can. Also select colleges you are considering to start earning scholarships.
Big Future on College Board - College Board offers this site to find scholarships, other financial aid and internships from more than 2,200 programs, totally nearly $6 billion.
Scholarship Finder - This scholarship search site is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Going Merry - This site has a database of scholarships and aid. Some are bundled scholarships, where one application applies you for multiple opportunities. Apply directly on site, with auto-filled forms.
Scholarships.com - This site has a quick signup process and has over 3.7 million college scholarships and grants.
Chegg Scholarships - Browse over 25,000 scholarships for students like you.
Cappex provides an easy scholarship every month with no GPA requirement or essay to write. Just complete the form to be entered into the monthly scholarship drawing. The deadline for this scholarship is the last day of every month.
Studentscholarships.org - a database where students can search for scholarships.
Scholarshipsonline.org - a database where students can search for scholarships.
UNIGO - a national scholarship search directory. Search scholarships by major, athletics, merit, etc. Click on the link for more information.
Sallie Mae - This scholarship search site is a free way to get access to more than 6 million college scholarships worth up to $30 billion.
Fast Web - Find and discover unique college scholarships, grants, internships, college tips and more.
Top 175 Scholarships for College Students - The link below is a list of the top 175 scholarships in the United States. Each scholarship will have a separate link to their application.
Individual Scholarships
**Michigan Student Aid Scholarship and Grant Programs - Please read for important information regarding FAFSA, Scholarship and Grant opportunities, tutition incentive programs, etc.
**The Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP) - This pact includes 10 participating public universities committed to: Increasing awareness of high-quality educational opportunities, demystifying the admission process and admitting all Michigan High School graduates who earned a cummulative high school GPA of 3.0 of above. https://maap.org/MAAP
**Michigan Achievement Scholarship - Students will be eligible for this scholarship if their family demonstrates financial need. The student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Then the student will create a MiSSG Student Portal 3-5 business days after filing FAFSA. Please stop in Counseling office for more information!
American Legion Scholarships - Please visit www.michiganlegion.org/programs to see what scholarships you may qualify for!
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships - This is a guide for college planning process and offers chances to earn money for college for each action completed. The more effort put in, the more opportunities there are to earn money. It does not require an essay or an application and it is not based on GPA or a test score. Scholarships can be used at 2 and 4 year colleges.
**Palms Elementary Scholarship - This scholarship will be awarded to a Palm's Elementary Alumni who is pursuing a college education or attending a trade school. Completed applications are due no later than Friday, May 3, 2024.
**Mariner Closet Scholarship - Please stop by the Counselor's office to pick up the Mariner Closet Application! The deadline for this application is Friday, May 10, 2024.
Scholarships by College
Macomb Community College - You can't receive one unless you apply.
Saginaw Valley State University - Saginaw Valley State University has a great tool to find out expected scholarships and federal aid, just fill in your information and click through to see your expected cost! Also, check out their Net Price Calculator.
St. Clair Community College - For those students who will be attending St. Clair County Community College in the fall of 2023, please visit SC4 scholarship website to view all of the available scholarship offers!
Western Michigan University - Scholarships available for students who are planning to attend Western Michigan University.