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Scholarships, Contests, and Opportunities
Note: Please be aware that updates and corrections are ongoing. Information will be updated as soon as it’s received, so be sure to double check your due dates and application details before submitting them.
Underclassmen:
Scroll down to the bottom to find contest opportunities for all grade levels.
SENIORS:
Preview the scholarship opportunities below well in advance of the deadlines to determine eligibility and thoroughly prepare your application materials, including giving at least two weeks’ notice for letters of recommendation.
Many colleges have their own specific scholarships. Check out the college’s website that you’re planning on attending, and research these scholarships early in the fall. Most deadlines are from October through December. Also, always search on your own. You will likely find scholarships I haven’t come across. I try to keep this page updated so please check frequently!
Miscellaneous scholarships without dates and helpful websites for college scholarship opportunities and other goal-oriented topics:
SCHOLARSHIPS SEPARATED BY DUE DATE:
IMPORTANT! Please note that Academic Advising office deadlines are typically FOUR school days prior to deadlines indicated on application or scholarship list.
AUGUST
Common Application (Use this one site to apply for SEVERAL colleges in and out of state, including University of Michigan, Alma, Albion, and others) - opens August 1 (look at this as soon as possible and get started - be thinking about essay answers)
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Central Michigan University Centralis and Other Scholarships--Various deadlines (see their site for details, deadlines, and competition dates)
Horatio Alger Scholarship--Deadline 10-25 (must create an account to apply)
NOVEMBER
American Legion Dept. of Michigan (State level contest)
Central Michigan University Centralis and Other Scholarships--Various deadlines
University of Michigan $2500 Alumni Scholarship (Early Action) --Deadline (see website for additional info)
American Legion (see website, deadlines vary)
DECEMBER
JANUARY
National Wild Turkey Federation’s Dr. James Earl Kennamer Academic Scholarship Program
Elks Legacy Award--300 awards of $4,000 each.
FEBRUARY
Northwood University Patricia and Robert Naegele Competitive Scholarship
MARCH
Local Scholarships - PDFs can be reviewed/printed as they become available at
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/107p9NjdiNMh7nZzHuc33VeUM1cL1TbCq
Deadline is Friday, March 20, 2026. Must be handed in to Mrs. Sobeck by 2pm. Paper applications can be printed using the link above. Seniors may use school computers/printers for this purpose. Please review the requirements of each scholarship before you print. You can also email Mrs. Sobeck and she can get you paper copies, if necessary.
Atlanta Thunder Bay Eagles
Bonnie J. Howe Memorial
Canada Creek Ranch Foundation Inc.
Christyn Marie Painter
Denise Ann Marquardt Memorial
Duane Cordes Memorial
Friends of Lake Avalon
Garry Boldrey Memorial
George and Barbara Parkinson Memorial
Harold Patchel Memorial
Hillman Area Lions Club & WXHR 97.3 FM
Hillman Athletic Boosters
Hillman Bass Club
Hillman Chamber of Commerce
Hillman EMS
Hillman Knights of Columbus
James A Bannon
Joyce Cordes Memorial
Lake Avalon Property Owners Association
Marjean LaFleche Memorial
Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation
Montmorency County Chapter of MI Township Association
Montmorency County Fair
Montmorency County Ministerial Association
New Beginnings Ministries
Rex and Hazel Badder
Rust Lake Auxiliary
Wheels Car Club Scholarship
Zachary Robertson Memorial Scholarship
Marist Technology Scholarships (NY)- Application requirements listed on the website
Rosa Parks Scholarship--or click HERE ($2,000 award)
APRIL (Spring Break reminder! Remember the four days’ notice.)
Michigan Township Association Scholarship- $200.00 prize to a student from each of the following schools: Atlanta, Hillman, and Lewiston. (see Mrs. Sobeck for more information)
Navy ROTC--Contact recruiter for assistance or deadline for 2026 scholarship
MAY
JULY
Robert Turner Baseball Scholarship--Deadline TBA
Montmorency County Fair Agricultural Scholarship-See Mrs. Sobeck for Application
Opportunities, Contests, and Scholarships for Various Ages (some contest information is pending annual update--please inquire with Academic Advising if the information below is not up-to-date:
Test Prep website
Electric Cooperative Youth Tour (all-expenses-paid leadership travel opportunity) for sophomores and juniors age 16 and 17 (family must receive service from PIE&G)
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