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FAFSA Application Deadlines

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Financial Aid

State of Michigan Student Aid

Local Scholarships  2025 Updates will be added throughout the year. Please check back often!

Please check back often, scholarships are added throughout the year!

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority CEO Community Scholarship Deadline May 1
• Andrew Nelson Memorial Scholarship Deadline April 1
• Better Business Bureau Western Michigan Deadline December 2, 2024
• CASE Credit Union Memorial Scholarship Deadline March 29
• Clinton County Farm Bureau Scholarship  Deadline March 15
• Dewitt Area Chamber of Commerce: Skilled Trades & Medical Services Program April 1
• Diane Moss Memorial Scholarship for Track & Cross Country Athletes Deadline May 1
• GreenStone Farm Credit Services Deadline March 1
• Harold Benson/Jeanne Rand Scholarship Fund Deadline March 13
• HIGCUP SCHOLARSHIP in Memory of Terry and Dennis Henning Deadline April 15
• I Move for Hal Deadline May 08
• Jean M. Harte Memorial Scholarship Deadline May 1
• Journey Federal Credit Union Scholarship Deadline April 15
• Junior League of Lansing Deadline April 1
• Justice League of Greater Lansing Deadline April 15
• LAFCU Write to Educate Essay Deadline March 31
• Lake Michigan Credit Union, Hutt Scholarship Deadline January 8, 2025
• MACAC Maggie Miller Scholarship   Life Story of Maggie Miller Deadline May 31 Winners will be announced in early June.
• Marine Corps League Deadline April 30
• Martha Cooper Memorial Scholarship for the Arts Deadline April 15
• Matthew Bendele Memorial Scholarship Deadline April 12
• Michigan Education Association (MEA) Scholarship Deadline February 10, 2025
•  Michigan Retailers Association Deadline April 1
• Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Deadline March 15
• Phi Delta Kappa State of Michigan Prospective Educator Scholarship Deadline March 22
• Ruff Restoration Scholarship Deadline May 17
• Schafer Construction,  Inc.   Build Better Foundation Scholarship Deadline Dec. 31, 2024
• SETSEG Skilled Trade Scholarship Deadline April 15
• SJ Redwings Athletic Boosters Student Athlete Scholarship Deadline April 26
• Sparrow Health Care Scholarships Deadline March 29
• Stephen Bakita Vocational Scholarship Deadline April 18
• Stephen Kay Memorial Scholarship Deadline April 26
• St. Johns  Legacy Scholarship Deadline April 30
• St. Johns Education Association Future Educator Scholarship Deadline April 05
• St. Johns Lions Club Deadline April 30, 2025
• St. Johns Rotary Club Scholarship  Deadline March 29
• St. Johns Youth Athletic Association Scholarship Award  Deadline April 26
• St. Johns Youth Baseball Association Scholarship Deadline April 26
• Takedowns, Tackles and Team Work Jake Gnegy Memorial Scholarship   Deadline April 15
• Tom Schneider Peacemaker Award Deadline April 1
• Wacousta Chapter #133 Order of the Eastern Star Deadline April 12
• Whyman Health Careers Scholarship Deadline April 22

Adrian College  Scholarship Criteria

Albion College  Scholarships

Alma College  Alma College Grants & Scholarships

Alpena Community College Scholarships

Aquinas College Scholarships

Baker College  Scholarships

Calvin College Scholarship Opportunities

Cornerstone University Scholarships/Grants

Central Michigan University

• 2025 Scholarship and  Financial Aid Updates
• Centralis Scholar Award Deadline November 1, 2024

• Lem Tucker Scholarship 

• Multicultural and Cofer Advancement  January 15, 2025

• Central Michigan University Leadership Advancement Scholarship January 15, 2025

• CMU Merit-Based Scholarships  Apply by December 1 for priority consideration

Davenport University  Scholarships

Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University Scholarships

Ferris State University Ferris State University Scholarship 

Grand Valley State University Scholarships

Hope College  Scholarships

Kettering University

• Kettering University Scholarships 

Lake Superior State University Incoming Student Scholarships

Lansing Community College

• Lansing Community College Scholarships  

• Lansing Community College Foundation Scholarships

Michigan State University

• Michigan State University - Merit-Based Scholarships Apply by Nov. 1

• The MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship
  
  

Michigan Tech

• Michigan Tech Scholarships

Mid Michigan Community College Laker Distinction Award 

• Admission and Aid

Northern Michigan University 

• Northern Michigan University First Year Scholarships

Northwood University  Scholarships

Oakland University Oakland University Scholarships

Saginaw Valley State

• Saginaw Valley State Scholarships & Financial Aid

• The SVSU Cardinal Commitment-4 Years, Tuition Free for Qualifying Students

Spring Arbor  Scholarships and Aid

University of Michigan University of Michigan Scholarships

Wayne State University  Scholarships

Western Michigan University Early Action Deadline Dec. 15th.

• Western Michigan University First Year Scholarships 

• WMU MLK G.O.L.D Scholarship  

State and National SCHOLARSHIPS

College Financial  Aid 

• Abbott & Fenner  Deadline June 10, 2025
• AES Scholarship  October 8, 2024
• American Legion Department of Michigan Applications OPEN
• Big Sun Scholarships Deadline June 19, 2025
• Brighton Art Guild Scholarship Deadline March 16, 2025
• Buick Achievers Scholarship Program Deadline February 27, 2024
• Build A Better Future Scholarship Deadline April 7, 2025
• Built Ford Tough Scholarship Deadline January 11, 2025
• "Cirkled" In "No Sweat" Scholarship Applications OPEN
• Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation  Deadline September 20, 2024
• College Board OPEN
• College JumpStart Scholarship  Deadline December 31,2024
• Community Choice Credit Union Scholarship Deadline February 28, 2025
• Consumers Credit Union Consumers Scholars  March 4, 2024
• Coolidge, A Scholarship for America December 11, 2024  Juniors Apply
• The Engineering Society of Detroit Deadline February 21, 2025
• Equitable Excellence Scholarship  Apply Now
• Flavorful Futures Scholarship  Deadline January 31, 2025
• General Michigan Scholarships and Grants OPEN
• Greenstone Farm Credit Service Scholarships  Deadline March 1, 2024
• Horatio Alger Association Scholarships Deadline March 15, 2025
• Jackie Robinson's Living Legacy  Deadline January 9, 2025
• Justice League of Greater Lansing Deadline April 15, 2024
• The Joyce Ivy Foundation Summer Program  Applications OPEN
• Kelsey's Law Scholarship  Deadline March 01, 2025
• LAFCU Write to Educate Scholarship  Applications open February 2025
• Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship  Deadline January 8, 2025
• Michigan Elks Charitable Grant Fund Scholarship Deadline Dec. 1, 2024
• Michigan Farm Bureau Scholarships 
• MEA Scholarship Deadline February 10, 2025
• Michigan Retailers Association  Deadline April 1, 2025
• Michigan Scholarships  Applications OPEN 
• Michigan Society of Professional Engineers  Opens January 2, Deadline February 17, 2025
• Michigan Sheriffs' Association Criminal Justice Scholarship Deadline May 1, 2024
• Michigan Sugar Scholarships  
• Michigan Council of Women in Technology Deadline January 30, 2025
• MyImpact Challenge Deadline May 19, 2024
• Ohio - Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools April 19, 2024
• OppU Achievers Scholarship  Applications Open
• PB and J Scholarship 
• Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation Deadline May 1, 2024
• Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation  Application OPEN
• Ryan Fischer Legacy Hockey Foundation  Deadline February 7, 2025
• Scholarships360 OPEN
• Society of Women Engineers Information Page  Interest Deadline December 1, 2024 
• United States JCI Senate Foundation  Multiple Deadlines starting Sept. 29, 2024

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Applying for Scholarships

1. Start early. Begin looking into possibilities early in your high school career. Be ready to locate and complete applications early in the senior year.

2. Be aware of deadlines. Scholarship applications become available throughout a student’s senior year, and sometimes are due only weeks after being publicized. SJHS uses the bulletin boards near the counselor’s office as well as the daily bulletin and website to post information.

3. Check for scholarship opportunities with your place of employment, your church, or any organizations to which you belong, etc.  Also, the Internet, books, and Xello are additional scholarship services.

4. Be organized and aware of deadlines. Make copies of everything. Make sure teachers and counselors are given plenty of time to prepare letters of recommendations, transcripts, etc. 

5. Beware of any service that asks you to pay for scholarship searches or wants to charge you for completing the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can get free information about scholarships on the internet, at your local library or in the counseling center. 

6. More information regarding scholarship scams can be found at: https://consumer.ftc.gov/jobs-and-making-money/education-and-training

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