SCholarships Opportunities:
Note: Scholarships may ask you for letters of recommendation. If they do, please print this form, complete it, and give it to the teacher that you ask a letter of recommendation for. You can also pick them up from Mrs. Scovill!
letter_of_recommendation_request_form.docx
letter_of_recommendation_request_form.docx
THe Local Fennville Scholarships
**Click here for the local Fennville Scholarship applications (those announced at Honors Night)!**
You can get started early by completing your Going Merry account! The school has started it for you. Search your outlook for "A Going Merry account has been created for you" and follow the links to begin!
You can get started early by completing your Going Merry account! The school has started it for you. Search your outlook for "A Going Merry account has been created for you" and follow the links to begin!
Allegan County Community Foundation Scholarships
The Allegan County Community Foundation offers scholarships exclusively for Fennville Seniors! Follow the steps below to apply:
1. Create an account at the link below
2. Sign into your account
3. Complete the application after it opens. (Applications are not currently open)
**You complete this ONE application which will only be sent to the scholarships you qualify for**
Begin here: alleganfoundation.awardspring.com/Account/Register
Scholarship amounts and deadlines
TAG Team
Deadline: TBD
Steve Stevenson Memorial, EMT or Arts
Deadline: TBD
Jo Bortz, Vocal Arts
Deadline: TBD
Mr. & Mrs. William Baillargeon-Corsiglia Scholarship, Law/Law Enforcement
Deadline: TBD
Roy & Carol Mcllwaine Family, Skilled Trades
Deadline: TBD
1. Create an account at the link below
2. Sign into your account
3. Complete the application after it opens. (Applications are not currently open)
**You complete this ONE application which will only be sent to the scholarships you qualify for**
Begin here: alleganfoundation.awardspring.com/Account/Register
Scholarship amounts and deadlines
TAG Team
Deadline: TBD
Steve Stevenson Memorial, EMT or Arts
Deadline: TBD
Jo Bortz, Vocal Arts
Deadline: TBD
Mr. & Mrs. William Baillargeon-Corsiglia Scholarship, Law/Law Enforcement
Deadline: TBD
Roy & Carol Mcllwaine Family, Skilled Trades
Deadline: TBD
trade scholarships
Haworth Skilled Trades Scholarships, $2,000 - $10,000: form.jotform.com/83235135712148
Deadline: TBD
Automotive, up to $5,000: sites.sema.org/scholarships/?utm_campaign=Scholarship2019-F&utm_content=182501&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ET
Deadline: TBD
Any trade program, $500: www.purelandsupply.com/t-scholarship.aspx
Deadline: TBD
Skilled Trades, $2,000: alleganfoundation.org/scholarships/students/available-by-school/roy-and-carol-mcilwaine-skilled-trades-scholarship/
Deadline: TBD
Skilled Trades Scholarships from the SET SEG Foundation: setseg.org/tradescholarship
Skilled Trades Scholarship, $500
Deadline: TBD
Deadline: TBD
Automotive, up to $5,000: sites.sema.org/scholarships/?utm_campaign=Scholarship2019-F&utm_content=182501&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ET
Deadline: TBD
Any trade program, $500: www.purelandsupply.com/t-scholarship.aspx
Deadline: TBD
Skilled Trades, $2,000: alleganfoundation.org/scholarships/students/available-by-school/roy-and-carol-mcilwaine-skilled-trades-scholarship/
Deadline: TBD
Skilled Trades Scholarships from the SET SEG Foundation: setseg.org/tradescholarship
Skilled Trades Scholarship, $500
Deadline: TBD
holland area community foundation scholarships
The Holland Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for Fennville students.
*Similar to the Allegan County Community Foundation, you will create an account and complete ONE application.*
Deadline: TBD Application not currently open
Begin here: cfhz.org/apply-for-scholarships/
*Similar to the Allegan County Community Foundation, you will create an account and complete ONE application.*
Deadline: TBD Application not currently open
Begin here: cfhz.org/apply-for-scholarships/
Scholarships: January
Below is a link to a list of scholarships with deadlines starting in FEBRUARY:
Miscellaneous Scholarships
ChoiceOne Bank Scholarship-Essay Required
Deadline: TBD
ww2.choiceone.com/scholarship
Better Business Bureau Trust Scholarship: (3) $1,500
Deadline: TBD
www.bbb.org/local/0372/bbb_wmi_awards/wmi-trust-scholarship
Rosa Parks Scholarship: $2000
Deadline: TBD
www.rosaparksscholarship.org/application
Gun Lake Casino Scholarship: $2,000 (one PER Allegan County High School!)
Deadline: TBD
https://gunlakecasino.com/files/6616/4245/3056/Gun_Lake_Casino_Scholarship_Information_Packet_2022_2.pdf
Allegan County Agricultural Society Scholarship
**Must have participated in the Allegan County fair for 3 out 4 years of high school**
scholarshp22.skm_.docx
Deadline: TBD
Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship
**Student or their parent must work for an MRA business member. List of business who qualify in link below**
https://www.retailers.com/member-benefits/scholarship-program/
Deadline: TBD
Cesar Chavez Scholarship
chavez_and_futuros_lideres_scholarship_applications_2022.docx
Deadline: TBD
Michigan Retired School Personnel Scholarship
*Any field of study, college or trade*
retired_school_personnel_scholarship.pdf
Deadline: TBD
*Please return completed applications to Mrs. Coffindaffer or Mrs. Scovill!*
Deadline: TBD
ww2.choiceone.com/scholarship
Better Business Bureau Trust Scholarship: (3) $1,500
Deadline: TBD
www.bbb.org/local/0372/bbb_wmi_awards/wmi-trust-scholarship
Rosa Parks Scholarship: $2000
Deadline: TBD
www.rosaparksscholarship.org/application
Gun Lake Casino Scholarship: $2,000 (one PER Allegan County High School!)
Deadline: TBD
https://gunlakecasino.com/files/6616/4245/3056/Gun_Lake_Casino_Scholarship_Information_Packet_2022_2.pdf
Allegan County Agricultural Society Scholarship
**Must have participated in the Allegan County fair for 3 out 4 years of high school**
scholarshp22.skm_.docx
Deadline: TBD
Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship
**Student or their parent must work for an MRA business member. List of business who qualify in link below**
https://www.retailers.com/member-benefits/scholarship-program/
Deadline: TBD
Cesar Chavez Scholarship
chavez_and_futuros_lideres_scholarship_applications_2022.docx
Deadline: TBD
Michigan Retired School Personnel Scholarship
*Any field of study, college or trade*
retired_school_personnel_scholarship.pdf
Deadline: TBD
*Please return completed applications to Mrs. Coffindaffer or Mrs. Scovill!*
University Club Of Grand Rapids SCholarship
College specific
Many colleges have their own scholarship portals for new students and current students. You must first be accepted to the school before you can begin applying to these scholarships. Click on one of the colleges below to see the scholarships they have available.
College competitions
Michigan Colleges with Free Tuition Programs
Oakland University
Saginaw Valley State University
Adrian College
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Flint, & Dearborn)
Western Michigan University
Saginaw Valley State University
Adrian College
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Flint, & Dearborn)
Western Michigan University
National scholarships
National scholarships are available to students throughout the country. Since there are many students that apply to these, there typically are many scholarships handed out per application. Don't be discouraged from applying since many other students apply, if you are eligible then you have a good chance of winning!
scholarships for low gpa
Just because your GPA isn't eligible for merit scholarships doesn't mean you can't win other scholarships! Click below to see some scholarships you may be eligible for.
lendedu.com/blog/scholarships-for-low-gpa/
lendedu.com/blog/scholarships-for-low-gpa/
scholarships for hispanic students
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Deadline Feb. 15th, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Deadline Feb. 15th, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Search engines
There are many scholarship search engines for students to use. Students will need to make a personalized profile on these websites and will have countless scholarships sent to them to apply to.
* My favorite scholarship search engines!
** For students attending beauty school
** For students attending beauty school
michigan competitive scholarship
The Michigan Competitive Scholarship is for high achieving students. Students must demonstrate financial need and merit. Eligible applicants must have a qualifying SAT score of at least 1200. Applicants must also file the FAFSA by March 1st to receive priority consideration.
How to write a thank you letter
Writing a thank you letter for every single scholarship you receive is VERY important! This might be the first time you have ever had to write a thank-you letter so here are some helpful hints.
1. Be sincere.
2. Express gratitude and enthusiasm.
3. Double check for spelling or grammatical errors.
4. Write clearly and concisely.
5. Tell them about yourself, your future plans, and how this money will help you.
1. Be sincere.
2. Express gratitude and enthusiasm.
3. Double check for spelling or grammatical errors.
4. Write clearly and concisely.
5. Tell them about yourself, your future plans, and how this money will help you.