Below is a list of local and state scholarships and grants. The list is updated regularly as new scholarships are announced and renewed.
Scroll to see scholarships that are: State Grants, Open to Everyone, Identity Based, GPA Based, College Specific, Athletic, STEM Specific, Art/Music Specific, Nursing/Medical Specific, Other Majors, Trades, Cosmetology, Miscellaneous, and For Juniors
Highlighted Scholarship of the Week! (October 16-27, 2025)
Chick-fil-A Community Scholar
(Deadline: October 28, 2025 on or before 3pm)
Eligibility:
- Be 18 years of age by July 15, 2026
- Be a current:
- High school senior OR student in your final year of upper or higher secondary school
- Planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study for the 2026-2027 academic year at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university OR vocational-technical school OR CEGEP Institution
- Be involved in community service, extracurricular activities and/or a leadership role in the 12 months prior to the application deadline
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Be willing to participate in Chick-fil-A's Scholars Program
The student(s) selected will be granted UP TO a $25,000 award. Up to 13 awards will be granted.
Required Documents:
- Current complete transcripts of grades (official or unofficial).
- Copy of the first two pages of your parents' (OR your own if not claimed as a dependent) IRS 1040 income tax form
- At least one online recommendation form must be submitted on your behalf (Due no later than November 11, 2025)
Hagan Scholarship (Click on the Fall Scholarship Application link, then create a username and password to access the application)
(Deadline: December 1, 2025)
Eligibility:
- Must attend a high school located in the U.S.
- Students can apply regardless of nationality or citizenship
- Must have achieved a 3.5 cumulative GPA
- Must enroll in a four year college or university the fall semester following high school graduation
- Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule
- If awarded a scholarship, must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026.
- Parents' 2024 Adjusted Gross Household Income must not have exceeded $100,000.
- FAFSA information is not required to apply, however, if you become a finalists, you must provide FAFSA information (i.e., complete the application).
- Must apply for Federal and State Grants if eligible (You can do this by completing the FAFSA application).
Students selected will receive UP TO $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters
Required Documents (How to submit a successful application)
State Grants
These are grants the state of Michigan offers to eligible students going to a Michigan college. You MUST fill out the FAFSA to get the grant!!
Michigan Achievement Scholarship (Community College Guarantee)
- For all Michigan high school graduates! Must enroll within 15 months of graduation.
Michigan Achievement Scholarship
- Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $30,000 or less and go to a Michigan college.
Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
- Been on Medicaid 24 months out of a 36 month period sometime between ages nine through high school.
Police Officers and Fire Fighter's Tuition Grant
- Be the natural or adopted child of a police officer or fire fighter killed in the line of duty.
Fostering Future Scholarships
- Have been in Michigan foster care due to abuse/neglect on or after their 13th birthday.
Children of Veterans Grant
- Be the natural or adopted child of qualifying Michigan veteran (visit site for who qualifies).
- For all Michigan high school graduates! Must enroll within 15 months of graduation.
Michigan Achievement Scholarship
- Have a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $30,000 or less and go to a Michigan college.
Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)
- Been on Medicaid 24 months out of a 36 month period sometime between ages nine through high school.
Police Officers and Fire Fighter's Tuition Grant
- Be the natural or adopted child of a police officer or fire fighter killed in the line of duty.
Fostering Future Scholarships
- Have been in Michigan foster care due to abuse/neglect on or after their 13th birthday.
Children of Veterans Grant
- Be the natural or adopted child of qualifying Michigan veteran (visit site for who qualifies).
Scholarships Open To Everyone
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Local-
*Grand Rapids Community Foundation (Deadline: Opens December 1 and closes March 1 every year) - open to everyone! Community West Legacy Scholarship (Deadline March 20, 2026) - open to everyone! Albert Flegenheimer Memorial Scholarship and Next Generation Scholarship (Deadline: April 30, 2026) - Open to High School Seniors Graduating in 2026! |
State-
LMCU Hutt Scholarship (Deadline: December 15, 2025) - open to everyone! Kelsey's Law Scholarship (Deadline: March 1, 2026) - open to everyone! Student View and Michigan Senior Scholarship Program (Deadline: For 2026 graduating seniors, TBD) - open to everyone! SET Educational Fund Scholarship (Deadline: May 1, 2026) - open to everyone going to a Michigan college! |
Identity Scholarships (Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Etc)
Great Lakes Bay Pride Scholarship
(Deadline: November 1st through February 15th every year)
- For LGBTQ+ students and advocates
Kay Longscope Scholarship
(Deadline: TBD) Applications for the 2026-2027 Academic Year open in Spring 2026
- LGBTQ+ student of color planning to pursue a career in journalism
West Michigan Asian American Association Scholarship
(Deadline: TBD) Applications will reopen January 2026
- Asian American Students
Advocates for Latino Student Advancement in Michigan Education
(Waiting to be updated)
- Latino/a or Hispanic ancestry Multiple Scholarships!
Polish Heritage Scholarships
(Deadline: April 15)
- Polish American descent
Destiny M Adams Scholarship
(Deadline: April 30, 2026)
- Black/African American Students
- Have a GPA of 2.7 or higher
Detroit Malayalee Association Scholarship
(Waiting to be updated)
- At least one of student's parents should be of Malayalee descent and Michigan resident
GR Trans Foundation Scholarship
(Waiting to be updated: Late January or Early February 2026)
- Students that identify as transgender (any non-cis gender)
(Deadline: November 1st through February 15th every year)
- For LGBTQ+ students and advocates
Kay Longscope Scholarship
(Deadline: TBD) Applications for the 2026-2027 Academic Year open in Spring 2026
- LGBTQ+ student of color planning to pursue a career in journalism
West Michigan Asian American Association Scholarship
(Deadline: TBD) Applications will reopen January 2026
- Asian American Students
Advocates for Latino Student Advancement in Michigan Education
(Waiting to be updated)
- Latino/a or Hispanic ancestry Multiple Scholarships!
Polish Heritage Scholarships
(Deadline: April 15)
- Polish American descent
Destiny M Adams Scholarship
(Deadline: April 30, 2026)
- Black/African American Students
- Have a GPA of 2.7 or higher
Detroit Malayalee Association Scholarship
(Waiting to be updated)
- At least one of student's parents should be of Malayalee descent and Michigan resident
GR Trans Foundation Scholarship
(Waiting to be updated: Late January or Early February 2026)
- Students that identify as transgender (any non-cis gender)
GPA Scholarships (have GPA requirements)
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State-
Rosa Parks Scholarship (Deadline Passed) - 2.5 GPA or above MACAC Maggie Miller Scholarship (Deadline Passed) - 3.2 unweighted GPA or higher - Going to Eligible Colleges/Universities |
Local-
Pi Rho Zeta Scholarship (Deadline Passed) - 2.7 GPA or higher DK Sprague Educational Scholarship (Deadline Passed) - 3.75 GPA or higher Marlene Dominguez-Hicks HBCU Academic Incentive Grant (Deadline Passed) - 3.0 GPA or higher - Going to an HBCU Kentwood Educational Secretaries Association Scholarship (Deadline: April 25) - 2.5 GPA or higher Bill and Donna Joseph Higher Education Scholarship (Deadline: April 30) - 3.0 GPA or higher AKA Scholarship (Waiting to be updated) -2.75 GPA or higher |
Nationwide-
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College Specific Scholarships
Ferris State University Scholarships
(Deadline Passed)
- Applied to Ferris State University
University of Michigan- Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Applied to University of Michigan (can be deferred)
- Can be used for room and board!
Grand Valley State University Scholarships
(Deadline: varies; majority due Feb 15 - March 1)
- Applied to Grand Valley State University
Michigan State University Scholarships
(Deadline: varies)
- Applied to Michigan State University
*Many schools have their own scholarship websites; if you don't see your school listed, look up your college + scholarships!*
(Deadline Passed)
- Applied to Ferris State University
University of Michigan- Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Applied to University of Michigan (can be deferred)
- Can be used for room and board!
Grand Valley State University Scholarships
(Deadline: varies; majority due Feb 15 - March 1)
- Applied to Grand Valley State University
Michigan State University Scholarships
(Deadline: varies)
- Applied to Michigan State University
*Many schools have their own scholarship websites; if you don't see your school listed, look up your college + scholarships!*
Athletic Scholarships
David Warsen Scholarship
(Deadline: April 18)
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Participated in varsity sports team
John Robert Keenoy Memorial Scholarship
(Deadline: April 18)
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Participated in Football or Golf at East Kentwood
Kentwood Athletic Booster/Peppino's Scholarship
(Deadline: May 9)
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- athletic involvement at EKHS (player, manager, assistant manager)
(Deadline: April 18)
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Participated in varsity sports team
John Robert Keenoy Memorial Scholarship
(Deadline: April 18)
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Participated in Football or Golf at East Kentwood
Kentwood Athletic Booster/Peppino's Scholarship
(Deadline: May 9)
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- athletic involvement at EKHS (player, manager, assistant manager)
STEM Specific Scholarships
Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Women interested in a field related to technology
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Accepted into an engineering program in a Michigan ABET-accredited college or university
Mary Jane Docker Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Interest in science
Roger B. Chaffee Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Interested in pursuing a college career in engineering, mathematics or the sciences relating to space technology
WID Horizons Scholarship
(Deadline: May 15)
- Interest in STEM, interest in national security or defense
- Have a 3.0 GPA or higher
West Michigan Minorities In Architecture / Engineering Consortium
(Deadline: August 31st)
- Minorities or women in architecture or engineering
(Deadline Passed)
- Women interested in a field related to technology
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Accepted into an engineering program in a Michigan ABET-accredited college or university
Mary Jane Docker Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Interest in science
Roger B. Chaffee Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Interested in pursuing a college career in engineering, mathematics or the sciences relating to space technology
WID Horizons Scholarship
(Deadline: May 15)
- Interest in STEM, interest in national security or defense
- Have a 3.0 GPA or higher
West Michigan Minorities In Architecture / Engineering Consortium
(Deadline: August 31st)
- Minorities or women in architecture or engineering
Art/Music Specific Scholarships
Norma Gray College Scholarship for the Visual Arts
(Deadline Passed)
- Pursuing visual arts, graphic design, animation
West Michigan Jazz Society Scholarship
(Deadline: May 17)
- Pursuing jazz education
(Deadline Passed)
- Pursuing visual arts, graphic design, animation
West Michigan Jazz Society Scholarship
(Deadline: May 17)
- Pursuing jazz education
Nursing/Medical Specific Scholarships
Thomara Latimer Cancer Foundation Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- African American students in a medical-related field
Bernie Smillie Memorial Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- 3.5 GPA or higher, pursuing medicine
New Beginnings Scholarship
(Deadline: April 21)
- Interested in pursuing a skilled trade (nursing is included)
Database of Nursing Scholarships
(Deadline Varies)
- Has a bunch of Michigan and National scholarships for nursing available
(Deadline Passed)
- African American students in a medical-related field
Bernie Smillie Memorial Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- 3.5 GPA or higher, pursuing medicine
New Beginnings Scholarship
(Deadline: April 21)
- Interested in pursuing a skilled trade (nursing is included)
Database of Nursing Scholarships
(Deadline Varies)
- Has a bunch of Michigan and National scholarships for nursing available
Scholarships for Other Majors
NALS of Michigan Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Interest in a career in the legal field
Circle Michigan Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Pursuing a degree in hospitality or tourism
- Going to a Michigan college
Antenore C Butch Davanzo Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Interest in water environment field
- Going to a Michigan college
Collin Rose Memorial Foundation Scholarship
(Deadline: April 1)
- Pursuing a career in mediation, dispute resolution, criminal justice, law enforcement, firefighting, or paramedic services
- Have a 2.5 GPA or higher
MOGA Energy Scholarship
(Deadline: June 15)
- Pursuing education related to the oil and gas industry
Shelving.com Business Scholarship
(Waiting to be updated)
- Pursuing a major in business or business-related field
(Deadline Passed)
- Interest in a career in the legal field
Circle Michigan Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Pursuing a degree in hospitality or tourism
- Going to a Michigan college
Antenore C Butch Davanzo Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Interest in water environment field
- Going to a Michigan college
Collin Rose Memorial Foundation Scholarship
(Deadline: April 1)
- Pursuing a career in mediation, dispute resolution, criminal justice, law enforcement, firefighting, or paramedic services
- Have a 2.5 GPA or higher
MOGA Energy Scholarship
(Deadline: June 15)
- Pursuing education related to the oil and gas industry
Shelving.com Business Scholarship
(Waiting to be updated)
- Pursuing a major in business or business-related field
Trades Scholarships
Stiger Technical Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Pursuing a trade
Donald J Campbell Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Interest in metal casting or related field
Discover Manufacturing Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Pursuing a degree in manufacturing-related programs
SET SEG Skilled Trades Scholarship
(Deadline: April 1)
-enrolled in KCTC
Michigan American Legion Skilled Trades Scholarship
(Deadline: April 4)
- Pursuing a career in construction/building, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or energy
- going to be in trades training/apprenticeship or 2 year college (GRCC)
New Beginnings Scholarship
(Deadline: April 21)
- Interested in pursuing a skilled trade (electrical, HVAC, construction, welding, plumbing, nursing, EMT)
(Deadline Passed)
- Pursuing a trade
Donald J Campbell Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Interest in metal casting or related field
Discover Manufacturing Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Pursuing a degree in manufacturing-related programs
SET SEG Skilled Trades Scholarship
(Deadline: April 1)
-enrolled in KCTC
Michigan American Legion Skilled Trades Scholarship
(Deadline: April 4)
- Pursuing a career in construction/building, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or energy
- going to be in trades training/apprenticeship or 2 year college (GRCC)
New Beginnings Scholarship
(Deadline: April 21)
- Interested in pursuing a skilled trade (electrical, HVAC, construction, welding, plumbing, nursing, EMT)
Cosmetology Scholarships
Douglas J Natural Talent Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Natural talent in cosmetology or barbering
Beauty and Wellness Professionals Scholarship
(Deadline: March 1 or September 1)
-Interest in cosmetology/barbering
Alice Madden Barton Scholarship
(Deadline: March 1 or September 1)
- Interest in cosmetology/barbering
- Essay required
Empire Beauty School High School Scholarship
(Deadline: varies)
- Interest in a career in beauty at Empire Beauty School
Empire Beauty School Good Attendance Scholarship
(Deadline: varies)
- Planning on attending Empire Beauty School
Have 90% cumulative attendance or better
- Lesser scholarship: 85% cumulative attendance
Cosmetology/Barbering Scholarships
(Deadline: varies)
- Multiple Scholarships for cosmetology/barbering programs
(Deadline Passed)
- Natural talent in cosmetology or barbering
Beauty and Wellness Professionals Scholarship
(Deadline: March 1 or September 1)
-Interest in cosmetology/barbering
Alice Madden Barton Scholarship
(Deadline: March 1 or September 1)
- Interest in cosmetology/barbering
- Essay required
Empire Beauty School High School Scholarship
(Deadline: varies)
- Interest in a career in beauty at Empire Beauty School
Empire Beauty School Good Attendance Scholarship
(Deadline: varies)
- Planning on attending Empire Beauty School
Have 90% cumulative attendance or better
- Lesser scholarship: 85% cumulative attendance
Cosmetology/Barbering Scholarships
(Deadline: varies)
- Multiple Scholarships for cosmetology/barbering programs
Misc. Scholarships
MCGA Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Michigan Corn Growers Association member or child of member
Arbor Financial Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Member of Arbor Financial Credit Union
Michigan Education Association Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Child of MEA member or retired MEA member in good standing
Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Meijer team member or child of Meijer team member
Vern Hyde Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Member of Community West Credit Union
Kellogg Community Credit Union Scholarship
(Deadline: March 23)
- Member of Kellogg Community Credit Union
MAPA Educational Development Scholarship
(Deadline: March 31)
- Employees or dependents of employees of the Michigan Automotive Parts Association
Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship
(Deadline: April 1)
- Student, student's parent, or student's guardian must work at a business that is a member of the Michigan Retailers Association
Donald J. Deyoung Scholarship
(Deadline: April 1)
- Current or former ward of the court
Discovery Elementary Scholarship
(Deadline: April 16)
- Attended discovery elementary school
Endeavor Eagle Scholarship
(Deadline: April 25)
- Attended endeavor elementary school
Junior Achievement Scholarship
(Deadline: April 25)
- Participated in Junior Achievement programming (JA Finance Park)
Kentwood Education Association Scholarship
(Deadline: April 25)
- Child or step-child of Kentwood Education Association member
Michigan Youth Livestock Association Scholarship
(Deadline: May 1)
- Students that have exhibited livestock in Michigan for 3+ years
Grand Rapids Housing Commission Scholarship
(Deadline: May 13)
- A resident of a housing program administered by the Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC), 2.5 GPA or higher
Kids' Chance of Michigan Scholarship
(Deadline: July 31)
- Parent must have sustained a catastrophic injury or fatality in a Michigan work related accident covered by workers’ compensation
West Michigan Veterans Coalition Armed Forces Dependent Scholarship
(Deadline: September 30)
- Child of service member (serving, retired, or honorably discharged)
(Deadline Passed)
- Michigan Corn Growers Association member or child of member
Arbor Financial Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Member of Arbor Financial Credit Union
Michigan Education Association Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Child of MEA member or retired MEA member in good standing
Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Meijer team member or child of Meijer team member
Vern Hyde Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- Member of Community West Credit Union
Kellogg Community Credit Union Scholarship
(Deadline: March 23)
- Member of Kellogg Community Credit Union
MAPA Educational Development Scholarship
(Deadline: March 31)
- Employees or dependents of employees of the Michigan Automotive Parts Association
Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship
(Deadline: April 1)
- Student, student's parent, or student's guardian must work at a business that is a member of the Michigan Retailers Association
Donald J. Deyoung Scholarship
(Deadline: April 1)
- Current or former ward of the court
Discovery Elementary Scholarship
(Deadline: April 16)
- Attended discovery elementary school
Endeavor Eagle Scholarship
(Deadline: April 25)
- Attended endeavor elementary school
Junior Achievement Scholarship
(Deadline: April 25)
- Participated in Junior Achievement programming (JA Finance Park)
Kentwood Education Association Scholarship
(Deadline: April 25)
- Child or step-child of Kentwood Education Association member
Michigan Youth Livestock Association Scholarship
(Deadline: May 1)
- Students that have exhibited livestock in Michigan for 3+ years
Grand Rapids Housing Commission Scholarship
(Deadline: May 13)
- A resident of a housing program administered by the Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC), 2.5 GPA or higher
Kids' Chance of Michigan Scholarship
(Deadline: July 31)
- Parent must have sustained a catastrophic injury or fatality in a Michigan work related accident covered by workers’ compensation
West Michigan Veterans Coalition Armed Forces Dependent Scholarship
(Deadline: September 30)
- Child of service member (serving, retired, or honorably discharged)
Scholarships for Juniors
State Scholarships:
Kelsey's Law Scholarship
(Deadline: March 1, 2026)
- open to everyone!
National Scholarships:
National Merit Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- have a qualifying PSAT score- PSAT and SAT matters for scholarships!!!!
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- $65,000 or less Adjusted Gross family Income
Kelsey's Law Scholarship
(Deadline: March 1, 2026)
- open to everyone!
National Scholarships:
National Merit Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- have a qualifying PSAT score- PSAT and SAT matters for scholarships!!!!
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
(Deadline Passed)
- $65,000 or less Adjusted Gross family Income
