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Any scholarships that are sent to the counselors via mail or email will be added to this list. Scholarships are listed in order of due date. Scholarships just for seniors are separate from the scholarships that cover multiple grade levels.

The Michigan Achievement Scholarship could be for you!

Those who qualify could:

• Receive up to $27,500 to attend a Michigan public university, private college or university, or enroll in a four-year degree program at a Michigan community college.
• That’s up to $5,500 per year for up to five years.

Eligibility

• Be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year.
• Demonstrate financial need when they complete the FAFSA for Academic Year 2025-26 (available Dec. 1st), by having a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $30,000 or less.
• Enroll full-time at an eligible institution—including Michigan community colleges, tribal colleges, and public or private universities.
• Enroll at an eligible institution within 15 months of high school graduation or earning a high school equivalency certificate.

The Community College Guarantee could be for you!

• The Community College Guarantee helps recent high school graduates earn a skill certificate or associate degree at their local community college tuition-free!
• All recent Michigan high school graduates are eligible—regardless of family income.
• If you receive the federal Pell grant, you’re eligible for a $1,000 bonus to help pay for living expenses like books, transportation, and rent.

The Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship could be for you!

Those who qualify could:

• Receive up to $2,000 per year for up to two years.
• Earn an industry-recognized certificate.
• Get on the fast track to a high-paying career.

Do *not* complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA before December 1, 2024.

• The FSA ID is a username and password that is required to log in and access all Federal Student Aid websites, including the FAFSA. Serves as a legal signature when you submit your FAFSA. FSA ID is also referred to as the studentaid.gov login.

• Do not use your BRK email.

• 👉 All those contributing to a FAFSA (parent) must create separate FSA IDs.

• 🤷 Not sure who counts as a parent? Use the “Who is My Parent?” tool

• Gather the information needed to complete the FAFSA: You’ll need information on income, assets, and demographics. 📝This handy FAFSA checklist can help you organize everything you need.

• Begin the FAFSA, invite your parent as a contributor to the FAFSA. Enter your parent/guardian email, so they can complete their portion of the FAFSA.

• List the colleges, trade schools, that you applied to or are thinking of applying to. You can always log-in later and edit your ranking of schools.

• You and your parent/contributor will need to "sign" your FAFSA with your FSA IDs.

The CSS Profile is an online application used by colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid. Families can provide a more complete picture of their financial circumstances than the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may provide.

Some colleges may require the CSS Profile from both the custodial and noncustodial parent. Over 40% of all students qualify to submit the CSS Profile for free.

Colleges in Michigan that require the CSS Profile:

1. Hillsdale
2. University of Olivet
3. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

For Students: Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan Information

For Parents: Parent PLUS Loan information

• Create a list of your accomplishments (from your college applications or resume if you have one.)
• You can start a list in Google Docs. Include things like sports, clubs, babysitting, church, leadership, work experience, volunteering, family obligations, etc.

• Pay attention to qualifications and requirements (EVERY scholarship is different)

• Look for similar scholarships or scholarships in similar categories (like females in science, student athletes, overcoming an obstacle, etc.)

• Make a list of scholarships you will apply for.
• Keep track using this pre-made chart, Google Docs, or in the search engine you're using (if applicable) to keep track!
• Add details of all materials required for submission (like transcripts, letters of rec, etc)
• Prioritize your list by deadline.

Check out the links below and decide which one looks/feels the best. Create an account for 1 or 2 search engines, so you don't overwhelm yourself!

• GetSchooled
• Going Merry - BHS page
• Appily
• Big Future
• MI Student Aid Scholarship Finder
• U.S. Dept. of Labor Career One Stop Scholarship Finder
• StudentScholarships.org
• Scholarships.com

They often have additional scholarships outside of the merit scholarships that are usually awarded based on a student's admissions application.

Ex. Google "name of college and private scholarships"

Ask family members to check if employers, civic clubs, places of worship, etc. offer scholarship opportunities.

Check if brands/companies you like to eat or shop award scholarships

Check national and state professional associations or organizations of the career field or profession you intend to pursue.

Ex. Google "american association of name of profession and scholarships for high school students"

Each year (April) $1,000 grants will be awarded to graduating high school seniors in the United States, who plan to continue their education at accredited vocational or industrial schools within the United States.

Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors in the United States. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship.

The number of grants awarded annually will be at the discretion of the United States JCI Senate Foundation. The monies must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of their choice.

Each year (April) $1,500 grants will be awarded to graduating high school seniors in the United States, who plan to continue their education at accredited postsecondary colleges, or universities within the United States.

Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors in the United States. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship.

The number of grants awarded annually will be at the discretion of the United States JCI Senate Foundation. The monies must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of their choice.

https://www.ryanfischer.org/legacy-scholarship

Nominations for the award will be made by head varsity hockey coaches in the state of Michigan. The award will be presented each spring after the conclusion of the MHSAA playoffs at the

Henrik Zetterberg/Hockey Weekly High School All-State Awards Banquet.

Criteria:

• Senior in High School with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA

• Accepted to an accredited college or university and enrolled by October 1st following his/her high school graduation - Scholarship made payable to university only

• Must have lettered in at least two varsity sports including hockey

• Must be of high moral character, demonstrate a strong faith in God, a love for this country and be committed to community service

• Must also demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship, exceptional leadership, integrity and a positive attitude.

Students are encouraged to apply for the scholarships before receiving an acceptance letter, but know that you must be a member of the incoming class of Fall of 2025 to be a recipient. By completing the online application, you will be considered for all of the scholarships listed on the following pages.

Eligibility Criteria (Must meet 1 of the 4 criteria):

1. GPA (unweighted) of 3.8 OR
2. ACT: Minimum score of 31 OR
3. SAT: Minimum score of 1430 OR
4. Top 1% of your graduating class

The scholarship portal will open on January 6, 2025 for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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• January 6, 2025: The registration portal and application forms go live! After registering, you can begin to draft your online application.
• February 12: Registration deadline! Registrations will not be accepted beyond February 12, 2025, at 5 p.m. EST.
• March 3: Application deadline! Applications will not be accepted beyond March 3, 2025 at 5 p.m. EST.

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Apply to the Golden Apple Scholars Program in Michigan today: https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars-michigan

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate financial need ($65,000 or lower household income)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and

• Be a United States citizen

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Top colleges and universities are looking for students who have excelled academically despite financial hardship, and they partner with QuestBridge to find students like you. If you are a high-achieving high school junior from a low-income background, the College Prep Scholars Program can equip you with knowledge, confidence, and resources to connect with the nation's most sought-after colleges.

Eligibility:

1. High school juniors, regardless of citizenship, currently attending high school in the U.S., and U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents living abroad
2. Earning primarily A’s in the most challenging courses offered
3. Demonstrating strong writing skills and intellectual curiosity, plus resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed
4. Typically from a household earning less than $65,000 annually with minimal assets (for a household of four members)

Benefits:

• College application head start. Get a head start on applying for FULL four-year scholarships to over 50 college partners with an application that carries over to the National College Match your senior year!

• College prep. Receive guidance and resources to develop a strong college application

• Exclusive access. Get access to summer program scholarships, college admissions conferences, writing workshops, and even a chance to visit top colleges for free!
• Community. Gain a supportive community of motivated peers who are also applying to top colleges.

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