Scholarships

►Hunter Allen Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is in memory of Hunter Allen known for his smile, good humor, friendliness, and outgoing personality endearing him to all.  
A 2020 graduate from Chelsea High School he lettered in baseball, football, and bowling.

Camaraderie, support, family and leadership were part of Hunter’s experience as a member of the bowling team.
Appreciating that bond, the team was especially important to him.

To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a Chelsea High School graduate in the current academic year
- Be a member of the Chelsea High School bowling team.

Write a 250 - 500  word essay

Essay prompt:
Describe what being a member of the CHS Bowling team has meant to you.

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS May 3^rd

►Chelsea Area Players Scholarship

This scholarship is based solely on volunteer and community service.

To be considered, applicants must:

• List your participation in Service Projects/Activities/Organizations outside of school. Please include dates, organization name, and activities completed.  (ie: community, religious, national)
• List your participation in Service Projects/Activities/Organizations at Chelsea High School. Please include dates, organization name, and activities completed.
• List any accomplishments, honors, or awards you have received.
• Write an essay describing how volunteer or community service has shaped who you are today, what community service has taught you, and how you have made an impact in the community.
• Include a one page letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, charity director or person familiar with your community service.

The deadline to apply is April 19th

►The Keith Hoeflinger Memorial Scholarship

Keith Hoeflinger was a Chelsea graduate that participated in both high school and club soccer along with playing for Grand Valley State University. 
Keith was a team player, a loyal friend and tried his “best”.  After graduating from college he took a gap year to work abroad as a camp counselor in Italy “an incredible experience that he loved”.

This scholarship is offered to CHS graduates that are going to college, vocational school or may be considering a GAP* year. 
*(Money can be used toward a gap year as long as your plans include acceptance into a program or employment opportunity. Documentation must be provided for fund distribution.)

There is no GPA requirement.  This scholarship is based on your willingness “to be there” for others through friendship, mentoring and being “on their team”.

To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a Chelsea High School graduate in the current academic year
- Be of quality character / truly enjoys helping others
- Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach or community member with their contact info included  (submit letter of rec to smweber@chelsea.k12.mi.us)
- Write a MAX 600-word essay

The deadline to apply is April 19th

►The Chelsea Area Garden Club Scholarship

CAGC offers $500 scholarships to high school seniors who are interested in agriculture,  horticulture, the environment, climate action and/or conservation practices.

Scholarship Criteria:

• Will be a graduate of Chelsea High School
• Write a short essay (250-500 words) that discusses a project that you have accomplished that aligns with the mission and values of the CAGC.

The deadline to apply is April 12th

►The Bossory Family Scholarship

Application will open March 11th due by April 12th 

Seniors that have taken AP Economics or AP Calculus or are a member of the Econ Challenge team are invited to apply for the Bossory Family Scholarship.

This scholarship opportunity is provided by a past CHS graduate that hopes to play a small role in facilitating that same intellectual curiosity among the next generation of Chelsea graduates they were taught.
2024 Essay prompt: Ask a question.

The deadline to apply is April 12th

Bossary Family Scholarship online application

►Chelsea Education Foundation Scholarships

Applications will open March 13^th - Deadline April 7^th
Check out their scholarships in the areas of:

• engineering,
• financial. 
• teaching,
• nursing,
• health care related fields,
• non-traditional, returning students,
• community service,
• and outdoors recreation.

• The Joseph Piasecki Memorial Scholarship
• The Chelsea Education Foundation Academic Scholarship
• The Chelsea Education Foundation Community Service Scholarship
• The Chelsea Education Foundation A.C.E. ( Accounting, Computer Science or Engineering ) Scholarship
•  The CEF Skilled Trades Scholarship  
• The Jillian Lea Drow Memorial Scholarship
• The Chelsea Rod and Gun Club Scholarship
• The Robert W. Wagner Engineering Scholarship
• The Judith Lynn Wagner Owens Teacher Scholarship
• The Merkel Scholarship
• The Doris Schumacher/A. Henry Schumacher Memorial Scholarship
• The Joel Gentz Memorial Leadership and Service Scholarship
• Female in Finance Scholarship 
• Chelsea Family Dentistry Scholarship
• The Charles and Florence Pour Memorial Aviation Scholarship
• Continuing Education C.E.F. Scholarship for Non-Traditional or Returning Students

To honor their lives, and dedication to soccer, the Chelsea Soccer Club (CSC) offers college scholarships to former CSC players who have demonstrated similar dedication, commitment, and sportsmanship.

Applicants must be college-bound graduating seniors at Chelsea High School.
The Chelsea Soccer Club will select winners, with input from Club and school coaches, and based on responses.

Chelsea Soccer Club Memorial Scholarship  application    ~ deadline Friday, April 19, 2024

►Chelsea Scholarship Committee Scholarships
Application will open March 1st - Deadline April 5th

• Ranging from 
• Future studies
• Cum laude status
• Interact or Key Club membership
• Attending a four year college/university
• GPA 3.0 or below
• Attending a two year college/vocational program
• Financial need
• Community involvement
• and simply based on submission of this application

• Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship • Student must display qualities of leadership and community service (Key Club member)*
• Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship • Student planning a postsecondary path in career and technical education. (Skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies and career prep)
• Chelsea Retired Firefighters Scholarship • Student with GPA of 2.0 to 3.2; good attendance, and student demonstrates honor and integrity
• Mitchell Family Scholarship • Student who exemplifies the qualities of dedication, citizenship and hard work.
• Chelsea Scholarship Committee Award • Chelsea Scholarship Committee Decision
• Carole and Howdy Holmes Scholarship • Chelsea Scholarship Committee Decision
• Chelsea American Legion Post 31 Scholarship • Music arts (primary) and then academics/community service
• Chelsea American Legion Post 31 Scholarship • Science (primary) and then academics/community service
• SRSLY Scholarship • Member of SRSLY Student Leadership Team with active volunteering role
• Chelsea Chamber of Commerce Scholarship • Attending a university or conservatory pursuing a music degree
• Chelsea Chamber of Commerce Scholarship • Attending a university or conservatory pursuing a visual arts degree
• Richard Bareis Emerging Fields Scholarship • For those who may not be able to attend a traditional 4 yr college. Interest in industrial, construction, technical education.
• Peter Warburton Memorial Scholarship • For a student(s) who may not be able to attend a 4 yr college (4yr), Community or a trade school, without some form of aid.
• Kruse/Rossi Scholarship • Financial need and top 1/4 of class
• Paul E. Mann Memorial Scholarship • Student pursuing career in finance and/or business

One application for several scholarships

The deadline to apply is April 5^th

Chelsea Scholarship Committee scholarship online application  

►The Rotary Club of Chelsea Interact Club Scholarship
Application will open March 1st - Deadline April 5th

Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide.

Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto "Service Above Self."

The members of the Rotary Club of Chelsea are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship.
Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.

Criteria:

• A graduating student of Chelsea High School continuing education after graduation. 

• An active CHS Interact Club Member.

Application will require statement: on How do you represent the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self”?

The deadline to apply is April 5th

Rotary Club of Chelsea Interact Club Scholarship online application

 ►"Be Like Bruce" Scholarship in memory of Bruce Szcondronski 
Application will open March 1st - Deadline April 5th

"Be Like Bruce" Scholarship in memory of Bruce Szcondronski, a well-respected Chelsea Rotarian and dedicated Chelsea community volunteer  The Rotary Club of Chelsea has established the "BE LIKE BRUCE" in memory of Bruce Szcondronski, a well-respected Chelsea Rotarian and dedicated Chelsea community volunteer.

• Applicants must demonstrate qualities that exemplify what it means to "BE LIKE BRUCE." 

• Be kind.

• Be a patient mentor.

• Encourage everyone you cross paths with.

• Respect every job and everyone that works at them.

• Work tirelessly to make your community better for everyone who works there, lives there, visits there. Do it all with plenty of smiles, hugs, and a few knowing winks.

Enjoy Every Breath. Really!!

Application will require statement on Community Involvement and Volunteer Participation
& Share at least TWO different times you have demonstrated qualities like BRUCE:

The deadline to apply is April 5th

"Be Like Bruce" Scholarship in memory of Bruce Szcondronski online application

 ►The Lynda Collins Memorial Scholarship
Application  will open March 1st - Deadline April 5th

The Lynda Collins Memorial Scholarship is in honor of all the time, effort and love that Lynda Collins gave to the Chelsea community.

Write an essay that answers the following two questions (250-500 words). 
“What does community mean to you?  How have you contributed to your community?”

The deadline to apply is April 5th

The Lynda Collins Memorial Scholarship online application

►Brewster E. and Emily C. Peabody Scholarship

Application  will open March 1st - Deadline April 5th

The purpose of the Brewster E. and Emily C. Peabody Fund is to provide educational scholarship support to graduates of Chelsea High School.
The first award was made in 1998. Based on academic scholarship and financial need.
                 This scholarship is a renewable scholarship so don't miss out.   

WHO MAY APPLY ? 
Seniors who are on track to graduate from Chelsea High School 
Dependents of employees of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, members of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation, the Advisory Committee of the Chelsea Community Foundation as well as dependents of employees of Chelsea High School, dependents of the Chelsea School District and dependents of the scholarship selection committee are ineligible for scholarship consideration.

WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR SELECTION? 

• In addition to membership in the graduating class at Chelsea High School, the scholarship criteria for first year awards are:
• Academic scholarship and financial need
• The student must attend an accredited post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis, which must be tax-exempt and classified as an educational institution under the Internal Revenue Code

The deadline to apply is April 5th

Brewster E. and Emily C. Peabody Scholarship online application

You do not need two letters of recommendation just one recommender form linked below

 CFSEM RECOMMENDER online form 

►Robert L. Daniels Scholarship Program

Application  will open March 1st - Deadline April 5th

The Chelsea Community Foundation established this scholarship to support the graduates of Chelsea High School as a tribute to the memory of Robert (Bob) L. Daniels, a founding member of the Foundation. Mr. Daniels was an active member of the Chelsea Community. He served as mayor in 1961, was a member of the Chelsea School Board for five years, and was an advocate and volunteer for the Chelsea District Library, Chelsea First United Methodist Church, and Spaulding for Children. Mr. Daniels was a graduate of Chelsea High School, earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of 
Michigan, and went on the become president of Chelsea Lumber Company.

The purpose of the Robert L. Daniels Scholarship is to provide educational scholarship support to graduates of Chelsea High School that plan to pursue a post-secondary education in the building trades or building technology. 

WHO MAY APPLY ? 
Seniors who are on track to graduate from Chelsea High School 

Dependents of employees of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, members of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation, the Advisory Committee of the Chelsea Community Foundation as well as dependents of employees of Chelsea High School, dependents of the Chelsea School District and dependents of the scholarship selection committee are ineligible for scholarship consideration.

WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR SELECTION?

• Plans to pursue a post-secondary education in the building trades or building technology
  • Will enroll in a full- or part-time degree program at a vocational school or at a college or university that is tax-exempt under 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
  • Demonstrates leadership and character through extra-curricular activities, volunteer involvement and work experience in school and in the community
  • All awards will be made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or sexual identification.

The deadline to apply is April 5th

CFSEM RECOMMENDER online form 

►George L. Palmer Scholarship

Application  will open March 1st - Deadline April 5th
Donna A . Palmer established this scholarship to support the graduates of Chelsea High School. The first award was made in 2011.  

The purpose of the George L. Palmer Scholarship is to provide educational scholarship support to graduates of Chelsea High School pursuing an education in a trade or vocation or an associate degree at non-profit college or university.
 
WHO MAY APPLY ? 
Seniors who are on track to graduate from Chelsea High School 

Dependents of employees of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, members of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation, the Advisory Committee of the Chelsea Community Foundation as well as dependents of employees of Chelsea High School, dependents of the Chelsea School District and dependents of the scholarship selection committee are ineligible for scholarship consideration.

WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR SELECTION ? 

• Plans to pursue a post-secondary education in a trade or a vocation or an associate degree at a non-profit college or university
• Demonstrates leadership and character through extra-curricular activities , volunteer involvement and work experience in school and in the community
• Demonstrates financial need.

The deadline to apply is April 5th

 CFSEM RECOMMENDER online form 

►American 1 Credit Union Scholarship

is dedicated to being Boldly Generous to our local students and teachers. Our 2024 scholarship application opens on February 9, 2024, and accepts applications until April 5, 2024. In 2023, we gave back over $20,000 to educational programs across Jackson, Calhoun, Wayne, Lenawee, and Washtenaw counties.*
Scholarship Requirements

• High School seniors living in Jackson, Lenawee, Hillsdale, Calhoun, Washtenaw, Monroe or Wayne counties
• Pursuing college degree or skills based education/certificate program FASFA EFC (expected family contribution) findings submitted with entry
• Essay requirements:
  • 800-1,000 words  Double spaced, 12-14 point font, single-sided
  • How this education will improve the student’s individual life
  • How have you been involved in your community through volunteering and/or diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
  • How this education will improve the student’s community
  • Articulation of their financial need
  • Do not include your name on the essay itself

Immediate family of American 1 Credit Union staff and board members are not eligible for this scholarship.
Applications must be submitted online by April 5, 2024
or mailed to 718 E. Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201, and postmarked by April 5, 2024.
 american1cu.org/scholarships 

►Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Scholarships February 15, 2024, at 5 p.m. - Registration deadline!

After registering, you can begin to draft your online application.

March 15, 2024 at 5 p.m.  - Application deadline!

For opportunities students must register an account on the CFSEM portal before applying.
The portal will open Jan. 8th. with a February 15th  deadline to register on the "scholarship portal".
Students that set up their account by the February deadline have until March 15, 2024 to submit their actual scholarship application. 
The best part: You only need to submit one application to be considered for a multitude of scholarship opportunities.
That's right – a single application unlocks access to a world of potential financial support.

Learn More about the CFSEM Scholarship Program here

Key Dates to Know
January 8, 2024: The registration portal and application forms go live!
                              After registering, you can begin to draft your online application.
February 15: Registration deadline! February 15, 2024, at 5 p.m.
March 15: Application deadline! March 15, 2024 at 5 p.m.

For assistance, please contact Karen Gartrell, Scholarship Coordinator at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, at scholarships@cfsem.org or by phone at 313-961-6675.

►WCC President’s and Procassini Honors Scholarships
Deadline is March 22, 2024 

There are 5 Presidential scholarships and 1 Procassini scholarship available only to Chelsea High seniors.

It's time to apply!  Deadline is March 22, 2024     DETAILED INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE

WCC offers three types of scholarships that are only available to graduating high school students:

1. the President’s Honor Scholarship

2. the Procassini Honor Scholarship

3. the Excellence Scholarship

One application puts the students in the running for 3 types of full ride scholarships including books,
The President’s & Procassini are both renewable for a second year!

President’s and Procassini Honor Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded to six students from each Washtenaw County public high school.

• These scholarships pay full tuition for two consecutive semesters (fall and winter).
• They also provide a $300 bookstore credit each semester the scholarship is awarded.
• If you receive a scholarship, we recommend that you take at least 12 credit hours during both the fall and winter semester.
• To receive the second half of the award for the Winter semester, you must make progress on your program during Fall Semester.
  The President’s and Procassini scholarships have different selection criteria:

• If you receive a scholarship, you must take at least 12 credit hours at WCC each semester the scholarship is awarded.
• To receive the second half of the award for the Winter Semester, you must make progress on your program during Fall Semester.
• The Excellence scholarship is not renewable.

Process to apply:

• Apply to WCC  (wccnet.edu)
• Write a statement of about 250 describing why they want to go to WCC, their college goals, activities and honors, both in and out of school
• Fill out the scholarship application  (wccnet.edu/HSscholarship)
• Submit letter of recommendation  (to financial aid)
• Submit high school transcript  (to financial aid)

►Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship Program  

Applications are due by April 1.

https://www.retailers.com/member-benefits/scholarship-program/

• Michigan Retailers Foundation, established in 1968, provides college scholarships annually to benefit retailers and their employees and families. The foundation is a nonprofit educational organization established by MRA. Donations are tax deductible. View the list of MRA Foundation donors.

• MRA’s college scholarship competition begins in January each year. Applications are due by April 1. To be eligible, the student applicant or a parent or guardian must work at a business that is a member of MRA. High school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors may apply.

  Thirteen awards worth $3,500 will be given out in 2024. Financial need is not a consideration.

  Eligibility

  Those eligible to apply are high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are:

  Dependent children of owners of MRA member businesses, or of full-time employees of MRA member firms. The parent-employee must have been employed by a MRA member firm for at least one year as of January 1 of the year in which the scholarships are awarded.

  Part-time employees of MRA member businesses who are full-time students. Part-time employees must have been employed by a MRA member firm for at least six months as of January 1 of the year in which the scholarships are awarded.

  Scholarship Awards
  Thirteen awards worth $3,500 will be given out in 2024. These awards are for one year and are not based on financial need. Applicants may apply each year they are eligible. There is a new competition for these awards each year. Awards can only be won by those studying for an undergraduate degree. Winning a scholarship one year does not necessarily mean that a recipient will win a scholarship the following year. The scholarships will be applied to educational expenses at accredited, nonprofit colleges, universities, or approved educational and professional training institutes in the United States. A student may change colleges and retain the award 

Hunter Allen Memorial Scholarship application  ~ deadline Friday,  May 3^rd   

Chelsea Area Players Scholarship  application    ~ deadline Friday,  May 3^rd