Scholarships

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Be planning on pursuing a post-secondary degree (priority will be given to those considering a career in aviation).

Essay prompt:
- What profession are you pursuing and why? How have you given back to your community? What leadership roles have you taken in your life and how that impacted your community?
 

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Plan on pursuing a degree in Accounting, Computer Science or Engineering at the post-secondary level

Essay prompt:
- Describe yourself and the future contributions you would like to make to society after attaining your educational goals.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Be planning on pursuing a degree or skilled trade at the post-secondary level.
- Demonstrate high academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (CEF will obtain a transcript from CHS).

Essay prompt:
- Describe yourself and the future contributions you would like to make to society after attaining your educational goals.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Be planning on pursuing a degree or skilled trade at the post-secondary level.
- Demonstrate high level of community service.

Essay prompt:
- Describe your contributions to the community.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year OR currently enrolled in a trade certification or undergraduate program.
- Plan to enroll or are enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year college or  
  vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
- Major in trade construction, industrial, motor/power sector, mechanics, or technology degree/certificate.
- Demonstrate a commitment to learning a trade and completing certification coursework.
- Provide a letter of recommendation.

Essay prompt:
- Provide a visual portfolio and/or a written description of work you have accomplished pursuing your career interest and a statement as to why you are committed to your selected field.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Plan on pursuing a degree in the healthcare field.
- Demonstrate high academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (CEF will obtain a transcript from CHS).

Essay prompt:
- Describe the life experiences which have influenced your character development goals.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Have completed an Outdoor Recreation Safety course (e.g., Hunter Safety, Boater Safety).
- Have an interest in but not limited to hunting, fishing, conservation, the shooting sports, or other outdoor related activities.
- Plan to attend a school of higher education.
- Plan to major in a Science, Conservation, Law Enforcement, or Teaching, or Environmental program.

Essay prompt:
- Please list the Outdoor Recreation Safety Course(s) you have completed. What area of study do you plan to pursue? Tell us about your Out of Doors experiences and interests.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Have graduated high school prior to the current academic year.
- Reside in the Chelsea School District.
- Pursue a degree or skilled training at the post-high school level after an interruption of at least one year.
- Provide a list of volunteer and employment activities.

Essay prompt:
- Provide a statement of your goals regarding continuing education and employment, including what you have been doing since high school and why you are resuming your education.

Note: Funds from this scholarship can be used for continuing education seminars but are not to be used for travel expenses or lodging.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Have graduated from Chelsea School District and be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
- Have completed at least one year of schooling at an accredited college or university.
- Provide current academic transcript.

Essay prompt:
-Describe yourself and the future contributions you would like to make to society after attaining your educational goals in your field of study.

Note: Preference will be given to those students who may not be able to complete college without financial assistance.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a current Chelsea High School graduate in the current academic year or a Chelsea High School graduate who is currently enrolled at an accredited college or university.
- Be a person who self-identifies as female and intends to pursue a Bachelors or Masters Degree in a financial field.
- Provide a current academic transcript (CEF to obtain if currently a Chelsea High School senior)

Essay prompt:
- Describe yourself and the future contributions you would like to make to society after attaining your educational goals in a finance related field.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Be planning on pursuing a degree or skilled trade at the post-secondary level.

Essay prompt:
- Describe an act of kindness, for which you have witnessed or you have initiated, that has affected your character development and your future goals.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a Senior at Chelsea High School, or have graduated from Chelsea School District and be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university (current college students will be considered first, but Seniors are encouraged to apply).
- Be planning on pursuing a degree or skilled trade at the post-secondary level.
- Provide a current academic transcript (CEF to obtain if currently a Chelsea High School senior), a high grade point average is not required.

Essay prompt:
- Write a brief description of your leadership qualities and how they were used to complete a service project in the past year.

- Include one letter of recommendation written within the last six months; this letter should be a character reference (coach, mentor, employer, clergy, teacher, etc.) speaking to the applicant’s leadership qualities and noting how the service project positively impacted others.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Be planning on pursuing a degree or skilled trade at the post-secondary level.

Essay prompt:
- Describe the life experiences which have influenced your character development goals.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a resident of the Chelsea School District.
- Plan on pursuing a degree in Education.
- Provide a current academic transcript (CEF to obtain if currently a Chelsea High School senior).

Essay prompt:
- Describe yourself and the contributions you would like to make to society in Education.

Note: Students may apply for an Owens Teachers Scholarship up to four times, provided a new application is completed by the deadline each year.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Reside in the Chelsea School District.
- Pursue an Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degree in a health related field. Students who are pursuing a degree in nursing will be given preference.
- Provide a current academic transcript (CEF to obtain if currently a Chelsea High School senior).

Essay prompt:
- Describe yourself and the future contributions you would like to make to society after attaining your educational goals in a health related field.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a resident of the Chelsea School District.
- Be planning on pursuing a degree in Engineering.
- Provide a current academic transcript (CEF to obtain if currently a Chelsea High School senior).

Essay prompt:
- Describe yourself and the contributions you would like to make to society in Engineering.

 Note: Students may apply for a Wagner Engineering Scholarship up to four times, provided a new application is completed by the deadline each year.

Description: 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 Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Prepare a statement on community involvement and volunteer participation.
- Detail two different times you have demonstrated qualities like Bruce, as described above.

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Description: 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.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- 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.
- Demonstrate academic scholarship and financial need.
-Be planning to 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.

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Description: 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.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- 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.
- Have two letters of rec
- 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.

Essay prompt:
Answer the following two questions: What does community mean to you?  How have you contributed to your community?

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

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Write an essay that answers two questions (250-500 words).

Essay prompt:
Answer the following two questions: What does community mean to you?  How have you contributed to your community?

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Description: 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.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Plan to pursue a post-secondary education in the building trades or building technology and plans to 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.
- 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.

All awards will be made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or sexual identification.

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Description:

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.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Be an active member of the CHS Interact Club.
- A short statement on how the applicant represents the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self".

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Description: 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.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Have taken AP Economics or AP Calculus or are a member of the Econ Challenge team.

Essay prompt:
Ask a question.

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

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Write a short essay (250-500 words).

Essay prompt:
Describe a project that you have accomplished that aligns with the mission and values of the CAGC.

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Description: The O'Quinn Family Edward Jones Scholarship is an opportunity for students who plan to enter an accredited four-year college or university, desire to study business, and who have developed a cursory understanding of the importance of ethical behavior in business.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
-Write a 250 - 500  word essay.

Essay prompt:
Describe what community means to you and have you have contributed to your community.

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Description: This scholarship is based solely on volunteer and community service.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- 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.
- Include a one page letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, charity director or person familiar with your community service.
- Write an essay.

Essay prompt:
Describe how volunteering 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.

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Description: Katie Fox and Lon Stewart were long-time members of the Chelsea Soccer Community. 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.

The Chelsea Soccer Club will select winners, with input from Club and school coaches, and based on responses.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a college-bound Chelsea High School graduate in the current academic year.
- Be a current or former member of the Chelsea Soccer Club.
 

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Description: This scholarship is in memory of Dianne Kuhl who was a postal worker for 30 years serving the Chelsea community.  
She grew up on a cattle farm in North Dakota.  Over her 74 years she was avid at canning food, gardening, growing flowers, quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, painting, wallpapering, furniture restoration, cooking and cleaning.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Additional preference is given to students with current or previous 4-H involvement.
- Write a MAX 600-word essay describing activities you've been involved in that reflect her skills and dedication to family, home and self-sufficiency.

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Description: 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.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior 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.
- Write a MAX 600-word essay.

Essay prompt:
Describe your willingness “to be there” for others through friendship, mentoring and being “on their team”.

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Description: Do you think you're funny? Are you a class clown? Do you even crack yourself up? Then the Simply Comedy Scholarship is for you.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- The SCS committee has included an optional video submission that showcases your comedy stylings and creative mind as part of their scholarship application. Please keep the video under 30 seconds and school appropriate - PG13.

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Submit Parental Permission for Video Submission 

Description: If you've spent many long hours working to make the magic of theater and the arts a reality in Chelsea this is a scholarship opportunity for you.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.
- Have been involved in Arts, Theater, Music, and Drama.

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Description: 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.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior 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.

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"Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories"

Delanie was just 12 years old when she was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. After a courageous 9 month long battle and just months after her 13th birthday, Delanie lost her valiant fight with this awful cancer. Delanie's brief, yet impactful, life left a lasting impression on many, from her family and educators to her teammates and friends. Her zest for life was extraordinary; she embraced each new day with a vibrant spirit that positively influenced all who were blessed to know her. Devoted to her faith, loving family, and cherished friends, she dedicated every moment to fostering these treasured bonds. Delanie was truly a brilliant, shining star and is deeply missed by the many people that had the fortune of knowing her. 

Description: This scholarship was created to honor Delanie's memory. It is offered to graduating Chelsea High School Seniors who are continuing their education at a college or vocational/trade school. 

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year (GPA is not a factor).
- Provide an essay (500 word maximum) describing how your faith, family or friends have had a profound effect on your life. Include how you envision these influences will shape your future as you pursue your academic goals.

Application Requirements:
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a graduating Chelsea High School senior in the current academic year.

Click on the link below for more information.

https://www.aaacf.org/students/scholarships

Description: For African-American, Latino/Hispanic, and/or students who will be first generation in their family to attend college.

Click the link below for more information.

https://www.aaacf.org/students/scholarships

Description: Need-based scholarships for students graduating from public high schools in Washtenaw County who will be attending a public college or university in Michigan.

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https://www.aaacf.org/students/scholarships

Description: For graduating African-American male high school seniors graduating from a public or private high school in Washtenaw County.

Click the link below for more information.

https://www.aaacf.org/students/scholarships

Description: For graduating high school seniors or graduates within the last 2 years who have not enrolled in college who are economically disadvantaged, youth of color, and/or first generation college students.

Click the link below for more information.

https://www.aaacf.org/students/scholarships

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.

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.

Washtenaw Community College offers three types of scholarships to graduating high school seniors:

1. President's Honor Scholarship
2. Procassini Honor Scholarship
3. Excellence Scholarship

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 (read more here).

Excellence Scholarship
Each year WCC offers Excellence Scholarships worth $3,000 ($1,500 each semester for fall and winter) to graduates of any high school.
This scholarship rewards excellence in any area.
For example, you may excel in your classes, school or community activities, playing a sport, being an artist, helping your family at overcoming obstacles to achieve your dreams or another area that’s unique to you.

    - 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 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.

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The American 1 Credit Union 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 or mailed to 718 E. Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201 and postmarked by this year's due date.

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Lake Michigan Credit Union is excited to share that the Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship is back for it's 35th year! 

2024-2025 Essay Topic - "What sort of legacy do you want to leave, and how will you live your life to make that legacy a reality?"

Available are 20 - $2,000 Scholarships for Seniors. Essay entries will be accepted October 1, 2024 until January 8, 2025. 

For more information go to LMCU.org/Hutt

• Dependent of MEA member or MEA‑Retired member in good standing
• Graduate of a Michigan public high school or private high school that has an MEA bargaining unit. Diploma must be received in the

application year.

• Will attend or is currently an undergraduate student of a Michigan public community/junior college, four‑year degree‑granting

institution, or vocational training institution that grants a degree, certification, or license. These private institutions ONLY are also

eligible: University of Detroit‑Mercy; Adrian College; Finlandia University; Albion College.

• Note: Children of MEA officers, fund trustees, and MEA staff are not eligible.

(A child of an MEA, MESSA or MEA-FS staff person is eligible if the other parent is an MEA member in good standing.)

• Beginning in 2022-2023, MEA will offer an additional scholarship meant to encourage and support the continued education of members of the

BIPOC (African American/Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic/Latinx) community to further the belief

that a diverse society enriches all individuals. Applicants for the BIPOC Scholarship must identify as a member of a defined BIPOC group as

listed above. If you are such a member and would like to be considered for the BIPOC Scholarship.

Selection Criteria

Priority is given on the basis of:

• academic achievement
• extra-curricular activities
• school and community service

The application deadline is Monday, February 10, 2025 - this is the date that applications need to be received by MEA. A postmark does not constitute as being received. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. 

Eligible applicants go to https://mea.org/mea-scholarship/ to access the application.