Alcona Community Schools Scholarships - Local
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Class of 2024 Scholarship Presentation - Click Here
ACS Scholarship Checklist & Requirements - Click Here
Scholarship Notes/Reminders - Click Here
High School Activities Tracking Sheet Template - Click Here
LaGuardia CC Personal Statement Help Guide - Click Here
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ACS General Scholarship Application for Scholarships #1-19
Alcona Community Schools scholarships number 1 - 19 use the general application. Complete and print this one application to apply for these scholarships.
1. Alcona Classic Tractor & Engine Club Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School. The scholarship is open to students attending training, trade school, college, or entering the workforce. Recipients must be involved in the school and community. Preference given to trade and/or agriculture focused students. Attach a short essay to the general scholarship application about your goals, what you are going to trade/tech school for, and a little bit about yourself.
2. Alcona Community Schools Class of 1979 Memorial Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School, minimum GPA of 2.0, must live in Alcona County, be an upstanding student and involved in the community, have a need for the scholarship, provide one letter of recommendation from a community member (not family or school staff), and attach a one-page, double spaced essay to the general scholarship application on “What did you like about growing up in Alcona County?” One $500 scholarship offered each year.
3. Alcona Community Schools Class of 2008 Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School, minimum GPA of 2.0, open to students attending trade school, college, or entering the workforce, be involved in the school and community, provide two letters of recommendation from non-family members, and attach a 300 word personal statement essay to explain who you are, what is important to you, and what do you plan to do with the scholarship.
4. Alcona Education Association Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School who has been accepted to an accredited college.
5. Alcona Women's Bowling Association
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School. This scholarship is open to students attending training, trade school, college, or entering the workforce, and recipients must have been involved in the Alcona 4-H Bowling Club, Alcona High School Bowling Team, and/or have a family member on a Village Lanes Adult Bowling League. This scholarship is open to all students (no gender requirement).
6. Au Sable Valley Trail Riders
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School and must be in good standing in the community.
7. Barton City Eagles 4141 Aerie Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School and must reside in Alcona County, Michigan.
8. Barton City Eagles 4141 Auxiliary Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School and must reside in Alcona County, Michigan.
9. Barton City Improvement Association Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School and must reside in Alcona County, Michigan. This scholarship is open to students going to college, university, trade school, training, or entering the workforce. Please attach an essay to the general application about how Barton City, MI has impacted your life and/or how you have impacted the town of Barton City, MI.
10. Dirt, Inc. Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior at Alcona High School that has been involved with motocross and Dirt Inc. specifically. Please attach a half page essay to your general scholarship application about your involvement with motocross and Dirt Inc. How has your involvement positively implicated your life and what are your future plans?
11. Harrisville Arts Council Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School that has been accepted at an accredited college, emphasis for consideration will be on students majoring or minoring in performing or creative arts. Transcripts are required with application.
12. Harrisville Lady Lions Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School. Must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher, must attach transcripts to application, and must be accepted at an accredited college or university. This scholarship is open to all students (no gender requirement).
13. Harrisville Lions Club Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School. Must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher, must attach transcripts to application, and must be accepted at an accredited college or university. This scholarship is open to all students (no gender requirement).
14. Lincoln Lions Memorial Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and must be accepted at an accredited college or university. Emphasis on community participation and improvement in school.
15. Mikado American Legion Auxiliary Unit 254 Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School and planning to attend an accredited college or training program. You must also include a short essay on how you think the US Military has affected your freedom. This scholarship is open to all students (no gender requirement).
16. Mikado American Legion Unit 254 Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School and planning to attend an accredited college or training program. You must also include a short essay on how you think the US Military has affected your freedom. This scholarship is open to all students (no gender requirement).
17. Mikado Goodfellows Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School and planning to attend an accredited college or training program. Must live within these boundaries: North of Kings Corner Road, West of Poor Farm Road, South of M-72, and East of Stout Road. Emphasis on financial need. Mikado Goodfellows Boundary Map - Click Here
18. New Life Lutheran Church Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School. This scholarship is available for students attending college, vocational, or technical school. No religious affiliation is needed. Please attach an essay that answers the question "Tell us how your faith has impacted your life?"
19. North Country Heavy Equipment School Scholarship, Midwest Truck Driving School Scholarship, and/or Log Truck Forestry Program Scholarship
Must be an Alcona High School student that is 18 years old or a graduating senior of Alcona High School that plans to attend North Country Heavy Equipment School, Midwest Truck Driving School, and/or the Log Truck Forestry Program in Escanaba, MI. The scholarship must be used within one year. This scholarship is determined by a committee at Alcona High School. Include a sheet of paper that indicates what school(s)/program(s) are you interested in and what class dates you plan to attend. If you want to attend multiple schools/programs please list them all. Note this scholarship is applied to tuition and must be used at their specific school/program. Scholarships available:
1. North Country Heavy Equipment School (for Heavy Equipment Operator Course) or Midwest Truck Driving School (for Class A CDL Course): (2) $1,000 scholarships off tuition
2. Log Truck Forestry Program: (2) $500 scholarships off tuition available
For more information and to view the class dates visit the North Country Heavy Equipment School's website - Click Here.
20. Alcona 4-H Advisory Council Scholarship
Applicants must have been a member of the Alcona 4-H program for 3 of the last 5 years, must be pursuing a post-high school trade certificate or college degree, must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and must complete an application with attachments and endorsements.
21. Alcona FFA Alumni and Supporters Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School. Recipients must be an active member of the Alcona FFA Chapter and pursuing a post high school degree or training.
22. Alcona Masonic Lodge #292 Foundation
Any graduating senior in Alcona County, Michigan.
23. Frances and Robert Darton Scholarship, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Please enclose a copy of page 1 of parents 1040. This scholarship is based on need. *Even if you do not think you qualify for the need-based portion of this scholarship, students are still encouraged to apply.
24. Jacqueline L. Kelly Memorial Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School. Jacqueline L. Kelly was passionate about supporting all students, loved inspiring those facing adversity, and served as a true advocate of not judging a book by its cover. The Jacqueline L. Kelly Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors of Alcona High School that exhibit these same characteristics, have faced challenges, and overcome obstacles throughout their life.
25. Knights of Columbus: Wayne Siebert Memorial Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School. Focuses on students continuing their education in the trades/career and technical education field.
26. Lilley-McDougall Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School. Students must live in Curtis Township and be planning to attend a college or trade school in the fall.
27. Rhonda Blohm Memorial Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School and have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. This scholarship is for undergraduate study at any school.
28. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School. Include a copy of page 1 of parents 1040.
29. Stu's Crew, Inc. Memorial Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior of Alcona High School.
Community Foundation Scholarships - Local
Community Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Application Opens: January 1
Deadline: Annually on March 1 @ 11:59pm (online application system)
Community College Scholarships - Local
Miscellaneous Scholarships - Michigan
Miscellaneous Scholarships are scholarships that are sent to Alcona High School by other organizations. These scholarships are not facilitated through the school and have various requirements and deadlines. For questions see each individual scholarship application. Students should double check the scholarship due dates and other requirements as they can change.
You should not have to pay to apply to a scholarship. While we do our best to filter opportunities and make sure they are legitimate, it is possible for us to miss one. If a scholarship database asks you to purchase a service or pay a fee in order to apply, let Ms. Cordes know and it will be removed from our website.
Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union Scholarship ($1,000)
Be a graduating senior of Alpena, Alcona, Cheboygan, Emmet, Iosco, Montmorency, or Presque Isle County or upon completion of your 13th Year/Early College Program. Enroll in a full-time college or other continued education program after high school graduation. Applicant must become a member before scholarship is disbursed. This scholarship is available to college bound and trade school students.
Scholarship Application Opens: February
Deadline: April 5
BCBSM Leadership Development Association Speech Contest ($250-$3,000)
Open to public, private, and home schooled students in grades 9-12 that reside in Michigan.
Deadline: January 21
GreenStone Farm Credit Services Scholarship ($1,000-$2,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: February
Deadline: February 28
Huron Shores Farm Bureau ($500)
One scholarship will be awarded to a student in Alcona, Alpena, or Montmorency County. Preference is given to students pursing an education in an agriculture related field of study.
Scholarship Application Opens: November
Deadline: April 1
Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship ($2,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: November
Deadline: January 31
Michigan Achievement Scholarship
Students who graduate from high school in Michigan with a diploma or certificate of completion or achieved a high school equivalency certificate in 2023 or after will be eligible for more financial aid from the State of Michigan. To be eligible for this scholarship you must file a FAFSA, have a $25k or lower EFC on FAFSA, and enroll full-time at an eligible Michigan institution within 15 months of completing high school. Scholarship flyer - Click Here.
Deadline: Complete FAFSA to Apply
Michigan American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
The Michigan American Legion Auxiliary supports higher education through our various scholarship programs.
Deadline: March 10
Michigan Association of Timbermen Scholarship
The $2,000 Michigan Association of Timbermen's Warren Suchovsky Scholarship supports students pursuing forestry and related fields.
Deadline: March 8
Michigan American Legion William D. & Jewell Brewer and Guy M. Wilson Scholarships
Must be a Michigan resident, a direct descendant of an honorably discharged veteran or active duty service member, GPA of 2.5 or higher, and have financial need for the scholarship. Scholarship Opens: November
Deadline: January 3
Michigan Association of Fairs & Exhibitions Scholarship ($1,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: September
Deadline: November 2
Michigan FFA Alumni MSU Scholarship ($500)
Must be an FFA member attending MSU as a freshman in the fall and enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources or the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Scholarship Opens: February
Deadline: May 1
Michigan Elks Charitable Grant Fund for Special Needs Students ($2,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: October
Deadline: December 1
Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver
ELIGIBILITY - To be eligible for the MITW, you must meet the following criteria: • Qualify for admission at one of Michigan's public colleges or universities AND• Be ¼ or more Native American blood quantum as certified by your Tribal Enrollment Department AND• Are an enrolled citizen of a U.S. Federally Recognized Tribe as certified by your Tribal Enrollment Department AND• Be a legal resident of the state of Michigan for not less than 12 consecutive months.
Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship ($1,000-$1,500)
Scholarship Application Opens: January 1
Deadline: April 1
Michigan Senior and Student-View Scholarship Program ($500-$10,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: January 8
Deadline: April 23
Michigan Sheriffs' Association Criminal Justice Scholarship ($1,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: March 15
Deadline: May 1
Michigan Jump$tart Scholarship ($500)
Scholarship Application Opens: March 1
Deadline: April 30
National Honors Society ($3,200-$25,000)
Since 1946, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) has awarded more than $21 million in scholarships to outstanding NHS seniors. This year, we are awarding $2 million in scholarships to 600 students. Each year, scholarship recipients are selected based on their demonstration of the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character.
Deadline: December 1
Northeast Sunrise Chapter of the ABWA Impact Scholarships ($1,000 and $2,000)
A $2,000 scholarship is provided by the local chapter of the American Business Women's Association for female students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and plans to attend a four year college/university and a $1,000 scholarship is provided by the American Business Women's Association for female students attending an accredited community, vocational, or technical school. Students can NOT apply for both scholarships. Applicants must be citizens of the United States and residents of AuSable, East Tawas, Glennie, Greenbush, Hale, Harrisville, Lincoln, National City, Oscoda, or Tawas City. Scholarship Application Opens: January 1
Deadline: March 31
Northland Area Federal Credit Union Jerry Erickson Scholarship ($1,000)
Northland awards ten $1,000 scholarships annually with the winning applications equally based on academic achievement, community service/involvement, and essay content. Scholarship Application Opens: January
Deadline: March 1
PIE&G Communities First Scholarship ($500-$1,000)
Note this scholarship application is the same as the PI&E Communities First Peterson's Vocational School Scholarship application.
Scholarship Application Opens: January 1
Deadline: March 1
Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation ($2,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: January 1
Deadline: March 1
SET SEG Skilled Trade Scholarship ($500)
Must be a Michigan resident, high school senior attending a Michigan public school, must have been enrolled in a CTE Program (and provide transcript), and must be enrolled in or plan to enroll in an accredited two-year college, technical school, or other accredited technical institutes in the next 12 months.
Scholarship Application Opens: March
Deadline: April 15
Student Insights Scholarship ($500-$5,000)
Student Insights is offering a Michigan Senior Scholarship and Student-View Scholarship in 2023. Seniors can apply for both scholarships with one application.
Scholarship Application Opens: February
Deadline: April 23
Sunrise Side Republican Women's Annual Scholarship ($2,000)
Must be a senior female student in the area of Oscoda, Tawas, Hale, Whittemore, or Alcona. Completed applications can be emailed to ljglomski@hotmail.com or snail mailed. Scholarship Application (fillable PDF): Click Here
Scholarship Application Opens: November 1
Deadline: March 29
Tawas Area Elks Lodge #2525 Most Valuable Student Scholarship ($1,000-$30,000)
The Tawas Area Elks Lodge #2525 will award a $1,000 scholarship to the top male and female students in their local judging. In addition, the top six students in the Tawas Area Elks Lodge #2525 judging (three boys and three girls) will advance to the Northeast District judging. Although no scholarships are awarded at the District level, winners from the District advance to the State judging where the National finalists from Mrichigan are determined, as well as additional $1,000 scholarship awards to the runner-ups. State scholarship winners advance to the national level where they could win up to $30,000. For more information about how to complete the application and a list of FAQs about the 2024 Elks Most Valuable Student scholarship contest click here. While the Elks recognize that their application is quite lengthy and more detailed than other scholarship competitions, they believe the size of the awards merits the time required to complete the application.
Scholarship Application Opens: September
Deadline: November 13
Miscellaneous Scholarships - Nationally
Miscellaneous Scholarships are scholarships that are sent to Alcona High School by other organizations. These scholarships are not facilitated through the school and have various requirements and deadlines. For questions see each individual scholarship application. Students should double check the scholarship due dates and other requirements as they can change.
You should not have to pay to apply to a scholarship. While we do our best to filter opportunities and make sure they are legitimate, it is possible for us to miss one. If a scholarship database asks you to purchase a service or pay a fee in order to apply, let Ms. Cordes know and it will be removed from our website.
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship ($1,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: June
Deadline: December 31
AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest ($400-$5,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: December
Deadline: March 1
African American Scholarships and Grants ($3,000-$62,500)
Scholarship Application Opens: May
Deadline: March-April
AES Engineering Scholarship for All College Majors ($500)
Scholarship Application Opens: November
Deadline: October 8
American Legion Scholarships ($500)
The American Legion offers various national scholarships, such as the Samsung Scholarship, Legacy Scholarship, Baseball Scholarship, Oratorical Contest, Eagle Scout of the Year, Shooting Sports Scholarship, and more.
Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship ($25,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: November
Deadline: November 30
BigSun Sports Scholarship for High School Athletes ($500)
Scholarship Application Opens: June
Deadline: December 31
BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship ($1,500)
Scholarship Application Opens: December
Deadline: February 28
Burger King McLamore Foundation ($1,000-$50,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: December
Deadline: December 15
CNA Free Training Scholarship ($500)
Scholarship Application Opens: December
Deadline: April 2
Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship ($1,000)
Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship was created to honor the memory of those courageous and adventuresome pioneer women who played such an important role in the founding of this nation and encourage the present generation to continue their education in agricultural pursuits. Two scholarships are available to any farm, ranch or agribusiness woman or her daughter to pursue accredited courses in agriculture leadership, communications, rural sociology, medicine, or any other courses directly related to agriculture.
Scholarship Application Opens: January
Deadline: March 1
Daughters of American Revolution ($3,000-$5,000)
History, Economics, Government, and Political Science Scholarships. Scholarship Application Opens: November 1
Deadline: January 31
Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship ($10,000 - $50,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: January
Deadline: February 15
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes ($20,000)
Twenty scholarships are awarded to college-bound high school seniors to help phenomenal student-athletes pursue their goals of attending and excelling at a two-year or four-year community college or four-year school.
Scholarship Application Opens: December
Deadline: January
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship ($10,000-$40,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: December
Deadline: January 5
Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation ($50,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: January
Deadline: February 16
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest ($100-$10,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: September
Deadline: January 13
Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship ($2,500)
Scholarship Application Opens: March
Deadline: October
Horatio Alger National Scholarship ($25,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: September
Deadline: March 15
(ISC)² Women's Cybersecurity Scholarship ($1,000-$6,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: January
Deadline: February 28
Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. Scholarship ($1,500-$6,000)
This scholarship is also available for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. Scholarship Application Opens: November
Deadline: January 31
Microsoft Disability Scholarship ($20,000)
This scholarship will be awarded to promising high school seniors with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and target a career in the technology industry. Scholarship Application Opens: September
Deadline: October
MENSA Foundation Scholarships ($500-$7,000)
This scholarship is also available for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. Scholarship Application Opens: October
Deadline: January 15
National FFA Scholarships ($1,000-$10,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: November 1
Deadline: January 11
National Honor Society Scholarship ($3,200-$25,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: September
Deadline: December 1
NITRO Scholarship ($2,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: January
Deadline: December 31
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship ($500)
Scholarship Application Opens: October
Deadline: November 15
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship ($1,000-$40,000)
This scholarship is also available for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States or Canada, minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0 or higher, and must be on a path toward an associate, bachelor’s or graduate degree in manufacturing engineering, technology, or closely related field at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada. Scholarship Application Opens: November
Deadline: February 1
Superpower Scholarship ($2,500)
Application: Answer the question: "What superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?" (250 words or less). Must be 14 years or older. Scholarship Application Opens: February
Deadline: March 31
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship ($25,000)
This scholarship is also available for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. Scholarship Application Opens: November
Deadline: January 11
The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship ($5,000-$10,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: January
Deadline: February 20
THIEL Fellowship for Entrepreneurs to Build New Things ($100,000)
Fellows skip or stop college for two years while they build their dream idea/company. This grant is for young people that want to build new things instead of sit in a classroom.
Scholarship Application Opens: Open Application, Apply Anytime
Deadline: Open Application, No Deadline
Zippa Dream Job Scholarship ($1,000)
Scholarship Application Opens: February
Deadline: December 31
Scholarship Databases
You should not have to pay to apply to a scholarship. While we do our best to filter opportunities and make sure they are legitimate, it is possible for us to miss one. If a scholarship database asks you to purchase a service or pay a fee in order to apply, let Ms. Cordes know and it will be removed from our website.