Applying for a scholarship at Fremont Area Community Foundation is easy!
All scholarships are possible thanks to the generosity of local individuals, families, and organizations and their passion for education in our community.
Here’s how to apply:
High school students
By completing our general scholarship application, you will be considered for over 100 scholarships. The online application system is also used for scholarships from Lake, Mecosta, and Osceola county community foundations. You will need the following information to complete your online application:
- Your cumulative GPA, class size, and class rank (class size and rank can be estimated)
- A list of your academic or extracurricular activities since ninth grade
- Your SAT score
- A 400-word (2,500 character) essay addressing your goals, activities, accomplishments, and more (details can be found in the application).
- Your employment history
Application open from October 1 to March 1. Application is closed.
Adult students
The Community Foundation offers scholarships—many for up to two years—to adult students residing in Newaygo County. We define adult students as individuals who have been out of high school for at least two years and/or have a gap in their post-secondary education. You will need the following items to complete your online application:
- Your employment history
- Your educational history
- Your aspirations for education, career path, and the future
Applications will be approved or denied by the last day of the month following submission. For example, if your application is submitted in January, it will be approved/denied by the last day in February.
The application for adult students is open year-round.
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