Fremont Area Community Foundation is now accepting applications for a second round of Make Newaygo County Home Scholarships. The application opened June 1, and the deadline has now been extended to July 15.
The Make Newaygo County Home Scholarship is for adults who have finished their post-secondary education and plan to live and work in Newaygo County. Awards can be used for student loan repayment, down payment on a home, or other expenses related to making this area home.
The scholarship is worth a maximum of $15,000 to be paid out in equal annual payments over three years. The first three Make Newaygo County Home Scholarships were awarded in 2025. Ty Spickerman of Fremont was one of the scholarship recipients.
“The scholarship has been a tremendous support to my wife and I, especially as we were able to purchase our home in Fremont this past summer,” said Spickerman. “We are incredibly grateful to Fremont Area Community Foundation. This scholarship is yet another example of the ongoing mission and generosity that make our community so special.”
“We’re proud to award hundreds of scholarships each year to help local young adults get to college and career training,” said Shelly Kasprzycki, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “But we also want to see more young adults choose to make Newaygo County their home after they’ve finished their education or training. We need their talents, energy, and perspectives here. We hope the Make Newaygo County Home Scholarship can help alleviate some of the challenges that come with starting out.”
Scholarship funds are limited and the application process is competitive. Applications will be accepted until July 15. For more information or to apply, contact Robin Cowles, senior scholarship and technology officer, at 231.924.5350.
