The Community Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships each year to high school seniors, current college students, and medical students. And this year’s application deadline (March 1) is quickly approaching!

As you or the student in your life is working on a scholarship application, check out the tips below for ensuring that application is as good as it can be. As always, please contact us any time with questions about the scholarship process. Email rcowles@facommunityfoundation.org or call 231.924.5350.

  • Use a personal email address on the application—not your school email, which you’ll lose access to when you graduate. Doublecheck the phone number you include too; we may need to reach you.
  • Take your time. Leave yourself plenty of time to gather the information you’ll need, ask questions, and write a good essay. Don’t wait until February 28 to start—start now!
  • Read all questions and answer options carefully. This is especially important when it comes to questions about your major or career path. Choosing the best answers from the lists there ensures that you’re considered for all the scholarships for which you’re eligible.
  • Make your English teacher proud and use your best spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. Think essay, not text message. Ask someone to proofread for you too.

If you’re awarded a scholarship, our biggest tip: check your email regularly! We’ll send you a form to complete before any money can be released. We may also have questions or need more information. If you can’t be reached by email or phone, your scholarship could be cancelled.

Scholarship applications for high school seniors, current college students, and medical school students are completed online and due March 1. The application for Newaygo County adult students is open year-round; for more information on adult student scholarships, click HERE.