Scholarships

School-Specific Scholarships

This type of scholarship is determined when you apply for admission to college and your transcript is reviewed.

Important Steps to Remember

• Stay Informed: Pay attention to any communication from the colleges you’ve applied to. You may receive important information regarding additional steps needed to apply for scholarships you are eligible for, such as required competitions or events.

• Meet Deadlines: Be sure to pay close attention to admission deadlines to ensure you are considered for scholarship opportunities.

Central Michigan University Scholarships
Eastern Michigan University
Grand Valley State University
Jackson College
Lansing Community College Online Scholarship Application Instructions
Washtenaw Community College Scholarships
Western Michigan University

Pay close attention to these scholarship opportunities available through our Stockbridge community. As new applications are received they'll be added to this section of the website!

The Deb Marshall Memorial Scholarship- Sponsored by the family of Jack and Deb Marshall in cooperation with the Stockbridge Lions Club.

• Award Amount: $1,000 (for 3 years, starting in Spring 2023)

• Eligibility: New Stockbridge High School Graduate

• Application: Send all requested information by email to Mr. Bruce Brown.

• Deadline: Wednesday before Spring Break

Eaton Community Bank - Floyd M. Jewell Memorial Scholarship-Given to one recipient from each participating area high school.  Recipient will be chosen by a scholarship selection committee.

• Award Amount: Varies

• Eligibility: High school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA and an interest in business

• Application: Submit completed application to high school office

• Deadline: April 15th

Francis Family Public Safety Scholarship - Open to one 2025 graduating senior from Stockbridge School District, Stockbridge, Michigan.  

• Award Amount: $500

• Eligibility: Graduating senior interested in a career in Public Safety (firefighter, police officer, paramedic)

• Scholarship selection criteria includes:

  • A demonstrated passion for helping people in the community

  • Well-rounded personality with good communication skills 

  • Has maintained a 3.0 GPA during their last year of schooling

• Please email Katie Francis for information on how to apply for this scholarship 

• Deadline: April 30, 2025

Lions Club Scholarship Application –

• Eligibility: Stockbridge High School seniors
• Application: Send all requested information along with the SHS Community Service Log Sheet by email to Bruce Brown. If you prefer, you can mail it to 190 Blind Lake Rd, Gregory, MI 48137.
• Deadline: Wednesday before Spring Break

The Livingston County Spartans

• Award Amount: $1,000

• Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors from Livingston County attending Michigan State University

• Deadline: Varies

Michigan High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Award – 

• Award Amount: $1,000

• Eligibility: High school seniors meeting eligibility requirements

• Application: Contact Stockbridge Athletic Office for the school access code

• Deadline: Varies

Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation

• Award Amount: $1,000

• Eligibility: Graduating seniors planning to attend a full-time accredited college or university

• Application: Submit a paper copy to the high school office or send digital copy to Rick Reynolds

• Deadline: April 1st

Stockbridge Area Arts Council Scholarship Application

• Award Amount: $500
• Eligibility: Stockbridge High School graduates
• Deadline:  April 15th

Stockbridge Area Education Foundation Memorial Scholarship Application

• Award Amount: $250 - $1,000

• Eligibility: Stockbridge High School graduates

• Application: Complete online application

• Deadline: April 1st

Available Scholarships Administered by the Stockbridge Area Education Foundation:

Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation Scholarship 

• Award amount: $250 - $1,000

• Based on essay, activities, and achievements during high school

• Multiple recipients are chosen each year.

Munith-Fitchburg Veterans Memorial Post 525 Scholarship - Graduates from Stockbridge, East Jackson, Grass Lake who live in, or have ties to, the Waterloo Area.  

• Award amount: $1,000

• Priority for family members of American Legion or veterans

Richard C. Howlett Scholarship

• Award amount: $1,000

• Based on college major, pursuing education, civics, or government and academic achievements

Laura M. Goodin Memorial Scholarship

• Award amount: $250

• Preference for Cheer participants

Bruce Wm. Brown Scholarship 

• Award amount: $1,000

• Based on volunteer/community service

Darwin D. Snider Memorial Scholarship 

• Award amount: $500

• Focus on STEM fields

Richard A. Hoard Memorial Football Scholarship 

• Award amount: $500

• Preference for football participants

Donna E. Schumacher Memorial Scholarship

• Award amount: up to $5,000 (split between semesters)

• For students attending Michigan State University in education or math-related fields

Don E. Krummrey Memorial Scholarship

• Award amount: $500

• For students majoring in engineering

Chris Kruger Memorial Scholarship

• Award amount: $500

• For students interested in emergency services

Deputy Grant Whitaker Memorial Scholarship 

• Award amount: $500

• For students in emergency services or related fields

Hannah Lorraine Glair Memorial Scholarship

• Award amount: $500

• Based on essay, letters of support, and school staff recommendation

Talan Tolliver Memorial Scholarship 

• Award amount: $500

• Based on essay, letters of support, and school staff recommendation

Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship 

• Open to students attending a post-secondary institution

Stockbridge Education Association Scholarship Application 

• Deadline: First Friday after Spring Break

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 required

• Priority will be given to those students planning to pursue a career in teaching.

Wilson Talent Center Scholarship Opportunities

• Deadline: February 1st

• For students attending the Wilson Talent Center

Scholarship Opportunities

Here are more scholarship opportunities available for Stockbridge High School seniors. Be sure to follow the application guidelines and meet the deadlines!

Abbott and Fenner Scholarships 

• Award Amount: Varies

• Eligibility: Open to all high school seniors

• Application: Include full name and mailing address with submissions
• Deadline: Varies

The American Legion Department of Michigan Scholarships 

• Eligibility: Graduating seniors

• Application: Check eligibility for multiple scholarship options

• Deadline: Varies

Big Sun Scholarship

• Award Amount: Varies

• Eligibility: All student athletes, regardless of sport

• Application: Submit application to the Big Sun Organization

• Deadline: Varies

Burger King Scholarship

• Award Amount: $1,000 to $50,000

• Eligibility: Students with good GPA, work experience, extracurricular activities, and community service

• Application: Submit online application

• Deadline: Varies

Capital Area School Employee Credit Union HS Scholarships

• Award Amount: $1,000

• Eligibility: College-bound high school seniors with strong academic and community involvement

• Application: Submit application and essay on financial literacy

• Deadline: Varies

Groth and Associates Scholarship

• Award Amount: $1,000

• Eligibility: Students pursuing higher education

• Application: Submit an application to Groth and Associates

• Deadline: Varies

Healthcare Administration Scholarships

• Award Amount: Varies

• Eligibility: Students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare administration

• Application: Check with associations and institutions offering these scholarships

• Deadline: Varies

Horatio Alger Association Career and Technical Scholarship Program

• Award Amount: Varies

• Eligibility: Seniors planning to attend community college or technical school in the fall

• Application: Apply online for community or technical programs

• Deadline: Varies

John George Jr. Student Loan Fund 

• Award Amount: Varies

• Eligibility: Graduates of Jackson County High School attending a Michigan state-supported college or university

• Application: Submit online or paper application

• Deadline: Varies

Michigan Auto Law, Kelsey's Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship

• Award Amount: Four winners this year, totaling $5,000
• Eligibility: High School Juniors and Seniors
• Deadline: March 21st

Michigan Education Association Scholarship

• Award Amount: Varies

• Eligibility: Graduating seniors committed to public education

• Application: Submit online application

• Deadline: Varies

Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship Competition

• Award Amount: $1,000 to $1,500

• Eligibility: High school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who have a parent working at a Michigan Retailers Association business

• Application: Submit application online

• Deadline: April 1st

The Peace Education Center, Tom Schneider Peacemaker Award

• Award Amount: Minimum of $500
• Eligibility: High school graduate from the mid-Michigan area with involvements in social justice and peace issues and interest in continuing in future endeavors\
• Deadline:  April 1st

Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

• Award Amount: Varies

• Eligibility: High school seniors who embody the characteristics of President Ronald Reagan

• Application: Submit application online

• Deadline: Varies

Rove Pest Control Scholarship

• Award Amount: $500

• Eligibility: High school students or graduates accepted to a college or university, especially those pursuing a degree in entomology or related fields

• Application: Submit application online

• Deadline: Varies

Society of Women Engineers

• Award Amount: Varies

• Eligibility: Women pursuing engineering, engineering technology, or computer science programs

• Application: Complete one application for all applicable scholarships

• Deadline: Varies

State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship

• Award Amount: Varies

• Eligibility: High school seniors with financial need who plan to attend college, technical, or vocational school

• Application: Submit online application

• Deadline: Varies