Scholarships

Announcements and Information

The scholarship portal is open December 1 - March 1.

Last year, the Foundation awarded over $325,000 to help local students attend a trade school, college, or university.  We want YOU to apply!

Early Middle College (13th Year) Eligibility

If you will be in a college program while still enrolled in high school during the 2024/2025 school year, you are not yet eligible to apply for scholarships.  You may apply in 2025.  If you have questions about your eligibility, contact our office.

Dates to Remember

December 1

Applications open

March 1

Applications close at midnight

May – June

Scholarships awarded

October 15

Unclaimed scholarships cancelled

 

Available Scholarships

Click on your school district tab to see scholarship opportunities administered by Four County Community Foundation.

AlmontArmadaCapacDrydenImlay CityLapeerOxfordRomeoLapeer County Ed Tech

Scholarships listed below are administered by Four County Community Foundation and the scholarship applications are online only.

Almont Community Schools Scholarships

Full scholarship descriptions and instructions here

  • Almont Education & Community Fund Scholarship
  • Hilda M. Hill Memorial Scholarship
  • Koerner Family Foundation Scholarship
  • Russell W. Ligon Memorial Engineering Scholarship
  • Murdie Educational Scholarship
  • Albert Himes & Jean Currey Stanwood Memorial Scholarship
  • See MORE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS below

Scholarships listed below are administered by Four County Community Foundation and the scholarship applications are online only.

Armada Area Schools Scholarships 

Full scholarship descriptions and instructions here

  • Ruth Isaacson Memorial Scholarship
  • Cryderman-Hebblewhite Agriculture Scholarship
  • Victoria E. Hill Memorial  Scholarship
  • Russell W. Ligon Memorial Engineering Scholarship
  • April Millsap Memorial Scholarship
  • William & Betty Morrison Memorial Scholarship
  • James A. Neely Scholarship
  • George S. Souten Performing Arts Scholarship
  • Vera Souten Medical Field Scholarship
  • See MORE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS below

Scholarships listed below are administered by Four County Community Foundation and the scholarship applications are online only.

Capac Community Schools Scholarships

Full scholarship descriptions and instructions here

  • Andy Beam Memorial Scholarship
  • Harry & Irene Bussell Memorial Scholarship
  • Capac Educational Endowment Scholarship
  • Capac Youth Scholarship
  • Darin Conrad Memorial Scholarship
  • Robert & Marion Fischer Memorial Scholarship
  • Hilda M. Hill Memorial Scholarship
  • Russell W. Ligon Memorial Engineering Scholarship
  • McGeorge Memorial Scholarship
  • Ruth M. Sayles Memorial Scholarship
  • George S. Souten Performing Arts Scholarship
  • Vera Souten Medical Field Scholarship
  • John & Susan Zwiernik Scholarship
  • See MORE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS below

Scholarships listed below are administered by Four County Community Foundation and the scholarship applications are online only.

Dryden Community Schools Scholarships 

Full scholarship descriptions and instructions here

  • Russell W. Ligon Memorial Engineering Scholarship
  • Murdie Educational Scholarship
  • Dr. Bernard J. Stremler Scholarship
  • See MORE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS below

Scholarships listed below are administered by Four County Community Foundation and the scholarship applications are online only.

Imlay City Community Schools Scholarships 

Full scholarship descriptions and instructions here

  • The Blonde Scholarship
  • Ken & Marlene Brown Scholarship
  • Howard & Marie Dahn Scholarship
  • Grant Muir Memorial Scholarship
  • Grettenberger – Wheeler Scholarship
  • Hilda M. Hill Memorial Scholarship
  • Imlay City Educational Endowment Scholarship
  • ICSAA – Imlay City Schools Alumni Association Scholarship
  • ICSAA – Gladys McLean Warner & John Rodney Warner Scholarship
  • ICSAA – Lyle & Joyce Powers Scholarship
  • ICSAA – Linda Muir Grant
  • Laurie Lee Memorial Scholarship
  • Russell W. Ligon Memorial Engineering Scholarship
  • Grant Muir Memorial Scholarship
  • Robert & Sharon Muir Scholarship
  • Murdie Educational Scholarship
  • Preisel Family Scholarship
  • Glenn L. Smith II Memorial Scholarship
  • George S. Souten Performing Arts Scholarship
  • Vera Souten Medical Field Scholarship
  • Brian Verstreate Memorial Scholarship
  • Lee Weyer Athletic Scholarship
  • Therese Williams Scholarship
  • See MORE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS below

Scholarships listed below are administered by Four County Community Foundation and the scholarship applications are online only.

Lapeer Community Schools Scholarships

Full scholarship descriptions and instructions here

  • Andy Beam Memorial Scholarship
  • Floyd W. West Memorial Scholarship (open to all Lapeer Ed-Tech students)
  • See MORE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS below

Scholarships listed below are administered by Four County Community Foundation and the scholarship applications are online only.

Oxford Community Schools Scholarships

Full scholarship descriptions and instructions here

  • Russell W. Ligon Memorial Engineering Scholarship
  • Lewis Wilson Music Scholarship
  • See MORE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS below

Scholarships listed below are administered by Four County Community Foundation and the scholarship applications are online only.

Romeo Community Schools Scholarships

Full scholarship descriptions and instructions here

  • Dan Barnabo Memorial Scholarship
  • Bartholomew – Boldt Family Scholarship
  • David Brockman Scholarship
  • Mary Chinoski Scholarship
  • Ellis C. Haskell Scholarship (DEM Academy)
  • Haskell Trust Scholarship
  • Koerner Family Foundation Scholarship
  • Russell W. Ligon Memorial Engineering Scholarship
  • Al Moran Scholarship
  • Karras Pelfrey Scholarship
  • Julie Pihlaja Korb Memorial Scholarship (RHS Girls Varsity Track & Field)
  • Romeo Historical Society – Charles E. Keller Scholarship
  • Romeo Kiwanis – Steve Fritz Sr. Memorial Scholarship
  • Sisson Scholarship (BEI Academy)
  • George S. Souten Performing Arts Scholarship
  • Vera Souten Medical Field Scholarship
  • Starkweather – Garvin Scholarship
  • Tabar – Schultz Scholarship
  • Watchdog Scholarship
  • Xi Gamma Rho of Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship (HHP Academy)
  • See MORE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS below

Lapeer County Ed Tech Scholarships

Full scholarship descriptions and instructions here

  • Floyd W. West Memorial Scholarship
  • Hilda M. Hill Memorial Vocational/Technical Scholarship
  • Grant Muir Scholarship 
  • Robert & Sharon Muir Scholarship
  • Glenn L. Smith II Memorial Scholarship
  • Koerner Family Foundation Scholarship
  • Murdie Educational Scholarship

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More Local Scholarships

Scholarships listed below are administered by Four County Community Foundation and the scholarship applications are online only.

  • Leadership in Philanthropy Scholarship – for students who actively serve for two or more years with the 4CCF Youth Advisory Committee
  • Sporting Michigan Soccer Club (NMSC) – for active members of the Sporting MI Soccer Club
  • Richmond Rotary Foundation – Robert “Tiger” Fruin Memorial Scholarship (RHS)
  • Gary K. Jeffery Memorial Scholarship – Memphis Community Schools
  • Kiwanis Club of Macomb Scholarship – For high school seniors and recent graduates who reside in or attended high school in Macomb Township
  • St. Clement of Rome Church & K. of C. #7018 College Scholarship – for active members of St. Clement of Rome Parish
  • Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress Scholarship – for DSC club members and their children/grandchildren
  • Shelby Community Scholarship Endowment – for high school seniors residing in Shelby Township
  • Jameson Bates Memorial Scholarship – for high school seniors residing in Shelby Township who are pursuing a medical field degree
  • Floyd W. West Memorial Scholarship – for high school seniors attending Lapeer Ed-Tech

Richmond HS and Macomb County area full scholarship descriptions and instructions here

Macomb County area full scholarship descriptions and instructions here

Scholarships listed below are administered by Four County Community Foundation and the scholarship applications are online only.

Open to graduates of any Michigan high school

  • Michigan Association of Professional Insurance Agents Scholarship

        Helpful Information

         

        Current College Students

        Several of our scholarship funds offer students the opportunity to receive awards for two to four years of college, depending on the fund.  Awards to post-high school students tend to be more generous.  Don’t forget to reapply each year!  The deadline is March 1.

        Notification of a Scholarship Award

        Students who are selected to receive a scholarship award will be invited, along with their guests, to the Foundation Scholarship Celebration in May.  Awardees will also be announced at each high school awards event in May.

        By mid-June, every recipient should have received a congratulations letter with a Grant Agreement.  Students who do not receive awards will not be notified.  Contact our office if you have questions or concerns.

        Your Next Step

        The Foundation must receive a signed Grant Agreement and Proof of Enrollment from you before any funds are released to your college.  Scholarship funds are for tuition, books, and fees only.

        Claim your scholarship by returning the following two items to our office before October 1.

        • A signed and dated Grant Agreement – given or mailed to you from the Foundation
        • Proof of college enrollment – Valid documents: a current unpaid invoice OR a copy of your class schedule for the upcoming semester

        Avoid Cancellation

        If you do not need to use your scholarship award for the Fall Semester, contact our office as soon as possible.

        The Foundation is willing to hold your award for the second semester, or even the following year, but you must contact our office by October 1 with an explanation of your plan for using the funds.

        Unclaimed awards will be cancelled on October 15 of the award year.  The Foundation will send reminders by email, but it is the student’s responsibility to claim the award by returning the required documents before the October 15 deadline.