How to Apply and Renew Your Scholarship

With over 600 new and renewal scholarships awarded annually and a current commitment to students in our 4-county service area of $775,000, the Foundation manages one of the largest scholarshp programs in our area.

Application process opens November 1, 2011. You will be asked to register with E-grant before beginning your scholarship application.

Click here to apply for a Muskegon, Oceana, Mason or Manistee County Scholarship
Click here to complete the scholarship renewal application
Note: Scholarship renewal requirements are at the bottom of this page.

How to Apply for a Scholarship – Muskegon County

The Community Foundation for Muskegon County awards scholarships only once per year. The deadline for submission is March 1, 2012.  To be eligible, you must be a resident of one of the 12 local constituent school districts of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District and a graduate of a Muskegon County school, private or public. There are a few exceptions to this residency rule. Please call if you have questions about your eligibility. Community Foundation for Muskegon County Board of Trustees, staff and their family members are not eligible to apply. Some awards for current High School students may require an interview. You will be notified when the interview process begins.

How to Apply for a Scholarship – Oceana County

The Community Foundation for Oceana County awards scholarships only once per year. The deadline for submission is March 1, 2012.To be eligible, you must be a resident of Oceana County and a graduate of an Oceana County school, private or public.  Please call if you have questions about your eligibility. Community Foundation for Oceana County Board of Trustees, staff and their family members are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply for a Scholarship – Mason County

The Community Foundation for Mason County awards scholarships only once per year. The deadline for submission is March 1, 2012. To be eligible, you must be a resident of Mason County and a graduate of a Mason County school, private or public.  Please call if you have questions about your eligibility. Community Foundation for Mason County Board of Trustees, staff and their family members are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply for a Scholarship - Manistee County

The Manistee County Community Foundation awards scholarships only once per year.  The deadline for submission is March 1, 2012.  To be eligible, you must be a resident of Manistee County and a graduate of a Manistee County school, private or public.  Please call if you have questions about your eligibility.  Manistee County Community Foundation Board of Trustees, staff and their family members are not eligible to apply.

How to Renew Your Multi-Year Existing Scholarship

If your scholarship was awarded for more than one year, you must submit an official transcript of your Fall grades and renewal application by February 15, 2012 to be eligible for renewal.
Click here to complete the scholarship renewal application
PLEASE NOTE: Not all scholarships are renewable!

Please call Dana Scott 231-332-4104 with any questions you may have about our scholarship program.