SCHOLARSHIPS
Thanks to our generous donors, Tuscola County Community Foundation awards scholarships each year to students pursuing post-secondary education certificates or degrees.
Scholarships are awarded competitively based on criteria set by donors. These criteria could include financial need, the school the applicant is attending, academic achievement, as well as personal or career goals.
Scholarship Application Information
How to Apply
Scholarship Applications are available through the guidance office at each high school within the Tuscola Intermediate School District. Applications are due postmarked by March 15, 2023.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
No matter if you’re a graduating senior or if you’re already in college, you’ll need to submit the FAFSA to be considered for federal student financial aid.
To fill out the form, you and your parent will need to create a FSA ID. For help on either creating an ID or filling out the form, you can go to www.studentaid.gov, call 1-800-4-FED-AID or email studentaid@ed.gov.
Important Dates
February
Scholarship application period opens early February
March
Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2023
April
Scholarship applications reviewed
May – June
Notification of scholarship awards
July – October
Scholarship awards mailed
Review Available Scholarships
Review the lists below to see which scholarships you might be qualified for.
All Tuscola County School Scholarships
- Donald D. & Sara J. Dost Memorial Scholarship
- Kenna Lynne Peet Memorial Scholarship
- Olaf A. Goodell Scholarship
- Tuscola County Community Agricultural Scholarship
- Fullmer Family Scholarship
- Ralph & Marceline Bublitz Scholarship for Registered Nurses
- Houghtaling Family Scholarship
- Tuscola County Republican Party Scholarship
- Kiwanis Club of the Caro Area
- Bruce J. Dunn Memorial Scholarship
- Pat Curtis Chevrolet Auto Body and Technician Scholarship
- Shifters of Vassar Scholarship
Akron-Fairgrove Schools
- Carl Childs Scholarship
- Scears Foundation of Akron Michigan Scholarship
- Justin Reder Memorial Scholarship
- Joy McCreedy Scholarship
- Kim Whalen Scholarship
- Betty E and Melvin R Eckfeld Scholarship
Caro Community Schools
- Are you Prepared? Scholarship
- Ashmun Family Scholarship
- Scears Foundation of Akron Michigan Scholarship
- Bob Moore Memorial Scholarship
- Anthony Scott Walker Memorial Scholarship
- Caro Rotary Scholarship
- Clare McDurman Scholarship
- Cockerill-Stevenson Family Scholarship
- Donald Carr Scholarship
- Earl and Mary Branding Scholarship
- Dorothy Van Allen Scholarship
- Frank Walden Memorial Scholarship
- Francis S. Freville Memorial Scholarship
- Harold Gates Guy Way Scholarship
- Harry J. Bastone Memorial Scholarship
- Rolka Scholarship Foundation
- Stamats Scholarship Fund
- Betty E and Melvin R Eckfeld Scholarship
Cass City Public Schools
- Patricia Krol Memorial Scholarship for Cass City High School
- Robert & Marjorie Zander Memorial Scholarship
- Alison Emmert Memorial Scholarship
- Cass City AAUW Scholarship
- Cass City Jr. Citizen of the Year Scholarship
- Cass City Rotary Scholarship
- Cory Merz Endowment Fund
- Kally Maharg Scholarship
- Robert and Barbara Tuckey Education Scholarship
- Judy and Bonnie Weippert Scholarship
- Wallace and Helen Zinnecker Scholarship
Kingston Community Schools
- Kingston VFW Post 5317 Veteran’s Family Scholarship
- Kingston High School Scholarship
- Marjorie and Allison Green Memorial Scholarship
Mayville Community Schools
- Ed-Mar Tree Farm Scholarship
- Edward J. and Alice M. Maier Foundation
- Ken Moore Memorial Scholarship
- Tom Wargo Scholarship
- Loyd and Lula White Memorial Scholarship
Millington Community Schools
- Millington High School Class of 1966 Scholarship Fund
- Ken Moore Memorial Scholarship
Reese Public Schools
- Bender Family Fund – Turn Around Student Scholarship
- Tucker Schumacher Miracle Scholarship
Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools
- Carson Memorial Scholarship
- Esther Collon Good Samaritan Scholarship
- Thomas H. Koch-Pay It Forward Scholarship
- Betty E and Melvin R Eckfeld Scholarship
Vassar Public Schools
- Ken Moore Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Funds
ALL TUSCOLA COUNTY (TISD DISTRICT) SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Donald D. & Sara J. Dost Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2009 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students who will be attending Michigan State University and planning a career in the College of Agriculture.
Kenna Lynne Peet Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2008 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students who are or have attended the Tuscola Technology Center’s Child Services program and plans to pursue a career in teaching special education.
Olaf A. Goodell Scholarship – Established in 2004 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students who will be entering a medical field.
Tuscola County Community Agricultural Scholarship – Established in 2010 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students who will be attending Michigan State University and planning a career in the Department of Agriculture.
Fullmer Family Scholarship – Established in 2017 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students who will be attending Michigan State University and planning a career in the field of Agri-science or Veterinary Medicine.
Ralph & Marceline Bublitz Scholarship for Registered Nurses – Established in 2014 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students pursuing a career as a Registered Nurse.
Houghtaling Family Scholarship – Established in 2014 to provide scholarships to Reese High School students.
Tuscola County Republican Party Scholarship – Established in 2009 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students.
Kiwanis Club of the Caro Area Fund – Established in 2005 to support charitable activities in Tuscola County with preference given to activities benefiting residents of the Caro area.
Bruce J. Dunn Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2000 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students.
Shifters of Vassar Scholarship - Established in 2023 to provide scholarship to seniors in the Tuscola Intermediate School District, parochial school student, home school student and/or Tuscola County resident attending an accredited high school outside Tuscola County who is pursuing a career requiring post-secondary education program in an automotive technician, auto body, or automotive related program leading to certification, including its many aspects.
Pat Curtis Chevrolet Auto Body and Technician Scholarship - Established in 2023 to provide scholarships to seniors from a TISD service area, parochial school student, home school student and/or Tuscola County resident attending an accredited high school outside Tuscola County, who is pursuing a career requiring post-secondary education program in an automotive technician or auto body program leading to certification.
INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS
Akron-Fairgrove Schools (Vikings)
- Carl Childs Scholarship – Established in 2021 to provide scholarships to Akron-Fairgrove High School students. Who are planning to attend a trade, vocational or agricultural post-secondary or apprenticeship program. Community College or University will also be considered.
- Scears Foundation of Akron Michigan Scholarship – Established in 2012 to provide scholarships to Akron-Fairgrove & Caro High Schools students.
- Justin Reder Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2015 to provide scholarships to Akron-Fairgrove High School students.
- Joy McCreedy Scholarship – Established in 2014 to provide scholarships to Akron-Fairgrove High School students. (Unendowed)
- Kim Whalen Scholarship – Established in 2021 to provide scholarships to students graduating from Akron-Fairgrove schools who are purusing post-secondary education in the area of Business.
- Betty E and Melvin R Eckfeld Scholarship - Established in 2023 to provide scholarships to a senior graduating from Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools, Akron-Fairgrove Community Schools or Caro Community Schools who are pursueing a career requiring post-secondary education.
Caro Community Schools (Tigers)
- Are You Prepared? Scholarship - Established in 2010 to provide scholarships to students graduating from Caro Community Schools pursuing a post-secondary degree.
- Ashmun Family Scholarship- Established in 2020 to provide scholarships to students graduating from Caro Community Schools pursuing a degree in education and/or fine arts.
- Scears Foundation of Akron Michigan Scholarship – Established in 2012 to provide scholarships to Akron-Fairgrove & Caro High Schools students.
- Bob Moore Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2015 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students.
- Anthony Scott Walker Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2019 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students who are pusuing post-secondary education in the area of Business.
- Caro Rotary Scholarship – Established in 2004 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students.
- Clare McDurman Scholarship – Established in 2007 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students.
- Cockerill-Stevenson Family Scholarship – Established in 2022 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students.
- Dr. Donald Carr Scholarship – Established in 2008 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students.
- Dr. Earl and Mary Branding Scholarship – Established in 2007 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students.
- Dorothy Van Allen Scholarship – Established in 2008 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students planning a career in the field of Education.
- Frank Walden Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2011 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students. First preference given to members of the First Presbyterian Church of Caro.
- Francis S. Freville Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2014 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students.
- Harold Gates Guy Way Scholarship – Established in 2014 to provide scholarship to Caro High School students.
- Harry J. Bastone Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2008 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students.
- Rolka Scholarship Foundation – Established in 2009 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students.
- Stamats Scholarship Fund – Established in 2008 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students.
- Betty E and Melvin R Eckfeld Scholarship - Established in 2023 to provide scholarships to a senior graduating from Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools, Akron-Fairgrove Community Schools or Caro Community Schools who are pursueing a career requiring post-secondary education.
Cass City Public Schools (Red Hawks)
- Patricia Krol Memorial Scholarship for Cass City High School – Established in 2011 to provide scholarships to Cass City High School female students.
- Robert & Marjorie Zander Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2014 to provide scholarships to Cass City High School students.
- Alison Emmert Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2005 for Cass City High School students.
- Cass City Rotary Scholarship – Established in 2006 to provide scholarships to Cass City H.S. students.
- Cass City Jr. Citizen of the Year Scholarship - Established in 2010 to provide a scholarship to the student who has been named the Cass City Jr. Citizen of the Year.
- Cass City AAUW Scholarship - Established in 2002 to provide scholarships to women returning to school for higher education.
- Cory Merz Endowment Fund – Established in 2005 to provide scholarships to Cass City High School students or for the benefit of other students to pursue educational opportunities.
- Kally Maharg Scholarship – Established in 2005 to provide scholarships to Cass City High School students and/or provide support to 8th grade students attending the summer Washington D.C. field trip.
- Rawson Foundation Scholarship - Established in 2009 for students from Cass City High School attending Central Michigan University
- Robert and Barbara Tuckey Education Scholarship – Established in 2017 to provide scholarships to Cass City High School students.
- Judy and Bonnie Weippert Scholarship – Established in 2014 to provide scholarships to Cass City High School students.
- Wallace and Helen Zinnecker Scholarship – Established in 2005 to provide scholarships to Cass City High School students.
Kingston Community Schools (Cardinals)
- Kingston VFW Post 5317 Veteran’s Family Scholarship - Established in 2018 to provide scholarships for Kingston High School students who are a descendant of a member of/or Honorably Discharged Veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
- Kingston High School Scholarship - Established in 2012 to provide scholarships for Kingston High School students.
- Marjorie and Allison Green Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2012 to provide scholarships to Kingston High School students.
Mayville Community Schools (Wildcats)
- Ed-Mar Tree Farm Scholarship - Established in 2012 to provide scholarships to Mayville High School students who are planning to advance their education beyond high school.
- Edward J. and Alice M. Maier Foundation - Established in 2010 to provide scholarships to Mayville High School students.
- Ken Moore Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2018 to provide tuition support to graduating students from Mayville, Millington and Vassar Public Schools pursing post-secondary education.
- Tom Wargo Scholarship - Established in 2021 to provide scholarships to Mayville Community Schools graduating seniors who are enrolling in postsecondary education programs.
- Loyd and Lula White Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2000 to provide scholarships to Mayville High School students.
Millington Community Schools (Cardinals)
- Millington High School Class of 1966 Scholarship - Established in 2017 to provide scholarship awards to students graduating from Millington High School who are pursuing trade or vocational school beyond high school.
- Ken Moore Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2018 to provide tuition support to graduating students from Mayville, Millington and Vassar Public Schools pursing post-secondary education.
Reese Public Schools (Rockets)
- Bender Foundation – Turn Around Student Scholarship - Established in 2010 to support charitable and educational needs.
- Tucker Schumacher Miracle Scholarship - Established in 2007 to provide scholarships to Reese High School students.
Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools (Patriots)
- Carson Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2004 to provide scholarships to Unionville-Sebewaing High School students.
- Esther Collon Good Samaritan Scholarship - Established in 2019 to provide scholarships to graduating senior students pursuing post-secondary education in a health related field.
- Thomas H. Koch-Pay It Forward Scholarship - Established in 2020 to provide scholarships to USA students pursuing post-secondary education with preference given to students attending a trade or vocational school or apprenticeship program.
- Betty E and Melvin R Eckfeld Scholarship - Established in 2023 to provide scholarships to a senior graduating from Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools, Akron-Fairgrove Community Schools or Caro Community Schools who are pursueing a career requiring post-secondary education.
Vassar Public Schools (Vulcans)
- Ken Moore Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2018 to provide tuition support to graduating students from Mayville, Millington and Vassar Public Schools pursing post-secondary education.
Questions?
If you have questions about the scholarship application process please call 989.673.8223