In addition to scholarship opportunities like the Bearcat Advantage, SEED Awards, and funding through the BCPS Education Foundation, students may be eligible for a variety of other local, state, and national scholarships.
Please note: Many scholarship applications open in late Fall / early Winter. Others have not yet announced their opening dates. Check back to each site regularly and we will also add updates as we get them.
Check out the list of scholarships and grants below to get you started on your search!
Local Scholarships
- Advia Credit Union -- Opens in January, usually due in March
- Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship -- Opens in Spring, usually due in May
- American 1 Credit Union -- Opens in February, usually due in April
- Arbor Credit Union -- Opens in Winter, usually due February 1
- Battle Creek Community Foundation -- Opens Dec 1 Due March 1, 2027
- After applying, make sure to go back into the BCCF system and check the list of scholarships you're eligible for. If they say "edit" on the right-hand side, that means you have additional steps before the application is complete (such as an essay, letters of recommendation, etc.) Make sure you complete the additional portions to apply for those scholarships!
- Battle Creek Lodge #12 Free & Accepted Masons Scholarship -- Opens Dec 1 Due March 1, 2027
- Blaske-Hill Foundation Scholarship -- Not yet available, usually due in early March
- BlueOx Community Scholarship -- Opens Dec 1, Due April 1, 2027
- Elks Club Legacy Awards -- Available to children and grandchildren of Elks Club members Due Feb 1, 2027
- Junior Achievement Scholarship -- Junior Achievement has a variety of scholarship which can be used at any college, university, vocational school, or technical college. Not yet available, usually due in late April
- Kalamazoo (MI) Chapter Links, Incorporated Dr. Gloria R. Smith Scholarship Program -- Not yet available, usually due in late April. Available to female BCCHS students of African American or African Heritage.
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc -- Opens April 1 -- Due May15, 2027
- KCC Foundation Scholarships -- Usually opens in December
- KCC -- SEMCO Energy HVAC Scholarship for RMTC
- Marshall Community Credit Union -- Available in early 2027 Due April 1, 2027
- McCurdy Memorial Foundation and Emily Schofield Charitable Trust Scholarships -- Not yet available, usually due March 2
- Omni -- Not yet available, usually due early March
State / Federal Scholarships and Grants
- FAFSA -- Students are required to complete the FAFSA annually to be eligible to receive State / Federal scholarship and grant funding. Many other scholarships may also require FAFSA completion as part of their application process. Complete your FAFSA early to ensure you're eligible for the most aid possible.
- Scholarships.com - 25 Michigan Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines
- Alsame (Advocates for Latino Student Advancement in Michigan Education) -- Not yet available, usually due February/March
- Better Business Bureau Trust Scholarship -- Not yet available, usually due in March
- Michigan Achievement Scholarship -- Click link to learn more. You apply for this scholarship by completing your FAFSA
- Michigan Association of State and Federal Program Specialists (MASFPS) & National Association of Federal Education Administrators (AEFEPA) Scholarships -- Not yet available, usually due in January
- Rosa Parks --Not yet available, usually due March 1
- Tuition Incentive Program -- Click link to learn more. You apply for this scholarship by completing your FAFSA
- US Department of Education Scholarships and Resources for HBCU Students
National / Corporate Scholarships
- Coca-Cola -- Due 5 pm EST on Sept 30, 2026 for 2027 scholarships
- Delta Research and Educational Foundation Scholarship & Internship Opportunities -- Opens in Nov
- Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards
- Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
- Intertribal Timber Council Scholarships
- Jackie Robinson Foundation
- Legacy of Pearls Foundation
- Life Happens -- Open Feb 1 - March 1
- Thurgood Marshall College Fund -- Not yet available
- United Negro College Fund Scholarships
Scholarship Search Engines
Use these search engines to find even more scholarships that are just right for you!
- Big Future -- The College Board's Scholarship Search Engine
- Appily
- Fast Web
- Scholarships360
- Scholarships.com
- National College Resources Foundation Scholarships