Additional Scholarship and Grant Opportunities

In addition to scholarship opportunities like the Bearcat Advantage, Legacy Scholars, SEED Award, 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 -- Due March 15, 2026
NEWLY ADDED -- Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship Due May 17, 2026
American 1 Credit Union -- Opens Feb 9 and due April 6, 2026
Arbor Credit Union -- Due Feb 1, 2026
Battle Creek Community Foundation -- Opens Dec 1 Due March 1, 2026
- 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 -- Due March 1, 2026
Blaske-Hill Foundation -- Due March 13, 2026 Email your completed application, including essay and letters of recommendation, to Mary Steffek Blaske at foxcroftannarbor@gmail.com. Need help? Ask your Senior Capstone teacher, counselor, Mrs. Stagner, Mr. Bartik, or Ms. Bright.
NEWLY ADDED -- BlueOx Community Scholarship -- Due April 1, 2026
Elks Club Legacy Awards -- Available to children and grandchildren of Elks Club members Due Feb 2, 2026
Junior Achievement Scholarship -- Junior Achievement has a variety of scholarship which can be used at any college, university, vocational school, or technical college. Due April 24, 2026.
Kalamazoo (MI) Chapter Links, Incorporated Dr. Gloria R. Smith Scholarship Program -- Due April 24, 2026 Available to female BCCHS students of African American or African Heritage.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc -- Opens April 1 -- Due May15, 2026
KCC Foundation Scholarships -- Priority Deadline March 2, 2026
KCC -- SEMCO Energy HVAC Scholarship for RMTC
Legacy Scholars -- Apply now!
Marshall Community Credit Union -- Due April 1, 2026
McCurdy Memorial Foundation and Emily Schofield Charitable Trust Scholarships -- Due Mar 2, 2026
Omni -- Due March 6, 2026

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) -- Due Feb 28, 2026
Better Business Bureau Trust Scholarship -- Due March 26, 2026
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 -- Due Jan 9, 2026 Applicants must submit application and information using the Google Form in the application OR can email all materials to Kimberly Funnell at funnellkj@midlandps.org
Rosa Parks --Due March 1, 2026
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

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