Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
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FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS: All students applying to college should be filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application becomes available online on January 1st (and is due March 1st). It requires information from your tax documents, but last year's information can be used to estimate.
Scholarships
(Listings are in order by deadline date)
April Deadlines
- Claudia S. Riley Memorial Scholarship To Apply: Applications are in the counseling office. Must attach an essay (1-2 pages) that discusses how one or more of the following has impacted your past, present or future: healthcare, dancing, music, English/reading, physical education, community service, and/or working with youth. Deadline: April 27th (to the counseling office)
- Dennis R. Riley Memorial Scholarship To Apply: Applications are in the counseling office. Must attach an essay (1-2 pages) that discusses how one or more of the following has impacted your past, present or future: business, community service and/or armed services. Deadline: April 27th (to the counseling office)
May Deadlines
- Sons of the American Legion - Guy Stanton Post 240 To be eligible for this scholarship the individual must meet the following criteria: Be a current senior in high school Have a Blanchard zip code of 49310 OR have a family member that is a member in the Guy Stanton Post 240 American Legion or the Sons of the American Legion of the Guy Stanton Post 240 Have at least one family member that is currently or has previously served in any branch of the armed forces Applications are in the counseling office. Application states that it must be post-marked by April 30th, but the deadline has been extended to May 4th. Mail completed applications to: Terry Larsen - SAL, 10090 Jerseyville Rd. Blanchard MI 49310
- Scottville Clown Band - Raymond J. Schulte Scholarship This scholarship is for ANY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT who plans to attend a music camp of the summer. To Apply: Applications in the counseling office (includes an essay about your music background) Deadline: May 14th (Note that applications recevied before April 1st will NOT be considered)
June Deadlines
- The American Legion 2012 Scholarships have been announced. There are SEVERAL and include some open to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. Website: www.michiganlegion.org/scholarships. Scholarships range from $250 to $20,000. Scholarships available through the American Legion include: Boys State; The Michigan State Police Student Trooper Program; Oratorical Contest Scholarships start at $800 to $18,000. Deadlines vary from January 2, 2012 to June 4th. Visit the website or see the counselor or college advisor.
- Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants are offering a $1000 scholarship to a deserving senior OR junior student. To apply, students must write an 500-1000 word essay answering the following questions: What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty? This essay must be e-mailed to: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com by June 15th. For more information, go to http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.
October Deadlines
- The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students. To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Amount of award: $500.00 Deadline for entry: October 5, 2012 Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
General Financial Aid Resources
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid: FAFSA Free Application for Federal student Aid is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov -- paper applications are no longer being sent to schools, but you can get one by calling 1-800-433-3243. Be sure to fill this out even if you think you may not qualify since the information may be used for other aid by the colleges/universities. The FAFSA Free Application for Federal student Aid is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov -- paper applications are no longer being sent to schools, but you can get one by calling 1-800-433-3243. Be sure to fill this out even if you think you may not qualify since the information may be used for other aid by the colleges/universities. FAFSA Workshop: February 8, 2012 from 3:30 - 7:30.
MI Competitive Scholarship: JUNIORS to be considered eligible for the state of Michigan Competitive Scholarship you must take the ACT prior to December of your senior year. Along with that you must:
- Achieve a qualifying ACT score
- Demonstrate financial need
- Be a Michigan resident
- Enroll at least half-time at an eligible Michigan college/university
- Be a US citizen, permanent resident, and
- Not have a bachelor's degree
www.Schoolsoup.com, claims to have the largest scholarship database in existence! Nearly $35 BILLION in scholarship money that you will NOT have to repay, more than ALL other scholarship search sites combined!
Local Scholarship Information
Local scholarship applications and directions are given to seniors on February 1st of each year. All materials are due back into the Counselor's Office by March 1st -- unless it falls on a holiday or weekend. If this occurs, then all materials are due the first day following March 1st that school is in session.
Click here for more information and a link to the application.
- Information on local scholarships requiring separate applications
- Montabella High School Alumni Scholarship Form
Applications for the following local scholarships are available in the office.
- MEA Local Scholarship- Two $300 scholarships for students seeking a degree in education. Essay and recommendation required. (These are different than the previously available state MEA scholarship.)
- Stanley & Blanche Ash Scholarships- $750-$1000. Based on financial need, G.P.A., ACT scores, essay and recommendations required. (Preference to MCC candidates.)
- Isabella County Farm Bureau-for Isabella county resident and agricultural major required.
- Isabella Bank & Trust Scholarship- 3.0 G.P.A. or better, essay, references, and community involvement required.
- Harry E. Tope Memorial Aviation Scholarship –for aviation major. Essay and references needed.
- Homeworks Tri-County Electric Cooperative- $1,000 for student whose parents/guardians live in the service area and are members of the co-op. Financial need, community service, essay, recommendation, and G.P.A. required.
- Jason Parrot Scholarship- for Isabella County resident with need for special materials or equipment to learn.
- Michigan State Troopers Assistance Fund – Requires 3.25 or higher G.P.A., leadership ability, and community service.
- Rosa Parks Scholarship- $2,000 – Based on essay, community service, financial need, recommendations, and 2.5 G.P.A. or better.
- The Michigan Retailers Association is offering at least thirty $1,000 scholarships to Michigan students. Either the student or their parent must be employed at a business that is a member of the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA). No financial need required. Seniors or current college students may apply. Applications are available in the office or on line at www.retailers.com (access code is MIRA)
- Central Michigan University is offering several scholarships during Centralis Competition. 360 scholarships are being offered during this competition. All high school students with GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible to compete. If you have not already made your reservations for the Centralis Scholarship Competition, or if you would like additional information, please contact: Admissions office, Central Michigan University, Warriner 102, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. You may also call 989.774.3076, or toll free 1.888.292.5366. Web site: www.cmich.edu.
- The Michigan Oil & Gas Producers Education Foundation is offering a $500 Michigan college scholarship to a senior with financial need and at least a 3.0 GPA that is seeking a career in the oil and gas industry, an energy related industry, or an associated industry. The application is available at www.mogpef.org.
- United by Faith Christian Church is awarding a $500 scholarship to a Montabella senior that best describes how their chosen course of study will enable them to help their fellow man. Applications are available in the counseling office.
