Applications for the Midland Area Community Foundation Scholarships will ONLY be accepted between 

December 1, 2020 – February 15, 2021

To Apply:

1. Go to www.midlandfdn.org for complete scholarship instructions.

2. Click on “Apply Now” to enter eGrant to apply. You will be asked to create an account and it will step you through the application process; please use previous usernames & passwords if you have registered with eGrant in the past.  You will also be asked to copy and paste your essay into the application. 

3. Read & answer ALL qualifying questions.  MACF will match you to as many scholarships as possible.

4. Write one original essay as instructed. Certain scholarships may require additional essays.

5. Order your official transcript. Transcripts must be sent from an educational institution.  High school transcripts must be requested through eGrant (part of the application process):

• When requesting your MHS transcript use the following criteria: 

          Transcript Holder’s Name:                      Cheryl Gardner

          How Do You Know This Person:             Registrar

          Transcript Holder’s Email:                       gardnercl@midlandps.org

          Transcript Holder’s Phone Number:        989-923-5188

6. Select two references and ask for their email addresses.  Email them a request and a link to upload their letter of reference directly to your application via eGrant. Letters must come from this person as they will not be accepted from applicants.  Reference letters must be submitted by February 10, 2021.

IMPORTANT: 

• You must request your MHS High School transcript by February 10, 2021 so MACF can receive it by the February 15th deadline.  You will NOT be able to submit your final application until MACF has received both reference letters and your transcript.

• If applying for need-based scholarships you must include the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) page from your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Be sure to complete the FAFSA two weeks in advance of the February 15th deadline.  Accepted forms from the EFC include: 1) the page that is displayed immediately after submission of the FAFSA and 2) the email that is sent to you after your FAFSA submission.  Save either document as a PDF and attach it to your eGrant application. 

• The following materials must be completely submitted by 5:00 p.m. on February 15, 2021:

  • 2 Reference Forms

  • Official Transcript

  • Electronic eGrant application (including all essays)

You will NOT be able to submit your application until your reference letters and transcripts have been received.

Scholarship Notification:  Notification letters will be sent to all applicants the first week of May, 2020 with their scholarship award status. All recipients and donors will be invited to attend the Scholarship Awards Night at Northwood University in June 2020.

Contact Heather Crowl at the MACF if you have any questions:

Midland Area Community Foundation                            

76 Ashman Circle                

Midland, MI 48640            

Email: hcrowl@midlandfdn.org

Phone: 989-839-9661 Ext. 11

 ARMY ROTC Scholarship

Students apply for an ARMY ROTC Scholarship online between June 1 and January 10 of the senior year of High School at:            www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-schoolstudents/four-year-scholarship  

 QUALIFICATIONS: Scholarships are competitive and not a requirement to participate in the program. In order to be eligible to apply for the Four-Year scholarship, students must meet the following minimum criteria: 

• US Citizen
• High School GPA: 2.5 (Minimum)
• Age 17yrs – 26yrs
• SAT Score: 1000 (Math & Critical Thinking) OR ACT (19 Composite Score)

Recipients are selected based on GPA, physical fitness and extracurricular participation.

If a student earns a scholarship and decides to attend Michigan Tech they will also earn a full four year room and board scholarship from Tech through us to the student. That alone is worth $50,000.00!

Click here to view the ROTC Scholarship Flyer

Click here to view the 2020 Recruiting Brochure 

Click here to view the College Bound Army ROTC Handbook (on the last page you'll find all the schools in Michigan that offer Army ROTC). 

The application must be completed by January 11, 2021.

The Michigan Futures for Frontliners Scholarship through Delta College is for tuition free associate degree or skills certificate at Delta College.  Students must have been an essential worker of at least part time for 11 of the 13 weeks between April 1 – June 30. 

To apply go to:  www.michigan.gov/Frontliners

Deadline: December 31, 2020