Scholarship
Opportunities

We award over 120 scholarships each year to Monroe County residents. Whether you’re heading to college, pursuing a technical career, or furthering your education as an adult, there’s a scholarship for you. The application season opens on December 1, 2024, and the deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 academic year is February 21, 2025.

Ready to get started? Follow our simple process below!

General Scholarships

By submitting the general application, you’ll automatically be matched with scholarships you’re eligible for based on factors like your GPA, field of study, and more. This process connects you to over 60 scholarships with diverse criteria, including need-based scholarships, academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and more.

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Additional
Funding for Students

In addition to our general scholarships, we offer targeted scholarships. These scholarships may have unique eligibility requirements or submission guidelines. Please review the details carefully to see if you qualify.

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Step-by-Step Application Process

Gather Your Information

Prepare by collecting details about your awards, activities, responsibilities, and GPA. Write personal statements about your chosen college, course of study, career goals, community involvement, and financial need. Be ready to write an essay for any scholarships you may qualify for.

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Step-by-Step Application Process

Submit Your General Scholarship Application

One application gives you access to multiple scholarships, competing for over $100,000 in awards each year.

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Check Out Additional Funding Opportunities

Some scholarships have unique eligibility and submission requirements. Click here to explore these opportunities.

Start Your Application

Ready to apply? Begin your scholarship journey by submitting your general application today. You’ll be in the running for numerous opportunities, with just one form!

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General Scholarships

Advanced Manufacturing Endowed Scholarship

For individuals pursuing training in advanced manufacturing at Monroe County Community College (MCCC).

Ahadi Women in Science Scholarship

For female graduating seniors from Monroe County high schools entering a science-related field.

B.D. and Jane E. McIntyre Scholarship

For Monroe County high school graduates attending Hillsdale College.

Brent Ansted Memorial Scholarship

For Bedford High School seniors pursuing Liberal Arts, with preference for computer design, graphic design, culinary arts, photography, and music.

Caroline O'Donnell and Judy Heath Memorial Scholarship

For Milan High School seniors pursuing healthcare-related careers.

Charles and Virginia Whitten Scholarship

For Monroe County high school seniors pursuing skilled trades.

Christy Carducci Memorial Scholarship

For Monroe Public Schools Music Department students pursuing music degrees or attending Toledo Opera.

Community Foundation of Monroe County Scholarship

For adult Monroe County residents pursuing skilled trades training.

Damon C. Meyers Scholarship

Open to graduating seniors from any Monroe County high school.

Darling Memorial Endowed Scholarship

For Milan High School seniors pursuing degrees in engineering, agriculture, science, or medicine.

David Glenn Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to Milan High School seniors pursuing a degree in education.

Dorothy Manausso-Wuest, Gerald A. Wuest and Jay Wuest Memorial Scholarship

Available to graduates of St. Mary Catholic Central High School.

Duane and Isabelle Schultz – Milan Area Schools Alumni Scholarship

For Milan High School seniors planning to pursue higher education.

Edward and Sophia Fisher Family Scholarship

Available to Summerfield High School seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Eric Harrison Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to Milan High School seniors demonstrating leadership, community spirit, and involvement in varsity sports.

Eric Redmond Junior Jets Endowed Scholarship

For Airport High School seniors pursuing education, business, or career technical education.

Ethan C. Jones Memorial Scholarship

Available to Milan High School seniors.

Ethel Richards Scholarship

For Milan High School seniors planning to major in business.

Evelyn Gerstenberg Scholarship

Awarded to Milan High School seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Graceful Memories Memorial Endowed Scholarship

For Monroe County residents pursuing a career in medicine.

Grattan and Stephen T. Gray Scholarship

Awarded to Monroe County high school graduates entering the field of journalism.

Harold and Helen Rammler Nursing Scholarship

Available to students pursuing a degree in nursing.

Hon. Harry and Midge Seitz Family Scholarship

For Monroe County seniors pursuing agricultural science or environmental science.

Ida High School Alumni and Community Scholarship

Awarded to Ida High School graduates with outstanding academic achievement.

Irmgard Gertrude Novak Memorial Endowed Scholarship

For Monroe High School seniors pursuing engineering, business, or medicine.

John and Barbara Perion Memorial Scholarship

Available to Dundee High School seniors involved in wrestling.

John E. Dickinson Endowed Scholarship

For Flat Rock High School seniors pursuing a degree in biology or education.

Judy See Endowed 4-H Scholarship

Awarded to Monroe County 4-H members pursuing post-secondary education.

LaRocca Family Scholarship

For graduating seniors of Summerfield High School.

Marilyn Iott Memorial Scholarship

Available to seniors from Deerfield and Summerfield High Schools.

Mary Daume Scholarship Fund

For Monroe County residents pursuing a degree in library science.

Matt Avery Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to Summerfield High School seniors actively involved in athletics.

Merel F. Keck and Maggie M. Keck Scholarship

For MCCC nursing students or those entering Southern Baptist Seminary.

Michael A. Tittiger Sustainability & Conservation Scholarship

For Milan High School seniors interested in sustainability or conservation.

Michael Newman Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Available to Monroe County seniors pursuing degrees in business or finance.

Milan Area School Board Scholarship

For Milan High School seniors planning to pursue higher education.

Pakideh/Khaghany Endowed Scholarship

Awarded to Monroe County seniors pursuing science-related degrees.

Rich Duvall Memorial Scholarship

For Flat Rock High School seniors.

Ronnie and Paulette Shores Scholarship

Available to Milan High School seniors with physical disabilities.

Robert and Luella Breitner Scholarship

For Summerfield High School seniors.

Ryan Wolniewicz Memorial Scholarship Fund

For Bedford High School varsity hockey players.

Shannon Revel Scholarship

For Monroe County high school seniors pursuing a degree in environmental engineering.

Spencer and Lucille Wagar Memorial Scholarship

Available to Monroe High School seniors planning to attend the University of Michigan.

Summerfield Scholarship

Awarded to graduates of Summerfield High School.

Terry L. Goins Endowed Scholarship

For graduating seniors from Monroe and Ida High Schools pursuing higher education.

Thomas Fox Scholarship

Available to Monroe County high school seniors pursuing studies in computer science or information technology.

Thomas and Rosella Day / ACS Scholarship

For seniors graduating from Airport High School.

William and Edith Thompson Endowed Scholarship

Awarded to Monroe High School seniors planning to attend college.

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