Mecosta County Community Foundation - Big Rapids, MI

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships

Scholarships

Every year, the Mecosta County Community Foundation awards scholarships to students pursuing career training. These scholarships assist students with tuition, fees, books and other course required materials.

How to Apply

By completing our general scholarship application, you will be considered for over 15 scholarships.

You will need the following information to complete your online application:

Your cumulative GPA, class size, and class rank (class size and rank can be estimated)
A list of your academic or extracurricular activities since ninth grade
Your SAT score
Two essays (details can be found in the application)
Your employment history

You should also submit a copy of the financial information form to your first-choice academic institution as soon as possible.

Please apply online here.

Questions

Please email Mecosta County Community Foundation at or call 231.592.8347

Scholarships Available

Scott D. Anderson Memorial Scholarship

A scholarship to a Morley Stanwood High School graduating senior and two scholarships to two (2) Ferris State University students.

Preference:

Morley Stanwood High School Students
Must be academically successful, but not in the top 5% of his/her class, with a GPA of 2.5 or better (based on a 4.0 scale)
Must demonstrate desire and enthusiasm to succeed
Preference is given to students with a physical handicap, at-risk students, or students who would not attend if not for this financial assistance

Ferris State University Students:

Must be enrolled in FSU’s College of Technology
Must be a full time student and have completed 24 semester credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, 2.75 in major (based on a 4.0 scale)
Financial need is a consideration
Preference is given to students enrolled in the manufacturing, design or graphic arts department and students with a physical handicap

Barry Barratt Scholarship

Preference:

Graduating senior of Big Rapids High School with a GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
Have financial need
Have strong desire to attend a college or university
Involvement in extracurricular activities
Participation in community and/or volunteer service

Boerma Eagle Scout Scholarship

Preference:

Graduating Senior in the Mecosta County Area (may live outside Mecosta County)
Active member of Troop 114 for at least the past 3 years (active meaning participating in at least 30% of weekly meeting, campouts, and special events)
Earned the rank of Eagle Scout prior to application date
Preference shall be given to the most active applicant from the Troop
Preference shall be given to applicants who have held Scout leadership positions
Financial need shall not be a criterion

Horticulture and Technology Scholarship

A scholarship Mecosta County graduating high school senior or a current FSU student. Preference to a technology student in odd numbered years and to horticulture student in even numbered years.

Preference:

Mecosta County High School Students

Planning to attend FSU College of Technology or Horticulture programs
High School GPA of 2.75 or better (based on a 4.0 scale)
School/Community Service
Extra Curricular Activities
Leadership Roles
Financial information is required, but will not be the final determinant in awarding a scholarship
Summer/part-time employment

Ferris State University Students

Enrollment in Ferris State University’s College of Technology
Minimum GPA of 2.75 or better (based on a 4.0 scale)
Financial information is required, but will not be the final determinant in awarding a scholarship

Robert D. Miller Scholarship

Preference:

Must be a senior student at the Mecosta-Osceola Career Center who has attended the center for at least one year

Has been accepted at and will attend: an accredited community/junior college, four-year degree institution, accredited technical or vocational training institution that grants a degree or certification.

Students must complete appropriate application and the following will be considered in the selection: MOCC grades,

Attendance record, school/community service, extra-curricular activities, leadership roles, summer/part-time employment, work ethic, endorsement, self-inventory summary.

Morley Stanwood Education Association Scholarship

Preference:

Graduate of Morley Stanwood Community Schools

A student pursuing a degree in education

Alice Stephenson Schuberg Scholarship

Preference:

Must be a graduating high school senior, current college student or continuing education student who has graduated from a Mecosta County high school pursuing a career in education and attending Ferris State University

Intend to pursue a career in the Mecosta County area after graduation

Have realistic goals and plan to achieve them

Demonstrate academic achievement and experience in chosen/related field with grade point meeting the standards set by the program the student desires to pursue

Be a graduate from a Mecosta County high school

Must attach a copy of transcript of current high school or college grades to application

Class of 1974 Linda Willette Scholarship

Preference:

Graduating high school senior of Big Rapids High School who has participated in Equestrian Club (or a cheerleader if no Equestrian Club applicant)

Involvement in the community and volunteer service, particularly scouting

Involvement in extra-curricular activities

Rank in top 30% of his/her class

Have financial need

Jacob and Gertrude VanDyke Scholarship

Number of scholarships varies as well as the amount of scholarships.

Preference:

Must be accepted at an accredited college or university, community college or technical/trade program and in a health career field.

Must Also Be:

Residents of Mecosta County, Michigan or
Students in a Mecosta County school district for at least two (2) years, or
Students in Mecosta Osceola Intermediate School District (MOISD) Career Center, Health Occupations program or Math/Science Technology program (regardless of county of residency)
Interested in contributing to the future health care needs of Mecosta County
Have realistic career goals for a career in the health field as well as a plan for achieving these goals
Academic achievement
Financial need when that can be determined
Transcript of current high school or college grades to the application

Ken and Althea Sutherland Family Scholarship

Preference:

It is Donor’s intent that the scholarship shall be awarded to Chippewa Hills High School graduates with good academic records and financial need.

Rita and Jerry Conrad Scholarship

Preference:

Realistic career goals and a plan to achieve these goals
Participation in community/volunteer service
In even numbered years, consideration will be given to those planning to enter the teaching field and in odd numbered years, consideration will be given to those planning to enter pre-med.