Colon Community Schools is committed to providing its students with every opportunity available for scholarships.
Below are links to follow for available scholarships.
Scholarship & Amount
Criteria
Due Date
Link to Apply
Project Yellow List/Hunter Gardner Billboard Scholarship
Up to $2,000
Project Yellow Light is designed for to bring about change in your peers so that they develop safe driving habits.
There is a video, billboard, and radio competition.
You must be a high school junior or senior between 14 and 20 years old.
If you are under 18 you must have your parent or legal guardian must sign an eligibility form.
For more information application and official rules go to the Project Yellow Light page
March 1, 2025
McCurdy Memorial Foundation and Emily Scofield Charitable Trust
$2,000 per year for McCurdy and $1,000 per year for Scofield
Graduating high school seniors of private and public schools who legally reside in Calhoun County and are
seeking educational opportunities in undergraduate studies at an accredited trade school, college or university
and will be attending classes full time.
o Scholarship recipients may not be married during the term of the award or they will forfeit the balance of
the scholarship.
March 3, 2025
Branch County Community Foundation
Various Amounts
Various Criteria for different scholarships
March 6, 2025
CTE George Haines Scholarship
Amounts vary
High School seniors must complete the ONLINE application NO LATER THAN MARCH 1st, and meet all application requirements.
Scholarships will be awarded to St. Joseph County students enrolled in a Career and Technical Education program who are pursuing a related career pathway. Funds may be used for tuition, books and on-campus room and board.
The Three Rivers Area Community Foundation will disburse funds directly to colleges upon receipt of a completed TRACF Scholarship Acceptance Form. This form will be provided with scholarship award letters.
Scholarship recipients will be notified in May.
Questions regarding the George Haines Scholarship should be directed to the CTE Executive Assistant at 269-467-5429.
March 1, 2025
American Legion Auxillary
Two $1,000 Scholarships Available
Wanting to study In education or the medical field
March 15, 2025
See Ms. Kevnick to Apply
Community Commitment Scholarship
$2,500
Applicants must be a primary account holder at Honor Credit Union at the time of application
and scholarship award presentation.
The student must be a graduating high school senior in 2025, attending college or trade school
in the fall of 2025.
Students must complete the online application, including a short-form essay detailing their
academic achievements and community involvement.
March 15, 2025
Midwest Energy & Communications
Four $1,000 Scholarships Available
If your family receives monthly service from Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) at your primary residence, you are eligible to apply. Selection for the scholarship is based on the video submission along with academic performance, extracurricular activities, community involvement and/or employment, and honors and awards. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a four-point scale is required, and an official transcript must be submitted for final approval.
March 18, 2025
American Legion Legacy
Up to $20,000
1. High school senior and/or accepted at or attending an institution of higher education
2. You institution of higher education is a nonprofit and regionally-accredited institution
3. Does at least one of the following statements apply to you?
A legal parent of mine died while serving on active duty, U.S. military service on or after September 11, 2001. (Does not have to be a death out-of-country or in combat.)
A legal parent of mine is a Post-9/11 veteran of the U.S. military, who has been given a disability rating of 50% or higher by the Veterans Administration.
March 26, 2025
Connie Maystead Memorial Scholarship
$2,000
Applicants must be pursuing a degree or certificate in an Ag-Related field of study.
Applicants must be a graduate accepted by or attending a post-secondary institution or technical school.
Applicants may re-apply for this scholarship each year.
Student’s grades and need for the scholarship are taken into consideration.
The St. Joseph County Farm Bureau Board of Directors will determine the recipient(s) of the scholarship(s). Applications are ranked based on Essay, Agriculture/community Involvement, and Farm Bureau Involvement.
April 1, 2025
OMNI Community Credit Union
$5,000
1. Copy of college, university, or vocational school acceptance letter or proof of registration
2. Minimum 2.75 GPA
3. High School Transcript
4. 500 word typed essay
April 3, 2025
SetSeg Skilled Trade Scholarship
Twenty $500 Scholarships Available
Must be a Michigan resident.
Must be a high school senior attending a Michigan public school.
Must have been enrolled in a Career and Technical Education Program with a CIP code – transcript required.
Must be enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an accredited two- or four-year college, technical school, or other accredited technical institute in the next 12 months.
April 15, 2025
Frederica, Neva, and Abraham Jaffe Scholarship
Two $3,000 Scholarships
students attending Goshen College (or an accredited Michigan College) seeking a degree in: Bachelor of Science- Pre-Med, Bachelor of Science- Nursing, Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
April 18, 2025
Frederica, Neva, and Abraham Jaffe Scholarship
Two $1,500 Scholarships
students attending Glen Oaks Community College seeking a degree in: any advanced field of medical services. Examples are: Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant, EMT certificate, Medical First Responder or Paramedic certificate.
April 18, 2025
Junior Achievement JAMGL Scholarships
$250 and $2,000
Seniors who have participated in a Junior Achievement program during their K-12 education or have served as a JA volunteer in any year of their high school tenure are eligible to apply for the scholarship program; other eligibility requirements may need to be met for specific scholarships or tuition credits.
April 25, 2025
S.E.T.
$6,500
1. Last 1040 tax forms for all parents (or personal 1040 if no longer a dependent)
2. Letter from a non-family member stating community service performed by the applicant
3. Copy of Michigan's Driver's License or picture ID showing proof of Michigan residence.
4. Letter of Acceptance from a Michigan public university
5. Please provide a paragraph (not more than 200 words) describing why you are going to college and obtaining the degree mentioned previously
May 1, 2025
MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award
$2,000
Applicant information-
Seniors with an unrounded 3.50 or better GPA who have an earned a varsity letter in a MHSAA-sponsored sport are eligible to apply. For early or middle college students, you are eligible in your last year of athletic eligibility.
List of athletic teams and extra-curricular activities, focusing on achievement and leadership positions
Two short-answer questions about how your experiences in high school sports and activities
500-word essay on the importance of sportsmanship in educational athletics
Two letters of recommendation
ELKS Scholarship
Varying Amounts
BARNES/BRIGMAN SCHOLARSHIP:
1) Attach your current high school transcript to this application.
2) Attach a 500-word essay responding to the following questions:
1. What field of study/degree are you planning to pursue and what inspires you to want
to pursue this field of study?
2. What goals would you like to accomplish during your freshman year of college?
3.) Application Form Packet
Skilled Trade Scholarship Application
Scholarship:
Who may apply:
● High School students who will graduate Spring 2025
● The scholarship is available to students who are planning to pursue
vocational/technical training at an accredited post- secondary school.
● The program being pursued must be one that will culminate in a certificate, diploma,
or associate's degree.
The Scholarship:
● The application must be complete, including transcripts and a letter of
recommendation at the time of submission.
● The monies are sent directly to the school of enrollment and can be used for tuition,
fees, books, and supplies and can only be used toward the expenses of the academic
year for which it was intended.
● Applications are evaluated based on the information contained within the application.
Application Judging:
● Applications will be judged on student performance, extracurricular activities, goals,
essay, and letter of recommendation (from teacher or instructor).
Applications must be submitted no later than June 27, 2025 to Three Rivers Elks
Lodge, 603 W. Michigan Avenue, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Yerby Vick Perseverance Scholarship
$500
Must be a senior
Submit a short personal narrative that entails a story of determination
See Ms. Kevnick to Apply
Colon Lions Club
$1,000
1. Have graduated from Colon High School.
2. Complete the application available at the CHS counselor’s office.
3. Return the completed application to Mary Ann Zimmerman, 60432 Custer
Valley Road, Colon, MI 49040 (maryannzimmerman@yahoo.com).
Applications must be postmarked or received by April 14, 2025.
4. Have participated in at least two school-sponsored extra-curricular activities.
5. Have never been expelled from school.
6. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.75.
7. Have been officially accepted at a learning institution in an appropriate
program for a minimum of 12 credit hours, or a trade school or apprentice
program.
See Ms. Kevnick to Apply
Sally Mase Scholarship
Two $500 Scholarships Available
See Ms. Kevnick to Apply
Gilbert & Vicki LeRoque Career in Education or Healthcare Scholarship
$3,000 Annually
Must be a high school senior.
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.Must express a genuine interest in pursuing a career in either education or healthcare.
Must submit an essay explaining their career aspirations and the reasons behind their choice.