Applications for the 2027 competitive scholarship program for the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan and its Affiliate Foundations will be open January 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027.
Get a Jump Start!
Now is a great time to gather important information you may need to complete the online application process, depending on the particular scholarship(s) for which you are eligible. Several of our scholarship opportunities have varying application requirements, so you may not be required to submit all items listed below. Most of these items also are required for applications to college so you may have them compiled already.
- A copy of your high school and college transcript(s), if applicable. (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable as long as they are clearly labeled with your name, current academic year, cumulative GPA, and name of school attended.)
- GED certificate or high school diploma if applicable
- One current letter of recommendation from someone other than family, who will address your skills, strengths and other relevant information. This letter should be current, written within the past 12 months.
- Academic awards and recognition
- Athletic awards and recognition
- Extra-curricular school activities and related awards and recognition
- Community involvement/volunteer experience
- Work experience
- A list of your family/home responsibilities
If you are a current scholarship recipient and have a question about your award, please contact Program Director Jennifer Dingman at jdingman@cfnem.org or call our office at 989-354-6881.
If you are interested in establishing a new scholarship fund, please contact Development & Marketing Director Christine Hitch at chitch@cfnem.org or by phone at 989-354-6881.