For Students

Over $182,000 Awarded Each Year

If you’re a high school or homeschooled senior, current college student, early college senior, or a student pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree, the Community Foundation for Mason County may have a scholarship for you.

We manage one of the largest scholarship programs in our area, with over $182,000 committed to students in over 70 new and renewed scholarships awarded each year.

  • For graduating seniors or current college students, our scholarship application opens November 1, 2025. The deadline for submission is February 12, 2026.

  • The application requires submitting the online form, a current transcript, and the FAFSA Student Summary (FSS). Transcripts may be sent by your counselor through Parchment, uploaded to the application, or emailed to the following address: scholarships@muskegonfoundation.org. Be sure to include all transcripts from each educational institute or program you have attended. (e.g. WSCC, ASM Tech along with high school) The FSS may be uploaded to the application or emailed to the above address. Please note that when submitting forms to the above email address, individual confirmations will not be sent. Your submission is confirmed by the automated response you receive after sending your email.

  • Students are notified (via email) of their application status in April.

The Process

Scholarship Portal

Submit the online application using our online Scholarship Portal.

School Transcript or GED

Upload or request a transcript or GED be sent to the Foundation.

FAFSA

Upload or provide a FAFSA Submission Summary* (FSS), provided you can complete your FAFSA. (We make accommodations for those who cannot complete a FAFSA.)

The Process

1. Scholarship Portal

Submit the online application using our online Scholarship Portal.

2. School Transcript or GED

Upload or request a transcript or GED be sent to the Foundation.

3. FAFSA

Upload or provide a FAFSA Submission Summary* (FSS), provided you can complete your FAFSA. (We make accommodations for those who cannot complete a FAFSA.)

Available Scholarships

Check out our list of new and renewed scholarships awarded each year.

Available Scholarships

Check out our list of new and renewed scholarships awarded each year.

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