The following scholarship opportunity deadlines have passed. Please check back for updated application materials from year-to-year.

John R. & Rose E. Watson Foundation
The John W. and Rose E. Watson Foundation began in 1953. The Watsons valued Catholic education and the importance of a college degree. The scholarship grants were designed to assist diocesan Catholic high school graduates with their college education.

• In 1954, the first scholarships were awarded for $250.
• Through 2014, more than 2,550 students have received financial assistance.
• Annually, the Foundation awards more than $300,000 in scholarship grants.
• As of 2015, the scholarship grant was $3,000.
• Watson Scholarship alumni are encouraged to stay connected to the Foundation through this website and the Watson newsletter.

If you would like to learn more about the history of the John R. & Rose E. Watson Scholarship fund, please visit the website for a short video!

Due Date: March 29, 2021.

Saginaw Northwest Kiwanis Community Service Scholarship

American Institute of Chemical Engineers 

Saginaw County Medical Society Essay Contest

Open to high school juniors and seniors WHO LIVE AND ATTEND SCHOOL in Saginaw County. The following documents must be submitted in Word or PDF format to jmcramer@sbcglobal.net. 

• Essay - approximately 500 words in length (please include your name, contact information and date in the upper right hand corner of all pages)
• Application 
• Resume 

• First Place - $1,000
• Second Place - $600
• Third Place - $400
• Fourth-Tenth Place - $100

• The Anthony & Elizabeth Brenske Memorial Scholarship – $8,000: Resident of Saginaw, Bay or Midland County and student must be an attendee of a Michigan university/college of any kind.
• The Edward & Maria Abele Memorial Scholarship – $15,700: Resident of Saginaw, Bay or Midland County and student must be an attendee of a Michigan university/college of any kind.
• The Cyril William Brenske Memorial Scholarship – $5,400: Resident of Saginaw, Bay or Midland County and student must be an attendee of a Michigan university/college of any kind.
• The Northwest Kiwanis Scholarship – $130: Must be a Nouvel Catholic Central Senior who is a member of the Academic Olympic Team.

The Sandy Mazur | Spherion Excellence in Leadership Scholarship awards up to $2,500 to outstanding students who are aspiring to further their education with college, technical, or skilled training.

This scholarship honors the contribution of Sandy Mazur to Spherion and the Spherion owner community and recognizes graduating high school students who best represent the qualities of excellence and passion Sandy displayed during her distinguished career at Spherion. Sandy served as our Spherion President for over 16 years.

Requirements: 

• Must be pursuing a degree or certificate at a trade school or 2-year or 4-year institution
• Applicants achieve a 2.5 GPA or above

Application deadline: 

• April 30 2021 at 11:59 PM EDT

Resources & Scholarships for Catholic College Students

• Catholic Scholarship Resources  

Scholarship Opportunities: NCC

• Dr. John Walsh Memorial Scholarship: APPLY NOW
• Kelly Marino Memorial Scholarship: APPLY NOW
• Julie M. (Smith) Baranyai Life Memorial Scholarship: APPLY NOW

Note: Each of the above listed scholarship opportunities is managed by the family supporting the scholarship opportunity.

All applications are due by 11:00pm on March 19, 2021.
Catholic Community Foundation of Mid-Michigan
- Due January 18, 2021

Saginaw Community Foundation

Founded in 1984, the Saginaw Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life in Saginaw County by linking donor interests with the community’s most pressing needs and promising opportunities. 

Education is vital to the growth and future of every community. Because of this, the Saginaw Community Founda­tion administers a variety of scholarship programs for high school, community college, university and vocational stu­dents. Each year on November 1, our single, online scholarship application goes live with completed applications due submitted online by February 15 the following year. Since awarding our first $500 scholarship in 1987, the Saginaw Community Foundation has awarded more than $7.2 million in scholarships.

Due Date: February 15, 2021

The Jolt Credit Union Monsignor Forbes Scholarship application is now open! You can visit the website for additional information: https://www.joltcu.com/scholarship-program. The college scholarship is available to members of the credit union who are planning to attend or are currently attending a college, university, community college, or a trade or technical school. The award is based on the student’s personal achievements, scholastic accomplishment, financial need, community service and grade point average. 

The due date for submission is March 6, 2021. 

The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation offers a $2,000, non-renewable scholarship to Michigan high school graduating seniors. Winners are selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, financial need and dedication to the civil rights principles of Rosa L. Parks, whose historic stand against racial prejudice in 1955 brought her national recognition.  The Foundation was established in 1980 to provide equal-opportunity scholarships to Michigan high school seniors.

APPLICANTS MUST:
 1.   Graduate by spring 2021 with plans to enroll full-time in a higher education program in the fall of 2021.*
2.   Have a GPA of 2.5 or above.
3.   Complete the application form, including a short, 200-300 word essay.**
4.   Describe financial need. 
5.   Document honors and community service.
6.   Provide official copies of high school transcript.
7.   Provide two letters of recommendation. (At least one should come from a school representative. Also suggested are a member of the clergy or a community or civic representative.)
 
**The essay topic is: “Segregation was the defining social issue when Rosa Parks took her historic stand. Describe a social issue that you think should be addressed today. How will YOU use the principles of Rosa Parks to address it?

The Michigan Retailers Association has launched a scholarship competition. They will be awarding 26 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $1,500. The awards are NOT based on financial need.
 
To be eligible, the student or parent must be employed at a business that is a member of the MRA. To find out if a business is a member of the MRA, check with your employer or contact Rachel Schrauben at 800-366-3699 x 346. 
 
The application deadline is April 1, 2021. 

The Saginaw Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is pleased to continue to provide Saginaw County area high school students the opportunity to apply for an academic scholarship award.  Last year, we awarded $4,750.00 in scholarships and are hopeful to do the same this year.  

Each applicant must submit the following:

1. Two letters of recommendations
2. An official high school transcript
3. A one-page essay of reason for attending college, including career objectives
4. A completed application.  PLEASE Print.
5. Contact information with permission question answered

Applications will be evaluated based on:

1. Grade point average (3.0 minimum G.P.A.)
2. Financial need
3. Signed letters of recommendation
4. Extra-curricular/leadership activities
5. Essay, which explains reason(s) for attending college

A complete packet must be postmarked by March 1, 2021. 

Learning about a cancer diagnosis – your own or that of a loved one – can cause a storm of emotions, and everyone experiences it differently. We want to know what this experience was like for you.

Did you feel angry, sad, lonely, or maybe something you didn’t expect? What happened in your life, and did it change you or your perspectives?

We invite you to submit a short essay about your experience with cancer for the opportunity to win cash prizes. Since the contest began in 2006, we have received more than 5,000 submissions and handed out over $175,000 in prize money to teens.

Over the years we have received stories of triumph and stories of great loss, stories written in times of turbulence, and stories written in times of quiet reflection. Each one has been honest, heartfelt, and unique.

The deadline is March 14, 2021. 

The Zonta Club of Saginaw is pleased to announce the 2021 Young Women in Public Affairs Award. Since the inception of the program in 1990, Zonta has awarded 971 awards totaling US$1,109,250 to 819 young women representing 58 countries. The purpose of the award is to encourage more young women to participate in public affairs by recognizing the candidate's commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. The age requirement is 16 - 19 years old. Our club is focusing on current year seniors. The Zonta Club of Saginaw Foundation will provide one award for $1,000. The awardee will then be eligible for a $1,500 District Award. District recipients will then be eligible for an International Award of $5,000.
Deadline is March 1, 2021

Additional Scholarship & Financial Aid Resources:

• CollegeBoard- Turn your efforts into scholarships
• Mega List of Scholarships
• Catholic Community Foundation
• FAFSA
• FastWeb
• Good Call
• Scholarship America
• U.S. Department of State
• College Board-Big Future
• Smart Scholar
• Paying for College - Michigan
• Will We Qualify for Financial Aid?
• Scholarships & Grants for High School Students

Covenant HealthCare Foundation announces its 2021 High School Senior Scholarship Program.  Awards, this year, include six $2,000 scholarships available to seniors pursuing an undergraduate degree in the human medical sciences or a field directly related to the health care industry.  Graduating seniors who are currently attending a Saginaw, Bay, Midland, Arenac, Huron, Sanilac, Tuscola, or Gratiot County High School are eligible to apply.
 
Required Criteria:

• Plan to pursue an undergraduate academic degree in human medical sciences
• OR another field in the health care industry
• Acceptance to an accredited college or university for Fall 2021
• Minimum GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 (non-weighted) scale