Community Foundation of St. Clair County 2026 Scholarship Application Form
This application is for any post-secondary student residing in St. Clair County, MI. We encourage high school seniors, current college/trade school students, and adult learners, regardless of GPA, to complete this application. With just one scholarship application, you’ll automatically be considered for every scholarship you’re eligible for. Any questions, please reach out to Jessica at jessica@stclairfoundation.org.
Scholarship Review Timeline
Priority deadline is March 16th. Application review will take place through May. Decision emails will be sent in June.
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email Address (do not use your high school email)
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example@example.com
Home Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Are you a legal resident of St. Clair County?
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Yes
No
What elementary school did you attend?
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What high school did you/will you graduate from?
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Algonac
Croswell-Lexington
Capac
Cardinal Mooney Catholic
Harrison/Phoenix Academy
Landmark Academy
Marine City
Marysville
Memphis
New Life Christian
Port Huron
Port Huron Northern
Riverview East
St. Clair
Virtual Learning Academy
Yale
Blue Water Middle College
Other
What year did you/do you expect to graduate high school?
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Are you in your 13th year at the Career and Technical Middle College (CTMC)?
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Yes
No
Are you in your 13th year at the Blue Water Middle College (BWMC)?
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Yes
No
Do you currently attend TEC at RESA?
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Yes
No
Have you taken or are you currently taking any Advanced Placement (AP) classes?
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Yes
No
How many AP classes have you or will you complete?
What is your high school GPA? (If you have graduated from high school and are a current college student, please use this space to indicate your current college GPA).
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Did you play varsity sports in high school?
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Yes
No
Please list the varsity sports that you have played in high school.
Have you participated in the arts during high school (such as music, choir, drama, visual arts, or dance?)
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Yes
No
If you have participated in the arts, please list which activities that you have participated in.
Have you demonstrated participation and leadership in local and/or spiritual community involvement within the Yale school district area?
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Yes
No
If you have demonstrated participation and leadership in local and/or spiritual community involvement within the Yale school district area, please describe below.
Where do you plan to attend college/university/trade school?
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What college grade level will you enroll at for the 2026/2027 academic school year?
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First year/Freshman
Second year/Sophomore
Third year/Junior
Fourth year/Senior
Graduate Student
What is your intended major in college?
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Do you plan to be a music major in college? (This question is included to identify applicants you may qualify for a specific scholarship. If it doesn't apply to you, select "No")
Yes (If yes, you might be eligible for the Pauline Groff Music Scholarship. Please visit stclairfoundation.org/scholarships for additional steps needed for applying to this scholarship.)
No
Are you either a veteran, or the child of a veteran who has been honorably discharged from the military?
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Yes
No
Do you or a family member work full-time at a wholesale industrial supply and lighting business that is incorporated in Port Huron? (This question is included to identify applicants who may qualify for a specific scholarship. If it doesn’t apply to you, select “No")
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Yes
No
Are you pursuing a college education in a maritime-related field of study within the state of Michigan or providence of Ontario? (This question is included to identify applicants who may qualify for a specific scholarship. If it doesn’t apply to you, select “No”)
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Yes
No
We strive to support students from diverse backgrounds. Please feel free to share any part of your identity that you feel is important for us to know.
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Hispanic or Latino/a/x
Black or African American
Asian or Asian American
Middle Eastern or North African
American Indian or Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White or European decent
Multiracial or multiethnic
Prefer not to answer
Which of these describe you? (Check all that apply. This helps us to understand who we are serving.)
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First generation college student (neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree)
Single Parent
Child from a single parent household
Person with a disability
LGBTQ+
Returning adult student
Experiencing financial hardship
None of the above
Who supports you in your daily life?
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One parent
Two parents
Other relative(s) or legal guardian(s)
Foster parent(s)
No one (I live on my own/married)
How many people live in your household?
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Do you have siblings that attend college? If so, how many?
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What is your ACT and/or SAT score(s)? (if you did not take either, that is ok. Just indicate that in the space below.)
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Tell us about any meaningful experiences you've had outside of class-school clubs, full or part-time jobs, volunteer work. (Add as many as you'd like. Examples include: "Girl Scout Troop leader 2019-2021." or Varsity Tennis, 10th through 12th grades).
What is your estimated total cost of college (include tuition, housing, books, etc.). If you're not sure, just give us your best guess.
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How much do you or your family expect to contribute toward your education costs (not including scholarships or financial aid)? It's okay to estimate.
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Have you been awarded any other scholarships for the upcoming school year? If so, please use this space to list those awards.
About how much total income did your household earn in 2024? (This helps us understand your financial picture. Please select the range that best fits your household’s income on your 2024 taxes. If you're unsure, that's okay—just pick your best estimate.)
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Up to $19,000
$20,000-$59,000
$60,000-$99,000
$100,000-$200,000
$200,000+
Prefer not to answer
Do you know your FAFSA Student Aid Index (SAI) number? If so, please enter it below. If not, just let us know that you're unsure. That's totally okay.
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Have you been told that you qualify for the Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)?
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Yes
No
Not sure
Have you been told that you qualify for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship/Community College Guarantee?
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Yes
No
Not sure
Do you help your family financially with paying household expenses (mortgage/rent, utilities, groceries, etc.)? If yes, please indicate which expenses you help with.
Are there any life circumstances you’d like to share that have impacted your education or finances? (Only share what you’re comfortable with. Your response helps us understand how to best support you.)
Describe a day in your life outside of school hours, whether that school is high school or college.
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I agree that the information I provided is accurate and truthful.
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