Community Foundation of St. Clair County 2026 Scholarship Application Form

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. APPLICATION TIP: Consider completing all questions, even the optional ones. The more information that you provide, the better understanding of your situation you will give our reviewers thus the better chance of receiving a scholarship. Any questions, please reach out to Jessica at jessica@stclairfoundation.org. Good luck!
Scholarship Review Timeline

Priority deadline is March 16th. Application review will take place through May. Decision emails will be sent in June.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Email Address (do not use your high school email)*
example@example.com
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you a resident of St. Clair County?*

YesNo
What elementary school did you attend?*
What high school did you/will you graduate from?*

AlgonacCroswell-LexingtonCapacCardinal Mooney CatholicHarrison/Phoenix AcademyLandmark AcademyMarine CityMarysvilleMemphisNew Life ChristianPort HuronPort Huron NorthernRiverview EastSt. ClairVirtual Learning AcademyYaleBlue Water Middle CollegeOther
What year did you/do you expect to graduate high school?*
Are you in your 13th year at the Career and Technical Middle College (CTMC)?*

YesNo
Are you in your 13th year at the Blue Water Middle College (BWMC)?*

YesNo
Do you currently attend TEC at RESA?*

YesNo
Have you taken or are you currently taking any Advanced Placement (AP) classes?*

YesNo
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).*
Did you play varsity sports in high school?*

YesNo
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?)*

YesNo
If you have participated in the arts, please list which activities that you have participated in.
Are you a senior at Yale High School and have you demonstrated services to others within the Yale community and/or actively involved at Sacred Heart Church in Yale or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Emmett?*

YesNo
If you have demonstrated services to others within the Yale community and/or actively involved at Sacred Heart Church in Yale or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Emmett?, please describe below.
Where do you plan to attend college/university/trade school?*
What college grade level will you enroll at for the 2026/2027 academic school year?*

First year/FreshmanSecond year/SophomoreThird year/JuniorFourth year/SeniorGraduate Student
What is your intended major in college? *
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?*

YesNo
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")*

YesNo
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”)*

YesNo
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.*

Hispanic or Latino/a/xBlack or African AmericanAsian or Asian AmericanMiddle Eastern or North AfricanAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderWhite or European decentMultiracial or multiethnicPrefer not to answer
Which of these describe you? (Check all that apply. This helps us to understand who we are serving.)*

First generation college student (neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree)Single ParentChild from a single parent householdPerson with a disabilityLGBTQ+Returning adult studentExperiencing financial hardshipNone of the above
Who supports you in your daily life?*

One parentTwo parentsOther relative(s) or legal guardian(s)Foster parent(s)No one (I live on my own/married)
How many people live in your household?*
Do you have siblings that attend college? If so, how many?*
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.)*
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.*
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. *
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.)*

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.*
Have you been told that you qualify for the Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)?*

YesNoNot sure
Have you been told that you qualify for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship/Community College Guarantee?*

YesNoNot 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.
Upload your high school or college transcripts.

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OPTIONAL-Upload recommendation letters. (While not required, recommendation letters can give our scholarship committee a better understanding of you beyond your academic record.)

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I agree that the information I provided is accurate and truthful.

YesNo
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Community Foundation of St. Clair County 2026 Scholarship Application Form

Scholarship Review Timeline