How much funding does Local Scholarships provide?

Local Scholarships provides $120,100 total (106 scholarships in 2020); $202,000 available (2025) in funding.

When is the deadline for Local Scholarships?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Local Scholarships

Mt Pleasant Area Community Fnd

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

$120,100 total (106 scholarships in 2020); $202,000 available (2025)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Local Scholarships

Funder: Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation (MPACF)

Geographic Scope: Isabella County, Michigan and surrounding area

Overview:
The Foundation awards scholarships to local students pursuing higher education. Scholarships are established by individuals, businesses, and organizations who want to help local students achieve their educational goals. Each scholarship is unique and reflects the values and interests of those who established it.

Eligibility:

High school students planning to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school

Local students from Isabella County area

Award Information:

2020: 106 scholarships totaling $120,100

2025: $202,000 in local scholarships available

Individual scholarship amounts vary

Scholarship Types: Multiple named scholarships established by donors, including:

Isabella Bank Scholarship

Mercantile Bank of Michigan Scholarship

Rotary Scholarship

Keisha Y. Brown Angel Wings Scholarship

Shepherd Public Schools Scholarship

Martin Family Scholarship

Denison Family Scholarship

And many others specific to donor interests and values

Process:

Scholarship committee comprised of 95+ volunteers

Applications reviewed by committee members

Recipients honored at annual scholarship reception

Contact Information:

Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation

306 South University Avenue

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Phone: (989) 773-7322

Website: mpacf.org

Previous contact: Amanda Schafer, CEO (as of 2020)

How to Apply

1. Visit mpacf.org for scholarship application portal
2. Review available scholarships and eligibility requirements
3. Submit application through the Foundation's portal
4. Applications reviewed by scholarship committee volunteers
5. Recipients selected and honored at annual reception

Timeline: Applications typically due in spring, with awards announced for fall enrollment.

For specific application deadlines and detailed instructions, contact the Foundation at (989) 773-7322 or visit the website.

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