Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship Grant

Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Michigan Sugar Company
Amount: Up to US $4,000
Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Summary

The Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship, offered by Michigan Sugar Company, empowers young women aged 18-23 to represent the sugar industry as the Michigan Sugar Queen and Court Attendants. Each year, they receive scholarships of $4,000 and $2,000 respectively. Candidates must reside in sugarbeet-growing counties and demonstrate knowledge of the industry. Recipients commit to a year of service, attending various events, including parades and ceremonies, while applying funds strictly for tuition and books.

Overview

Michigan Sugar Queen Each year, Michigan Sugar Company offers young women an opportunity to represent the company and industry by serving as the Michigan Sugar Queen and Court Attendants. The crowning ceremony takes place each June during the Michigan Sugar Festival in Sebewaing. After completing their year of service, the Queen receives a $4,000 scholarship and each Attendant receives a $2,000 scholarship. Contestants must be between the ages of 18 and 23 and have lived at least one year in one of the counties in the state of Michigan in which sugarbeets are grown. A general knowledge of the sugarbeet industry and Michigan Sugar Company also is required. The recipients of this scholarship will be selected by the Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship Selection Committee according to the guidelines and will be expected to commit to serve as the Michigan Sugar Queen or Court attendant for a full year from crowning. Money received from this scholarship is to be applied to tuition and books only. Any expenses incurred during the year’s commitment should be used for automobile maintenance and expenses. Scholarship recipients will be required to attend a certain number of parades, events, and social and professional commitments requested by Michigan Sugar Company. In addition, the following year’s Michigan Sugar Queen Interview Day, Michigan Sugar Queen Crowning Event, and the Michigan Sugar Festival Grand Parade as the past year’s queen and court.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates must submit a completed application form, a current picture and two written recommendations. Recommendations could be from teachers, counselors, pastor, employer, or other respected business officials. Applicants must be a resident of a county where sugarbeets are grown: Arenac, Bay, Clinton, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Ionia, Iosco, Lapeer, Midland, Montcalm, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, and Tuscola. Candidates must never have been married, have no minor dependents, and must remain unmarried for her entire reign.

Ineligibility

Withdrawal from college nullifies the terms of this scholarship to the extent that it requires the recipients to reimburse Michigan Sugar Company for the full amount received.