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Otsego Community Foundation Scholarship Program

OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$500 - $1,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Otsego Community Foundation Scholarship Program

Geographic Scope: Otsego County, Michigan

Overview: A comprehensive scholarship program supporting graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing higher education. The program awards multiple scholarships annually across various focus areas and fields of study.

Award Structure:

  • Number of Scholarships: 16+ scholarships awarded annually (34 scholarships totaling $29,500 awarded in 2019)

  • Award Amount: $500 - $1,500 per scholarship

  • Total Funds Distributed (2019): $29,500 across 34 scholarships from 16 funds
  • Focus Areas Available:

  • General scholarships

  • Agriculture

  • Athletics

  • Community services

  • Education

  • Nursing

  • Science

  • Vocations
  • Scholarship Funds Include:

  • Freel Family Scholarship Fund (for Gaylord High School graduating seniors)

  • Multiple donor-established memorial and legacy funds
  • Eligibility:

  • Graduating high school seniors in Otsego County

  • Current college students in Otsego County
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (989) 731-0597

  • Email: amanda@otsegofoundation.org

  • Address: 316 W Main Street, Gaylord, MI 49735

  • Hours: T-TH: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (M&F by appointment)
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Type: Electronic/Online

    Platform: www.otsegofoundation.org/apply/scholarships

    Required Materials:
    1. Completed scholarship application form
    2. Official transcripts
    3. Two letters of recommendation

    Submission Deadline: March 7, 2019 at 5:00 PM (historical date; contact foundation for current year deadline)

    Application Timeline (Historical Example):

  • Applications open: February 4

  • Applications close: March 7 at 5:00 PM
  • Contact for Questions

    Amanda Sosa

  • Phone: (989) 731-0597

  • Email: amanda@otsegofoundation.org
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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