Apply for a Scholarship

We are currently accepting applications for our 2023 Scholarship Cycle! Most of our scholarships closed on March 1, but the following opportunities are still available through March 31. 

Buckley Schools Marie Guyton Scholarship

• Available to graduating seniors of Buckley Community Schools. Applicant must hold a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2023 by 11:59pm
• APPLY NOW! (Note: Complete the "2023 GTRCF General Scholarship Application")

Elk Rapids Industrial Development Corp. Scholarship

• Available to Elk Rapids High School graduates and graduating seniors that demonstrate a minimum 2.5 GPS and that are planning to enter a vocational program in a college, trade school, or an apprenticeship program.
• Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2023 by 11:59pm
• APPLY NOW! (Note: Complete the "2023 GTRCF General Scholarship Application")

Home Builders' Association of the GT Area Scholarship

• Available to residents from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska or Leelanau Counties who are pursuing continuing education related to the home building industry. 
• Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2023 by 11:59pm
• APPLY NOW!

Northwest Michigan Osteopathic Scholarship

• Available to MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine students that are in good standing and that have a connection to rural, Northern Michigan.
• Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2023 by 11:59pm
• APPLY NOW!

Traverse City Tourism Scholarship

• Available to graduating high school seniors from Benzie or Grand Traverse Counties, or current NMC students pursuing degrees, industry certifications, or careers in hospitality or tourism-related studies. Preference given to those who are active in school and extracurricular activities, who have demonstrated community responsibility through volunteer efforts, and how have held jobs in the hospitality industry and are excited to continue. Financial need will be considered.
• Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2023 by 11:59pm
• APPLY NOW! (Note: Complete the "2023 GTRCF General Scholarship Application")

Traverse City Track Club Scholarship

• The Traverse City Track Club Charitable Giving Scholarship Program is dedicated to supporting students seeking higher education who have demonstrated a commitment to the Track Club's mission in their lives.
• The scholarship application window for the 2023-2024 academic year will be open March 1-31, 2023
• APPLY NOW!

University Center Scholarships 

• The Marvin and Luella Rorick Scholarship and the Richard and Clarine Olson Scholarship are available for students enrolled at the NMC University Center who are pursuing a degree in a human services field.
• Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2023 by 11:59pm
• APPLY NOW!

USS Indianapolis/Gwinn "Angel" Scholarship

• Available to descendants (including stepchildren) of USS Indianapolis CA-35 crew members involved in the tragedy--it's survivors, lost at sea (LAS), rescue and recovery crew, and those who have merited honorary survivor status by the Survivors Organization. Previous award recipients are not eligible. Applicants must attend or be a prospective full-time attendee of an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university. Academic performance, including GPA, will be considered. A GPA of 3.0 and above is preferred. Recent transcripts and two essays are required as part of the online application.
• Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2023 by 11:59pm
• APPLY NOW!

The 2023 deadline for the following opportunities has passed:

National Writers Series Scholarship

• Eligible writers must be an 11th or 12th grader during the 2022/2023 school year with a permanent residential address in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, or Leelanau County; and attend public, parochial, private, or home school.
• Applicants must complete an online application and submit a manuscript via the online application.
• Manuscripts in the genres of Fiction, Nonfiction, Journalism, and Poetry will be accepted; a student writer may submit in only one category.
• Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2023 by 11:59pm

General Scholarship Application

• Most opportunities are accessed through completion of our General Application. Once you submit the General Application, you will see a confirmation page with a list of the scholarship opportunities for which you may be eligible. Some opportunities will ask for supplemental information such as letters of reference and essays. 
• Before completing an application, please review our Applicant Tutorial.
• Click the link below to create an account and begin applying for scholarships. Please do not use your high school email address when creating your account; use an alternate email address that you check regularly. This will ensure we have correct contact information for you after you graduate. Please note: We are using a new scholarship portal so if you completed a scholarship application in 2022 or earlier you will need to create a new account.
• Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2023 by 11:59pm

Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council Scholarship

• Available to Michigan-based college students that are employees, or the spouse or child of employees, of an MCMCFC member facility and that are in a health and human services field of study.
• Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2023 by 11:59pm

Scholarship Timeline, Guides and Tips

• For more information about application deadlines, notification of awards and scholarship distribution, check out our Scholarship Process Timeline.
• For more information about the individual scholarships we offer, check out our About our Scholarships page
• Want some tips? Check out our Five Easy Tips for a Stronger Scholarship Application!

For more information on any of our scholarships, including criteria, application details and deadlines, contact Gina Thornbury or Torey Caviston at scholarships@gtrcf.org.