Scholarships
Scholarships are constantly updated. Please visit this page often!
Foundation Scholarships
Foundation scholarships can be found on the Kirtland Foundation Scholarships page.
Institutional Scholarships
Kirtland Scholarship for 2024 High School Graduates
High School Excellence Award – GPA of 3.5 + and SAT Composite of 1100+
$1,000 semester/$2,000 year
application process:
- Apply for regular admission
- Submit your official final high school transcript and your SAT scores
- Register for a minimum of 12 college-level (10000 or above) credits per semester before August 1.
No separate scholarship application needed.
Renewable for a consecutive 2nd year upon completion of 24 college-level credits (10000 or above) & 3.0+ GPA. Eligible credits must apply to student’s declared program of study. Credits earned prior to the Fall 2023 semester do not count toward total.
High School Merit Award – GPA of 3.25 + and SAT Composite of 900+
$500 semester/$1,000 year
application process:
- Apply for regular admission
- Submit your official final high school transcript and your SAT scores
- Register for a minimum of 12 college-level (10000 or above) credits per semester before August 1.
No separate scholarship application needed.
Renewable for a consecutive 2nd year upon completion of 24 college-level credits (10000 or above) & 3.0+ GPA. Eligible credits must apply to student’s declared program of study. Credits earned prior to the Fall 2023 semester do not count toward total.
General/Local/Regional External Scholarships
MidMichigan Health/Bailey Scholarships
The Bernard F. and Melissa Anne Bailey Family Fund is a student scholarship program administered by MidMichigan Health, funded through a gift from Bernard F. and Melissa Anne Bailey. Scholarships are given to students in health care fields on the basis of merit and established criteria as determined by an overseer committee.
Eligible applicants must be a resident or have immediate family living in any of the following mid-Michigan counties: Alcona, Alpena, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Montcalm, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Saginaw.
MidMichigan Health/Bailey Scholarships Criteria and Application
Applications for the upcoming school year will be accepted beginning December 1 of each year with the deadline of March 1.
Gerrish-Higgins/Roscommon Alumni Association $1,000 Scholarship
The Gerrish-Higgins/Roscommon Alumni Association offers Scholarships to Roscommon High School graduates whose parent, grandparent, or legal guardian also attended Gerrish-Higgins/Roscommon High School.
Application Deadline: April 1st go be recognized at Roscommon Senior Awards Night; otherwise, none as applications are accepted throughout the year.
Jason Potter Memorial Fund
The Jason Potter Memorial Fund’s Mission for this scholarship is to provide additional funding for an adult who is continuing their education while facing the daily demands of life. Completed applications can be emailed to: [email protected] or mailed to: Jason Potter Memorial Scholarship, PO Box 208, Grayling MI 49738.
Application Link: https://www.kirtland.edu/wp-content/uploads/scholarships/Jason-Potter-Memorial-Fund-Application.pdf
Zonta Club of Roscommon County
Website link: https://zonta15.org/zonta-club-of-roscommon-county/
Children of Marines and Navy Corpsman Scholarship
This scholarship is for the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen pursuing a post-secondary education at any accredited school—whether that be a career training, trade school, community college, or four-year university. This is a financial need scholarship and will be awarded to every eligible applicant.
The scholarship application is open year-round for students pursuing career and technical education programs less than 12 months in length. Students can apply at www.mcsf.org. For programs longer than 12 months, our application is open from January 1 to March 1 each year. If you would like print materials or more information about our program, please visit www.mcsf.org or e-mail [email protected].
National Guard Association of Michigan Scholarships
Website link: https://www.ngam.org/scholarships/
Transfer Scholarships
Many colleges and universities offer transfer scholarship. Check with the Admissions or Financial Aid Office of the school you are transferring to.