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Ðǿմ«Ã½F Scholarships

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Thank you for your interest in scholarships at Ðǿմ«Ã½!

Each year, the Ðǿմ«Ã½ Foundation is proud to provide more than $400,000 in student aid and scholarships. Please connect with our helpful financial aid staff to learn about all the financial resources that may be available to you. If you're wondering about next steps and how to apply to Ðǿմ«Ã½, visit our Guide to Getting Started. We are all here to help as you pursue your dreams here at Ðǿմ«Ã½.Ìý

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The Ðǿմ«Ã½F is proud to have partnered with individuals, families, and organizations to create over 70 scholarships. To view the full listing of these scholarships please click here.

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*Please note that you must be an admitted Ðǿմ«Ã½ student with a student ID and email address to apply for Ðǿմ«Ã½ Foundation scholarships.

Ðǿմ«Ã½F Legacy Scholarships


By completing one short application, applicants will be considered for almost all Ðǿմ«Ã½F endowed scholarships, except for a few essay applications which can be found below.
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WhatÌýto knowÌýbefore you start:ÌýÌý

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  • Student eligibility: These scholarships areÌýavailable forÌýstudents planning to attend Ðǿմ«Ã½ in theÌý2026-2027 academic yearÌýbeginning inÌýthe fall 2026 semester.ÌýÌýÌý
  • Deadline:ÌýThis application will close March 15,Ìý2026,Ìýat 11:59Ìýp.m.ÌýInitialÌýaward notifications should be made in April 2026.ÌýÌý
  • Access:ÌýTo access the application, youÌýneed toÌýcompleteÌýan Ðǿմ«Ã½Ìýadmissions application and have a student ID number.ÌýIf youÌýhave questions,ÌýcontactÌýtheÌýÐǿմ«Ã½ AdmissionsÌýOffice.Ìý
  • Completing:ÌýThe application will take about 15 minutes to complete and must be done in one sitting. You cannot saveÌýthe applicationÌýand go backÌýto finishÌýlater.ÌýÌý
  • Matching:ÌýByÌýansweringÌýtheÌýapplicationÌýquestions presented to you, you will be considered for different scholarship opportunities.ÌýÌý
  • FAFSA:ÌýYouÌýdo not need a completed FAFSA at the time you do this scholarship application; however,Ìýall scholarship applicants areÌýstrongly encouragedÌýtoÌýcomplete theÌý2026-2027ÌýFAFSAÌýwhich is open now.ÌýÐǿմ«Ã½F scholarships that note financial need as an eligibility requirementÌýwill require aÌýcompleted FAFSA for award consideration.ÌýCompleting the FAFSA opens doors to federal and state programs like Pell Grants, the Community College Guarantee, and Michigan Reconnect, helping more students afford tuition-free or reduced-cost education.ÌýPlease contactÌýourÌýFinancial Aid officeÌýto discuss FAFSA-related questions and to explore all options in paying for college.Ìý
  • Confirmation:ÌýAfter youÌýsubmitÌýyour application, you will receive a confirmation email.ÌýÌý

This application will close March 15,Ìý2026,Ìýat 11:59Ìýp.m.ÌýInitialÌýaward notifications should be made in April 2026.Ìý

Ðǿմ«Ã½F Spring 2026 Semester ScholarshipÌý

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The Ðǿմ«Ã½ Foundation is offering a scholarship to help new or returning Ðǿմ«Ã½ students taking at least 9 credit hours who need assistance paying for their spring 2026 semester charges and college expenses.
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Funds used for this scholarshipÌýrequire that you live within the Ðǿմ«Ã½ service district (be in-district) or the Belding Public Schools district. If you are unsure, please call 989-328-1277 to verify.
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Students are strongly encouraged to complete their 2025-2026 FAFSA to receive all possible state and federal aid.
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Award amounts will be based on the number of credit hours for which a student is registered as follows:
  • 9-11 credit hours - $750
  • 12+ credit hours - $1,000

Application will close when funds are expended or by January 16, 2026.

Ðǿմ«Ã½F "Ðǿմ«Ã½ Made Me" Scholarship


This scholarship application requires a short essay.ÌýThe Ðǿմ«Ã½F "Ðǿմ«Ã½ Made Me" Scholarship is for a new or returning student pursuing a career in industrial trades (preference of tool and die) or nursing withÌýdemonstratedÌýfinancial need. Eligibility and instructions are provided on the application. Ìý

This application will close March 15,Ìý2026,Ìýat 11:59Ìýp.m.ÌýInitialÌýaward notifications should be made in April 2026.Ìý

Ðǿմ«Ã½F Michael J. Seaman Memorial Scholarship


This scholarship application requires a short essay.ÌýThe Ðǿմ«Ã½F Michael J. Seaman Memorial Scholarship is for new, current, or returning Ðǿմ«Ã½ students. Preference may be given to someone who hasÌýdemonstratedÌýleadership experience. Eligibility and instructions are provided on the application. Ìý

This application will close March 15,Ìý2026,Ìýat 11:59Ìýp.m.ÌýInitialÌýaward notifications should be made in April 2026.Ìý

Ðǿմ«Ã½F Ðǿմ«Ã½ Democrats for Community Scholarship


This scholarship application requires a short essay.ÌýThe Ðǿմ«Ã½F Ðǿմ«Ã½ Democrats for Community Scholarship is for a high school senior or current Ðǿմ«Ã½ student who hasÌýdemonstratedÌýcommunity service or involvement in public service. Eligibility and instructions are provided on the application. Ìý

This application will close March 15,Ìý2026,Ìýat 11:59Ìýp.m.ÌýInitialÌýaward notifications should be made in April 2026.Ìý

Looking for other sources of financial aid?


Aside from Ðǿմ«Ã½F Scholarship opportunities, there are dozens of other grants, scholarships, fellowships, tuition assistance programs and more to assist you on your path to a degree or certificate.Ìý

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CONTACT US
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Lisa Lund, Ðǿմ«Ã½ Executive Director for the Ðǿմ«Ã½ Foundation
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989-328-1284
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