Scholarship Opportunity

Michigan First Foundation Scholarship Competition

Offered by Michigan First Foundation

The Michigan First Foundation Scholarship Competition provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and current college students through annual essay and video competitions. Students compete within separate high school and college categories, giving applicants the opportunity to choose a written or video submission format.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 Michigan First Foundation Scholarship Competition

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineTo Be Announced

Eligibility

  • Be an eligible graduating high school senior or current college student under the annual Michigan First Foundation Scholarship Competition rules.
  • Meet the geographic, educational, membership, or other eligibility requirements published for the applicable annual competition.
  • Enter the appropriate high school or college competition category.
  • Submit either the required essay or video entry according to the rules for the selected category.
  • Meet all submission requirements and deadlines published for the applicable competition year.

Requirements

  • Complete the Michigan First Foundation Scholarship Competition application.
  • Select the appropriate high school or college competition category.
  • Submit an essay or video according to the requirements for the selected category.
  • Provide any supporting student or enrollment information required by the annual competition rules.
  • Submit all required materials by the published annual deadline.

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the current Michigan First Foundation Scholarship Competition rules when the next application cycle opens.
  2. 2Confirm eligibility for the high school or college competition.
  3. 3Choose either the essay or video submission category.
  4. 4Complete the scholarship application.
  5. 5Prepare the required essay or video response according to the current competition prompt and format requirements.
  6. 6Submit the application and competition entry by the published deadline.
  7. 7Monitor communications from the Michigan First Foundation for finalist or winner notifications.