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Scholarships

Otsego High School seniors receive thousands of dollars each year in scholarships! There are dozens of opportunities to get assistance paying for college and higher education. As scholarship opportunities come in, we will list them below along with a link to applications, if possible. All scholarship opportunities and applications can also be found in the Guidance Office.

Scholarships: 2022-23

Allegan County Community Foundation
Apply online at https://alleganfoundation.awardspring.com/

  • Roy & Carol McIlwaine Skilled Trades Scholarship - deadline May 29th

Allegan Co. Retired School Personnel Scholarship
Application can be found at 2023 Allegan Co. Retired School Personnel Scholarship.pdf

  • Paper application are also available in the Guidance Office

  • Applications turned in to the Guidance Office by March 31st

Horatio Alger Scholarship (open to Juniors)
Apply online at scholars.horatioalger.org
Deadline March 15th

Honor Credit Union Scholarship
Apply online at: honorcu.com/scholarship/ 
Deadline March 15th

JBS Youth Scholarship
Applications can be found at 2023 JBS Scholarship Application.pdf
Paper applications also available in the Guidance Office
Deadline March 17th

Otsego-Plainwell Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarships (2)

Paper applications are also available in the Guidance Office
Deadline March 31st

Otsego Public Schools Foundation Scholarships
Apply online at https://www.opsfoundation.org/scholarships
Multiple scholarships available
Deadline April 1st

2023 OZone Scholarship Application
Deadline April 1st

Allegan County Agricultural Society Scholarship
Applications can be found at 2023 Allegan Co Agricultural Soc Scholarship.pdf
Paper applications are also available in the Guidance Office
Deadline April 1st

Polish-American Scholarship
Applications can be found at 2022 Pol-Am Scholarship Application.pdf
Paper applications also available in the Guidance Office
Deadline April 1st

ICES Bridging Cultures Scholarship
Apply Online at ICES Bridging Cultures Scholarship
Deadline April 1st

Gun Lake Casino Scholarship
Applications can be found at Gun Lake Casino Scholarship School Packet 2023 Full.pdf
Paper applications also available in the Guidance Office
Deadline April 7th

Otsego Education Association Scholarship
2023 OEA Scholarship Form
Deadline April 24th

Otsego Athletic Boosters Scholarship
Paper application can be printed here are obtained in the Guidance Office
OAB Scholarship Form
Deadline is May 1st

Additional Resources

Common App Step-by-Step Guide This walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it’s asked and how to best answer.

FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide This walks students and families through each question of the FAFSA, including screenshots and explanations and a FAQ page for students with special circumstances. 

Michigan Scholarship Directory A list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across Michigan, broken down by month.