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Milan High School Local Scholarship Opportunities

Please submit completed applications to the MHS Counseling Department by the deadlines listed below.

2026 Local scholarship application Due February 12, 2026

  • American Legion Post 268 Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is a relative of a veteran and who is planning to pursue an education in the areas of physical therapy, special education, nursing, or other related health occupations. The greatest criterion for the award is financial need.
  • Knights of Columbus: These scholarships are awarded to a graduate of Milan High School.

2026 Edna mead scholarship application Due February 12, 2026

  • The Edna B. Mead Scholarships are available to graduates of Milan High School who have attended class on campus for at least one year. Students who apply must be admitted to an accredited junior college, community college, or four-year college/university program leading to a four-year (or more) degree.

2026 brent legault memorial scholarship application Due February 12, 2026

  • Brent Legault Scholarship applicants must be Milan High School students who plan to attend a trade school, 2 year program or 4 year institution. Preference for study in automotive, engineering, computer or health related fields, but not limited to these areas.

class of 2025 scholarship application Due February 12, 2026

  • Gifted by the Class of 2025, these $1000 scholarships for three Milan High School Class of 2026 graduates. The scholarship is for three students for whom this gift would make a difference in their post-secondary education. No GPA requirement.

peo scholarship application Due February 12, 2026

  • The PEO Scholarship is for a young woman graduating from Milan High School who has experienced obstacles, challenges and/or hardships in her life. However, she has the potential and commitment necessary to make a difference in her own life and the lives of others through continued education.

Women's auxiliary of the american legion application Due February 12, 2026

  • Gifted by the American Legion Auxiliary, this scholarship is for two Milan High School Class of 2026 graduates who plan on entering the medical field. 

Saline-milan masonic Charitable foundation scholarship Due February 12, 2026

  • The Saline-Milan Masonic Lodge will award at least one scholarship to a graduating senior who has been accepted or is enrolled in an accredited vocational/technical school, two-year community college, or a four-year college. Priority consideration will be granted to a student with a financial need and documented community service activities.

Wayne family military scholarship Due February 12, 2026

  • For a student enlisting in the military after high school. Proof of enlistment required. 

MHS Class of 1970, '71 and '72 Scholarship Due February 12, 2026

  • This $1,000 scholarship is for an MHS Class of 2026 graduate attending trade school after high school.  

muriel gilbert music scholarship application Due April 17, 2026

  • For an MHS student entering the field of music performance or music education. See Mrs. Powell for more information about the audition and application.

Community Foundation of Monroe County Scholarship Opportunities

2026 CFMC Scholarship Descriptions and Online Application - Application Deadline February 21, 2026.

The Community Foundation of Monroe County (CFMC) has automated the scholarship process for students. Via the online application, it is now a one-stop shop for students. The digital application makes students eligible for most of the 12 MHS scholarship funds handled by the CFMC. Paper copies are no longer needed as all components may be completed electronically. 

Visit this website and follow the instructions to create an account. This allows access to the scholarship applications. Students may apply for these scholarships from December 1, 2025 to February 21, 2026.

The Darling Memorial Endowed Scholarship
For those pursuing an engineering, agriculture, science or medicine degree. 

Caroline O’Donnell & Judy Heath Memorial Scholarship
For those pursuing a career in healthcare.

Michael A. Tittiger Sustainability & Conservation Scholarship
For minority status seniors interested in environmental sustainability and/or conservation.

Milan Adult Education Scholarship
For tuition and textbook assistance within the Milan Adult Education program. 

Evelyn Gerstenberg (Hitchingham) Scholarship
For those pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree. Must submit a copy of financial statement each year to claim. 

Ronnie and Paulette Shores Scholarship Fund
For those with a physical disability or other impairment as documented by an IEP or 504.

Ethel Richards Scholarship
For those pursuing a Business degree.

Milan Area School Board Scholarship
For those pursuing college or a vocational program.

Duane & Isabelle Schultz – Milan Area Schools Alumni Scholarship
For those pursuing college or a vocational program.

Ethan C. Jones Memorial Scholarship
For those pursuing college or a vocational program. May apply for renewal each year. 

David Glenn Memorial Scholarship
For those pursuing a degree in education.

Eric Harrison Memorial Scholarship
For varsity sports athletes pursuing a college or business school degree.

Community Foundation Skilled Trades Scholarship Opportunities

Skilled Trades Scholarship (Due April 30, 2026): This scholarship is for students pursuing skilled trades and hands-on career pathways that build practical skills, open doors to stable employment, and strengthen our local community. Eligible fields include, but are not limited to, plumbing, electrical, cosmetology, nursing, and other careers that keep our communities running and offer meaningful, long-term opportunities. There is no age limit on eligible applicants. Scholarship awards are typically paid directly to the accredited trade program or educational institution and are generally non-taxable. Fill out the application here: Skilled Trades Scholarship Application. 

Life Needs Support Scholarship (Due April 30, 2026): This scholarship provides need-based financial assistance to students and young adults from the Greater Milan area who face barriers that may prevent them from completing a degree or skilled trades training program. You must be already enrolled in the trade program to apply.

Students from the Greater Milan area may apply for life needs grants to help make training more accessible at accredited skilled trades and career training programs. Eligible fields include, but are not limited to, plumbing, electrical, cosmetology, nursing, and other careers that keep our communities running and offer meaningful, long-term opportunities. There is no age limit on eligible applicants. (Note: There are related Trade Scholarships also available, but you must apply for one or the other—not both.)

Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We recognize that unexpected hardships can disrupt educational progress, including expenses related to books and supplies, medical care, transportation, childcare, trade tools. Apply here. 

Ann Arbor Community Foundation Scholarship Opportunities

Visit www.aaacf.org/students/scholarships for the online application. All applications due February 10, 2026 @ 3pm. Please view this presentation for more detailed scholarship descriptions. 

Linda Grasselli Sprankle Scholarship: African American, Latino/Hispanic, or first generation in the family to attend college or university; Resident of Washtenaw County; Will be or are a high school graduate; Minimum 3.2 GPA; Financial need.  

James K. Stringwell Scholarship: Graduating senior of a public high school in Washtenaw County; Planning to enroll in a Michigan public university or college; Minimum 2.5 GPA; Financial Need; Participation in either athletics or artistic extracurricular activities; Demonstrated emotional intelligence and an entrepreneurial spirit 

Gamma Rho Boule Scholarship: Male; African American; Graduating from a public or private high school in Washtenaw County; Attending college or university; Minimum 2.5 GPA 

AAACF Community Scholarship: Pell eligible (currently or has in the past qualified for the free or reduced lunch program), youth of color, OR first generation in your family to graduate with a 4-year degree; Resident of Washtenaw County; Will be or are a high school graduate within the last 24 months; Enrolling in college for the first time; Minimum 2.0 GPA

WCC Scholarships

WCC offers three scholarships specifically for Washtenaw County high school students: the President's Scholarship, the Procassini Scholarship, and the Excellence Scholarship. To learn more about and apply to these, please visit their financial aid page linked here. These digital applications are due by March 20.

Monroe County Community College Scholarships

Monroe County Community College Scholarship applications are due March 1. Some of the scholarships are only for students residing in Monroe County but the Trustee Merit Scholarship is for all students admitted to MCCC. To find out more about these opportunities, please visit their scholarships webpage found here.