Northern Michigan

To be considered for as many scholarships as possible, start your search at least one year in advance. Most scholarship deadlines will be between December and March for the upcoming year. You may consider inputting these dates into your calendar with a yearly repeat, as many of these dates remain the same every year. Start early and stay organized.

When writing scholarship essays, tell your story and highlight attributes to your character, while being certain to answer the essay prompt/question. Depending on the prompt, you may want to include information on your family background, obstacles faced, community engagement, or your life purpose and passions. The Fred Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors is available by virtual appointment and is a great resource to help you at any stage of your writing process.

Fred Meijer Center for writing & michigan authors→

Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form can be a straightforward and easy process.

Apply for the FAFSA→

Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation

Scholarships open on 1/15 and close on 3/1

• AAUW TC Minnie Votruba Moore Scholarship
• AAUW TC Zimco LLC Scholarship
• Ed and Irene Fleis Education Fund (If you would like to be put on the waiting list for the 2025 application, please fill out the ​request form in its entirety.  When the applications are ready, you will get an email).
• Helen and Dale Cropsey Scholarship
• Michigan Medical Care Facilities Council Scholarship
• Traverse City Track Club Scholarship 
• University Center Scholarship 

Charlevoix County Community Foundation 

Cherryland Electric Adult Scholarship

Leelanau County Prospectors Club Scholarship

Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation

TAHRA (Traverse Area Human Resource Association) Scholarship 

Zonta Scholarships & Grants

• Young Women in Public Affairs
• Outstanding Woman Leader (information to be released early 2025)  
• American Legion Girls State
• ATHENA Grand Traverse (information to be released early 2025)
• Ann Mapes Scholarship
• Amelia Earhart Scholarship
• Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship

GVSU's Scholarship Database (My Scholarships Database)

Grand Forum Scholarship for continuing education

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Judy and Allen Whipps LEADS Integrative Studies Scholarship

Thomas A. & Cheryl L. '91,'98 Butcher Non-traditional Student Scholarship

Center for Women and Gender Equity Nontraditional Scholarship

PEO Women's Chapter Scholarship (Various options)

• Woman Specific Help with College Expenses (Details)
• PEO Chapter EH Scholarship 

TIMELINE: A majority of PA scholarships open on November 11th and close on March 1st.  Current PA students in Traverse City will receive emails reminding them to apply to scholarships to their GVSU email. 

TIPS: 

• Consider working on applications over the fall and winter holiday breaks.
• Check to see if recommendation letters are required. You will need to provide your references with lead time to send you a letter.
• If you find a new scholarship, share it with your cohort, the TC site director, and TC staff. 

Physician Assistant Scholarships