Scholarships
Class of 2026 Local Scholarship Information
Scholarships are free money to support a student’s education. Each scholarship has different requirements for applying, eligibility, and submission. Review eligibility requirements, timelines, and application expectations for each scholarship to determine if you qualify.
Ionia High School facilitates the application process for a number of local scholarships open from Monday, February 16th to Monday, March 16th at 3:00pm. Forms will be closed on Monday, March 16th at 3:01 pm and no late submissions will be accepted.
You MUST use your dwaggle email to access google forms. All scholarship applications must be completed by the applicant.
Local Scholarship Application
ALL STUDENTS SHOULD COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION TITLED “LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION”. This single application applies for multiple scholarships.
Additional Local Scholarship Applications:
Follow the scholarship guidelines provided for EACH scholarship in the links below. Some are simply completing a Google form, and others require mailing application materials to a specific location by the deadline. We encourage you to check each scholarship’s eligibility requirements to ensure you qualify. Many have no specific criteria for applicants.
Beulah Colley Creative Art Scholarship
Constance L. Rathburn - Laux Scholarship
CL Trucking and Excavating Scholarship
Ionia Affiliated Athletic Boosters Scholarship
Ionia Band Boosters Scholarship
Ionia Business and Professional Women Scholarship
Ionia Educational Association Scholarship
Women’s Literary Club Scholarship
Ionia Vocal Music Senior Scholarship Application and IVMR Senior Scholarship Letter of Reference Form
Ionia County Youth Meat Animal Sale Scholarship
Ionia County Hunting and Fishing Club Scholarship
Ionia Young People's Theatre Scholarship
Jillian Swinehart Overcoming Challenges Scholarship
Jim and Carol Ertl Health Career Scholarship
Julie Phillips Link Crew Scholarship
Kaye Breining Memorial Scholarship
Live Local Community Scholarship
Pioneer State Mutual & Fred Haight Agency Merit Scholarship
Rene and Louise Johnson Scholarship
Rotary Club of Ionia Scholarship
Due dates for the below scholarships vary outside of the local scholarship window provided above. However, these are still local scholarships. You are responsible for submitting materials by the individual scholarship due date and ensuring you are eligible for the scholarship.
UM Health-Sparrow Health Care Scholarship (due February 27, 2026)
PFCU - McCrumb Scholarship (application available March 1st, due April 30, 2026)
GRBS Perseverance Scholarship(due March 9, 2026)
Ionia Community Theatre(due March 31, 2026)
Union Bank Scholarship (due April 10, 2026)
Lakewood Area Choral Society Scholarship (due April 15, 2026)
Sadie's Love Scholarship (due April 30, 2026)
Michigan Grant & Scholarships
Michigan Achievement Scholarship: This new scholarship will provide students with more financial support at the state level for their post-secondary education. More information can be found at: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/
programs/michigan-achievement-scholarship
Tuition Incentive Program: The Tuition Incentive Program, usually referred to as TIP, is a program that provides eligible students with tuition assistance for the first two years of college and beyond. To be eligible, students must have (or have had) Medicaid coverage for 24 months within a 36-consecutive month period between the age of 12 through high school graduation. Students receive a letter in the mail upon qualifying. If you think you may be eligible or if you need to apply, see your counselor. More information is available at: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/0,4636,7-372--481218--,00.html
Michigan Student Aid Website https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid
Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver: The Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver waives the tuition costs for eligible Native Americans in public community colleges or universities in Michigan. More information, including the application and additional instructions, can be found at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/0,1607,7-138--240889--,00.html
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Scholarships --> https://www.grfoundation.org/apply-for-scholarships
State of Michigan Programs https://www.michigan.gov/