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. Applications are now closed.
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.
PFCU - McCrumb Scholarship (due April 30, 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)
MEA Retired Teacher Scholarship- Region 9 (due May 1, 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/