Scholarships
College Advisor Visits to EJHS
There are many colleges who visit during the school year. All students, especially seniors, are encouraged to stop by and visit the advisors to gather more information.
Ferris State University - September 30, 10:00 AM
Lawrence Technology University - October 1, 1:30 PM
Grand Valley State University - October 9, 1:00 PM
Michigan Technological University - October 13, 8:10 AM
Northern Michigan University - October 28, 10:00 AM
Central Michigan University - October 29, 10:30 AM
Northwestern Michigan College - November 6, 10:00 AM
North Central Michigan College in Petoskey is hosting a free college fair on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 6-7:30 PM on their campus. Over 40 colleges, universities, and military branches will have representatives available. For more information and a list of participating institutions, click on the link NCMC College Fair .
Financial Aid Information
FAFSA Workshop Financial Aid - There will be a workshop held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5:30-7 PM in the high school computer lab. Parents and seniors are encouraged to attend.
MI Student Aid link Learn about the State of Michigan's financial aid programs, eligibility criteria and application deadlines.
Apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- for Fall 2025 admissions.
State Deadline - Michigan - If you plan to attend college during the 2025-2026 academic year, the FAFSA deadline is June 30, 2026. If you are receiving the Michigan Tuition Grant or Michigan Competitive Scholarship the FAFSA deadline is July 1, 2026.
College Deadline - Check with the college(s) you are interested in attending. You may also want to ask your college about its definition of an application deadline - whether it is the date the college receives your FAFSA, or the date your FAFSA is processed.
Local Scholarships
Scholarships are updated as they are received, please check back for new scholarships that have been added. If you have any questions, please contact the high school counselor Kristyn Lynch at 231-536-2021.
CLICK ON THE NAME OF THE SCHOLARSHIP AND PRINT THE APPLICATION. Read scholarship applications closely to see if you qualify to apply. Please be mindful that the due date is when the scholarship must be to the sponsor so it needs to be in the office before the due date.
The Charlevoix County Community Foundation c3f.org link will direct you to their online scholarship application process. The submission deadline for CCC Foundation scholarships is March 1, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. EST.
American Legion - Dept of Michigan Scholarships - due varied deadlines
Industrial Arts Institute Skilled Trades Welding Scholarship (TJ Reeves Memorial)
Goingmerry Free Scholarship Search website
Michigan Achievement Scholarship - no deadline
Scholarship and Financial Resources for Native American Students
EJHS Scholarship Application - Student Information Sheet form may be required