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Dickinson Area Community Foundation Scholarships

DACF is the steward of the following endowed scholarships for graduating seniors at area schools. Each scholarship fund is unique with varying criteria and requirements.

 

Applications are due by March 15 of the following year. Please consult your guidance counselor.  

ANNE LOOK

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Iron Mountain, Kingsford, North Dickinson and Norway High School graduates pursuing a degree in early childhood and general teaching fields.

ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT ARTISTS (ASA)

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Niagara, North Dickinson, Norway and Pembine High School graduates that participated in ASA or were enrolled in art classes to continue his/her education.

BILL BACIAK MEMORIAL

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to either Kingsford or Norway High School graduates who will be going on to a vocational or technical school in the field of electrical, mechanical, or industrial mechanics.

BLOMQUIST FAMILY

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to graduating North Dickinson seniors. Applicants must have been accepted at an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university.

CAROLEE DODGE FRANCIS YOUTH

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Crystal Falls, Iron Mountain, Kingsford, North Dickinson and Norway High School graduates in recognition of demonstrated community service.

DAVID G. CORLETT MEMORIAL

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Kingsford High School graduates pursuing a degree in education at a college or university.

DONALD E. & MARGARET L. NELSON

Application & Criteria (PDF)

Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to North Dickinson High School graduates pursuing a degree (i.e., certificate, associate, or bachelor) in any field at an accredited two or four-year college or university.

DONNA L. MANKO-LUSARDI SCHOLARSHIP

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is available to graduating Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Niagara, Norway, Florence, or North Dickinson High School seniors who are entering nursing, respiratory therapy, or x-ray technology.

ETHEL LIND MEMORIAL

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to a high school graduate continuing his/her education at any one-two year or four year technical school, college or university by the Grace Methodist Church of Norway. Greater consideration will be given to a Grace Methodist Church of Norway parishioner.

FRANK AND ALICE SMITH

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to graduating seniors of North Dickinson High School who are pursuing a degree in education or mechanical engineering.

GARY AND ANNE ROCHON

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to North Dickinson High School graduates. Preference will be given to students going into a medical or health-related field.

GOLDEN K

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is for residents of the DACF service area who will be attending Bay West college.

GORDON & IRMA JOHNSON

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to North Dickinson High School graduates who are pursuing a degree in the fields of education or nursing.

GROVELAND MINE SOLAR SCHOLARSHIP

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is available to Norway High School and North Dickinson High School seniors who are pursuing a STEM degree or preparing for a career in the energy sector by pursuing a degree in STEM, public policy, or another applicable course of study.

GUST K. NEWBERG (CONSTRUCTION)

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Iron Mountain, Kingsford, North Dickinson and Norway High School graduates pursuing a degree in a construction-related field at a college or university.

JAMES R. PETROFF MEMORIAL

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Iron Mountain High School graduates pursuing a degree related to public service i.e. Political Science, Law Enforcement, Nursing, Education and Conservation.

KINGSFORD HIGH SCHOOL

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Kingsford High School graduates pursuing a degree in the medical field.

KOERSCHNER MEMORIAL

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Iron Mountain High School graduates who are entering a "trades” field through an apprenticeship, certificate, or associate degree program.

LARRY JUUL MEMORIAL

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is available to graduating seniors of any high school who completed classes at the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District Technical Center located in Iron Mountain, Michigan. This scholarship is available to students entering a degree or certificate-granting program in the automotive industry at an accredited college/university or trade school.

LENORE M. GIBSON

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Kingsford High School graduates pursuing a two or four-year degree in Library Science or Nursing at a college or university.

LIU SPIRTAS NIAGARA WORLDWIDE

This scholarship is provided to Florence, Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Niagara, North Dickinson, Norway and Pembine High School graduates pursuing a degree in business or industry at a college or university.

MILLIE HAGERUP

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Iron Mountain and Kingsford High School graduates pursuing a degree in the field of nursing at a college or university.

NANCY MORIN MEMORIAL

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to graduating seniors of Niagara High School. Recipients must be entering a degree-granting program in the healthcare or medical field (including but not limited to chiropractic, dental hygienist, LPN, Phlebotomy, etc.) at a one, two, or four-year post-secondary institution of higher learning.

NORTH DICKINSON ALUMNI MICHIGAN TECH SCHOLARSHIP

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is available to graduating seniors of North Dickinson High School or to students in the DIISD Career and Technical Education Center Early College Program who are attending Michigan Tech.

NURSES MEMORIAL

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to high school graduates within Dickinson County, Michigan who are pursuing an education in the nursing field. It is also available to non-traditional students who work or live in Dickinson County.

OLIVER-SULLIVAN AVIATION

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Iron Mountain, Kingsford, North Dickinson and Norway High School graduates pursuing a degree in the field of aviation.

RICHARD J. DEBELAK

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Iron Mountain High School graduates pursuing a degree in education (with the exception of those majoring in physical education, mathematics, physics, engineering (including, but not limited to electrical, chemical, mechanical, civil, computer science, and bio-medical), psychology, health-care related disciplines (nursing, medical laboratory technology, pharmacology, etc.) or law enforcement (including forensic science and related fields).

ROBERT FORGETTE

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Kingsford High School graduates pursuing a degree in the field of business at a college or university.

ROBERT J. PETERSON EAGLE SCOUT

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Florence, Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Niagara and North Dickinson High School graduates who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scout Program.

RON CAVIANI

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Iron Mountain, Kingsford and Norway High School graduates who participated in school jazz band classes are pursuing a degree in musical education and participate in a university or college-sponsored performing ensemble.

ROTARY

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Iron Mountain and Kingsford High School graduates.

THORNBERRY FAMILY

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Kingsford and Norway High School graduates intending to go onto a college, university, technical or trade school.

TOMASSONI

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Kingsford or Iron Mountain High School graduates with preference given to applicants who have participated in bowling on a local high school team and/or participated on a local bowling team for at least two bowling seasons.

WAVES MEMORIAL SWIM

Application & Criteria (PDF)
Deadline: March 15

This scholarship is provided to Crystal Falls, Florence, Iron Mountain, Kingsford, North Dickinson, Norway and Pembine High School graduates who participated on the swim team for two years and intend to further his/her education.

Phone: 906-774-3131

Fax: 906-774-7640

220A East Hughitt Street
Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Monday - Thursday

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT

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