Scholarships

There are many scholarships that are offered specifically to students who attend CHS, reside in the Caledonia area, Kent County, etc. Some are through CEF, others through local municipalities. These scholarships are listed in our Local Scholarship Guide.

High costs have long been a barrier to higher education, but now, the Michigan Achievement Scholarship is here to help! This program lowers the cost of college and career training for most Michigan graduates, starting with the Class of 2023.

Eligible graduates can receive:

  • $2,750 per year at a community college
  • $5,500 per year at a public or private college/university
  • $2,000 per year for career training to earn a skill certificate

All you need to do is fill out your FAFSA to qualify! Learn more here

Applying to college is a complicated process, so the College Board created an Opportunity Scholarships program that guides you through it. This scholarship program is open to all students and it doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships.

The more effort you put in, the more opportunities you have to earn a scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded through monthly drawings to students who complete each action

  1. Build your College List: $500
  2. Practice for the SAT: $1,000
  3. Improve Your score: $2,000
  4. Strengthen Your List: $500
  5. Complete the FAFSA: $1,000
  6. Apply to Colleges: $1,000
  7. Complete all 6: $40,000

Appily - Scholarship database

Big Future (by College Board) - Scholarships, other financial aid & internships

FastWeb - Scholarships, Financial Aid, College Search, Test Information & Career Advice

 Going Merry - Tons of scholarships picked just for you. One simple application for all of them

 Peterson's - Scholarship search, test prep resources, articles, and more

United We Dream - Scholarship search for undocumented students and DACA recipients

Davenport has partnered with many local companies to offer discounts on tuition, including:

Hold an after-school job? Many companies offer tuition assistance and scholarships! A few are listed below: