Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Scholarships

One application can open access to dozens of funds managed by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, but the portal does not turn an application into an automatic award. The foundation says the 2026–27 cycle is closed and will share updates when the 2027 cycle opens. The known January 26 and March 16 dates belong to 2026, not a future application. For students in Detroit and the region, the current task is preparation and subscribing for updates.

The reference process requires a transcript, two recommendation letters, responses about activities, work, and achievements, and essays. Applicants can log in and out while completing the portal, which makes it possible to prepare materials before submission. Choose recommenders early, explain the program, and share the deadline once announced. The foundation also manages school-based scholarships with separate rules that students should verify with their counselors.

The main page is useful for finding opportunities, reading FAQs, and registering an email for the next cycle. When the portal reopens, check that a fund matches your town, school, field, and level of study; awards do not all serve the same students. Ask your college how a scholarship would affect other aid and keep copies of all submissions. Do not budget the award until you receive formal notice.

To estimate the real cost, ask the school for a written calculation separating tuition, fees, housing, and expenses the award does not cover. Confirm whether aid can renew and what academic progress it requires. Keep the award letter and verify when funds will be applied to the student account.

Official program information and application