Any questions about these scholarships must be directed to the Bedford High School Athletic Department, Mr. Larry Nocella. 

The following Scholarships are awarded to Bedford High School Students by nomination, and there are no Applications/or nomination forms  for these scholarships, students are nominated by their coaches:  

• Colton Durbin Memorial Scholarship- Kuka Courage
• Drew Boggess Memorial Athletic 

If there are scholarships not listed, notify Mr. German to have it added to the list above.

Students who receive these scholarships are announced at Senior Honors Night.

Website:https://toledocf.org/

Deadline to apply is February 11, 2026.

The Greater Toledo Community Foundation has opened their 2026 Community Foundation scholarship applications available online in the their  Scholarship Portal . All scholarships within the Universal Application have a deadline of February 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. To find a complete catalog of all the various scholarship opportunities they offer, visit the For Students page at https://toledocf.org/scholarships. 

To access the list of scholarships offered click here: https://toledocf.org/scholarships

To access the scholarship portal, please click below: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=toledocfs

Scholarship information 

This is an online application only on the site provided in the instructions. This is not turned into the BHS Counseling Office or post-secondary schoology course.

Provided by the Members, Staff and Friends of the Michigan Education Association.

Amount: The amount and number of scholarships offered each year shall be determined by the trustees of the MEA Scholarship Fund. Such scholarships may be offered on a renewal basis limited to four times in a five-year period.

Deadline to apply is February 12, 2026

Applications have moved to electronic submission: MEA Scholarship Application

Eligibility Criteria

• Dependent of MEA member or MEA-Retired member in good standing.
• Graduate of a Michigan public high school or private high school that has an MEA bargaining unit. (Diploma must be received in the year of application.)
• Will attend or is currently an undergraduate student of a Michigan public community/junior college, four-year degree-granting institution, or vocational training institution that grants a degree, certification or license. Those attending the following private institutions ONLY are also eligible: University of Detroit–Mercy; Adrian College; Finlandia University; and Albion College. (The aforementioned private institutions are existing local MEA affiliates.)
• Note: Children of MEA officers, fund trustees, and MEA staff are not eligible.
  (A child of an MEA, MESSA or MEA-FS staff person is eligible if the other parent is an MEA member in good standing).
• The scholarship will not be awarded for the purpose of working on a post-baccalaureate degree.
• Beginning in 2022-2023, MEA will offer an additional scholarship meant to encourage and support the continued education of members of the BIPOC (African American/Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic/Latinx) community to further the belief that a diverse society enriches all individuals. Applicants for the BIPC Scholarship must identify as a member of a defined BIPOC group as listed above.

This is an online application only on the site provided in the instructions. This is not turned into the BHS Counseling Office or post-secondary schoology course.

This organization awards over 120 scholarships each year to Monroe County residents. Whether you’re heading to college, pursuing a technical career, or furthering your education as an adult, there’s a scholarship for you. The application season is open, and the deadline to apply for the 2026-2027 academic year is February 21, 2026.

This is the Link to get to the application on their website: https://cfmonroe.org/students

This is an online application only on the site provided in the instructions. This is not turned into the BHS Counseling Office or post-secondary schoology course.

Mryl W. Patton Scholarship for Mathematics and Athletic Excellence Scholarship

Deadline: On or before April 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Submit to: By submitting the google form the application will be submitted.

This scholarship was established by friends and family to honor the memory of Myrl (Mick) W. Patton. He was a long-time teacher, coach, and student supporter at Bedford High School. This $1,000 non-renewable scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Bedford High School senior of the class of 2026 who has demonstrated excellence in mathematics and athletics. The counseling dept will add your transcript to the scholarship application for you. No need to request it.

Eligibility: 

• Applicants must have attended Bedford High School for at least two years.
• Applicants must be graduating seniors from Bedford High School with a minimum grade point average of  3.2. 
• Applicants must have demonstrated athletic excellence for at least 2 years in a high school sport.
• Applicants must have been accepted into a community college/junior college/four-year degree-granting institution or a vocational institution.
• Math courses taken in high school and grades will be reviewed.
• Please complete the application google form and submit an essay along with the application. Please use a google doc when creating the essay. You must make sure you click the share with anyone that has the link to view.
• Students must use their Bedford High School Email account to apply
• The scholarship check will be written to the college and the student who won the award.

Click the link to apply: Application 

This is not turned in to the BHS Counseling Office or the post-secondary Schoology course. It is submitted through Google Forms.

This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Karen Lockwood and Valerie Mazza, two dedicated Monroe Road teachers from August 2001 – July 2007.  Karen Lockwood was a 1st grade teacher and Valerie Mazza was the Reading Specialist.  A $500.00 non-renewable scholarship will be awarded to two graduating Bedford High School students and former Monroe Road Elementary school students who, like Karen and Valerie, demonstrate a passion and commitment to reading, writing and life-long learning. The attached Google form is the application. https://forms.gle/LZ4bRxrB2LWpBiQ87

 This is not turned into the BHS Counseling Office or post-secondary schoology course.

For Senior class of 2026  Hockey Players

All application components are due to the school's Athletic Director on or before January 31st for verification by 8:00 AM. ADVICE: GET THE APPLICATION DONE SOONER AND DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE VERY LAST DAY AT 8 AM!!!

Important Tip: if you plan on applying for this scholarship, the advice is not to wait until the last minute to get verification completed by the Athletic Director. Bedford High School is not responsible if the student cannot get the signature completed. 

2026 Scholarship Amount: one-time college scholarship of $5,000.00

https://www.ryanfischer.org/legacy-scholarship

The student (male or female) must be enrolled at and participating in MHSAA interscholastic ice hockey.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Senior in High School with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA

• Accepted to an accredited college or university and enrolled by October 1st following his/her high school graduation - Scholarship made payable to university only

• Must have lettered in at least two varsity sports including hockey

• Must be of high moral character, demonstrate a strong faith in God, a love for this country and be committed to community service

• Must also demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship, exceptional leadership, integrity and a positive attitude.

Submit the application to your school’s athletic director no later than January 31st by 8:00 am or before -Bedford High School's Athletic Director is Mr. Larry Nocella.

IMPORTANT: Ryan Fischer Legacy Scholarship Award Application and Information Applicant Information PLEASE USE FILLABLE ADOBE PDF ON WEBSITE - handwritten or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

Guidelines: Application Guidelines

Application: Application

You must fill the application out on the computer, print it and turn it in to the Athletic Office. The application is a fillable Adobe File.

This scholarship application does not get submitted to the Schoology course or the counseling office. The Athletic Director must sign the applications and send them from BHS to the organization at one time.

The Lion's Club of Bedford Charities, Inc. Twenty (20) 3,000.00 Scholarships Scholarship Application Instructions Deadline Date: 12:30 PM – March 23, 2026 

APPLICATIONS ARE IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE

The Scholarship Committee of the Lion's Club of Bedford Charities, Inc. uses the information you provide on the application to rank candidates for scholarship consideration. The committee relies on the applicant to complete the entire scholarship application. Incomplete information, or sections of the application left blank will disqualify your application. Completed applications must be returned to the Bedford High School Counseling Office in order that your GPA and SAT/ACT scores can be verified. Applications submitted after the deadline listed above will not be considered. QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: 

1. Applicants must be a Bedford Township or school district resident and a Bedford High School Senior. All children and/or grandchildren of a Bedford Lion's Club member living in the Bedford School District or Bedford Township are eligible.

2. Applicants must be a graduating senior planning on attending an accredited educational institution during the next school year. 

3. In order to be considered, applicants may not hold a full tuition grant from any other source. 

4. Scholarship awards to successful recipients will be paid only upon presentation of a paid tuition receipt verifying enrollment. 

5. All materials submitted by applicants will become the property of the Lion's Club of Bedford Charities, Inc. 

6. Applicants MUST include a “Senior Picture" suitable for use in publications of award winners. 

7. High School transcripts and SAT/ACT score sheets are required- Transcripts will be added with SAT scores by the counseling Dept. The counseling department will add your transcript with test scores to your application. 

Applications are available in the Bedford High School Counseling Office.

This scholarship application must be submitted to the Bedford High School Counseling office. This is a paper copy application and needs to be returned completed directly to the Bedford High School Counseling Department, where it will be timestamped.

Applications in the counseling office.

Link to the application: The Thrift Shop Association of Monroe Scholarship Application

Due Date: April I, 2026 4:00 p.m. (NO EXCEPTIONS!) 

Amount- $1,000 one time award

You have to mail the paper application to the organization yourself. Instructions are on the application. See criteria below:

DESCRIPTION: The Monroe Thrift Shop Association offers the opporturuty to apply for a one -time only scholarship to all graduating seruors of Monroe County High Schools and Monroe County home-schooled graduating seniors. The objective of this scholarship is to help provide post-secondary training for a young man or young woman who shows promise in terms of general aptitudes and personal qualities. 

CRITERIA: 

1. The applicant must give evidence of sufficient potential to justify advanced training in a field in which the applicant is interested. 

2. The student must be of good character and have a good citizenship record. 

3. The student must show financial need. Such need will be assumed to exist if, without the scholarship, a student taking advanced training would be a serious strain upon the family or cause a student the need to engage in an excessive amount of self-support work. 

4. If a recipient should receive a fu]I tuition scholarship to a college, the recipient must forego this scholarship. 

5. The student must be accepted for admission in an institution offering acceptable advanced training in the field in which the applicant is interested. 

6. The applicant must register as a full-time student. 

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: This scholarship, in the amount of$1,000, must be used toward semester fees, tuition and/or books for the 2026-2027 school -year in any institution offering acceptable advanced training. 

An official copy of the student's HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT must accompany this application. You can request your transcript from the BHS counseling office by filling out this form link: Class of 2026 Transcript Request Form (request that you need a printed copy).

Applications for Monroe County Community College, four-year academic institutions, as well as vocational/trade schools, will be accepted. 

DEADLINE: April 1, 2026 4:00 p.m. (NO EXCEPTIONS!) 

Completed applications must be returned to: 

The Thrift Shop Association of Monroe 

119 South Monroe Street 

Monroe, MI 48161 Please 

Note: The Thrift Shop is open from l0:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. 

This application must be sent in or taken to the store by the applicant. This scholarship application is not returned to the BHS counseling office or the Post-Secondary course. The paper application must be completed and submitted as the directions state. No email applications or faxed applications will be accepted. Please read the instructions above.

Application Details

• Opens: January 26, 2026

• Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET on March 16, 2026

• How to apply: Students can explore all scholarship opportunities and submit an application at cfsem.org/scholarships.

• One application may qualify students for multiple scholarships, depending on eligibility.

The website also includes answers to Frequently Asked Questions, which provide more information about the application process and required materials. If you have questions about the program or need additional materials, please reach out to scholarships@cfsem.org.

This scholarship has to be filled out online, it does not get submitted to the Counseling Office or to the Schoology post-secondary course.

• TLC offers two $1,000 college scholarships per academic year in Monroe County.

• Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, room & board, or books.

• Scholarships will be awarded at the TLC Office in Dundee. Link to the application:

Apply for Monroe County Scholarships

Please email the completed application package to: • scholarships@tlccu.org with the subject line: Last Name, First Name. • Applications must be received by Friday, February 27th, 2026.

Scholarship Eligibility: 

• Applicant must have an active account with TLC Community Credit Union. • Applicant must have been accepted to an accredited post-secondary school. 

• Applicant must be attending college full-time (12 Credit Hours or more per semester). 

• Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The following documents are required to complete your scholarship application: 

• Application Cover

 • Scholarship Application 

• High School Transcript 

• Letter of acceptance from a college or trade school 

• Original essay between 300 – 500 words on the following topic: Considering that financial wellness remains a challenge for many Americans, how do you define financial health in your own life? Explain how your credit union has guided or empowered you to make smart financial decisions.

Paper Applications are in the BHS Counseling Office. The application must be submitted to the email address in the instructions by the applicant. This scholarship DOES NOT get submitted to the counseling office or the Schoology Post secondary Course.

The Bedford Junior High School PTO Scholarship is available to two graduating Bedford High School
seniors. The scholarship is for use at an accredited college, university, community college, trade or
technical school..
PTO is a parent, teacher and student association that gives numerous volunteer hours to our students to
better their education and experience while in junior high school. This scholarship recognizes volunteer
service in the school and community. The scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $500.00.
DUE DATE OF SUBMISSION: March 12, 2026 to the Bedford High School Counseling Office..
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF RECEIVED AFTER DUE DATE.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA:
1. Student must have attended Bedford Junior High School for at least one year and Bedford High
School for all four years.
2. Student must have an "accepted” status at an accredited institution of higher learning.
3. Student must have participated in volunteer service for at least two years throughout their high
school career.
SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit 3 pages with the following information:
1. Cover Page to include:
a. Name b. Address c. Phone Number d.Email address
e. Volunteer Organization(s)/Hours f. Date Application Submitted
2. Essay Page: Limit essay to one-page on the topic:
Volunteering in my school and community has made me who I am today.
a. Typed, double-space, 12pt.font
b. The essay may include academics, people you have met, personal experiences, volunteer
experiences, etc.
3. Official Transcript
PROCEDURE OF SELECTION:
1. Student submits the completed application to Mrs.Etts in the Bedford High School Counseling Office
by the March 12th deadline." 2. The BJHS PTO Scholarship Committee will review the applications and
will select the winner(s) 3. The scholarship recipients will be notified beforehand and awarded during
the 2026 Senior Awards Ceremony. 4. The $500.00 check will be payable to the institution of his/her
attendance.

Arthur W. Maschke dedicated over 40 years of his life to Education and to Bedford Public Schools, serving as a teacher, football coach, athletic director, principal, and ultimately as director of personnel and employee relations. His legacy is one of leadership, fairness, and unwavering support for students and educators alike.

He retired in 1982 after 13 years as Bedford’s chief labor negotiator and personnel director, where he oversaw hiring and championed the rights and well-being of teachers. Mr. Maschke served as principal of Bedford High School for 12 years, following his tenure as head football coach. He inspired his players to remember to strive reach their full potential.

A Detroit native, Mr. Maschke earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Eastern Michigan University, where he also played football. He went on to earn a master’s degree from the University of Michigan and pursued further studies at Michigan State University.

His service extended beyond the classroom. During World War II, Mr. Maschke joined the U.S. Navy, completing an accelerated officer training program at Columbia University and serving as a PT boat officer in the Pacific Theater. He rose to the rank of lieutenant junior grade and was awarded a Purple Heart for his service.

This memorial scholarship honors the values Mr. Maschke embodied: dedication to education, integrity in leadership, and a deep sense of service to both community and country. It will support students who reflect these same values and strive to make a meaningful impact in the world.

This scholarship is only for a senior graduating from the 2026 Class of Bedford Senior High School 2026

Students must use their Bedford E-mail account for the application.

Deadline:  April 19, 2026  at 11:59 pm

Students awarded this scholarship will be notified before Senior Honors Night. The scholarship check will be made out to the student and their postsecondary institution. This is a non-renewable scholarship (one time award).

Awards: 2 Scholarship Awards will be given to two students 

The Scholarships are non-renewable

Amount: $2500

 1. Fill out the application. This google form is the application. Only BHS students can apply using their Bedford school Gmail accounts.

2. Provide an essay which tells the scholarship committee "why you feel it is important to be a lifelong learner." The essay must be typed written, double spaced and one page in length.  

3. The Counseling office will add your transcript to this application to give to the Committee.

 Make sure that the essay google document is set to "anyone with a link can view" and that you write your name in the upper right hand corner of the google doc. 

Completed applications (this google form) must be submitted by April 19, 2026 by 11:59 pm. 

Application link- https://forms.gle/4Ky6Ubi3axYC3aASA only students can apply using their Bedford school gmail accounts.

SCHOLARSHIP LINKS HERE

2026 Bedford Education Association Scholarship

Deadline Date: April 19, 2026 by 11:59 submit this google form.

There will be 2 $500 awards. No late submissions can be accepted.

The Bedford Education Association is pleased to offer a scholarship to be awarded to 2 Bedford High School seniors.  A committee of BEA members will select two students, deemed most deserving, based on the information provided below. The scholarship check will be made payable to an accredited institution and the student upon enrollment.   This google form is the application. Students must use their student email (School Gmail) accounts to fill out the application form.

Checks are made out to the student and their post- secondary institution.

Student applicants must use their school gmail accounts to fill out the application form.

https://forms.gle/iYbTnoiBu35ejnvK6

ESTABLISHED BY FIFTH GRADE OUTDOOR SCIENCE FUND ADMINISTERED BY THE JACKMAN ROAD STAFF

Two graduates of the current senior class of Bedford High School each year will be granted a one- time scholarship based on the following criteria:

1. Students must have completed the fifth grade at Jackman Road Elementary School.

2. Students must be accepted at an accredited institution of higher learning.

3. Students must submit a letter of request for consideration addressed to the “Scholarship Committee”.

4. The student’s letter of request should include name, address,  telephone number and briefly state any facts or information he/she might think important.

 NOTE:  Financial status will NOT be a consideration. The student is requested not to include this as part of the request for consideration.

Request letters should be submitted by April 24, 2026  Mail or deliver to:
Jackman Road Elementary
Scholarship Committee
8008 Jackman Road

Deadline: May 1, 2026 

Amount: $3,000  

The Janet Phleger Foundation was established to provide assistance to graduating high school seniors who have a parent and/or legal guardian who has been affected by cancer, as a cancer survivor, those who may have succumbed to cancer, or those who are currently fighting.  

Candidate must have a parent that was diagnosed with cancer. 

Candidate (or parent/legal guardian) must currently live or work in Toledo and the surrounding suburbs. Candidate must be a graduating high school senior. 

Candidate must be attending an Ohio College or Trade School. 

Candidate must show financial need. 

Application link to review:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cjU5HN3pFBDCfwyZu6AcuCmVej5tugpf/view?usp=sharing 

Fill out the application on the website. You can fill out the application online, upload your documents, and submit it on the site below: 

https://janetphlegerfoundation.com/scholarship-application/

Applications are in the Bedford High School Counseling Office

Amount:  $1250- This is a non-renewable, one-time award; the check will be made out to the student and the post-secondary school they will be attending.

Submit this scholarship application, with all blanks appropriately completed, to the Bedford High School Counseling Department by April 15, 2026, by 2:45.

INFORMATION FOR THE STUDENT APPLICANT

Standards of Selection: 

1. Bedford High School Senior class of 2026

2. College-bound senior, pursuing a STEM course of study;

3. Cumulative Grade Point Average for seven (7) consecutive semesters of high school class work should place the student in the top 20% of his/her class;

4. Have demonstrated high achievement in scholastic and extracurricular activities; 

5. Have a record of performance in activities both in school and in the community; 

6. Have a sound interest in positively impacting others; 

7. Have completed and executed the Waiver set forth on Page 1 of the attached scholarship application; 

8. Complete the attached Scholarship Application. 

9. Have a principal, counselor, teacher, or other extracurricular adult advisor complete a letter of recommendation for you for this scholarship; 

10. Have a transcript of your high school grades attached to the scholarship application (Bedford High School Counseling office will attach your transcript) 

11. Submit this scholarship application, with all blanks appropriately completed, to the Bedford High School Counseling Department by 

April 15, 2026 no later than 2:45.

12. No emailed or faxed copies of the completed application will be accepted. You must return the paper application.

The Scholarship Selection Committee will rank applications based on overall academic achievement. Final selection will be based on the applicant’s essay. 

Applications are in the BHS Counseling Office

This scholarship must be returned to the Bedford High School Counseling Office. This scholarship does not get turned into the post secondary schoology course.

Link to the application: Application

https://directionscu.org/scholarships/

Two graduates of the current senior class of Bedford High School each year will be granted a one- time scholarship based on the following criteria:

1. Students must have completed the fifth grade at Jackman Road 

Elementary School.

2. Students must be accepted at an accredited institution of higher learning.

3. Students must submit a letter of request for consideration

addressed to the “Scholarship Committee”.

4. The student’s letter of request should include name, address, 

telephone number and briefly state any facts or information he/she might think important.

 NOTE:  Financial status will NOT be a consideration. The student is requested not to include this as part of the request for consideration.

Request letters should be submitted by April 24, 2026  Mail or deliver to:

Jackman Road Elementary School

Scholarship Committee

8008 Jackman Road

Temperance, MI 48182

734-850-6600

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qRDpJk7qgOIeHV4jWWGGujbTkKNLjZwvClBZu_Jvrhg/edit?usp=sharing

Deadline: April 30, 2026

Amount $500

Sponsered by The Monroe County Radio Communications Association

The purpose of the Monroe County Radio Communications Association

(M.C.R.C.A.) is to further the cause and advancement of amateur radio, the Association

has approved providing scholarships to Monroe County high school seniors, who are pursuing a career in the electronics, electrical engineering and computer fields. These seniors must meet and fulfill the requirements listed below. The scholarship is $500 and will be given in full to one person. Requirements are:

1. The applicants must be graduating senior in a Monroe County high school whether public, private, or alternative education.

2. The applicants must be taking classes related to electronics, electrical engineering or computer science. 

3. The applicants must write an essay of at least one hundred words indicating why they should receive this scholarship and what their aspirations are with regards to the electronics, electrical engineering or computer science.

4. The applicants must include one letter of recommendation. This can be from an instructor, counselor or principal.

5. The applicants must include a current transcript of their grades.

6. These items must be provided to the address below.

The application must be received by April 30, 2026

All scholarship information should be sent to:

M.C.R.C.A. (Monroe County Radio Communications Association)

4 Carl Drive

Monroe, MI 48162-9319

Scholarship questions:

ka8ebi@yahoo.com or 734-755-4904

Paper copies of the application instructions are in the BHS Counseling Office.

This scholarship is not turned in to the schoology course or the BHS 

Counseling department. The student must mail this completed application in through the US mail.

The link to the application/information is below:

2026 DEWILDE SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: Mail before May 15, 2026. Your completed must arrive at the address by May 15, 2026

Amount: $1,000 one time award

The organization issues a check to the award winner.

The Monroe Chapter of the American Association of University Women is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior. The student must reside in Monroe County and plans to attend an accredited college or university. Applications must be returned by May 15th and the scholarship will be presented at their June meeting. Please mail the completed applications to: 

Gloria Rafko

127 Borgess

Monroe, Michigan 48162 

Applications are available in the BHS Counseling Office. Student applicants must mail completed applications themselves. You do not turn these applications into BHS counseling office or to the Post Secondary Schoology Course.

PHIL ZUCHOWSKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Due by: May 1, 2026 by 2:30 pm to the BHS Counseling Office, Paper copies are in the counseling office. 

 Established to honor the memory of Phil Zuchowski, a Bedford High School Sophomore, who died tragically in April 2007.  

Award: $500 non-renewable scholarship.

Criteria

• GPA:  2.5 or above desired; all considered
• Must be a Bedford High School Senior in good standing to graduate in the class of 2025
• Fill out application and write the essay.
• Can attend any 2 year, 4 year, tech, or vocational training post-high school graduation
• Involvement in both school activities and community activities are important because they helped to define the essence of Phil.  Please detail all activities from high school years.
• Essay required:  Topic to vary based on year.  For this school year, the topic will be What it Means to Make a Positive Impact on the Lives of Others. Must be at least one page in length or it can be more. Must be typed, 12 point font, times new roman. Make sure that you add your name to the essay document.
• Personal character to be evaluated based on 2 letters of recommendation:  1 from general community member; 1 from faculty (can be at any level of the education process: elementary; middle; secondary)

Payment: To student and college with a check, one time award.

Selection process:  Criteria to be evaluated by a committee comprised of family members, funding source and others requested by the family.  No more than a 5 person committee will evaluate.

Here is a link to the application:

Phil Zuchowski Scholarship Application

This scholarship does not get turned in to the schoology course you must turn it into the Bedford High School Counseling Office (your completed application).

Through his teaching, coaching, and mentoring, Mr. Earl impacted countless lives throughout his 25 years at Bedford High School. He especially impacted many students with his heartfelt, wise words that he shared in his senior classes known as "Earl's Pearls." Please watch the video Mrs. Jennifer Earl shared of Mr. Earl's beloved and cherished recordings. His words will continue to warm our hearts and teach us lessons to carry on his memory.

After watching Mr. Earl's video, you will be asked to write an essay with the following prompt: Write a 1-2 page essay and describe/explain what are the passions that make you...YOU? Describe a time you have left your comfort zone to follow those passions.

Mr. Earl’s Video: https://youtu.be/9fTOfcjfA_c

Application Link: Remembering Mr. Scott Earl Scholarship Application

Two scholarships of $1500 each are offered this year for the class of 2026.

The deadline for the application is Friday, April 24th at 3:00 pm. This is a one time scholarship award, non renewable. The check will be written out to the student. 

For this scholarship application, please complete the Google Form. Please ensure that all materials are attached in the google form as instructed.

Eligibility: 

• Students are eligible to apply for the Glass City Federal Credit Union Scholarship if they meet all of the following criteria: 

• The student will be attending a 2- or 4-year accredited post-secondary institution during the 2026-27 school year. 

• The student is a member of Glass City; or a parent, step-parent, grandparent, or legal guardian is a member of Glass City. - 

• The student submits the required essay and completes the application. (Glass City employees and immediate family members of employees and Board of Directors are not eligible to apply.) 

How To Apply: Please complete and submit the application below with the required essay (the essay topic is listed below in the application) by March 31, 2026.

* Winners will be notified by May 1, 2026. 

Scholarship and Essay Details: 

Amount:

Glass City will award five scholarships, one in the amount of $5,000 (highest scoring entry); and four in the amount of $2,500 each (second to fifth highest scoring entries). The scholarship will be paid to the Office of the Bursar at the colleges attended by our winners, no later than August 2026. Winners must show proof of enrollment before scholarship payment is sent. Scholarship essays will be reviewed anonymously by Glass City community business partners. The essays will be scored with attention given to spelling and grammar, content, validity and sincerity, and the applicant’s ability to answer the question.

Glass City Federal Credit Union is awarding five scholarships to area students -- one in the amount of $5,000 and four in the amount of $2,500. Therefore, we would greatly appreciate if you could pass along this information to your Seniors.

Please note that students are eligible to apply for a Glass City Federal scholarship if they meet all of the following criteria: will be attending a 2- to 4- year accredited post-secondary institution in the 2026-27 school year; is a member of Glass City Federal (or a parent, step-parent, grandparent or legal guardian is a member); submits their completed application and required essay by March 31, 2026. A copy of the scholarship application is below. There are also printed applications in the Bedford High School Counseling office.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mIW32rCYmm_G_oLcNdc1YUa4XZR-uybb/view?usp=sharing

The student must mai or email the completed application to the addresses provided; it is not turned in to the Bedford High School counseling office or the postsecondary schoology course.

BBA Scholarship

The deadline to apply is May 1, 202 by 2:45 pm

Four Scholarships in the amount of $500 each will be awarded. Non-renewable.   No late submissions will be accepted.   Do not email the application or materials. 

Return the paper application to the Bedford High School Counseling Office.

Payment: To student and college with a check, one time award.

Requirements:

• Accepted to a 4yr  University for Fall 2026 (must have been accepted). Attach your acceptance letter, and if you have committed to attend, attach proof of that also.
• Graduating Senior from Bedford High School class of 2026
• The counseling office will attach the student's transcript to the completed application.
•  GPA and transcript will be reviewed.
• Fill out the application and return it to the Bedford High School Counseling Office.
•  Essay required

Paper Copies of the application are in the Bedford High School Counseling Office and must be submitted to the Bedford High School  Counseling Office. 

Link to application: Application

Two students will be selected to receive $500 each.

Non-renewable scholarships

Application materials must be turned in to the Bedford High School Counseling Office by 2:45 pm 4-17-26 or before. No late submission will be accepted.

Printed copies of this application are in the counseling office or you can print an application from the link:  DRE application

The Douglas Road Elementary PTO will award a non-renewable scholarship to a Bedford High School Senior in the class of 2026 who meets the following criteria:

1. Student must have completed two full school years at Douglas Road Elementary School.

2. Applicants must be graduating seniors from Bedford with a four-year academic minimum grade point average of 3.0

3. A copy of your current academic transcript. (the counseling office will provide to the scholarship committee).

4. Two letters of recommendation. One from academics and one from activities, community, or employment.

5.  A typed 1-2 page, double-spaced, essay on the following topic:

“How has your education at Douglas Road Elementary contributed to who you are today?”

The winners of the DRE PTO Scholarship will speak at our 

Fifth Grade Recognition Celebration on May 29th- time TBA

This scholarship does not get turned in to the schoology course you must turn it in to the Bedford High School Counseling Office (your completed application).

Deliver ALL documents, and this application, postmarked on or before Friday, April 3, 2026 to click the link below for the application and details for eligibility:

2026 Bedford Community Foundation Scholarship Application 

THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT GET TURNED INTO THE BHS COUNSELING OFFICE!

Bedford Community Foundation

ATTN: Scholarships

PO Box 54

Lambertville, MI 48144

The Monroe County Farm Bureau is offering three $750 scholarships

to local students pursuing agriculture-related careers. Applicants must be high school seniors or post-secondary students, with applications due by May 4, 2026, and interviews held on May 9, 2026.

• The Betty Bliss

• Dale Lynn Mason

• Young Farmer Memorial Scholarships

Scholarship Details

• Award Amount: Three scholarships of $750 each are available.

• Eligibility: High school seniors or students enrolled in four-year universities, community colleges, or trade schools majoring in agriculture-related fields.

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• Deadline: Applications are due by May 4, 2026, with interviews taking place on May 9, 2026.

• Membership: Farm Bureau membership is not required, but encouraged.

• Only one application needs to be submitted for all 3 scholarships.

• Application Requirements: Application forms must be downloaded from the Michigan Farm Bureau website, accompanied by an essay on urban sprawl and two letters of recommendation.

• *Application must be typed to be considered.

• *Click inside each text box to add your information (expand boxes as needed)

• *Provide two letters of recommendation as outlined on the cover page

This scholarship is not turned in to the schoology course or the BHS 

Counseling department. The student must mail this completed application in through the US mail.

The Harry Hughes Memorial Scholarship

Amount- $500

Deadline: April 30, 2026

Eligibility: a graduating senior that is a member of an organized horse activity (ex: 4H Club or saddle club) and has supported the Harry Hughes Youth Equestrian Center to be eligible for this scholarship. 

Application Packets are in the BHS Counseling Office and must be mailed to the organization and received by April 30, 2026.

This scholarship does not get turned in to the counseling office or the Post- Secondary schoology course, and you must mail this in yourself through the US mail.

The Vanessa Rae Pirrone Memorial Scholarship

Deadline Date: May 6, 2026 by 11:59 pm

Award Amount: $500

You must use your Bedford High School Google account when filling out this application.

This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Vanessa Rae Pirrone, a Bedford High School student-athlete who passed away during her junior year in a car accident.This non-renewable scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Bedford softball player, who, like Vanessa, is a well-rounded, athletically talented young lady, who demonstrates passion for what she loves in life.

Criteria:

   --Graduating senior girls softball player class of 2026

   --2.0 Cumulative GPA

   --Completed Application

   --Letters of recommendation are welcome, but not required

Please Fill out this Google which is the Application.

Application Link

Have you done any gardening or have interest in in the related fields of science as it pertains to this scholarship such as: botany, conservation, environmental challenges, natural resources or other related fields. If so apply for this scholarship!

Amount- $500 to the award winner by the Bedford Flower and Garden Club Scholarship Committee

Applications are Paper Copies Only- Applications are in the Bedford High School Counseling Office or you can print it yourself from the attachment. 

Deadline Date: May 1. Return the application and all maternals  to the BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL counseling office.

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

1. Completed paper application

2. Applicants must be graduating seniors of Bedford High School class of 2026 planning on attending an accredited educational institution during the next school year.

3. Applicants must include a senior picture suitable for use in publication of the award winner.

4. Attach a 250 word or half page statement using 14 type, illustrating what activities and coursework you have that show your interest in the related fields of science as it pertains to this scholarship such as: botany, conservation, environmental challenges, natural resources or other related fields.  In addition, you may wish to add any special circumstances which you would like to have considered.

5. Attach two reference letters from the faculty of Bedford High School.

6.  Attach additional school activities, community involvement and special awards on an additional page if more space is needed. 

7. Submit the completed pages of the application document along with your other items.

8. Successful scholarship awards will be made payable to the college and student upon presentation of an acceptance letter.

Link to the applicationBedford Flower and Garden application, or pick up an application in the Bedford High School Counseling Office.

RETURN THE APPLICATION PACKET TO THE BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE BY May 1st.

Paper Copies of all the forms in the Links below are in the Bedford High School Counseling Office.

The Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools (OMACCS) is offering our 2026 LEADS! Scholarship program for Ohio & Michigan high school seniors graduating by Spring 2026!  This year we are offering 147 scholarships at 16 Ohio and Michigan career colleges, totaling over $255,000, with FULL and PARTIAL scholarships available! 

The DEADLINE to apply is April 17, 2026, and please review the attached material to determine eligibility requirements, application guidelines and eligible colleges & institutions and programs & courses!  Refer to the Booklet for ALL requirements and eligibility criteria!     

OMACCS and its members are committed to providing higher education opportunities to students who are seeking career education. We consider it a privilege to assist in making students’ dreams come true, while at the same time playing a vital role in fueling the workforce and economy of Ohio and Michigan. We’re pleased to have the resources and the support of our member institutions to continue offering scholarships to students.

Any questions may be directed to the OMACCS Office at 614-487-8180 or ktrofholz@omaccs.org.

Review this link for the 16 Ohio and Michigan career colleges:LEADS! Scholarship Booklet

LEADS! Student Application 

LEADS! Nomination Form: This form must be completed by a local civic leader.

The student must send this in on their own; it does not get submitted to the Bedford High School Counseling Office or the Schoology Post Secondary Course.

Scholarship Information

This scholarship has been established in the memory of Ryan Wolniewicz who passed away on January 23, 2004. Ryan was killed in an automobile accident at the age of 16. Each time we award this scholarship to a male Bedford Golfer, we will remember the passion Ryan had for golf, the joy he had for living and the special young man he was. Ryan’s memory will be honored by awarding this scholarship to young men who exemplify Ryan’s dedication to golf, his competitive nature, his faith in Christ and his loving spirit.

Award Amount: up to $2000

Criteria:

• Minimum GPA 2.0

• Male Golfer

• Graduating male senior who plans to attend a college/university, community college or vocational/technical school.

• Please include a typed explanation that explains what makes you the best choice for the scholarship. This should include your character traits, aspirations, personal future goals, and how these goals relate to your aspirations.

• Please describe any involvement in church-based related activities.

• The recipient must have proof of college acceptance letter with application.

• Applications available in the counseling office.

Please email applications to Mrs. Brunella (sarah.brunella@mybedford.us) no later than May 14th.

For information about the past winners and golf outing visit our facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/RWMemorialOuting

www.marksmithpga.com

Copies of this application are in the Bedford High School Counseling Office.

$1000 one-time award

Deadline: Applications and all items need to be returned to the Bedford High School counseling office by May 6, 2026 by 2:40.

No late submissions will be accepted.

Do not email the application or materials.

The check will be issued to the student and the school that they will attend in the fall 2026.

Established by the Holey family with the Bedford High School Alumni Association, the scholarship is given in memory of brothers Bryan and Bruce Holey who graduated in 1969 and 1970. 

The scholarship will be awarded to a Bedford High School graduating senior who has demonstrated academic excellence, good citizenship and is enrolled in an institution of higher learning. (Preference may be given to students enrolled at the University of Michigan where Bryan studied.) The scholarship will be a one-time award per student and will not be renewable. To be eligible you must be:

-A graduating Bedford High School Senior class of 2026.

- Will be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education in the fall of 2026.

Printed copies of the application are in the counseling office for you to pick up and use.

-Scholarship application - Click this link below to view the application: 

Holey Family Scholarship Application

Turn in the Following Items

- Copy of Bedford High School transcript (counseling office will add) 

- Application page filled out 

- The Essay using the prompt on the application

-Letter of recommendation

-Please attach your acceptance letter if possible, but not mandatory.

Paul Swy Family/MTS Scholarship

For the Class of 2026 

Deadline:  May 10, 2026  at 11:59 pm

Link to the application: Paul Swy Application

Students awarded this scholarship will be notified before Senior Honors Night. The scholarship check will be made out to the student and their postsecondary institution.

Awards: 3 Awards will be given and they are non-renewable.  $500   (1) $1,000 and (1) $2,000 scholarships Criteria: 

1. Fill out the application. This Google Form is the application.

2. Minimum Criteria of a 3.0 GPA 

3. Proof of college acceptance will be requested from the student after being chosen for the scholarship.

4. Have been able to show leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, and financial need.

5. Provide an essay that describes your future plans, need for aid, and any other additional information that you would like the committee to consider.  The essay must be typed written, double spaced and one page in length.  

*MTS stockholders and immediate family are not eligible.  

In the interest of fairness, members of the Paul Swy family and MTS employees are NOT on the selection committee.  Make sure that the Google Docs essay document is set to "anyone with a link can view". 

(The check will be made out to you and the college; you will be responsible once the check is in your possession to take it to the college financial aid office)

Completed applications must be submitted by May 10, 2026, at 11:59 pm. No late submissions will be considered by the committee. The Google Form is the application. 

Applications Packets are in the Bedford High School Counseling Office. Please ask Mrs. Williams for the application packet. 

The Supporting Cast

 VISION SCHOLARSHIP Application

 REQUIREMENTS:

Graduating senior from Bedford High School or BVA

Senior will be continuing his or her education at the college or trade school level

Involvement with any aspect of BHS Theatre Arts for at least 2 school years

Completion of all items listed under SUBMISSIONS

 SUBMISSIONS:

1. Completed application form

2. Copy of college/trade school acceptance letter or letter of intent

3. Extra-curricular resume, including performing arts participation through Bedford Public Schools career

4. An essay on the topic:

“How my Involvement in BHS Theatre Arts has Impacted my Life”

• Essay should be submitted on separate page(s) and shall be double-spaced, no more that 2 pages in length, and printed using a legible 12-point font
   

• IMPORTANT: Applicants are to refrain from including their names or any other personal information that may identify them in the essay.

Completed applications and all supporting documents shall be submitted in an envelope ONLY labeled “TSC Vision Scholarship” and turned in to Mrs. Tracy Glover, in the choir room, by 2:45 pm on Thursday, May 12, 2026. Documents are to be held in confidence by Mrs. Tracy Glover until the deadlines passes, at which time they will be turned over to the TSC President or appointed representative (“Facilitator”). Facilitator will review entries to verify that all required documents have been included in each submission. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

The scholarship Winners will be announced at the end-of-year banquet on May 21st. TSC treasurer will issue scholarship checks payable to both the winning applicants and their intended college or trade school, to ensure proper use of the scholarship monies.