The application is now closed.

Thank you to all of the students who applied in 2025.
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Scholarship Overview

 

2025 CEF Scholarship Applications were 

accepted February 21 - April 4, 2025. 
Check the CHS Counseling Office website to apply for other scholarship opportunities.

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Applications for all scholarships can be accessed online through the Chelsea School District Counseling Office. Click to apply on the Chelsea High School Scholarship Website. CEF scholarships are listed under the C.E.F tab on the CHS Scholarship Website. 

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Please note: CEF Scholarships require an essay. Your essay submissions should be individualized for each scholarship you apply for. Do not reuse your essay for multiple scholarships.

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Email scholarships@chelseaeducationfoundation.org for more information and/or questions.

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Below are the scholarships currently available annually to Chelsea High School graduating seniors and/or current college students living within the Chelsea School District.

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The Joseph Piasecki Memorial Scholarship

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be a Chelsea High School graduate in the current academic year

• Pursue a degree or skilled trade at the post-secondary level

• Essay Prompt: Describe the life experiences which have influenced your character development goals.

 

Chelsea Education Foundation Academic Scholarship

To be considered, applicants must:​

• Be a Chelsea High School (CHS) graduate in the current academic year

• Pursue a degree or skilled trade at the post-secondary level

• Demonstrate high academic achievement with a GPS of 3.0

• Essay Prompt: Describe yourself and the future contributions you would like to make to society after attaining your educational goals.

 

Chelsea Education Foundation Community Service Scholarship

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be a Chelsea High School graduate in the current academic year

• Pursue a degree or skilled trade at the post-secondary level

• Demonstrate a high level of community service

• Essay Prompt: Describe your contributions to the community.

 

Chelsea Education Foundation A.C.E. (Accounting, Computer Science, and Engineering) Scholarship

To be considered, applicants must:

• A Chelsea High School graduate in the current academic year 

• Pursue a degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Engineering at the post-secondary level

• Essay Prompt:  Describe yourself and the future contributions you would like to  make to society after attaining your educational goals.

 

The Jillian Lea Drow Memorial Scholarship

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be a current Chelsea High School graduate in the current academic year

• Pursue a degree or skilled training at the post-secondary level

• Essay Prompt: Describe an act of kindness, for which you have witnessed or you have initiated, that has affected your character development and your future goals.

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The Chelsea Rod and Gun Club Scholarship

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be a graduating senior from Chelsea Public Schools

• Have completed an Outdoor Recreation Safety course (e.g.Hunter Safety, Boater Safety)

• Have an interest in but not limited to hunting, fishing, conservation, the shooting sports, or other outdoor related activities

• Planning to attend a school of higher education

• Planning to major in a Science, Conservation, Law Enforcement, Teaching or Environmental program but not limited to these specific fields

• Application Prompts:

  • Please list the Outdoor Recreation Safety Course(s) you have completed

  • What area of study do you plan to pursue

  • Tell us about your Out of Doors experiences and interests

 

The Robert W. Wagner Engineering Scholarship

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be a resident of the Chelsea School District

• Pursue a degree in Engineering

• Provide a current academic transcript (CEF to obtain if currently a Chelsea High School senior)

• Essay Prompt: Describe yourself and the contributions you would like to make to society in engineering

 

The Judith Lynn Wagner Owens Teacher Scholarship

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be a resident of the Chelsea School District

• Pursue a degree in Education

• Provide a current academic transcript (CEF to obtain if currently a Chelsea High School senior)

• Essay Prompt: Describe yourself and the contributions you would like to make to society in education

 

The Mary Merkel Scholarship

To be considered, applicants must:

• Reside in the Chelsea School District

• Pursue an Associates, Bachelors, or Masters degree in a Health related field. The students who are pursuing a degree in nursing will be given preference.

• Provide a current academic transcript (CEF to obtain if currently a Chelsea High School senior)

• Essay Prompt: Describe yourself and the future contributions you would like to make to society after attaining your educational goals in a Health related field

 

The Doris Schumacher/A. Henry Schumacher Memorial Scholarship

To be considered, applicants must:

• Have graduated from Chelsea School District and be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university

• Have completed at least one year of schooling at an accredited college or university

• Provide current academic transcript

• Essay Prompt: Describe yourself and the future contributions you would like to make to society after attaining your educational goals in your field of study

 

Continuing Education CEF Scholarship for Non-Traditional or Returning Students

To be considered, applicants must:

• Not be a current graduating senior

• Reside in Chelsea School District

• Pursue a degree or skilled training at the post-high school level after an interruption of at least one year or more

• Provide a list of volunteer and employment activities

• Essay Prompt: Provide a statement of your goals regarding continuing education and employment, including what you have been doing since high school and why you are resuming your education

 

Note: Funds from this scholarship can be used for continuing education seminars but are not to be used for travel expenses or lodging

 

The Joel Gentz Memorial Leadership and Service Scholarship

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be a Senior at Chelsea High School, or have graduated from Chelsea School District and be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university (current college students will be considered first, but Seniors are encouraged to apply)

• Provide a current academic transcript (CEF to obtain if currently a Chelsea High School senior), a high grade point average is not required

• Essay Prompt: Write a brief description of your leadership qualities  and how they were used to complete a service project in the past year

• Include one letter of recommendation written within the last six months; this letter should be a character reference (coach, mentor, employer, clergy, teacher, etc.) who speaks to the applicant’s leadership qualities and noting how the service project positively impacted others

 

The Diane Kieliszewski Female in Finance Scholarship

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be a current Chelsea High School graduate in the current academic year or a Chelsea High School graduate who is currently enrolled at an accredited college or university

• Be a person who self-identifies as female and intends to pursue a Bachelors or Masters degree in a financial field

• Provide a current academic transcript (CEF to obtain if currently a Chelsea High School senior)

• Essay Prompt: Describe herself and the future contributions she would like to make to society after attaining her educational goals in a finance related field

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Chelsea Family Dentistry Scholarship

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be a Chelsea High School graduate in the current academic year

• Pursue a degree in the healthcare field

• CEF will obtain a transcript from CHS.  A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required

• Essay Prompt: Describe the life experiences which have influenced your character development goals

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Jewelry Set in Stone Scholarship: The Diamond in the Rough

To be considered, applicants must:

• Must be a current CHS high school senior graduating in the current academic year

• Must be planning to pursue higher education in art, digital art, jewelry design, or a related field

• Must submit two original jewelry designs that could be created into physical jewelry

• Must submit a 500-1,000 word essay answering the provided questions

• All submissions must be in a digital format (PDF, PNG, or JPEG for designs; PDF or Word document for essay)

 

Submission Requirements:

1. Jewelry Design Submissions

• Submit two original jewelry designs (can be hand-drawn, digital, or 3D-rendered)

• Designs should reflect creativity, originality, and feasibility for real-world creation

• Each design should include a brief description (50-100 words) explaining the inspiration behind it

 

2. Essay Submission

• Write a 500-1,000 word essay answering the following questions:

• What is your intended field of study?

• What are your goals and interests for your education and future career?

• What artist has most inspired you, and why?

• What is your preferred artistic medium, and what draws you to it?

• When did you first become inspired by art, and what impact has it had on your life?

• What are your thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on current and future art?

 

Evaluation Criteria:​

• Submissions will be judged based on the following:

• Creativity & Originality – Unique and thoughtful designs.

• Feasibility & Craftsmanship – Designs that could be realistically created

• Artistic Passion & Vision – Demonstrated passion for art and clear future goals

• Thoughtfulness in the Essay – Insightful and well-articulated responses

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CEF Skilled Trades Scholarship

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be high school seniors or graduates or current postsecondary undergraduate students.

• Plan to enroll or are enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year college or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year

• Majoring in trade construction, industrial, motor/power sector, mechanics, or technology degree/certificate

• Demonstration of commitment to learning a trade and completing certification

• Provide a letter of recommendation

• Essay Prompt:  Provide a portfolio or a written description of work you have accomplished pursuing your career interest and a statement as to why you are committed to your selected field​

 

The Charles and Florence Pour Memorial Aviation Scholarship

To be considered, applicants must:

• Applicant must be a Chelsea High School graduate in the current academic year

• Priority will be given to seniors pursuing a post secondary education in the aviation field, including but not limited to the following aviation careers:

  • Pilot

  • Aircraft (A&P) mechanic

  • Air Traffic Controller

Write a short essay (250-500 words) covering these questions:

• What profession are you pursuing and why?

• How have you given back to your community?

• What leadership roles have you taken in your life and how that impacted your community?