The Scholarship Program

OVER TEN MILLION DOLLARS in local scholarships have been awarded to IMHS graduates since the inception of our program!

  • We are proud to announce that Iron Mountain High School has hit a Milestone. OVER TEN MILLION DOLLARS in local scholarships have been awarded to IMHS graduates since the inception of our program!

  • We currently have $5,578,058 of assets under the control of the Iron Mountain Scholarship Bd. of Trustees. This money is for the sole purpose of producing scholarships for graduating seniors of Iron Mountain High School. There are 68 scholarships that fall under the Bd. of Trustee’s control. Donors also fund several scholarships annually.

  • We have scholarships for: art, business, education, engineering, general, healthcare, technical and several miscellaneous majors of study. Our scholarship program supports the traditional four-year college/university student, as well as non-traditional students who may be entering the trade fields, either in a certificate program, associate degree or apprenticeship.

  • Since it’s inception in the 2003 school year, $738,500 in Richard W. Carlson Memorial Scholarships have been awarded to deserving graduates of Iron Mountain High School. This is only one of our funds!

  • The General Scholarship is unique in that monetary contributions of any amount can be donated to this fund. The scholarship fund, which was first awarded in 1990, has assisted over 120 graduating seniors with a total of $318,600.

  • New for the Class of 2021, the J. Robert and Kathleen Rochon Memorial Scholarship has been established by the children who so generously contributed $50,000 to honor their parents. The scholarship is designated for a graduate who will pursue an education degree at an accredited four-year university of their choice.

  • Historically, 50% of graduates receive some type of monetary scholarship!

2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

    Round 1 Scholarships (DUE FEBRUARY 16)

    GENERAL:

    ·       Allen Scholarship

    ·       Bianchetti Scholarship

    ·       Bodelin Scholarship (also 2yr/other)

    ·       Brynelson Scholarship (also 2yr/other)

    ·       Carlson Scholarship (also 2yr/other)

    ·       Cochran Scholarship (also 2yr)

    ·       Flanagan Scholarship

    ·       General Scholarship (also 2yr/other)

    ·       Jackson Scholarship (also 2yr/other)

    ·       Jafolla Scholarship

    ·       G. Johnson Scholarship

    ·       E. Robbins Scholarship (female@NMU)

    ·       Rushford Scholarship

    ·       Spencer Scholarship (also 2yr/other)

    MISC:

    ·       Bondo Scholarship (construction field/trades)

    ·       Gilley Scholarship (various)

    ·       IM PTO Scholarship

    ·       MTU Klungness

    ·       Rolando Scholarship (need-based @ NMU) PAPER APP

    Round 2 Scholarships (DUE FEBRUARY 25)

    *** BUSINESS/ACCOUNTING:***

    ·       Bertoldi Scholarship (business/acctg; 2yr also)

    ·       Clemo Scholarship (business; less than 4yr also)

    ·       Fleury Scholarship (accounting/finance)

    MISC:

    ·       American Legion Auxiliary (choice)

    ·       Class of 1971

    ·       IM-K Credit Union (choice; 2yr/other)

    ·       Izzo-Mariucci Scholarship (college athlete)

    ·       Magee Johnson Scholarship (art/others)

    ·       Olson Scholarship (volunteerism; 2yr also)

    ·       Perino Scholarship (fine/p. arts)

    ·       Sons of American Legion (C. justice/law, etc)

    ·       Tortelli (Bishop Baraga)

    Dickinson Area Community Foundation (DACF) Scholarships DUE FEBRUARY 25 (PAPER APPS OR COMPLETED ONLINE)

    ·       Anne Look Scholarship (education)

    ·       Golden K Scholarship (Bay)

    ·       IM-K Rotary Scholarship (choice)

    ·       Richard Debelak (various majors)

    ·       Newberg Scholarship(engin/constr)

    ·       CDF Youth Comm Serv (volunteerism)

    ·       Caviani Scholarship (music)

    ·       Hagerup Scholarship (nursing)

    ·       James Petroff (public service/various majors)

    ·       Nurses Memorial (nursing)

    ·       Liu Spirtas (business or industry)

    ·       Ed Koerschner (Trades)

    ·       Larry Juul Memorial (automotive)

    ·       Association of Student Artists

    Round 3 Scholarships (DUE MARCH 12)

    ENGINEERING:

    ·       Bacco Scholarship (engineering/architecture)

    ·       Hoyle Scholarship (engineering @ MTU)

    ·       Ganga (engineering, education or nursing)

    EDUCATION:

    ·       Andreoli Education (can start at CC)·

    ·       Guild Scholarship (education)

    ·       Kathleen Harry Scholarship (music/education)

    ·       Horwitz Scholarship (Trades or education)

    ·       Perine Scholarship (educ/English)

    ·       Rigoni Scholarship (educ @ NMU priority)

    ·       Rochon Scholarship (education)

    TECHNICAL/TRADES

    ·       Cochran “Skilled Trades” Scholarship

    ·       Chuck Erickson Scholarship (technical)

    ·       Jim Fleury Construction Trade (Construction/trades)

    ·       Horwitz Scholarship (Trades or education)

    ·       Raffin Scholarship (technical)

    ·       Rizzardi Vocational/Technical

    ·       Gabe Richtig Memorial (priority industrial trades, all may apply)

    MISC

    ·       Bruce Bianco Mem. Scholarship

    ·       Peter E. Flaminio Memorial (various)

    ·       Rudy Ganga Scholarship (engineering, education or nursing)

    ·       Hofer Scholarship (education/others)

    ·       MJ Electric (various)

    ·       Richard Olds Basketball Dedication Scholarship

    ·       Packermania Scholarship

    ·       Spigarelli Scholarship (math/science)

    ·       Walter H. Strand Memorial (choice in MICH)

    Round 4 Scholarships (DUE MARCH 27)

    Health:

    ·       Andreoli Nursing (4 yr nursing, can start at CC)

    ·       Cavaiani Scholarship (medical; 2 yr also)

    ·       Mary Ann Koerschner Nursing (2 or 4yr nursing)

    ·       H. Spigarelli Scholarship (nursing in Michigan)

    ·       Hammel-Delangis Scholarship (healthcare)

    ·       Peterson Scholarship (2 or 4yr healthcare)

    ·       Pucci Scholarship (healthcare)

    ·       Rapaich Family Scholarship (rehab healthcare)

    MISC:

    ·       Jamie Dooley Beck Memorial

    ·       Cerasoli Family Scholarship (males @ Bay)

    ·       Gordon Scholarship

    ·       Miller Scholarship (Univ. of Michigan)

    ·       Negro Memorial

    ·       Palluconi Scholarship (choice; 2yr. also)

    ·       Pozza Scholarship (Univ. of Mich; CMU or MSU)

    ·       P. Robbins Scholarship (various @ MSU)

    ·       Simone Insurance Scholarship (2/4yr in MICH)

    ·       UP Whitetail Scholarship (various)

    ·       Zanardi Memorial

    Outside Scholarships (Due dates TBA)

    AAUW Scholarship

    AAUW Hoeffler Scholarship

    Antique Car Club (nominated by voc teacher)

    Dickinson Area Chamber Alliance

    Dickinson Cty. War Veterans Scholarship

    Friends of Education Scholarship

    Michigan Elks Gold Key

    John P. Oros

    Key Club

    Lions District #10

    Manko-Lusardi Scholarship

    North Land Women for Education Scholarship

    Professional Women in Building

    Dorothy Occhietti Vocational Scholarship

    40 & 8 Nurses Training Scholarship

    Tortelli (Bishop Baraga)

    UP Home Builders

GALLERY

2024 Scholarship Recipients
2024 Scholarship Recipients

Scholarship News

  • Dec 9, 2025 · Scholarship Information
    Winter 2025 2026 Check Distributions

    Winter checks will be distributed from

    • December 17-19, 2025   (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
    • December 30, 2025   (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
    • January 5-7, 2026   (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

    ​

    Checks must be cashed within 60 days

  • Nov 14, 2024 · Scholarship Information
    SCHOLARSHIP CHECK DISTRIBUTION 2024/25

    (Procedures for securing and cashing scholarship checks)

    Scholarship recipients are encouraged to adhere to the following time

    frame when securing their scholarship checks if possible. Parents may also secure checks, as long as they have all required documentation.

    Winter checks will be distributed from

    December 18-20, 2024 (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

    December 30, 2024 (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

    January 6-8, 2025 (8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

    Checks must be cashed within 60 days

    NOTE: First time scholarship recipients picking up their winter payment

    MUST bring in a college transcript indicating credits and GPA earned. This

    will be the procedure from this time forward. NO payments will be given

    out without a college transcript showing all required information.

    ALSO, YOU WILL NO LONGER HAVE COMPUTER ACCESS AT THE HIGH

    SCHOOL SO PRINT YOUR TRANSCRIPT BEFORE COMING FOR YOUR

    PAYMENT.

  • announcement
    Jun 19, 2024 · Scholarship Information
    Announcement

General Scholarship

The Iron Mountain High School graduating Class of 2022 was the 33rd class to be awarded scholarships made possible through the General Scholarship Fund. Who knew this fund that was established in 1988, and first awarded in 1990, would grow to what it has today. To date, over $318,600 has been awarded to IMHS graduates! What is to unique about the General Scholarship Fund, it that any amount of money can be donated to it, large or small and does make a difference. These scholarship awards would never be possible without the support from individuals who have contributed on behalf of their class, parents. siblings, teachers, friends, or even a life event. Donations of $100 or more are recognized on engraved display plaques, which are on our General Scholarship Wall, located on the main floor of the Iron Mountain High School.

If you are interested in making a tax deductible contribution as a graduating class, as an individual to honor or memorialize someone, or as a general donation to this fund, please contact the Scholarship Administrator at IMHS 779-2610, ext. 4262 or email smithd@imschools.org​

Donations can be delivered in person or mailed to:

Scholarship Administrator Iron Mountain High School 300 West B Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801

If you are interested in donating to the General Scholarship, please click here!