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SCHOLARSHIP NAME DEADLINE AWARD AMOUNT DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
HORATIO ALGER
MICHIGAN
SCHOLARSHIP
8-1-2019
to
10-25-19
$7,000 –
$22,000
Scholarships
awarded
Eligibility:
High school senior planning on attending
college full time in the fall
Commitment to completing a bachelor’s
degree
Critical financial need ($55,000 or less
adjusted gross income per family is
preferred
involvement in co-curricular and
community activities
2.0 minimum GPA
Procedures/Requirements:
Online application available
Letter of support. Faxes/emails will not
be accepted.
Official High School transcript
More information can be found at
https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarsh
ips/
The ONLINE application can be
started here:
https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarsh
ips/newapplicants.cfm
or in the Counseling Center
KENLEY FARREL
MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
11-01-2018
1st Place -
$1,200
2nd Place -
$300
Eligibility:
Must be a Michigan college-bound high
school senior or undergraduate
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Consideration given to students pursuing a
degree in natural science or a related field
Procedures/Requirements:
Write a four page essay on the assigned topic
Letter of Recommendation
Application is available ONLINE at
http://www.mimosq.org/scholarshipfar
rel/scholarshipfarrel.htm
or in the Counseling Office
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state SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME DEADLINE AWARD AMOUNT DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
MICHIGAN HIGH
SCHOOL
ATHLETIC
ASSOCIATION SCHOLAR-ATHLETE
AWARD
12-1-18
2019 not
available
yet
$1,000 You have to be nominated by the athletic director at your HS. If you're a senior with at least a 3.50 GPA, you've earned at least one varsity letter in an MHSAA sport prior to senior year, and you're enrolled at an MHSAA member school, you're eligible to enter the scholarship competition once nominated.
https://www.mhsaa.com/schools/stude
nts/scholar-athlete-award
GOODMAN AKER
SHOLARSHIP FUND
$1,000
Eligibility:
Students in law school or accepted to law
school.
Essay.
http://www.goodmanacker.com/our-
firm/community-
involvement/scholarship-fund/
THE AMERICAN
LEGION
ORATORICAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Register
by
11/20/18 2019 not
available
yet
Start at $800
up to $18,000 Requirements:
Michigan students only
8-10 minute prepared speech on the U.S.
Constitution
Contestant must be sponsored by an
American Legion Post
Register with Oratorical Zone Chairman
For more information go to
http://www.michiganlegion.org/
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SCHOLARSHIP NAME DEADLINE AWARD AMOUNT DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
THE AMERICAN
LEGION,
DEPARTMENT OF
MICHIGAN
GUY WILSON
SCHOLARSHIP
1-8-2018 (not
postmarked
by)
2019 not
available
yet
$500 Eligibility:
Student must be a son, daughter,
grandchild or great-grandchild of a war-
time veteran
Must attend an accredited Michigan
college or university
2.5 GPA and Financial need
Application and more information are
available ONLINE at
http://www.michiganlegion.org/schola
rships
or in the Counseling Center
THE AMERICAN
LEGION,
DEPARTMENT OF
MICHIGAN
WILLIAM D. &
JEWELL BREWER
SCHOLARSHIP
1-8-2018 (not
postmarked
by)
2019 not
available
yet
$500 Eligibility:
Student must be a son, daughter,
grandchild or great-grandchild of a war-
time veteran
Must attend an accredited Michigan
college or university
2.5 GPA
Financial need
Application and more information are
available ONLINE at
http://www.michiganlegion.org/schola
rships
or in the Counseling Center
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SCHOLARSHIP NAME DEADLINE AWARD AMOUNT DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
COURAGEOUS
PERSUADERS
VIDEO
SCHOLARSHIP
COMPETITION
2/8/19
5 pm
$1,000-$3,000
Create a 30 second TV commercial targeted at
middle school students to warn them about the
dangers of underage drinking.
Open to grades 9-12.
http://courageouspersuaders.com/schol
arships-awards/
CIRCLE MICHIGAN
SCHOLARSHIP
2/15/19 • Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, associate or
vocational degree in tourism or hospitality
• Part or full-time enrollment at a Michigan college or
university that has a tourism/hospitality program
• Michigan resident
To Apply:
http://www.circlemichigan.com
Please Contact The Circle Michigan
Foundation at 269-569-7064 or [email protected]
m
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MICHIGAN
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION
(MEA)
SCHOLARSHIP
2-21-2019
2019 not
available
yet
TBD Eligibility:
Graduate of Michigan public high school
Dependent of a MEA member
Will attend a Michigan public
college/university or an eligible private
institution.
Children of MEA officers, fund trustees,
and MEA, MESSA and MEA FS staff
members are not eligible
Procedures/Requirements:
Completed Application form with all
necessary signatures
Official transcript including first semester
grades
ACT or SAT score documentation
Resume
Personal statement
Principal or Counselor statement
Two letters of recommendation
Criteria of Selection:
Academic achievement
School/community service
Extracurricular activities
All other criteria being equal, first
consideration given to MEA members’
children and lower income households.
Application available ONLINE at
http://www.mea.org/mea-scholarship
or in the Counseling Center
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SCHOLARSHIP NAME DEADLINE AWARD AMOUNT DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
THE ENGINEERING
SOCIETY OF
DETROIT
2-20-19
2019 not
available
yet
$1,000 To be considered, applicants must:
Have at least a 3.0 grade point average
Be pursuing a career in the field of
engineering or the life sciences
Participate in volunteer activities
https://www.esd.org/awards/outstanding-high-school-student-of-the-year/
For information contact: Sue Ruffner, [email protected] or 248-353-0735, ext.
117..
ANN ARBOR
GRAPHIC ARTS
MEMORIAL
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
March 1
Will be at least
$ 2,500
Criteria:
Interested in a career in Print Technology and
Graphic Communications (not for those pursuing a degree in fine arts)
High School senior or graduate
Will be full-time student in a printing related
program
Able to maintain a 2.0 GPA
Michigan Resident
To apply : www.Aagamf.org
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SCHOLARSHIP NAME DEADLINE AWARD AMOUNT DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
MICHIGAN
SOCIETY OF
PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERS
ENGINEERING
SCHOLARSHIPS
Many are listed on
this site.
Must be
received
by
Third
Monday in
February
To be
determined
(last year
scholarships
totaling
$35,000
awarded)
Eligibility:
Be currently accepted at a Michigan
ABET accredited college or university
and enrolled in an engineering program
High school senior, resident of Michigan,
and a US citizen
3.0 GPA during 10th and 11th grade
Minimum 26 on ACT
Procedures/Requirements:
Completed Application form with all
necessary signatures
Official transcript
ACT or SAT score documentation
List of senior classes being taken
Essay on “How I was influenced to pursue
an engineering career”
Application must be mailed to the local
MSPE chapter scholarship coordinator
Criteria of Selection:
Points will be awarded based on GPA,
ACT, activities and honors, essay, and
supplemental credits. Points will also be
awarded for college-level courses
Application is available in the
Counseling Center
For more information, please visit
www.michiganspec.org
STEM
SCHOLARSHIP
MICHIGAN NDIA
3-7-18
2019 not
available yet
Up to $1,000 Eligibility:
US Citizen, Michigan resident planning to pursue
a BS degree related to STEM, At least a 3.0 GPA,
active in school and community
To apply: http://www.ndia-
mich.org/index.php/stem/scholarships
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state SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME DEADLINE AWARD AMOUNT DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
SOCIETY OF
WOMEN
ENGINEERS –
DETROIT SECTION
Various scholarships
are listed
Must be
postmarked
by
3-1-19
On the
website,
there is a
link to sign
up to be
notified
when scholarship
opens.
Scholarship
numbers vary –
up to $3,000
Eligibility
Female senior at a Michigan school
Enrolling at an ABET accredited
university or college for fall
Must pursue an engineering degree
Procedures/Requirements:
Official high school transcripts
Essay explaining why you want to be an
engineer
Listing of Awards/Honors
Listing of Leadership, Activities, and
Employment
Application is available online
http://www.swedetroit.org/
http://www.swedetroit.org/outreach--
scholarships.html
Note: there are also scholarships
available on the SWE National level
see www.swe.org
For more info:
[email protected]
MICHIGAN HIGH
SCHOOL
INTERSCHOLASTIC
BOWLING COACHES
ASSOCIATION
3-1-17
2019 not
available
yet
$500 Graduating senior on the bowling team
3.55 GPA and meets all the ALL STATE
requirements – Talk to your coach.
Letters of rec, essay and extra-curriculars
Talk to your coach.
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state SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP NAME DEADLINE AWARD AMOUNT DESCRIPTION APPLICATION
ROSA PARKS
SCHOLARSHIP
FOUNDATION
3-1
midnight
$2,000 Eligibility/Procedure:
High school senior
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Demonstrate financial need
Complete application form and essay
Document community activities
Confirm admission to university or
college
Provide official copies of high school
transcript and ACT or SAT results
Provide two letters of recommendation
Application is available ONLINE at
rosaparksscholarship.org
MAKING THE
TURN AGAINST
PARKINSONS
3-1-19 $2,500 Eligibility:
Michigan Resident with a relative diagnosed with
Parkinson’s disease (living or deceased),
currently enrolled or accepted at a institute of
higher learning, participate in a Parkinson’s
related event, post picture or video, short essay
response
To apply:
http://makingtheturngolf.com/3/schola
rship-award.htm
ALDINGER
SCHOLARSHIP-
HIGHFIELDS
3-16-18
2019 not
available
yet
Opens in
February
$1,500 Individuals who have received services or a
family member who has received services
through Highfields.
For college, vocational or adult
education/enrichment programs
http://www.highfields.org/resources/
HEMOPHELIA
FOUNDATION OF
3-15-17
not avail
$2,500 Michigan residents with hemophelia or
immediate family member of person with
http://www.hfmich.org/?module=Page
&sID=scholarships
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MICHIGAN anymore
hemophilia Other scholarships are listed on this
site as well phone: (800) 482-3041 extention 8
Email:[email protected]
FRED AND LENA
MEIJER
SCHOLARSHIP
Opens
1-1-18
2 - $10,000
100 - $2,500 Must be a full or part time employee of
Meijer or
Must be a child of a full or part time
Meijer employee
Application is online at
http://Meijerscholarship.egrant.net
CREDIT UNION
ONE
WILLIAM G.
COYNE
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
4-1-19
2019 not
available
yet
Up to $6,000 Eligibility:
Complete 30 or more hours of
documented, qualified community service
during Junior/Senior year of high school
graduating high school senior
Be a member of a family that has
belonged to Credit Union ONE for a
minimum of six months
Have a cumulative high school grade
point average of 3.0 or above
Plan to enroll in, beginning in the fall, a
full-time undergraduate course of study at
an accredited two or four-year college or
university, or accredited trade or
vocational school
https://www.cuone.org/About/Commu
nity-Involvement/Scholarships
If you have questions regarding the
application process, please contact the
Committee by calling 800-451-4292
and asking for the Scholarship Line.
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MICHIGAN OIL &
GAS PRODUCERS
EDUCATION
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
MICHIGAN OIL &
GAS PRODUCERS
EDUCATION
FOUNDATION-
JAMES R. BIGARD
SCHOLARSHIP
Contact
them for
more information
MINIMUM
OF $500
MINIMUM
OF $500
Eligibility:
Students must have been accepted for
enrollment at a Michigan university or
community college
3.0 GPA
Financial need
Pursuing a degree which will allow them
to obtain full time employment in the
crude oil and natural gas industry
Eligibility:
Students must have been accepted for
enrollment at a Michigan university or
community college
3.0 GPA
Financial need
Pursuing a degree in teaching with the
speciality in science
Application is available ONLINE at
http://www.mogpef.org
or contact them for more information
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TIM DEWITT
HARVEST
EDUCATION
FOUNDATION
MARVAC, SSAM,
MMHA
4-5-19
VARIES For those interested in careers in the
manufactured housing, RV and campground or
self-storage industries. In some cases, awards will
be awarded to other career interests for
outstanding scholars or with compelling needs.
Must plan on enrolling or be enrolled in a post-
secondary institution.
Application available at
http://www.mmhmembers.org/MMH
MembersR/HarvestFoundation/HAR
VEST_Foundation.aspx
or https://www.mmhmembers.org/ or
http://www.selfstoragemichigan.org/
KIDS’ CHANCE OF
MICHIGAN
Deadline
unknown
$2,500 -
$5,000
Michigan resident between ages of 17-22
Demonstrated financial need related to a parent’s
catastrophic injury/death in a Michigan work
related- accident covered by workers’
compensation
Application available at
www.kidschanceofmi.org
MICHIGAN
RETAILERS
ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP
COMPETITION
4-1-2019
2019 not
available
yet
30 - $1000 for
four year
colleges or
$500 for
community
colleges
Eligibility:
Dependent sons and daughters of owners
or full-time employees of MRA’s nearly
5,000 member businesses. Part-time
employees who are full-time students also
are eligible.
High school seniors
Selection procedure:
Above average academic performance
Extracurricular performances
Financial need is NOT a consideration
More information is available
ONLINE at
http://www.retailers.com
Or call 1-800-366-3699
Access Code is “MIRA”
To complete an application, you must
do so ONLINE
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DISABILITY
ATTORNEYS OF
MICHIGAN
SCHOLARSHIP
5-31-18
3 - $1,000 Eligibility:
Proof that the student’s parent or guardian is
currently receiving disability benefits through
the U.S. Social Security Administration and/or
the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Must be a graduating high school senior in
Michigan.
Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Must be attending a 4-year college or
university or a 2-year community college.
A current transcript MUST be submitted for
consideration.
A 500-word minimum essay explaining the
manner in which the applicant's parent(s)
and/or guardian(s) disability has impacted
their life, education, and/or future goals.
For more information and to apply
go to:
http://damichigan.com
AMERICAN
LEGION-
MICHIGAN
Varies
Varies
Son/daughter, grandchild of a veteran
http://www.michiganlegion.org/schol
arships.html
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HARVEST EDUCATION FOUNDATION