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1 | SCHOLARSHIP NAME (WITH LINK) | OPEN TO | GPA | MAX $ | DEADLINE **SUBJECT TO CHANGE** (active in BLACK, expired or not yet released in PINK) | SUBMIT TO | FINANCIAL NEED | GRADE | QUALIFIER | DETAILS | |
2 | **Use these columns to sort as by deadline, GPA, amount $, financial need, etc.** | ||||||||||
3 | Coca-Cola Scholars | National | 3.00 | $20,000 | 09/30/24 | 12 | . Must be current high school seniors attending a school in the U.S. . Must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution | ||||
4 | Michigan 4-H Rabbit/Cavy Scholarship | State | $500 | 11/01/24 | Address Noted | 12 | 4-H | . Current 4-H members who will be enrolled in higher education, which includes community college, university, or trade school in the fall. . Must have been enrolled in a 4-H rabbit or cavy project for at least three years. | |||
5 | Michigan State University 4-H Scholarship | National | $10,000 | 11/01/24 | Address noted | 12 | 4-H | . Must be a high school senior . Must be enrolled in 4-H . Must apply for admission to a 4-year program at MSU | |||
6 | Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student | National | $50,000 | 11/12/24 | Online | Yes | 12 | Students should choose Grand Rapids Elks Lodge #48 as their sponsoring lodge . Must be pursuing a 4-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 sememster hours) at a U.S. college or university next year . Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply. . Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks . Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify . Male and female students compete separately | |||
7 | Inherit the Dream Scholarship (GRCC) | Community | 2.00 | $1,000 | 11/15/24 | Email to ODEI@grcc.edu | 12 | Historically underserved and underrepresented communities | . Graduating senior who identifies as a member of a historically underserved and underrepresented group. . Enrolled in Kent Intermediate School District . Involved in community service or activities in support of diversity and inclusion. . Must be accepted into Grand Rapids Community College with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. . The application must be accompanied by a high school transcript that must include six semesters with a cumulative GPA and a written letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach, or mentor. | ||
8 | AWS Welder Training Scholarship | State | $1,000 | 11/30/24 | Online | 12 | Seeking welding training | . Must be a student seeking welder training in a program up to two years, and cannot be used for credits towards a four-year program. . Applicant must be planning to attend a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder training. | |||
9 | We Are the Independents | State | $2,000 | - | 11, 12 | Independent College or University | . High School Juniors and Seniors . Complete Basic Form . Up your chances by tourning campuses and posting a selfie on campus with the hashtag #wearetheindependents | ||||
10 | NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR | ||||||||||
11 | Junior GIANTS Leadership Award | Community | $1,000 | - | Online | 12 | Historically underserved and underrepresented communities | If interested, work with your counselor for nomination . Scholarships awarded to students that represent historically underserved and underrepresented communities. . The nominee must attend a Kent Intermediate School District. . The Giant Awards Committee will make the final selection of award recipients. . Transcript or school contact information required. . The recipient will be recognized at the Giant Awards and Banquet ceremony | |||
12 | Big Future Scholarship | National | $40,000 | 09/30/23 | Online | 12 | . Must be current high school senior. . Must be planning to attend college or university no later than Fall 2024. | ||||
13 | Portage Invitational Scholarship | State | $1,000 | 11/10/23 | Online | 12 | Cross Country | . High School Senior Cross Country runner . Team competed in the 2023 Portage Invitational . One letter of recommendation from a coach or teacher | |||
14 | National Honor Society Scholarship | Nationals | $25,000 | 11/30/23 | Online | 12 | NHS | . Must be a current high school senior . Must be an active NHS member in good standing with a verified student account . Must be enrolled at a school with an active NHS chapter. . Must be planning to enroll at a U.S. college or university in Fall | |||
15 | American Legion Oratorical Scholarship | State | $25,000 | 12/01/23 | 09,10,11,12 | A contestant must register with their American Legion, Department of Michigan by the deadline noted. The Zone Chairman will notify you of the dates, times, and locations of all contests at the District and Zone level. . Must be citizens of or lawful permanent residents of the United States. . Must have a permanent residency in the state of Michigan . Must be enrolled in an accredited high school (public, parochial, military, private) or an accredited homeschooled program. . Must be in grades 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th and not older than 20 years-of-age. | |||||
16 | MHSAA-Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award | State | 3.50 | $2,000 | 12/01/23 | Online | 12 | Varsity Letter | *Code: 2024scholar* . Must be a senior with an unrounded 3.50 or better GPA . Must have earned a varsity letter in an MHSAA-sponsored sport | ||
17 | Michigan Elks Gold Key Scholarship | State | $8,000 | 12/01/23 | Online | May be considered | 12 | "Special Needs" student | This scholarship is intended to aid qualifying seniors in high school, who could not otherwise continue their education or training past high school, and is available for study at an accredited college, university, licensed trade or vocational school. . Must be "Special Needs" defined as a student that is physically challenged, currently eligible for special education services under the Federal guidelines or as may be approved by the Gold Key Commission of the Michigan Elks Association. | ||
18 | Michigan ECHO Scholarship | State | 12/31/23 | Online | 12+ | People who cannot access federal financial aid & who worked on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic | . Must be an individual who holds an immigration status that prevents them from accessing federal financial aid . Must have worked an essential job anytime during the declared COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020-June 30, 2022). --> Please refer to the State of Michigan list of essential industries to see if you qualify. . Must currently live in Michigan. . Must enroll at a 2-year institution (community college) or a participating institution. . Must not have previously earned an associate or baccalaureate degree. . Must have graduated from high school with a diploma or certificate of completion or a high school equivalency certificate. --> OR you must be near completion of earning a high school diploma, certificate of completion, or high school equivalency certificate. (Includes seniors in high school.) --> OR if you have completed high school outside of the United States you can submit a diploma evaluation report. . Must not be in default on a federal student loan . Must enroll in the associate degree or certificate program within six months of being accepted or reapply. | ||||
19 | LMCU Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship Competition | Community | $2,000 | 01/05/24 | Online | 12 | . Must be high school seniors . Must plan to enter a trade school, college or university in the next academic year . Must be a resident of Michigan or Florida, or a member of Lake Michigan Credit Union or the child of a Lake Michigan Credit Union member | ||||
20 | MASFPS & NAFEPA Scholarship Program | State | $5,000 | 01/10/24 | Online | 12 | . Must be high school senior on track to graduate at the end of the 2023-24 school year . Must be attending post-secondary institution in 2024-25 . Must be enrolled in public school district or charter school with at least one staff member who is an active MASFPS/NAFEPA member | ||||
21 | American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarships | State | 2.50 | varies | 01/15/24 | 12 | AQHA or AQHYA Member | Ideal candidates have been: . a member of AQHA or AQHYA for at least one year and are from Michigan . Members must apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college, university or vocational school. . Recipient must maintain a cumulative 2.5 grade point average. | |||
22 | University Club of Grand Rapids | Community | 3.00 | $4,000 | 01/16/24 | Address noted *Turn the Verification of Enrollment page into the STU* | Yes | 12 | . Must be in good standing as a senior in high school within Allegan, Kent, Muskegon or Ottawa County. . Must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher and maintain an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher for the remainder of the school year. . Financial need will be considered . An interview may be required. | ||
23 | US JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship | State | $1,500 | 01/19/24 | As noted | 12 | Students are first vetted through the Michigan JCI Senate organization and may receive a scholarship from that organization. . Graduating high school seniors in the United States, who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. . You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship. . The monies must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. | ||||
24 | American Legion William D. & Jewell Brewer Scholarship | State | 2.50 | $500 | 01/22/24 | Address noted | Yes | 12+ | Relation to a Veteran | . Must be a Michigan resident . Must be a direct descendant (child, step-child, grandchild or great-grandchild) of an honorably discharged veteran or active duty service member. . Must be planning to or are attending any nationally accredited college, university, or trade school in the fall . 2.5 minimum GPA . Applicant must have a financial need for the scholarship. | |
25 | American Legion Guy M. Wilson Scholarship | State | 2.50 | $500 | 01/22/24 | Address noted | Yes | 12 | Relation to a Veteran | . Must be a Michigan resident . Must be a direct descendant (child, step-child, grandchild or great-grandchild) of an honorably discharged veteran or active duty service member. . Must be planning to or are attending any nationally accredited college, university, or trade school in the fall . 2.5 minimum GPA . Applicant must have a financial need for the scholarship. | |
26 | Grand Rapids Economic Club Essay Contest | Community | $3,000 | 01/29/24 | Email to Essay@econclub.net | 09,10,11,12 | . Open to Kent and Ottawa County area high school students | ||||
27 | Michigan Council of Women in Technology Scholarship | State | 3.00 | $5,000 | 01/31/24 | Online | 12+ | Female entering field of Technology | . Must be a current Michigan resident . Must be a United States citizen . Must be a female student with a GPA of 3.0 or better . Must be enrolled (or will be enrolled) full-time in a Michigan university in a major such as Information Systems, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, and Data Science | ||
28 | Bloom Credit Union Scholarship | Community | 3.00 | $1,500 | 02/01/24 | Address noted | 12+ | BCU Member for 1 year | . Must be a member (primary account owner) in good standing for at least 1 year prior to the deadline | ||
29 | Arbor Financial | State | $2,000 | 02/01/24 | Online | 12 | AF Member *join today* | . Must be a graduating high school or home school seniors . Must be a current member in good standing at Arbor Financial. Not a member yet? Join Today! . Must be accepted into an accredited post-secondary school | |||
30 | National Wild Turkey Federation - Dr. James Earl Kennamer Academic Scholarship | Community | 3.00 | $10,000 | 02/01/24 | Online | 12 | Hunting license and NWTF membership | . Must be a senior . Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) . Must support the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports. A copy of current hunting license is required. . Must hold a current NWTF membership. . Must be involved in school activities (i.e. FFA, Ecology Club, Science Club, Beta Club, Student Council, etc.). . Must demonstrate ability as a leader among his or her peers. . Must demonstrate community leadership and/or involvement (i.e. Scouting, 4-H, civic group or club, volunteer work). | ||
31 | Ryan Fischer Legacy Scholarship | State | 3.50 | $5,000 | 02/02/24 | CHS Athletic Office | 12 | Hockey Player | . Must be enrolled at and participating in MHSAA interscholastic ice hockey at a member school. . Must be a senior and will graduate during the school year in which the award is being applied for. . Must have or will have lettered by the completion of their senior high school hockey season in at least two (2) varsity sports, to include hockey, in which the MHSAA sponsors a post-season tournament. . Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale. You may not round up a 3.4x grade point average for the purpose of qualifying. . Must be enrolled at an accredited public or private college or university by October 1st following his or her high school graduation to receive the scholarship. . Must be of high moral character, demonstrate a strong faith in God, a love for this country and a commitment to community service. . Must also demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship, exceptional leadership, integrity and a positive attitude toward all individuals. | ||
32 | Michigan Pork Industry Scholarship | State | $3,000 | 02/02/24 | Address noted | 12+ | Interest in the Pork Industry | . Must be current high school seniors . Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in agricultural business, agricultural education, agricultural engineering, agronomy, animal science, animal physiology, environmental sciences, nutrition, livestock reproduction, large animal veterinary medicine, and other related fields (at a two- or four-year institution) . Participants or their families need not be members of Michigan Pork Producers Association (MPPA) or be actively involved in pork production, but they should have a demonstrated interest in the future of the pork industry. | |||
33 | Elks Legacy Awards | $4,000 | 02/05/24 | Online | 12 | . Must be a child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined on or before April 1, 2021, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2021 . Applicant must be a high school senior. | |||||
34 | Circle Michigan Scholarship | State | 2.50 | $1,000 | 02/09/24 | online | 12+ | Field of tourism or hospitality | . Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA . Must be pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, associate degree or Career and Technical Education (CTE) training (skilled trade/vocation) in tourism or hospitality . Part or full-time enrollment at a Michigan college or university that has a tourism/hospitality program . Michigan resident | ||
35 | River Valley Credit Union Scholarship | Community | $1,000 | 02/09/24 | Address noted | 12 | RVCA Member *join today* | . Must be an active member in good standing . Must be a high school senior . Scholarship winners are required to attend their Annual Meeting in March . Applicant MUST be a River Valley Credit Union member. | |||
36 | Haworth Skilled Trades Scholarship | Community | 2.70 | $2,000 | 02/14/24 | Online | 12 | Qualifying Field of Interest (see description) | . Must be able to confirm you have or will obtain your high school diploma or equivalent on or before July 1st of the year in which the scholarship will be used. . Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or greater . Must confirm enrollment and plan to continue in a 12 to 24-month certification, associates (A.A.A.S.), or skilled trade/vocational program in one of the following areas: CNC Programming, Electrician, Electronics Technology, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning [HVAC] Technician, Industrial Maintenance, Machinist, Machine Repair, Manufacturing Technology, Model Maker, Tool and Die, or Welding. | ||
37 | Michigan Education Association (MEA) Scholarship | State | unknown | 02/15/24 | Address noted | 12+ | Dependent of MEA member | . 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. . 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: Baker College-Flint/Owosso; 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. | |||
38 | Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) Scholarship | State | 3.00 | unknown | 02/17/24 | MSPE Local Chapter Coordinator (Western) | 12 | Accepted in engineering program | . Be currently accepted in an engineering degree program at a Michigan ABET-accredited college or university. . Must be a high school senior and a resident of Michigan . 3.0 minimum GPA for the 10th and 11th grade years in high school | ||
39 | Hope College Distinguished Artist Award in Creative Writing | State | $3,000 | 02/18/24 | Online | 12+ | Declare creative writing major or minor | . Must submit a completed application for admission to Hope College . Must maintain a 2.6 GPA at Hope to keep this scholarship and declare a creative writing major or minor | |||
40 | Michigan Odyssey of the Mind | State | unknown | 02/20/24 | Email or mail to address noted | 12 | OM for 2 years | . Must be a high school graduating senior . Must have participated as an Odyssey of the Mind team member for at least 2 years (the years do not have to be consecutive) | |||
41 | Caledonia Farmers Elevator Robert Newman Educational Scholarship Fund | Community | 3.00 | unknown | 02/20/24 | Online | 12 | Major in Agriculture/ Agribusiness | . Must be a Michigan resident . Must be a graduating senior of a Michigan accredited High School or Home School. . Must declare a major in Agriculture/Agribusiness . Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits each semester . Must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better . Strong consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate their desire to complete this degree, citizenship, community involvement through non-academic or volunteer activities, work related experience or affiliation with Caledonia Farmers Elevator. | ||
42 | Mary Jane Dockeray Scholarship | Community | $2,500 | 02/23/24 | Online | 12 | Field of science | . Must be a graduating senior from a high school within the Kent, Ottawa, or Muskegon Area Intermediate School Districts . Must be pursuing a career in science at a two or four-year college or university | |||
43 | Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union - Educational Solutions Scholarship | State | $2,500 | 02/27/24 | Online | 12 | . Graduating high school senior . Proof of acceptance to an accredited two- or four-year college or university . Resume outlining school activities, academic achievements, and community service 250-500 word essay explaining how education has helped the applicant and how gaining a scholarship will help them accomplish their goals . High school transcript . A letter of recommendation from a teacher . Employees and officials of MSGCU, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling or spouse) and/or persons living in their household are not eligible for any MSGCU scholarships. | ||||
44 | Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union - Larry Swantek Educational Studies Scholarship | State | $2,500 | 02/27/24 | Online | 12+ | Field of Education | . Graduating high school senior planning to major in Education or current college student enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year college or university School of Education . Official college transcript as proof of acceptance into School of Education at accredited two- or four-year college or university (college applicants only) . High school transcript (high school senior applicants only) . Proof of acceptance into School of Education at accredited two- or four-year university (high school senior applicants only) . Resume outlining school activities, academic achievements, and community service 500-1,000 word essay explaining the most important lesson that the applicant plans to teach their students both in and out of the classroom . Employees and officials of MSGCU, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling or spouse) and/or persons living in their household are not eligible for any MSGCU scholarships. | |||
45 | Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union - Rudolph Henio Scholarship | State | $2,500 | 02/27/24 | Online | 12 | The Rudolph Heino High School Scholarship recognizes high school seniors committed to inspiring others through service and leadership and upholding the credit union philosophy of people helping people. | ||||
46 | Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union - William Cayen Skilled Trades Scholarship | State | 2.50 | $2,500 | 02/27/24 | Online | 12 | Entering Trades | The William Cayen Skilled Trades Scholarship was established in 2019 to help offset the cost of a certificate program in carpentry, electrical, construction, HVAC, machining, or other industrial skilled trades, which are in high demand here in Michigan. | ||
47 | Roger B. Chaffee Scholarship | Community | 3.50 | $3,500 | 02/29/24 | Address noted | 12 | Field of STEM | . Must be an outstanding student (public or non-public) in the Kent Intermediate School District . Must intend to pursue a college career in engineering, mathematics or the sciences relating to space technology | ||
48 | Gaines Chamber of Commerce | Community | $1,000 | 02/29/24 | Online | 12 | Must live in boundaries provided | . Reside within the area bounded by 60th Street, 108th Street, Clyde Park Avenue and Patterson Avenue, including applicants who live on either side of those border streets. . Applications will be accepted from seniors who will be graduating from Byron Center Public, Byron Center Charter, Caledonia Public, East Kentwood, Grand River Prep, South Christian, Zion Christian or who are home schooled. . Specific only to the two (2) $1,000 scholarships sponsored by Pine Rest - Applicant must attend a University, College, or trade school in the State of Michigan. | |||
49 | Community Choice Credit Union - High School Grad Scholarship | State | 3.00 | $5,000 | 02/29/24 | Online | 12 | . Resident of the state of Michigan . Will be graduating high school in the spring of 2023 . Is planning to attend an accredited college or university in Michigan. . Will be enrolling in either a two or four-year degree program. . Intend to remain a Michigan resident after college graduation. . Not related to a Board Member or team member (employee) of Community Choice Credit Union | |||
50 | Community Choice Credit Union - Skilled Trade CTE Scholarship | State | 2.50 | $2,500 | 02/29/24 | Online | 12+ | Accepted in an accredited Vocational Training Program | . Resident of the state of Michigan. . Accepted to/currently enrolled in an accredited institution or vocational training in Michigan. . Intend to remain in Michigan upon completion of my vocational program. . Am not related to a Board Member or team member (employee) of Community Choice Credit Union. . Meet at least ONE of the following three qualifications: --> I am a graduating high school senior or high school graduate with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. -->I received a score of 450 or higher on my GED test. -->I am currently a vocational student in good academic standing. | ||
51 | Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation | State | 2.50 | $2,000 | 03/01/24 | Online | Yes | 12 | . Must graduate by spring with plans to enroll full-time in a higher education program in the fall. Participants in an Early College Program (with a 13th year of high school) are not eligible (in 12th year) for consideration. Student can only apply during the actual year of graduation. . Must have a GPA of 2.5 or above . Must complete the application form, including a short, 200-300 word essay. . Must describe financial need. . Must document honors and community service. . Must provide official copies of high school transcript. . Must provide two letters of recommendation. (At least one should come from a school representative. Also suggested is a member of the clergy or a community or civic representative. | ||
52 | Greenstone Farm Credit Services Scholarship | State | 3.00 | $2,000 | 03/01/24 | Address Noted | 12 | Field of Agriculture | . Must reside within GreenStone's territory (Michigan and northeast Wisconsin) . Must be a full-time high school graduating senior . Must have at least a 3.0 grade point average . Must plan to study an agriculture-related field | ||
53 | Patricia Winchester Vanderbilt Memorial (CFHZ) | Community | $400 | 03/01/24 | Online *Must be nominated. Contact Eng Dept if interested* | Yes | 12 | Field of English Nomination | . Must be graduating from one of the following high schools: Caledonia, Hamilton and Hudsonville . Must be enrolling in a 2 or 4-year program at an accredited post-secondary school in the United States with plans to study English or related subject matter . Must be able to demonstrate financial need. | ||
54 | American Legion Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship | National | $5,000 | 03/01/24 | Caledonia American Legion | 12 | Relation to a Veteran | . Must be a senior in high school . Must complete 50 hours of volunteer service during his/her high school years . Must be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion. | |||
55 | Donald J. DeYoung Scholarship (GRCF) | Community | 2.50 | $2,000 | 03/01/24 | Address noted | 12+ | Ward of the court | . West Michigan area resident, who is a ward of the court, or was previously and discharged successfully . Must be accepted at a college/university or trade school | ||
56 | Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship (GRCF) | Community | $10,000 | 03/01/24 | Online | 12+ | Meijer Employee OR Dependent child of a Meijer Employee | . For the year for which the application is being submitted, the applicant must be either: --> A current Meijer Team Member with an employment start date on or before March 1, 2021, who has been employed full-time or part-time by Meijer, with continuous service, and will be attending college/university or technical school either part or full time --> OR...a dependent child (natural, legally adopted, or step-child) of a current Meijer Team Member with an employment start date on or before March 1, 2021 who has been employed full-time or part-time by Meijer, who will be attending college/university or technical school full time --> OR...a dependent child of a former Meijer Team Member who worked full-time or part-time for Meijer for at least one year, but whose employment was terminated due to death, retirement, or total and permanent disability, who will be attending college/university or technical school full time . The scholarship cannot be used to complete a graduate level program. . Children of Meijer company officers, board of directors, or shareholders are not eligible for a scholarship | |||
57 | Gerald M. Crane Memorial Music Scholarship (GRCF) | Community | - | $1,000 | 03/01/24 | Address noted | 9-12 | Musician | **Award money may NOT be used for undergraduate college tuition** Instead it's intended for music lessons, seminars, workshops, summer enrichment programs, music concerts, instruments, books, vocal music lessons or any other kinds of musical materials. . Be a high school student or have the equivalent of a 9th through 12th grade education and have not yet graduated. . Be a resident of Kent or Ottawa counties in Michigan. . Submit a letter of recommendation from a music teacher or other music professional. | ||
58 | Grand Rapids Combined Theatre Scholarship (GRCF) | Community | $2,000 | 03/01/24 | Email to scholarships@grfoundation.org | 12+ | Theatre Arts | . Must be enrolled full time in an accredited college or training program located within the United States with preference being given to theatre arts majors (can be a HS senior planning to major in theatre). . Must haveexperience in one of the following theatre venues Actor's Theatre, Community Circle Theatre, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Heritage Theatre, Jewish Theatre, and Master Arts Theatre . Finalists may be contacted for an interview as part of the selection process. | |||
59 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation General Application Scholarships | Community | $1,000,000 | 03/01/24 | Online | Yes | 12 | . Completing a general online application enters you in the selection process for 500+ scholarships! . Criteria varies . Amount of awards vary ** Students with a GPA of 2.5 grade point or above who demonstrate some financial need (if your EFC is below the cost of school) they will be eligible for many of their scholarship funds - awards range from $1,000 to $5,000** | |||
60 | MHSFCA Scholarship | State | $1,000 | 03/01/24 | Address noted | 12 | Involved in the Football Program | . Be a student involved in the football program as a player, cheerleader, manager, trainer or statistian . Be a student in the graduating class of high school, who is a citizen of the United States of American and resident of the State of Michigan . Have outstanding personal character and behavior as a leader in their high school community . Be a student of outstanding merit, who shows appreciation of the value of education and is willing to work to achieve success . Rank in the upper one quarter of their class and have test scores ACT or SAT that indicate academic success . Have on record a letter of acceptance from an accredited college or university | |||
61 | Miller Johnson Michigan Diversity Scholarship (GRCF) | Community | 3.00 | $5,000 | 03/01/24 | Address noted | 12+ | Student of color, or of more than 1 race, pursuing a law degree | . Awarded to students of color (American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or of more than one race) currently residing in Michigan (preference given to West Michigan residents) . Preference will be given to West Michigan residents pursuing a law degree at any accredited law school in the United States. . Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA | ||
62 | Alliance Credit Union | Community | $5,000 | 03/01/24 | Email to scholarships@alliancecu.com | 12 | Alliance Credit Union Member | . Must currently be a high school student who will be a full-time college student in 2024/25 . Must be an Alliance Credit Union member (or the son, daughter, or grandchild of an Alliance member) . Qualification is NOT based on grade point average or college test scores | |||
63 | Consumers Credit Union Scholarship | State | 3.00 | $10,000 | 03/04/24 | Online | 12 | CCU Checking Account *activate today* | . Applicants must be a full-time high school senior with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. . Applications are evaluated on academic achievement, community service and essay content. . The applicant must be an active member of Consumers Credit Union with his/her own account. . The $1,000 scholarships will be directly deposited into the student’s account upon proof of membership and proof of course enrollment at their college, university or trade program. . The $10,000 grand prize will be deposited into the winner’s account with their college, university or trade program. The award amount will be split into four payments of $2,500, deposited twice a year for two years. . Winner must provide proof of course enrollment at their college, university or trade program before each distribution. | ||
64 | University of Michigan Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship | Community | $18,000 | 03/08/24 | Address noted | 12 | U of M | . Must have applied and been accepted to the University of Michigan | |||
65 | American Legion Michigan Non-Traditional Scholarship | State | $1,000 | 03/10/24 | Address Noted | Based 25% on Need | 12+ | Non-Traditional Student Relation to a Veteran | . Applicant must be a descendant of a veteran . Applicant must be one of the following: --> A non-traditional student returning to the classroom after some period of time in which her/his education was interrupted. --> A student over the age of twenty-two attending college for the first time pursuing a degree, or --> A student over the age of twenty-two attending a vocational or trade school . Scholarship must be used within six months of the winner being notified . The money is to be applied toward expenses of tuition and books necessary to pursue study at any school, college or any other education institution in the State of Michigan . No Unit shall enter more than one candidate in the Department competition | ||
66 | DK Sprague Educational Scholarship | Community | 3.75 | $20,000 | 03/10/24 | Address noted | 12 | . Must be a current student at one of the following Tribe five county service areas: Allegan, Barry, Kent, Kalmazoo or Ottawa | |||
67 | Courageous Persuaders Scholarships | State | $3,000 | 03/11/24 | Online | 09,10,11,12 | . Open to students in grades 9-12 . May enter as an indivual or a team | ||||
68 | American Legion Michigan Memorial Scholarship | State | $1,000 | 03/15/24 | Address Noted | 12+ | Relation to a Veteran | . Applicant must be a descendant of a veteran . Must be a resident of the State of Michigan for one year preceding the date of the award . Must be going into, or in her senior year of high school, or freshman/sophomore year of college but not over 21 years of age . Must be pursuing a course of study at any school, college, or other educational institution in the State of Michigan . Applicant must mail their own entry. Please fill out all questions on the application. If not applicable, indicate so by N/A | |||
69 | American Legion Medical Career Scholarship | State | $1,000 | 03/15/24 | Address Noted | Yes | 12 | Field of Medicine Relation to a Veteran & Field of Medicine | . Must be used for medical career training . Must be a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of application and for one year preceding the date of filing application. . Must be a daughters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, sons, grandsons, great grandsons of honorably discharged or deceaased wartime veterans . Must be in the top quarter of their class . Must be in need of assistance . Must be used at a school, college or other education institution in the State of Michigan | ||
70 | Horatio Alger Organization | State | 2.00 | $10,000 | 03/15/24 | Online | Yes | 11 | . Must be enrolled full time as a high school student in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation . Must exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution) . Must demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required) . Must be involved in co-curricular and community service activities . Must display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity . Must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and . Must be a United States citizen | ||
71 | Alsame Scholarship | State | 2.50 | $3,000 | 03/15/24 | Address noted | 12 | Latino/a or Hispanic ancestry | . Be a high school senior . Have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 . Be on track to graduate from a high school in Michigan . Latino/a or Hispanic ancestry | ||
72 | Gerald R. Ford Student Writing Challenge | Community | $2,500 | 03/15/24 | Online | 9-12 | . Open to students in 9th-12th grade | ||||
73 | Dr. Marlene Dominguez Hicks HBCU Scholarship | Community | 3.00 | $1,500 | 03/15/24 | Online | 12 | HBCU College or University | . Must plan to attend a 4-year accredited HBCU (Historically Black College or University) . Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 . Must be a U.S. citizen | ||
74 | Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship | CHS | $500 | 03/17/24 | Online | 12 | . Applicants must be a current senior in good standing. . Applicants must attend Caledonia High School, South Christian High School, or they must be a resident of Caledonia, Michigan to be eligible. . Applicants must plan to attend a technical or trade school or a college or university for a two- or four-year program. . Weighted consideration will be given to applicants who (or whose parents/guardians) own or are employed by a member of a local Chamber of Commerce. . Weighted consideration given to applicants who have demonstrated community involvement and volunteer commitments. | ||||
75 | Community West Credit Union - Vern Hyde Scholarship | Community | $2,000 | 03/20/24 | Online | 12+ | CWCU Member for 12 months | . Must be a high school senior who attends school in Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent or Ottawa county . Must be a member of Community West Credit Union in good standing for 12 months at time of funds disbursement | |||
76 | Caledonia Kiwanis Key Club | CHS | - | unknown | 03/22/24 | Address noted | 12 | Key Club Members | . Candidate must be a graduating senior of Caledonia High School. . Candidate must be a member of the “Key Club” of Caledonia High School. . The financial award will be distributed upon proof of acceptance to the selected vocational or collegiate institution. | ||
77 | KCEA Alternative Scholarship | Community | 3.00 | $500 | 03/22/24 | 6 copies to the CHS STU | May be considered | 12 | In an alternative program | . A 3.0 grade point average may be waived, but a transcript must be included with this form. . Must have attended a KCEA* member public high school for at least four semesters. . Must demonstrate involvement in school and community activities. . Must demonstrate leadership in school and community activities. . Must include two typed letters of recommendation: one from a non-relative who lives within the Kent Intermediate School District and one from a current or former non-related KCEA* member from the student's district. . Financial need may be considered, but it is not a primary factor in selection. . Must include a copy of the student’s transcript | |
78 | Precision Metalforming Association West Michigan District Scholarship | State | 3.00 | $2,000 | 03/25/24 | Address noted | 12+ | Entering an engineering, technology, trades or machining trade | . Two completed scholarship recommendation forms -- One from your Technology or Engineering instructor. A second from a recent or current employer. . The applicant must be formally enrolled in a post-secondary metalforming/manufacturing/technology/engineering program; trades job training or machining, CNC, tool & die, welding, or stamping certificate program at an accredited institution. . Post-secondary scholarship applicants must have completed at least one quarter/semester; job training and certificate program applicants must have completed their respective program to request reimbursement. | ||
79 | Choice One Bank | Community | $1,000 | 03/25/24 | Online | 12 | Eligible candidates include high school seniors, GED recipients in the current calendar year that have not started college classes, and home school students with documentation of high school equivalency and college eligibility in our communities who are planning to obtain a certificate or attend an accredited two-year or four-year college in Michigan in the fall. | ||||
80 | Amy Lou Barnaby Charitable Foundation (CEF - Common Application) | CHS | 2.00 | $1,000 | 03/26/24 | Online (CEF) | May be considered | 12 | . Member of the Caledonia High School senior class, on schedule to graduate . Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better . Participation in service learning activities through school/community organizations . Good moral character and firmness of purpose as well as potential for success with post high school education verified by no more than two letters of reference . Special preference will be given to applicants: --> With financial need --> With special needs (i.e., physical limitations and/or a labeled learning disability) | ||
81 | Caledonia Women's Club Heritage Scholarship (CEF - Common Application) | CHS | 3.00 | $1,000 | 03/26/24 | Online (CEF) | Yes | 12 | Female | . Senior female currently enrolled at the Caledonia High School . Intent to attend a 2 year, 4 year college or pursue a vocational certificate program . GPA 3.0 or higher . Affiliation with a non-profit or community service organization, as evidenced by a letter of recommendation from a member of that organization . One additional letter of recommendation . Financial need . Application completed and submitted by deadline . Must be present at the Senior Girls Brunch in May to receive scholarship | |
82 | Matt Christensen Scholarship (CEF - Common Application) | CHS | 2.00 | $500 | 03/26/24 | Online (CEF) | 12 | . Must be a High School Senior enrolled at the Caledonia High School . Must be planning to attend a two to four-year college or university, or vocational program . Must write a paragraph that answers the following questions: What makes you a good leader? What leadership skills you possess? How do you advocate for and help others? What are your personal and professional goals for the future? . Must have evidence of demonstrated qualities of importance: hardworking, kind, dependable and responsible . Must provide 2 letters of recommendation from a teacher, employer, coach or mentor | |||
83 | Millard & Eva Engle Scholarship (CEF - Common Application) | CHS | 3.50 | $1,250 | 03/26/24 | Online (CEF) | 12 | . Must be a member of CHS senior class, on schedule to graduate . Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 . Participation in service learning, good moral character and potential for success in college . Two letters of reference . Preference for students pursuing a degree in education | |||
84 | Glidden STEM Scholarship (CEF - Common Application) | CHS | 3.00 | $1,000 | 03/26/24 | Online (CEF) | May be considered | 12 | STEM Field | . Must be a high school senior enrolled at the Caledonia High School . Must be planning to attend a two-year or four-year college majoring in a STEM field . Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above . Must have an affiliation with a non-profit, employer, or volunteer position, shown by a letter of recommendation . Must exhibit the ability and aptitude to succeed in a STEM career while seeking to develop his/her skills in this area . Financial need will be considered | |
85 | Paula Weller Scholarship (CEF - Common Application) | CHS | 2.00 | $1,000 | 03/26/24 | Online (CEF) | May be considered | 12 | . Must be a member of CHS senior class, on schedule to graduate. . Must plan to attend a trade school or 2-year post-secondary institution (GRCC) . Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. . Two letters of recommendation verifying character, potential for success and purpose with post-secondary education. . Special preference will be given to students with financial need for college. | ||
86 | Wildwood Family Farms Scholarship (CEF - Common Application) | CHS | 3.20 | $500 | 03/26/24 | Online (CEF) | 12 | Field of Agritourism or Hospitality Management OR Seeking Internship with Wildwood Family Farms | . Must be a high school senior enrolled at the Caledonia High School . Must be planning to attend a two to four-year college, or vocational program majoring in agritourism or hospitality management, or seeking internship experience with Wildwood . Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above . Must have experience in the customer service field or event experience as shown by a letter of recommendation from a supervisor. . Must have completed at least one Agriscience or business credit . Must exhibit the ability and aptitude to succeed in a business career while seeking to develop his/her skills in this area. . Must have a heart for giving of themselves to help others. | ||
87 | Women in Business Scholarship (CEF - Common Application) | CHS | 2.50 | $1,000 | 03/26/24 | Online (CEF) | May be considered | 12 | Female entering the field of Business | . Must be a high school female senior enrolled at the Caledonia High School . Must be planning to attend a two-year or four-year college majoring in business . Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above . Must have an affiliation with a non-profit, employer, or volunteer position, shown by a letter of recommendation . Must have completed at least one business credit . Must exhibit the ability and aptitude to succeed in a business career while seeking to develop her skills in this area . Financial need will be considered | |
88 | Carl E Workman Family Scholarship (CEF - Common Application) | CHS | 3.50 | $2,750 | 03/26/24 | Online (CEF) | 12 | . Member of the Caledonia High School senior class, on schedule to graduate . Cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better . Participation in service learning activities through school/community organizations . Good moral character and firmness of purpose as well as potential for success with post high school education verified by no more than two letters of reference . Special preference will be given to applicants: --> Pursuing a degree in engineering, particularly civil engineering --> Pursuing a degree in music | |||
89 | Dr. Bill Harrison FFA Endowed (Caledonia FFA - Common Application) | CHS | - | $1,000 | 03/26/24 | Online | 12 | FFA | . Must be a Caledonia FFA Senior . Must plan to pursue post-secondary education . Applicants will be evaluated on their leadership, service, SAE and academic history | ||
90 | Elton Smith (Caledonia FFA - Common ApplicationA) | CHS | - | unknown | 03/26/24 | Online | 12 | FFA | . Must be a Caledonia FFA Senior . Must plan to pursue post-secondary education . Applicants will be evaluated on their leadership, service, SAE and academic history . Common Application for the following Caledonia FFA Scholarships: Elton Smith and Steeby & South Family | ||
91 | Katie Fairchild Scholarship (Caledonia FFA - Common Application) | CHS | 3.00 | $250 | 03/26/24 | Online (CEF) | 12 | Completed at least 1 agriscience credit | . CHS senior . Completion of at least one agriscience credit . Participation in one leadership course . Documentation of 25 hours of community service . Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA . Not offered a full scholarship for college . Submit two letters of recommendations . Demonstrated passion to lead and serve others | ||
92 | Luke Yonker Memorial Scholarship (Caledonia FFA - Common Application) | CHS | 3.20 | $250 | 03/26/24 | Online | 12 | Completed at least 1 agriscience credit | . Caledonia senior . Completion of at least one agriscience credit . Participation in one leadership course . Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA . Submit two letters of recommendations . Demonstrated qualities of importance: Hardworking, Driven, Kind, Humble, Dependable and Responsible | ||
93 | Steeby & South Family (Caledonia FFA - Common Application) | CHS | - | $250 | 03/26/24 | Online | 12 | FFA | . Must be a Caledonia FFA Senior . Must plan to pursue post-secondary education . Applicants will be evaluated on their leadership, service, SAE and academic history . Common Application for the following Caledonia FFA Scholarships: Elton Smith and Steeby & South Family | ||
94 | The Steeby Service Recognition Scholarship (Caledonia FFA - Common Application) | CHS | - | $1,000 | 03/26/24 | Online | 12 | FFA | . Must be a graduating Senior . Money must be used for continuing education at a College or University or Technical school. . Must be an active FFA member for a minimum of 2 years . Must have served in a leadership position in the Caledonia FFA, or achieved some form of recognition at the state level. . Must be active in community service outside of FFA (Church, NHS, 4-H, Clubs, Athletic Teams, Community Service Projects, etc.) | ||
95 | Caledonia Women’s Club Memorial | CHS | 3.50 | $1,000 | 03/26/24 | Online | May be considered | 12 | Female | . Senior female currently enrolled at Caledonia High School . Intent to attend a 2 or 4 year college . GPA of 3.5 or higher . Affiliation with a non-profit or community service organization, as evidenced by a letter of recommendation from a member of that organization . Financial need . Application completed and submitted by deadline . Must be present at the Senior Girls Brunch in May to receive scholarship | |
96 | Caledonia Women’s Club Trade Vocational | CHS | 2.50 | $1,000 | 03/26/24 | Online | May be considered | 12 | Female | . Senior female currently enrolled at Caledonia High School . Intent to attend a 2-year college, vocational or certificate program . GPA of 2.5 or higher . Letter of recommendation from a community or school professional . Financial need . Application completed and submitted by deadline . Must be present at the Senior Girls Brunch in May to receive scholarship | |
97 | United Bank Community Dedication Scholarships | CHS | - | $500 | 03/26/24 | CHS STU by 3:00 PM | 12 | . Member of the Senior Class, on schedule to graduate. . Participation in school and community activities. . Planning to attend a college, university, or vocational school. | |||
98 | Be a Good Samaritan Scholarship | CHS | - | $1,000 | 03/27/24 | Online | 12 | . Must be a Caledonia High School Graduate . Must have submitted an application to the Military, University, Community College, Vocational Education or Trade School . Complete a short essay/paragraph submitted about the candidate’s moment in their life that they acted or demonstrated being a Good Samaritan . A CHS classmate may also write a nomination for someone else in the Senior CHS class who has exhibited the character of a Good Samaritan . NOTE: Three scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1000 each with one of the three being designated for a Caledonia High School senior football player. | |||
99 | Kevin Remenap Leadership Scholarship | CHS | $1,500 | 03/27/24 | Online | 12 | . Must be a Caledonia High School Graduate . There is NO section for a letter of recommendation, but there is a form that must be sent to two mentors from your life. These forms must be filled out by the deadline as well. Your application will not be considered if there are not two forms filled out. | ||||
100 | Caledonia Education Association Dependent Scholarship | CHS | - | $1,000 | 03/28/24 | CHS STU by 3:00 PM | 12 | CEA Dependent | . Must be a dependent child of a member in good standing in the Caledonia Education Association . Must submit an essay on the value of having a parent as an educator |