Scholarships
Please review the list of scholarships below. Please let Mrs. Vanvallis know if you have any questions.
**Updated 10/21/2021**
(many of these scholarships were left on this page from last school year, I will be updating them as they come in but most of the information is the same)
High School Motion Picture Production Program Scholarship (21/22)
- 1st place: $10,000
- 2nd place: $4,000
- 3rd place: $3,000 (2 awarded)
- Requirements: High School Senior
- Can only compete in one high school scholarship competition
- Must take the test at the MPI on one of the available testing dates
- Top 10 scores will be selected as finalists, next step essay, last step interview
- Recipients will receive written documentation from MPI
- To register visit motionpicture.edu and click on “high school scholarships”
- First test administered on December 3rd!!
Burton Kiwanis Club Scholarship
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1--lqJjy0wMT-pSnof9ev6w8xzxIEvlEZkBOHnRdZ3zk/edit
DEADLINE: MAY 6th
Brandon Hubbard Scholarship
- Complete Application
- Submit high school transcript with GPA
- Pursuing an Agriscience or Veterinary Medicine related degree
- Show involvement in student leadership
- Submit a 250 word essay on “How are you going to reach your dream?”
- Please see Mrs. VanVallis for the application form
Bentley Education Association Scholarship
The Bentley Education Association will award one $500 scholarship for Bentley High School seniors. Eligible students are encouraged to write an essay following the guideline below. Members of the Bentley Education Association will judge the essays and scholarships will be awarded during the Honors Awards Night ceremony. Scholarship payments will be made directly to the college or university that the recipient has enrolled in and the payment will be applied to tuition.
- Guidelines: Your essay must be typed and double-spaced, focused and interesting. Key topics should include the following:
- Educational Objectives and Career Goals (What college are you planning to attend, your major and why you chose it, career path)
- Personal Background (GPA, What’s important to you, Life experiences, Volunteer work, hobbies, extra curricular activities, what makes you exceptional)
- Return your completed essay to Mrs. Richardson by Friday, May 14th at Noon!
Rotary Club of Greater Flint Sunrise
- Scholarship applicants must be graduating high school seniors. In 2021, preference will be given to students who are the first member in a family to attend a college, university, or trade school.
- Applicants must provide a transcript showing fall semester senior year grades and must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
- Applicants must provide a copy of their FAFSA (or describe financial need in an essay).
- Applicants must provide at least one reference letter.
- Applicants must provide a one page essay demonstrating school/community leadership.
- Applicants must attend a college, university, or trade school located within the state of Michigan.
- APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 16, 2021!
- ELECTRONICALLY DELIVERED or POSTMARKED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 16TH
- Rotary Club of Greater Flint Sunrise
PO Box 105, Flint, MI 48501
sunriserotaryflint@gmail.com
AAA MICHIGAN'S 2021 SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
$2500
- Scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded to two graduating seniors attending a Michigan public, private or charter high school.
- Students must show proof of AAA Michigan School Safety Patrol participation in elementary or middle school, good academic standing and a strong record of involvement in the community and/or extra-curricular activities. A personal letter of introduction must be included describing community and extra-curricular activities and what being a Safety Patroller meant to them.
- The deadline for submission of your schools' applicant has been extended to FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021. SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO: Scholarships@aaamichigan.com OR THIS LINK: https://michigan.aaa.com/Safety/aaa-school-safety-patrol.aspx
Harold “HAL” Scholarship
For Seniors Completing a CTE Program
$500-$1,000
To Search the top 175 Scholarships click below:
https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
Amazing Opportunity for Seniors to Attend SVSU
Tuition Free for Four Years
Click below to see if you qualify:
https://www.svsu.edu/cardinalcommitment/?utm_source=hp&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=cc_slide
Mott Community College Trustee's Leadership Scholarship
Full Tuition for 2 years
- Click Here to Apply
- Deadline is May 15, 2021
- See Mrs. Van Vallis or Mrs. Sturgess for more information
SET SEG Skilled Trade Scholarship
$500
Click Here to Apply!
- The SET SEG Foundation believes in supporting Michigan public school students in the pursuit of enrichment opportunities that advance learning and create opportunities. With the shortage of skilled trade workers in Michigan, we want to help revitalize these career paths and support students in their professional pursuits by giving scholarships in the amount of $500.
- Must be a Michigan resident
- Must be a high school senior attending a Michigan public school
- Must have been enrolled in a Career and Technical Education Program (and provide transcript)
- Must be enrolled in or plan to enroll in an accredited two-year college, technical school, or other accredited technical institutes in the next 12 months
Interested in Western Michigan University? Take a look at this Scholarship MLK G.O.L.D
$32,000 ($8,000/year)
The Corrina Van Hamlin Memorial Scholarship
$1000
- For High school female seniors pursuing a career in art, photography, art therapy, psychology or sociology. The link is below and the deadline is April 30th!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/134o7zOzKjlCCp43ZyZQ3ebvl8y_BvA2kjbZXqJWxeL8/edit
The Detroit Section of the Society of Women Engineers
$1000
- The Detroit Section of the Society of Women Engineers annually recognizes local students who have shown exemplary abilities in areas such as leadership, academics, and community activities.
- Now in its second year, SWE-Detroit has endowed the Society’s first scholarship specifically for students starting their engineering program at a community college. The Josie Rewald Memorial Community College Scholarship is available for incoming or current students. This program will distribute two awards of $1000 each in 2020.
2021 Genesee Opportunity Stipend
- Application is now available for the class of 2021.
- High school graduates who lived in and attended high school in Genesee County are eligible to receive the Genesee Opportunity stipend.
- The stipend can be used toward costs to attend approved colleges and training institutions.
- Find the stipend applications and more details at geneseego.org.
Community Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Offers Vary
- Students should use this link to apply for a variety of scholarships through the Community Foundation of Greater Flint.
- Depending on the information you report, you can qualify for multiple scholarship opportunities.
See Mrs. Vanvallis or Mrs. Sturgess for more information.
Sophia Waldbauer Scholarship
$4000 or $2000/2 awards
To be awarded to a graduating senior of Bentley High School who is:
- a member of any school athletic team during any one year in Bentley High School
- be accepted to a college, university or technical school
- have a 2.66 cumulative GPA or higher
- exhibit good citizenship and above average sportsmanship which will be demonstrated through one or more letters of recommendation provided by the applicant
- demonstrate financial need
- Deadline: March 15th
See Mrs. Vanvallis or Mrs. Sturgess for more information.
WiseGeek Women in STEM Scholarship
$500
To be awarded to a graduating female from Bentley High School who is:
- Interested in a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).
See Mrs. Vanvallis or Mrs. Sturgess for more information.
John F. and Edith L. Wilsterman Scholarship
Up to $20,000
To be awarded to Genesee County High School Graduates who:
- Who have great potential but may have struggled in high school due to extenuating circumstances such as work, family issues, setbacks or even “late blooming”.
- Extra-curricular and community service activities are also heavily considered, all with a focus on the student's character, financial need, and potential.
- Apply at https://www.wilsterman.org/apply
See Mrs. Vanvallis or Mrs. Sturgess for more information.
2020 Back to the Bricks Scholarship
$5,000
To be awarded to high school seniors in Genesee County who are pursuing post-secondary study/training at a college or technical school in
- auto-body repair/painting, automotive design, auto mechanics, electrical/manufacturing/mechanical engineering, robotics, sales and marketing, software development for automotive applications, welding, or STEM related programs.
- 200-500 Word Essay is required
- Include at least one letter of Recommendation.
- Review Full List of Guidelines HERE.
- DEADLINE: May 28th!
PB & J Scholarship
$500-$1,000
To be awarded to students who have:
- Experienced personal challenges that may have not allowed them to perform well academically.
- Must be planning to attend a 2- year or 4-year accredited college in the US.
- High School GPA is not needed to qualify.
- Click HERE for more information.
See Mrs. Vanvallis or Mrs. Sturgess for more information.
Laurie Gembrowski- Riess Memorial Scholarship
$1000- First Year $500- Second Year
To be awarded to a graduating senior of Bentley High School who is:
- Interested in teaching, skilled trades, or the arts.
- Deadline: January 21, 2022
See Mrs. Vanvallis or Mrs. Gooch for an application
Genesee County Coaches and Officials Association
Student Athlete Scholarship
- Due Date: April 30th, 2021
- Return to: GCCOAScholarship@gmail.com
- $500 scholarship to one male and one female high school student athlete
- Letter of recommendation from a coach or high school athletic director
- Community service involvement
- A typed one-page essay with the following subject: “What I’ve learned by being a high school student athlete”
- Copy of your High School Transcript
Genesee Health Plan: Health Career Scholarship Contest
$1500
- Open to high school seniors pursuing a career in healthcare.
- See this flyer for more information.
Clio Cast and Crew, Inc.
$1000
- Any senior pursuing a degree in the arts: theatre, music, dance, film, graphic design and visual arts.
- Application deadline is April 15, 2021
- Applications and more information can be found at www.cliocastandcrew.com
Non-Local Scholarships
Please review the list of local scholarships below. Please let Mrs. Vanvallis or Mrs. Sturgess know if you have any questions.
The WiseGeek Recent Immigrants Scholarship
$500
To be awarded to a graduating Senior of Bentley High School:
Little Bundle Super Dad Scholarship
$1000
To be awarded to a graduating senior of Bentley High School:
See Mrs. Vanvallis or Mrs. Sturgess for an application
WiseGeek Entrepreneurship Matters Scholarship
$500
To be awarded to a graduating senior of Bentley High School who is:
See Mrs. Vanvallis or Mrs. Sturgess for an application
WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Awareness Scholarship
$500
To be awarded to Bentley High School students who
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Inc. Annual Scholarship
$6000
To be awarded to a Bentley High School students who are
- A female or male who plans to enter college for training in the Field of Education.
- Complete the Undergraduate Scholarship Application.
- Show evidence of need by declaring family size and proof of family income (W2 or 1040)
- Be a graduating senior at the time application is submitted.
- Submit an official high school transcript with the Registrar’s seal.
- Submit official SAT/ACT scores
- Attach a photograph (headshot) to the application. (Failure to send a photo will disqualify the application.)
- Apply through a Local Chapter Scholarship Chairperson in accordance with prescribed deadlines.