Class of 2023 Scholarships
Last Updated 1/31/2024
Listings are a summarization of scholarship information received by the Counseling office. Students should check scholarship
websites, when applicable, for specific details. Applications requiring counselor recommendation or signature should be submitted to
the Counseling office at least five school days in advance of the deadline to ensure it is postmarked by the due date. The counseling department cannot guarantee that applications received in our office on the due date will be postmarked in time.
NAME / SPONSOR | AMOUNT | SELECTION CRITERIA | DEADLINE | APPLICATION |
Genesee Opportunity (GO) Stipend | Approximately $1,100 (Amount depends on how long student resided in and attended a school in Genesee County) | The Genesee Opportunity (GO) stipend provides Genesee County high school graduates with money for college, career training, or certification licensing fees. To be eligible, you must:
The GO stipend is not based on income or grades, and is funded through a millage approved by Genesee County voters. The GO stipend can only be awarded one time and must be used within the first 12 months after high school graduation or GED completion. | Application opens for 2024 graduates in October 2022 | |
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. | February 3rd, 2024 | See Ms. Gaby for paper application |
Genesee Health Plan: Health Career Scholarship Contest | $1500 | Open to high school seniors pursuing a career in healthcare. | February 22nd, 2024 | |
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 | March 15th, 2024 | Fill out pre-qualifying questions, select Bentley then Waldbauer Scholarship |
Leslie G. Ames Fund | To be awarded to graduating seniors of any high school within Genesee County with at least a 3.0 GPA. Equal consideration should be given to Genesee County and City of Flint students, and need as well as ability shall determine deserving recipients. Support will be provided for tuition, books and/or fees at an accredited higher education institution for a 4-year degree program. | March 15th, 2024 | Fill out pre-qualifying questions, select Bentley then Leslie G. Ames Fund | |
Flint Area Education Foundation General Scholarship Endowment Fund | To be awarded to an African-American graduating senior high school student of Genesee County attending a college, university, or technical school, or students with a 2.5 GPA or better. ACT/SAT scores, community service, and financial need are considered. Two references and a description of future goals are required. | March 15th, 2024 | Fill out pre-qualifying questions, select Bentley then Flint Area Education Foundation General Scholarship Endowment Fund | |
Clinton B. Jones Fund of the Flint Area Education Foundation | To be awarded to an African American graduating senior high school student of Genesee County attending the University of Michigan-Flint. Students must have a 2.5 GPA or better. ACT/SAT scores, community service, and financial need are considered. Two references and a description of | March 15th, 2024 | Fill out pre-qualifying questions, select Bentley then Clinton B. Jones Fund of the Flint Area Education Foundation | |
LeVert and Nina Jones Fund of the Flint Area Education Foundation | To support scholarships for African-American graduating senior high school students of Genesee County who have been adversely affected by substance abuse attending a college, university, or technical school. Students must demonstrate financial need. | March 15th, 2024 | Fill out pre-qualifying questions, select Bentley then LeVert and Nina Jones Fund of the Flint Area Education Foundation | |
Rosa Parks Scholarship | $2,000.00 | Be a senior attending a public or private Michigan High School. Graduate by August of the application year. Have a GPA of 2.5 or above, Complete an application form and essay and meet additional requirements as noted in the application package. | March 1, 2024 | |
Hagen Scholarship | $6,000 each semester | Must have a 3.5 GPA and plan to attend a four-year college after graduation. For students whose family house-hold income does not exceed $85,000. | Due March 1st, 2024 | |
John F. and Edith L. Wilsterman Scholarship | Up to $20,000 | To be awarded to Genesee County High School Graduates 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, and financial need. | March 1st, 2024 | |
Mickey Hamilton Memorial Scholarship | $500 | Any high school student in Michigan who has played at least one season of a varsity level sport and plans to become an elementary or high school teacher may apply for this scholarship. 400-600 word essay | May 1, 2024 | |
Odd Fellows Scholarship | Two awards to Bentley students for $500 | Complete application and short essay about a time you faced adversity. | May 6th, 2024 | Or see Ms. Gaby for paper application. Click “file” then “make a copy” |
Bentley Education Association Scholarship | $500 | 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) | May 6th, 2024 | Or see Ms. Gaby for paper application Click “file” then “make a copy” |
Timothy McComb Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | 2.5+ GPA Must be accepted to attend a college or technical school. Check will be made payable to the college or technical school. Student must submit an essay describing an obstacle or hardship that they have overcome, career goals they have set for themselves and the plan to achieve these goals. | May 8th, 2024 | Or see Ms. Gaby for paper application Click “file” then “make a copy” |
Bentley GEC Scholarship | $4,000 | One page typed essay, three citizenship rating tools, copy of trade/college/university acceptance letter, transcript, and completed application. | May 17th, 2024 by 3:00pm | Click “file” then “make a copy” |
MI Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship | Varies | For a Michigan student who plans to attend college with a major in Engineering. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Include a list of current classes, transcript, essay of 250 words on “How I was influenced to pursue an engineering career”. | February 17th, 2024 | |
Genesee County Coaches and Officials Association Student Athlete Scholarship | $500 | 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 | NOT YET OPEN March 4th, 2023 | |
Harold Scoville Scholarship | $500-$1,000 | For a student who attends GCI. Must complete the application, provide transcript and attach info about extracurriculars and complete the FAFSA. Includes an essay | NOT YET OPEN April 8th, 2022 | |
Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarship | Varies | For a student graduating from a Genesee County High School. Must complete application and attach a transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a 500 word essay (see application for details). Applications must be mailed. | NOT YET OPEN April 22nd, 2022 | |
The Links Inc. - Flint Area Scholarship | Varies | For a student graduating from a Genesee county high school. Must have 2.5 GPA, include application, two letters of rec, transcript, and letter of acceptance from a college. Applications must be mailed. | NOT YET OPEN April 29th, 2022 | |
ELGA Credit Union | $1,000 | 2.5 gpa or higher. 750 word essay about helping others, completed application | NOT YET OPEN April 14th, 2023 | |
Flint Community Players Arts Scholarship | FCP decides award amount each year Renewable for three years | Students who plan to major or minor in the arts, Preferred academic achievement, extra-curricular activities and community service. | NOT YET OPEN April 15, 2023 | |
Scholarships for Skilled Trades | $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. | WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 2024 April 17, 2023 | |
Michigan Sugar Queen | $1,000 - $2,000 | Open to female graduates of Genesee county. Must be at least 18 years old by the end of June 2023. Must have a 3.0 GPA. Include two letters of rec and one recent photo of yourself. | NOT YET OPEN April 21, 2023 | |
Burton Kiwanis Educational Foundation Scholarship | $1,000 | For students graduating from a Genesee County high school. Must have at least a 3.5 GPA and 1220 SAT score, and be planning to attend a Michigan College. Include application, transcript, list of extracurricular activities, and two letters of rec. Applications must be mailed. | NOT YET OPEN April 27, 2023 | |
David Barns Scholarship | $2,500 | One Male and one Female student will be awarded a scholarship. Participation in a high school sport is HIGHLY encouraged. Students must be a graduate of a Genesee, Lapeer, Oakland, or Macomb high school and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Application all online. | NOT YET OPEN April 28th, 2023 | |
Rotary Club of Greater Flint Sunrise | $2,000 | 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. | NOT YET OPEN April 28th, 2023 | |
Donald E. Lee Architecture Scholarship Application | $6,000 | Transcript, two letters of recommendation, An essay outlining educational/career goals as they relate to the field of architecture, A list of achievement as well as non-academic activities, college acceptance letter, minimum of two and a maximum of eight works that represent your artistic abilities. | NOT YET OPEN May 1st, 2023 | |
2023 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. | NOT YET OPEN May 5th, 2023 | |
You are the Future | $1,000 | 3.0 GPA, attending a college, university or trade school, application, essay, letter of recommendation, and transcript | NOT YET OPEN May 5th, 2023 | |
Mott Community College - Trustee’s Leadership Scholarship | Full tuition for up to two years at MCC | One scholarship will be awarded to one student from Bentley high school, who plans to enroll at Mott Community College. Recipients will be a part of Mott’s Honor college. Must have at least 3.0 GPA. Application is all online. | NOT YET OPEN May 15th, 2023 | |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship | Renewable | For students who plan to attend Mott CC, Kettering, Baker College, or U of M Flint. Preference given to first generation college students from Genesee County. 40 hours community service, 2.8 or higher GPA, one extra curricular activity. | NOT YET OPEN July 15, 2023 | |
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship | Up to $30,000 over four years | To apply, the student must provide the following: One recommendation, Test scores, Activities and distinctions, Four essays, Be a graduating, minority high school senior, Present evidence of financial need, Demonstrate a record of academic excellence, Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service. | DEADLINE PASSED January 10th, 2024 | |
Lake Michigan Credit Union’s Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship | $2,000 | Must be planning to enroll in a college, university, or trade school. Must be a resident of Michigan. Essay of at least 750 words required. | DEADLINE PASSED January 5, 2024 |
University/College Scholarships:
Most colleges will offer incoming freshmen a renewable (meaning you can use it for 4 years) scholarship based on their SAT score and GPA. Information about these scholarships can be found on the financial aid page of the college.
Colleges also offer other scholarships through the numerous departments at the university/college. These scholarships are often called “Endowed Scholarships”. Check for scholarships offered by the college you plan to attend.
Below is a chart that can help you navigate the scholarship opportunities at the college you want to attend.
School | GPA/SAT based (Merit) Scholarships | Endowed Scholarships |
Central Michigan University | ||
Eastern Michigan University | ||
Ferris State University | ||
Grand Valley State University | ||
Kettering University | ||
Lake Superior State University | ||
Lawrence Technological University | Industry Partnership Scholarship Other LTU Scholarships - scroll to the bottom of the page | |
Michigan State University | ||
Michigan Technological University | ||
Mott Community College | ||
Northern Michigan University | ||
Oakland University | ||
Saginaw Valley State University | ||
University of Michigan | U of M does automatic consideration for most scholarships based on the student’s application to the college. Admitted students have access to a general scholarship application in their student portal. For more information please see this link. | |
University of Michigan - Dearborn | Current Student Scholarships (apply once you are admitted and have paid your deposit) | |
University of Michigan - Flint | ||
Western Michigan University | ||
National/International Scholarship Competitions:
Scholarships can come from any organization that wants to offer one. You can ask any organization/group/union that you belong to if they offer scholarships. Check with your parent’s employer, because they often offer scholarships for their employees’ dependents (check with your own employer too). There are also search engines dedicated to helping you find private scholarships. However, be careful when searching online for scholarships because there can be scams. You should never have to pay for a scholarship, and do not put your information into any site that seems untrustworthy. The below search engines are recommended
Scholarship Search Engines:
- MI Student Aid: Scholarship Search
- Rise.me
- CollegeBoard BigFuture: Scholarship Search
- CareerOneStop: Scholarship Finder
- Going Merry
- scholarships.com
- Scholarship 360
- Scholarship Owl
- Scholly
Please make sure you also apply to the FAFSA at FAFSA.gov
- Application opens for the class of 2023 October 1st, 2022
- Michigan’s priority deadline is March 1st, 2023
- Connects students with need-based aid from the federal and state governments, colleges, and optional federal loans
- New this year is the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. If your EFC falls below $25,000 you are eligible for the following:
- Up to $5,500 at a public college or university
- Up to $4,000 at a private college or university
- Up to $2,750 at a community college