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GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program                Deadline:  January 3, 2020

  • demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;
  • demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
  • be citizens of the United States of America;
  • be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); and
  • plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
  • $10,000 award for up to $40, 000 in four years.
  • LINK

Kenneth B. McClain Scholarship                                                      Deadline: January 11,2019

2:30 pm

  • A graduating senior from LPS OR an active, laid off, or retired LEA member’s child graduating from high school will be awarded $1500.  After that student is selected, one senior from CHS will be awarded $1000.
  • Applicants need to show a minimum ACT composite of 28 or SAT total of 1310.
  • Applicants should have a 4.0 GPA or rank in the top 3% of their graduating class.
  • Consideration will be given for involvement in extracurricular activities, community service projects, and employment.
  • Application materials are available on Facebook, and LINK

LEA Community College or Technical/Trade School Scholarship

                                                                                    Deadline: January 11, 2019

  • One graduating senior from LPS will be awarded a $1000 scholarship.
  • Applicants must be accepted to a two-year community college or technical/trade         school as a full time student.
  • Applicants should have a 3.0 GPA.
  • Consideration will be given for involvement in extracurricular activities, community service projects, and employment.
  • Application materials are available on Facebook, CIC and LINK

NALS of Michigan Scholarship Award                         Deadline: February 15, 2020

  • The scholarship is available to members and non-members of NALS of Michigan who are enrolled in a school of advanced education in the legal field.
  • One Annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000.
  • Must be a high school senior or enrolled in a school of advanced education or a NALS Michigan Member.
  • Must be a resident of Michigan and be enrolling in a Michigan school or advanced education in the legal field.
  • Be in need of financial assistance.
  • Website:Application

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship                         Deadline: January 17, 2020

  • Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • Be high school seniors who are currently enrolled in or who have completed an advanced placement computer science course or who have taken an advanced placement computer science test.
  • Be planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year majoring in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or other computer related field of study.
  • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
  • Click here for application

University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit          Deadline: January 17,2020

                                                                                5pm

  • The University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit is sponsoring scholarship opportunities for for quality citizen-students
  • To be eligible to apply for one of these scholarships, applicants must minimally meet one of the following criteria: ACT score of 31, or an SAT score of 1430, or top 1% of your graduating class.  
  • More information and applications are available at LINK.

Ryan Fischer Legacy Scholarship                         Deadline:  January 20, 2020

Criteria:        

  • Senior in High School with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
  • Accepted to a university or universities - Scholarship made payable to university only
  • Must have lettered in at least two varsity sports including hockey                
  • Must be of high moral character, demonstrate a strong faith in God, a love for this country and be committed to community service                
  • Must also demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship, exceptional leadership, integrity and a positive attitude.        
  • LINK

The Bank of America Student Leaders Summit                Deadline:  January 31, 2020

Washington D.C.

As a Student Leader, you will participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization where you will learn first-hand about the needs of your community and the critical role nonprofits play. In addition, you will learn valuable civic, social and business leadership skills. Each Student Leader will attend the Student Leaders Summit held in Washington, D.C. where you will learn how government, business and the nonprofit sector work together to address critical community needs.

To become a Student Leader, you must:

  • Currently be a junior or senior in high school
  • Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization and work 35 hours a week
  • Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship through the end of September
  • Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, DC (July 10-15, 2016) (All expenses paid. This week will be part of your 8-week experience.)
  • Be a student in good standing at your school
  • Obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or school administrator.
  • LINK

Please note, Bank of America employees or members of their family are NOT eligible for nomination. Family members include: spouse or domestic partner, child (including by adoption), parent, grandparent, grandchild, cousin, aunt, uncle, sibling, parent-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law of the employee or the employee’s spouse or domestic partner, as well as step relationships.

For questions concerning this program, please call 1-800-218-9946.

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations                        Deadline: January 31, 2020

  • The Princeton Prize in Race Relations recognizes and rewards high school students who have had a significant positive effect on race relations in their schools or communities through their volunteer efforts.
  • The award is $1000, and winners will also be invited to an all expense paid trip to Princeton University to attend the Princeton Prize Symposium which will be held in the spring of 2016.
  • The application can be found at LINK
  • Questions can be directed to PPrize@princeton.edu or 1-800-742-1036.

MCWT Scholarship                                        Deadline:  January 31, 2020

Michigan Council of Women in Technology

An applicant must be a female high-school student (entering college), undergraduate or graduate level student who is:

  • a resident of the State of Michigan
  • a United States Citizen
  • a student with a 3.0 GPA or better
  • enrolled (or will be enrolled) in an Information Technology program
  • each applicant must be enrolled during the grant period in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program in majors such as: Information Systems, Business Applications, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Assurance, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Digital Forensics, Business Analytics for Information Science, Software Engineering. This is not a complete list but rather is intended to serve as examples.
  • Scholarship Application

Lake Michigan Credit Union Hutt Scholarship               Deadline: January 31, 2020

  • Award: $2,000 (15)
  • High school seniors entering a trade school, college or university may apply
  • Must write an essay on a selected question.  
  • For more info visit www.lmcu.org/hutt

Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award                Deadline January 31, 2020

  • Award $5,000
  • Open to residents of the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia, and the US territories
  • At least sixteen (16) years old at the time of entry.
  • Must also be high school senior students who will be or college students who are enrolled at least half-time in a Bachelor's or Associate's degree program or graduate program at an eligible school within one (1) year of winner notification/confirmation or parent/legal guardians of students that satisfy the above eligibility requirements. 
  • Click here to apply

Westland Community Foundation Scholarship                Deadline: January 31, 2019

  • Students who are Westland residents.
  • Students must exhibit interest and demonstrate success in a career/technical/vocational program and/or work experiences.
  • Scholarships are awarded to selected students of either the Livonia or Wayne/Westland school districts.
  •  Awards are intended for students who may not necessarily be interested in attending a traditional four-year university.
  • The scholarship program also recognizes the student who may not qualify for other scholarship programs, yet still desire to continue their education.. Application

Inkster Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Deadline February 1, 2020

  •  Applicant must matriculate in an accredited college, university, community college, trade or vocational school during the fall 2020 semester.
  • Scholarship application and supporting documents will be accepted on a rolling basis, but must be either received or postmarked by February 1, 2020. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • If planning to attend a college or university, the applicant must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  • If planning to attend a community college, vocational or trade school, the applicant must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  • In a 300-500 word essay, typed and double-spaced, please share an example of a person or experience that has aided in your growth and development during high school.
  • Click here for Application

Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholarship (MIAAA)

                                                                Deadline:  February 1, 2020

 The MIAAA is offering six $1,000 scholarships again this year to graduating senior student-athletes.  

Each high school in Michigan may select one male and one female student-athlete.  The school’s Athletic Director must be a member of the MIAAA in order to nominate student-athletes and to be considered for the scholarships.

·          Student-athletes must meet the following criteria to be nominated:

o    A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale

o    One Letter of Support from a school staff member

o    Must have earned a Varsity Letter in at least two different sports during their high school career

o    Complete application with approval signatures from Athletic Director and Principal

o    Application must be typed

NFL Alumni Detroit Chapter Scholarship  

Deadline:  February 1, 2020

No later than 5 PM  

  • NFL ADC supports two $2,500 scholarships (one male athlete and one female athlete)
  • Overall High School G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher
  • OR ACT minimum score of 19
  • OR SAT minimum score of 1090
  • Senior Status
  • Accepted at a 2 year or 4 year college
  • Participation at the varsity level in athletics for at least one year
  • Has NOT accepted any scholarship funds or grants to participate in college athletics
  • Application available on LINK

Drive2Life Scholarship                                         Deadline:  February 4, 2020

  • Individual students in grades 6-12
  • Create a storyboard or written script Theme:  To Help Prevent Distracted Walking
  • NO GROUP entries or VIDEOS
  • The Grand Prize winner will receive a cash prize of $1,000 and a trip to New York City
  • Entry form available online www.scholastic.com/drive2life/form

Special Tree         Healthcare Scholarship                        Deadline:  February 3, 2019

  • High school senior who is planning to continue post-secondary education at any level in a healthcare career.
  • $1000 Scholarship to the winning applicant from EACH school district
  • Winners are based on academic achievement, interest in a healthcare career, volunteer or paid work experience in healthcare, school and community activities, citizenship, references, and brief responses to essay questions.
  • Link

Michigan High School Athlete of the Year                Deadline: February 3rd, 2020

  • Member of the Senior Class

  • Demonstrated excellence in Athletics:MHSAA sanctioned sports

  • State ranking

  • Demonstrated excellence in Scholastics: Grade Point Average of 3.0 or greater

  • ACT/SAT/PSAT scores helpful

  • Recognized Citizenship:School leadershipCommunity involvementVolunteerism

  • Application

University of Michigan Telluride Association                Deadline:  February 12, 2020

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan                Deadline February 15, 2020

  • Dozens of scholarships available with just ONE application!
  • Register for the CFSEM scholarship portal today to start the application process at cfsem.org/scholarships.

 Court of St. Brigid Scholarship Program                    Deadline:  February 7th, 2020

  • This scholarship is for ladies and men ages 17 thru 23 years who are Irish and Catholic.  
  • For applications and more information please call Maureen Kelly at 734-632-0334 or visit Application

Western Michigan University Foundation Scholarship              Deadline February 15, 2020

  • Award amount $60,000 over four years / $15,000 per year
  • 3.7+ weighted cumulative GPA
  • Must be a first-year student enrolling in the fall immediately following high school graduation.
  • Admissible to WMU
  • Have verified financial need based on one or more of the following criteria
      -Student is enrolled in or eligible to participate in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program (FRPL)
      -Student is a ward of the state, an orphan, or in foster care
      -Student is homeless, as determined by their district’s McKinney-Vento Liaison
      -Student is undocumented.

National Co-op Scholarship Program                              Deadline: February 15, 2020

  • As the largest independently sponsored merit cop-op scholarship program in the United States, the National Commission will award 160 merit scholarships. These merit co-op scholarships will be awarded to students who plan to participate in college cooperative education at one of the NCCE Partner College and Universities listed: Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology.
  • Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA.
  • Questions should be directed to Marty Ford at marty_ford@uml.edu Applications can be found online at LINK

Engineering Society of Detroit                                Deadline:  February 20, 2020

  • Award:  $2,000
  • Must have a 3.0 grade point average.
  • Be pursuing a career in the field of engineering or the life sciences.  
  • Participate in volunteer activities.
  • For more information, please contact: Sue Ruffner,  sruffner@esd.org or 248-353-0735, ext. 117.

MEA (Michigan Education Association)                        Deadline:  February 20, 2020

                                                                        

  • Graduate of a Michigan public high school.
  • 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, certificate or license.  Those attending the following private institutions ONLY are also eligible:  Baker College-Flint/Owosso; University of Detroit-Mercy; Davenport University-Eastern Region Campus; Adrian College; Finlandia University; Albion College; and Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University.
  • Children of MEA officers, fund trustees, and MEA staff are not eligible
  • Applications are available at http://www.mea.org/mea-scholarship 
  • Mail to:

MEA Scholarship Fund Michigan Education Association

P.O. Box 2573

East Lansing, MI 48826-2573

  • Black or blue ink only.  No faxed or emailed applications accepted.

Student Distracted Driving Awareness Billboard Design Challenge 2020

Deadline: February 21, 2020

  • Award:$500
  • The Transportation Improvement Association (TIA), through the support of State Farm, is again challenging Michigan high school students to create a public service announcement billboard to educate drivers about the dangers of distracted driving
  • Click here for more information

Community Choice Foundation                                Deadline: February 28, 2020

                                                        

  • Graduating high school senior from a Michigan high school
  • Strong record of “ Giving Big” to the community through volunteerism or public service
  • Desire to live and work in Michigan after attaining a college degree
  • High School Grad Award: $5,000
  • Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to apply and a strong record of giving big to the community through volunteerism or public service.
  • Continuing Ed Award $2,500 Minimum GPA of 3.0 and be accepted into a 2 or 4 year college or university
  • Skilled Trade/CTE Award $2,500 Minimum GPA. Must attend a vocational training program in Michigan . To apply go to MichiganScholarship.com

Livonia Optimist Club Scholarship                Essay Deadline: February 28, 2016

  • This essay competition is on the following topic: “Lead by Example: Reality or Fiction”
  • Applicants must be juniors or seniors who either reside in the city of Livonia or who attend a Livonia school.

  • The scholarship amount is $500.
  • The Optimist club winner’s entry will then be placed in the District Competition and will be eligible to win an additional $2500.
  • Contact Beth Labadie, Davenport University, 19499 Victor Parkway, Livonia, MI 48152 or call 734-943-2853
  • Application available on 

New Metropolitan Detroit Club                         Deadline:  February 28, 2020

  • Award: $1,000 (2)
  • Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher to apply
  • Two letters of recommendation, essay, and a list of extracurricular activities.  
  • One of the awards will go to a student attending a Black college or university.
  • Request an electronic applications at sacoleman616@yahoo.com

 

Kroger I Can Make History Scholarship                        Deadline: February 28

  • Students in grades 4th - 12th can enter the contest by submitting a piece of art, music, poetry or an essay addressing “how you and/or your community are making history” or “what does black history month mean to me”.
  • Visit www.icanmakehistory.com for more info and to download forms.  

Buick Achievers Scholarship                               Deadline:  February 27, 2020

  • 100 scholarships of up to $25,000 per year
  • High school senior
  • Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate college/university
  • Major in  Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, STEM or other eligible fields related to the auto industry
  • Financial need, academic achievement, leader
  • Special consideration will be given to the following applicants:  first-generation college, female, minority, military veteran or a dependent of military personnel
  • Apply at https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/

2020 Metropolitan Detroit Bureau of School Studies Inc. Annual Scholarship Deadline February 28, 2020

  • Be a graduating senior from a high school of a Metro Bureau member school district.

  • Intend to enroll at one of the following Metro Bureau Member Colleges/Universities: Oakland University,  Wayne County Community College District,  or Wayne State University

  • http://www.metrobureau.org/ 

 

Educational Solutions Scholarship                                Deadline: February 28, 2020

As a senior in high school, you are on the verge of many great things. MSGCU wants to ensure that your big plans aren't derailed by the high cost of education.

  •  Eligible students must be planning to attend a university, college, or technical campus.
  • Students will be selected based on a number of criteria, including an essay, school and community involvement, and a teacher’s letter of recommendation.
  • MSGCU membership is required if selected as a scholarship recipient. You are eligible to become an MSGCU member if you reside, work, attend school, or worship in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Joining is easy! If you're 18 or over, simply join online.

Rudolph Heino High School Scholarship                 Deadline : February 28, 2020 Award: $2,500

  • Rudolph Heino High School Scholarship is designed to help high school seniors who demonstrate an enthusiasm and commitment to inspiring others through leadership. Students are selected based on a number of criteria, including school and MSGCU membership is required if selected as a scholarship recipient. Joining is easy! . Click here to apply lick here to apply

The Michigan Competitive Scholarship               Deadline:  March 1, 2020

University of Michigan Dearborn                        Deadline:  March 2, 2020

Alumni Legacy Scholarship

  • Applicants must have a relationship to a graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn (i.e. you are a child, sibling, grandchild, spouse, stepchild, niece, nephew or cousin).  This must be confirmed by the Office of Alumni Relations before candidate is entered into the applicant pool.
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  • Applicants must be accepted into a degree program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
  • Applicants must demonstrate sustained activity and/or achievements in academic, extracurricular, community and/or leadership activities.
  • Applicants must be an incoming freshman with a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Application

Livonia Arts                                                                 Deadline: March 5, 2020

  • Must be a current resident of Livonia
  • A 2020 high school graduate
  • Application

Fostering Futures Scholarship (Winter/Spring)                              Deadline: March 15      

                                                                                  to June 30th

  • Student must have been in foster care after the 13th birthday
  • There is no upper age limit.  Student can receive funding at any age.
  • Student must be attending a Michigan public or private 4-year college/university or a community college.
  • Funding can be used only for the following: Tuition, fees, room/board, books, and supplies/equipment required for enrollment.
  • APPLICATION