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GRADES 9 – 12
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ATTENTION HS SENIORS – SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE 


Students that are interested in applying to Ball State University should do so ASAP using their website www.bsu.edu/admissions/apply. Decisions will be available as early as mid-October.  Students may also print the PDF if they prefer a paper application. 

Go Red For Women Scholarship—Females interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Deadline November 30, 2011. www.GoRedForWomen.org/GoRedScholarship

Rare Everyday Hero Scholarship--- Attend Michigan University, One-page essay. Deadline December 1, 2011. www.Rarefoundation.org

Ron Brown Scholar Program. Students who will make significant contributions to society. Academic success and leadership. $10,000 renewable for $40,000. Deadline January 9, 2012. www.ronbrown.org

National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators. Complete Application including extra curricular and leadership activities. Three (3) Awards of $2500 each. Deadline January 10, 2012

Gates Millennium Scholars program. This is a renewable, need-based, merit scholarship. Students should apply at www.gmsp.org. The deadline is January 11, 2012. Requirements are:

  1. African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
  2. Citizen, National, or legal permanent resident of the United States
  3. Cumulative GPA of 3.3/4.0 or GED
  4. Enroll for first time in fall 2012 as full-time, degree-seeking student
  5. Demonstrated Leadership Ability
  6. Federal Pell Grant Eligible 

Calvin College Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholarship. Major in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics. Deadline January 31, 2012

AXA Achievement Scholarship---Active in Community, led projects that benefit others, have overcome personal challenges. Deadline February 1, 2012. www.axa-achievement.com

University Club of Grand Rapids. Complete Application with Statement of Goals. Deadline February 1, 2012

Service 1 Federal Credit Union Calvin J. Peterson Memorial Scholarship---Child, grandchild or member of Service 1 Credit Union, attend accredited two or four year college or university. Deadline February 1, 2012.

KFC Colonel’s Scholarship---Minimum GPA of 2.75, Enroll in Michigan University, plan to pursue Bachelors Degree, U.S. citizen, demonstrate financial need.  Deadline February 8, 2012. www.kfcscholars.org

MEA Scholarship—Michigan Public School graduate, attend Michigan College. Deadline February 10, 2012

National Co-Op Scholarship Program---Must apply and attend one of the following Universities: Drexel University, Johnson and Wales University, Kettering University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology. Deadline February 15, 2012.

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program.  College-bound students who demonstrate  exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. $10,000 renewable for up to $40,000. Deadline February 17, 2012. www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships

Valley of the Grand Rapids Scottish Rite Scholarship—Application and attend Accredited College. Deadline February 20, 2012. Request Application by Fax at 616-454-8309 or by email at robyn@aasr-mi.org or by phone at 1-800-340-4060 or 616-454-9497

The Gerber Foundation---High school graduating senior from Muskegon or Newago Counties, GPA 3.70 or below. Deadline February 28, 2012. www.gerberfoundation.org

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship---Medical Career Scholarship and Memorial Scholarship. Must be a descendent of at Veteran of War. Deadline March 15, 2012.  National President’s Scholarship. Deadline March 1, 2012. www.michalaux.org

Muskegon Community Foundation Scholarship- There are numerous scholarships available through MCCFS, some of which are specific for Muskegon Heights Public Schools students. James E. Nweton-former Martin Luther King student, Moses J. Jones-minority and community involvement, MHHS Alumni Scholarship, A. Portia Rothschild-Non-traditional/vocational, John E. and Bernice L. Sydnor-MHHS grad. Deadline March 1, 2012. www.cffmc.org

Mary Jane Dockery Scholarship.  Grand Valley State University. Any student interested in a career in Science.  Deadline March 9, 2012.

 Women’s Division of Chamber of Commerce---3.0 GPA, reside in Muskegon County, applicants must plan to attend MCC or Baker College of Muskegon. Deadline March15, 2012

Credit Union One Scholarship---30 hours of documented community service, be a member of family that has been a member of Credit Union One for six months, 3.0 GPA, full time enrollment in Fall 2012. Deadline April 1, 2012

Michigan Oil and Gas Producers Education Foundation Scholarship—3.0 GPA, financial need, pursue a career that will lead to full time employment in the crude oil and natural gas industry. Deadline April 2, 2012.

AAA Michigan School Safety Patrol—documented proof of AAA safety patrol participation, academic good standing, and community involvement.  Deadline April 13, 2012

Community School Credit Union Scholarship---Member (student or parent) in good standing for 90 days. Deadline April 16, 2012

Abbot and Fenner Scholarship Program. ---Up to $1,000 dollars for assigned essay topic. Deadline June 15, 2012. www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

BigSun Scholarship---Available to all student athletes. $500. Deadline June 22, 2012. www.bigsunathletics.com

 

 

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