SENIOR BULLETIN
Volume 1
February 2011
Issue 5
FHS Class of 2011
Local Scholarship Information is Here!
Let Mrs. Sharer know if you are accepted to a college and tell Mrs.
Minneci if you receive any scholarships/awards.
All of these applications are due by March 18, 2011 unless otherwise noted
You can apply for many of the local scholarships by filling out one application form. This form will be copied and
sent to all of the local scholarships that you indicate an interest in. This form is available in the College and
Career Center.
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Ann Rutan Scholarship…Desire career in education
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Association of Ferndale School Administrators Scholarship…All students may apply
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Eugenia Parham Scholarship…offered by Grant Alumni
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Ferndale Education Association Scholarship…Desire career in education
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Ferndale Friend of Theatre Scholarship…Involvement in FHS theatre for two years or more, student
activity sheet required
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Ferndale (Lincoln) High School Class of 1944 Scholarship…Academics, school involvement, community
service.
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Ferndale High School Staff Scholarship…Must be nominated by a staff member
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Ferndale Musical Theatre Boosters Scholarship…Participation in FHS musical
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Ferndale Public Schools-Future Teacher Scholarship
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Ms. Gladys McDonald Scholarship……2.0 Student & is a citizen of Royal Oak Township
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Grant School Alumni Scholarships
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Henry Gold Scholarship…Academics, contributions to school and community,
involvement in extra-curricular activities
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Herb Ivory Scholarship…All students may apply
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Hysni Memorial Scholarship…All students may apply
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James & L. Valeria Richmond Scholarship
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Janice Messer Memorial Scholarship….Child/grandchild of FPS staff member. Essay required
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Kevin B. Curtain Memorial Scholarship…
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Linda K. Murley Scholarship
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Lorraine Giles Scholarship…Desire to study math or related field, character, leadership
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Roger Lowell Hanna Memorial Scholarship…Committed to enroll at Michigan State University
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Ruth Harris Dunham Scholarship…Plan to major in science
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Scipaio and Clearmont Reid Scholarship…Plan to major in science
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Sharonna E. Gunn Scholarship…Minimum of 3.5 GPA & plan to major in business
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Thomas Klais Global Studies Scholarship…Academics and plan for foreign study
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William Cronin Diversity Scholarship…1 page essay about diversity required
The following scholarships require separate applications:
The local scholarships listed below have forms available in the College & Career Center after February 7.
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Becky Wilson Holloway Memorial Scholarship…2.5 & involvement
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Ferndale Garden Club Scholarship…minimum 3.0 GPA. Student must have a strong academic science
background and be going into one of the following fields of study: biology, horticulture, zoology,
environmental science, forestry, agriculture, landscape design, conservation, green technology, city
planning, civil engineering, bio or animal science.
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Ferndale Rotary Achievement Award…3.0 GPA, must attend MI college & complete 10 volunteer service
hours.
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Gage Products Company Scholarship…Major in chemistry or engineering, 2.0 GPA
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Jack and Jill of America, Inc
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Lennon Foundation Scholarship…3.0 GPA and involvement required
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Mary Smith Memorial Scholarship…character, academics, leadership
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Pleasant Ridge Foundation Scholarship…Community volunteerism
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Pleasant Ridge Woman’s Club Scholarship…Minimum 3.0 GPA, all students who live in district may apply.
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PTA Council Scholarship…Academics, need, involvement, leadership
New Scholarship info!
Don’t forget to check the end of the bulletin for scholarships posted in previous
bulletins and are still available.
Ayn Rand Essay Contest
Contests for high school students based on Ayn Rand books. Go to
www.aynrand.org/contests for essay topics and instructions.
Community Caring Program
Scholarships for students in the tri-county area. Based on transcript and
essay. Go to www.communitycaring.org for application. Deadline is
March 11.
Detroit Economic Club Scholarship
Min 3.2 GPA, demonstrated leadership and FAFSA shows a need for
financial aid. Go to www.cfsem.org for application. April 1 deadline.
Dick & Betsy DeVos Scholarship
$5,000- $10,000 scholarships for students admitted to Northwood University
and can show a demonstrated talent in entrepreneurship. Min 3.0 GPA.
Essay required. Application and info at
www.northwood.edu/mi/financialaid/funding youreducation/. Deadline is
February 20.
Eastern Michigan University Scholarships
For students enrolling at EMU. Application available @
www.emich.edu/finaid/scholarships.php
Kroger “I Can Make History” Contest
4 categories to enter in: art, essay, music and poetry. Go to
www.icanmakehistory.com for info and to download registration forms. Deadline
is February 28.
Michigan Retailers Association
Scholarships for members of the MRA, their employees and families. Apply
online @ www.retailers.com/mra. Applications must be requested by March
15 and submitted by April 1.
Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union Scholarship
Memorial scholarships for high school students. Go to www.msgcu.org, and
click on Rudolph Heino Scholarship information for requirements. Deadline
is March 3.
New Metropolitan Detroit Club of the National Association of Negro
Business & Professional Women’s Club
$1,000 scholarship to a student attending a Black college or university. Min
3.0 GPA, essay required. See Mrs. Sharer for application. Deadline is Feb 18.
Oakland Community College Chancellor’s Scholarship
$2,500 scholarship. Must have applied to OCC, min 3.0 GPA. Go to
www.oaklandcc.edu/FinAid/chancellor.aspx for application. Deadline is March 15
Realtors Association Scholarship
Up to 40 scholarships will be awarded to area seniors…based on academics
and extracurricular activities. Application available @
www.mcraonline.com/scholarship. Deadline is mid March.
Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation
$2000 scholarships for graduating seniors based on scholarship, leadership
and dedication to the civil rights principals of Rosa Parks. Must have a 2.5
GPA or above and have financial need. Application available @
www.rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org. Deadline is March 1.
Royal Oak Musicale Financial Awards
Several awards for students majoring in music at an accredited college,
conservatory or university. For information and application forms, call Mrs.
Grace Brockett at 248-435-2753.
Shell Oil Co. Technical Scholarship
$2,500 for graduating senior enrolling in engineering or geosciences at
universities identified by Shell. See Mrs. Sharer for info or go to
http://goo.gl/RFDek and click on High School Seniors tab for application
and information. Deadline is Feb 15.
Tip Toppers Club of Detroit
Scholarship for a “tall” graduating senior. Girls must be at least 5’10” and
guys must be at least 6’2”. Go to www.tall.org/clubs/mi/detroit or email
detroittiptop@yahoo.com.
Women’s Retail Network (GM)
Providing scholarships up to $5,000 to females interested in Automotive
Retail careers. Go to www.gmsac.com for application. Deadline is April 15.
Remember-Guys must register with the Selective Service when
they turn 18 years old. You can do so at your local post office
or www.sss.gov. You will not get federal aid if you don’t
register.
What is FAFSA? FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid. To apply for federal student aid for college or career school and for
most state and institutional aid, you must complete and submit the
FAFSA form each year that you attend. You and your parent must have
a pin on file to begin. Go to www.pin.ed.gov to set it up. Next go to
www.fafsa.ed.gov to fill out the FAFSA form. REMEMBER- DO NOT
USE THE .COM SITE! Deadline is March 1, 2011. It is much easier to
do it with your (and parents) completed 2010 income tax form.
The next ACT test is February 12th. You must have already
registered for it to take it on that date. Be prepared and
remember to get a good night sleep before you come in.
ACT PREP SITES
ACT: www.act.org
Princeton Review: www.review.com
ACT Test Preparation Workshop
These workshops are designed to prepare students who plan to take the ACT college entrance
exam. Timed practice sections cover each area of the test. Cost is $85 and workshops are held
in several locations throughout the year. Come to the College and Career Center for
information.
 Fill out the FASA form by March 1!
 Work on college applications-remember
deadlines
 Continue applying for scholarships
 Be prepared for the February ACT
Free Professional Assistance with the FAFSA form!
February 12 &13, 2011 between 2-4 PM.
Assistance available at several locations. It’s FREE!
Bring your recent tax returns and financial aid professionals will help you fill out your FAFSA
form. For more information and locations, go to www.micollegegoal.org or stop by the
College and Career Center.
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Bowling Green State University
Is hosting their Presidents Day Open House on Monday, Feb 21 from
9:30 AM -3:30 PM. Register online at www.bgsu.edu
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Meet the Deans Day
Saturday, February 26 starting at 8:30 AM
Register online at deansbrunch.ltu.edu
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Learn about merit scholarships and financial aid opportunities!
Wednesday, Feb 9, 2011 from 5:00-7:00 PM.
RSVP #734-432-5317
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Beaumont Hospital and Oakland Schools
Interested in the healthcare field? The Beaumont Saturday Series is being offered to
Oakland County High School Students Grades 10-12. Cost is $25 per session. Register
online at: www.oakland.k12.mi.us/student
Previous scholarship info that worth repeating!
Going to Eastern Michigan University?
If you have a 3.2 or better GPA, are admitted to EMU and have a parent or
grandparent who is an EMU graduate, you can apply for their Alumni Association
Scholarship. This merit based scholarship worth $1,250 is not need based. For
application info, go to www.emich.edu/alumni. Deadline is March 4, 2011.
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The Skandalaris Family Foundation
Scholarship Criteria: 3.5 GPA, min 27 ACT, admitted to a US college,
involved in school, athletic and community service and are a US citizen.
Deadline is May 1, 2011.
See Mrs. Sharer for more info.
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University of Dayton
is offering a $10,000 Leadership to Service Scholarship to a senior who is
graduating from FHS and has been accepted to the University of Dayton. See
Mrs. Sharer for application form. Deadline is Feb 15.
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Detroit Economic Club Scholarship
To qualify for this $2,000 need based scholarship, you must have a 3.2
GPA or better, demonstrate leadership, and have overcome a hardship
to achieve both academic & personal goals. Deadline is April 1, 2011.
Applications are available at www.cfsem.org. Select “scholarships”
from the home page.
KFC Colonel’s Scholarship
 Have a minimum high school GPA of 2.75
 Enroll in a public college or university within Michigan
 Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree
 Be a US citizen or permanent resident
 Demonstrate financial need
Accepting online applications Dec 1, 2010 to Feb 9, 2011 at www.kfcscholars.org.
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AXA Achievement
AXA Achievement $2,000 Community Scholarship
Go to www.axa-achievement.com to download application.
Deadline is February, 15, 2011.
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Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union
The Rudolph Heino & Sallylou Cloyd Scholarship
$2,000 scholarship. For information and application, go to www.msgcu.org, type
in “scholarships” in the Ask a Question box. You may need to join a credit union.
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American Legion Auxiliary
is offering several scholarships.
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Memorial
Scholarship-
for
girls
who
are
daughters,
granddaughters or great-granddaughters of veterans of war.
Based on financial need and scholastic standing.
Deadline is
3/15/11. www.michalaux.org for info or See Mrs. Sharer.
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National President’s Scholarship- for sons or daughters, step-sons or
step-daughters, grandsons or granddaughters of veterans.
Must
have completed 50 hrs of community service and verify it. Four
(4) letters of recommendation are required. Deadline is 3/1/11. See
Mrs. Sharer for application form.
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Medical Career Scholarship- $500 for sons & daughters, grandsons
or granddaughters, or great grandchildren of veterans. This is a
need based scholarship and applicants should be in top quarter of
class. Deadline is 3/15/11. applications available at
www.michalaux.org.
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Wm. G Coyne Credit Union One Scholarship
You must have completed 30 or more hours of documented community service
work, be a member of Credit Union One for at least 6 months, and have a 3.0 or
better GPA. Info and application at
www.cuone.org/about/documents/ScholarshipFAQ.pdf. Deadline is 2/15/11.
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There are application forms in the College & Career Center for the Michigan
Education Association Scholarship. To qualify, you must attend a Michigan public
state institution, community college, a vocational training institution or one of the
private colleges list on the application. Deadline is Feb 11, 2011. See Mrs. Sharer
for more an application.
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The Schureman Scholarship Program is for graduating seniors who have lost their
fathers because of death or loss of parental rights before reaching the age of
majority. The $7,500 scholarship can be used only at one of the 15 public
universities in Michigan. You must have a 3.0 and demonstrate leadership and
character through extra curricular activities, volunteer involvement, or work
experience. You also must have a major that leads to a career in law, dentistry,
nursing or medicine. Go to www.cfsem.org for an application or see Mrs. Sharer
for more info. Deadline is June 1, 2011.
The Islamic Society of North America has 20 scholarships available to graduating
Muslim students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Go to www.scholarship@isna.net
for more info. Deadline is May 1, 2011.
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The Michigan Oil and Gas Producers Education Foundation (MOGPEF) is
accepting applications for their scholarships. Qualified applicants must have a 3.0
GPA and be pursuing a degree in a field of study that will allow them to obtain
full time employment in the crude oil and natural gas industry. Application is
available at www.mogpef.org. Deadline is April 1, 2011.
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Baker College Career Scholarships are for students attending the Baker College
Culinary Institute of MI (www.culinaryinstitutemi.com) or the Auto/Diesel
Institute of MI (www.autodieselinstitute.com). The winners of the $4,800
scholarships will be selected on the basis of academic achievement. Deadline is
May 1, 2011.
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A good website to get info on scholarships that are scams is-
http://www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams
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SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES AND FINANCIAL AID SITES
WiredScholar: www.wiredscholar.com
Fastweb: www.fastweb.com
Sallie Mae: www.salliemaw.com
Scholarships: www.scholarship.com or www.freschinfo.com
Financial Aid: www.finaid.org
FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administration: www.nasfaa.org
Brain Track: www.braintrack.com
Careers and Colleges: www.careersandcolleges.com
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: www.hsf.net
Hispanic College Fund: www.hispanicfund.org
League of United Latin American Citizens: www.lulac.org
Mach 25: www.collegenet.com/mach25/app
Minority Scholarships: www.blackexcel.org. Scroll down to “200 Minority
Scholarships.
NAACP-National Association for the Advancement of Colored People:
www.NAACP.org/Scholarships
National Honor Society: www.nhs.us/ScholarshipsandAwards.aspx
Next Student: www.netstudent.com
Scholarship Experts: www.scholarshipexperts.com
Super College: www.supercollege.com
Scholarships.com: www.scholarships.com
Scholarships 4 School: www.scholarships4school.com
Don’t forget to check out these other possible scholarship
opportunities:
 Your employer
 Community Foundations
 Your parent’s employer
 Your local church
 The website of the college you have been accepted to.