SOUTH HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL
www.shps.org
2013 -2014 LOCAL & AREA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
The print date of this brochure is November 8, 2013.
Information and deadline dates in this brochure are subject to change at any time.
Current information may be found on line at www.shps.org
Do not wait until deadline date to submit applications, APPLY EARLY!
Some more advice:
1. The colleges you applied to have several scholarships that you might qualify for once accepted. Be
sure to look at their lists and submit applications by the required deadlines. They have an office and
website to help you.
2. Check with employers where family members work to see if they offer any scholarships.
3. Be sure to complete the FAFSA Application in January or February. The sooner the better as
government money does run out!
4. Sign up for FREE scholarship searches on line. There are several choices but these are great:
www.fastweb.com and www.scholarships.com. Caution: NEVER PAY for this INFORMATION, it
should always be free!
December Deadlines
Elks National
Foundation MVS
$1,000
& up
AXA
Achievement
Varies
Financial analysis, leadership, honors, employment, letters of recommendation,
essay, ACT scores, extra curricular activities, community service. Student must
take application to local lodge. www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Demonstrates outstanding leadership in their activities in school, community, or
workplace. Apply online. www.scholarsaply.org/axa-achievement/
December 6
December 15
January Deadlines
*National Wild
Turkey
Conservation
*American
Legion Oratorical
Burger King
Scholarship
$250
& up
$800
& up
$1,000
Three letters of recommendation, current hunting license, membership card,
essay , list of activities, 3.0 GPA, active participant
Student must mail application. http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/scholarship.html
US Citizen, resident of Michigan, grades 9-12. Student must mail, fax, or email
application in. http://www.michiganlegion.org/oratorical/index.html
2.5 GPA, work experience, need based, community service.
Apply online. https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/
January 1
January 2
January 10
*American
Legion Brewer
Scholarship
*American
Legion Guy M.
Wilson
Scholarship
*NALS of
Michigan
Scholarship
West Michigan
Area MENSA
Gates Millennium
Scholars
Mich. Shell
Jobbers
$500
$500
$1,000
$300$1000
Varies
$2,000
Son/daughter or grandchild of Michigan Veteran; 2.5 GPA, financial need, essay,
proof of military service. Send applications to District Commander
http://www.michiganlegion.org/scholarships/brewer.html
Son/daughter of Michigan Veteran; must attend a Michigan college,
2.5 GPA, financial need, essay, federal tax form required,
proof of military service. Send applications to District Commander
http://www.michiganlegion.org/scholarships/wilson.html
Planning on going into the legal field. B average, financial need, Transcript, Two
letters of recommendation, Autobiographical statement. Student must mail
application.
No membership to MENSA required. Essay of fewer than 550 words. Not based
on financial need. Student must mail application.
www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
3.3 GPA (unweighted), need based, minority student, leadership and community
service. Student must mail application. www.gmsp.org
Employees or dependents, GPA, leadership, activities, goals, need. Apply
online. www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/msj/
January 13
January 13
January 15
January 15
January 15
January 31
February Deadlines
AXA
Achievement
Community
Scholarship
$2000
*Pat Zapal
Memorial
$1000
South Haven senior with interest in writing. 750 word story on historical event.
Recommendation letter, transcript and college acceptance letter. Bring
completed application to the SHHS Guidance Department.
February 15
*Mich. Edu.
Assoc.
Scholarship
(MEA)
$1,000
Academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, community service, resume,
essay is an important part of selection, 2 letters of recommendation. Student
must mail application. http://www.mea.org/mea-scholarship
February 28
*Cesar Chavez
Scholarship
$1,000
Southwestern Michigan high school senior, Hispanic descent, 3.0 GPA, financial
need. Student must mail application.
February 28
Varies
2.8 GPA, ACT scores, need, school activities/community service. Engineering
majors given preference. Bring completed application to the SHHS Guidance
Department.
March 1
$1,000
Open to college bound girls, questionnaire, essay, references, and interview.
Bring completed application to the SHHS Guidance Department.
March 1
$1,000
3.00 GPA, attended SHHS, 2 letters of recommendation, essay 500 words, extra
curricular activities, college acceptance letter. Bring completed application to
the SHHS Guidance Department.
March 1
$1,000
Planning to major in art, good grades, strong work ethic, and an excellent
portfolio. Essay and 2 references needed. Bring completed application to the
SHHS Guidance Department.
March 1
Looking for someone who shows ambition and drive, determination to set and
reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and ability to succeed in
college. Apply online. www.scholarsapply.org/axa-community/
February 1
March Deadlines
*Albemarle
Scholarship
*AAUW
Memorial
Scholarships
*Brook Krogel
Memorial
Scholarship
*Charisse
Halsted
Memorial Art
Scholarship
Consumers
Credit Union
Scholarship
*Dr. Fred Leavitt,
DDS Science
Award
*Dorothy
Jackson
Memorial
*Filbrandt Family
Funeral Home
Scholarship
*Fruitbelt
Officials
Association
Scholarship
$2,000
$500
$1000
Full-time high school or college students who are Credit Union members, 3.0
GPA, essay, ACT score 20 or higher, letter of recommendation. Student must
mail application. www.consumerscu.org/information/dollarsforscholars.
3.0 GPA, ACT scores, one page typewritten response. Major in Science related
field. Completion of the SHPS Science curriculum. Bring completed
application to the SHHS Guidance Department.
South Haven senior with an interest in writing. 6 word biography or story, 50 word
personal statement. Recommendation letter, transcript, and college acceptance
letter. Bring completed application to the SHHS Guidance Department.
March 1
March 1
March 1
$1,000
2.5 GPA, ACT scores, 150 word essay, 2 letters of recommendation, activities.
Bring completed application to the SHHS Guidance Department.
March 1
$500
Student- athlete, 2.5 GPA, plans to attend institution of higher education. Letters
of recommendation, essays. http://www.fruitbeltofficials.org/scholarship_app.pdf
Student must mail application.
March 1
* Indicates applications are available in the SH High School Guidance Office.
Varies
2.8 GPA, ACT scores, South Haven School District resident,
full time student. Goal statement, financial need,
must submit copy of EFC from FAFSA. Bring completed application to the
SHHS Guidance Department.
March 1
Varies
2.0 GPA, community service, need teacher recommendation. Open to Builders
Club & Key Club members. Bring completed application to the SHHS
Guidance Department.
March 1
$500
2.5 GPA, leadership experience in the high school, transcript, 2 letters or
recommendation, essay. Bring competed application to SHHS Guidance
Department
March 1
$250 $5,000
Planning to enroll in a healthcare program, 2.75 GPA. Essay, 2 references.
http://www.borgess.com/default.aspx?pId=315
Student must mail application.
March 1
$500
2.5 GPA South Haven School dist. resident, two recommendations, goal
statement, must major in education. Bring completed application to the SHHS
Guidance Department.
March 1
$1,000
Essay of no more than 500 words in length describing how a school counselor
has helped him or her learn to live, learn and work. Student must mail
application.
March 1
Rosa Parks
Scholarship
$2,000
2.5 GPA, Financial need. Essay, community activities, transcript, 3 letters of
recommendation. Apply online.
http://www.rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org/Scholarship.htm
March 1
*South Haven
Community
Memorial
$500 to
$2,500
2.5 GPA, South Haven School District resident, written essay, tape video
recording or photo display. Bring completed application to the SHHS
Guidance Department.
March 1
*Van Buren Co
Education
Scholarship
$1,000
Desire to be a public educator, 3.0 GPA, ACT scores, recommendations,
activities, essay important part of selection. Bring completed application to the
SHHS Guidance Department.
March 1
*Carl Parsell
Memorial
Scholarship
$1,000
Family members of MI public employees, fire fighters, county, township, or village
employees, etc., list of school activities, leadership
www.mapmichigan.org, select Carl Parsell Scholarship application.
Student must mail application.
March 3
Advocates for
Latino Student
Advancement
Scholarship
$500 to
$1000
2.5 GPA, Michigan graduate, strong commitment to supporting diversity in your
school and community, written essay, recommendations.
http://www.alsame.org/scholarships Student must mail application.
March 10
American
Association of
Blacks in Energy
$3,000
3.0 GPA, major in business, engineering, math, or sciences, underrepresented
minorities, including Hispanics & Native Americans, ACT scores, financial need,
FAFSA, essay, 2 references. www.aabe.org (Chapters, Michigan, Website,
bottom of page Chapter News) Student must mail application.
March 11
Varies
*Johnson
Controls, Inc.
Scholarship
Varies
Reimbursement for cost of books for student entering the field of engineering. 2.5
GPA, ACT Scores, Recommendation. Bring completed application to the
SHHS Guidance Department.
March 20
$500
Resident of Lee Township. Photo of self, statement, essay. Student must mail
application.
March 22
$500
Open to high school seniors who are members of the Credit Union. Essay,
academic achievement, community/extra curricular involvement. Student must
mail application directly to Honor Credit Union
March 31
$500
VB. County resident, attend a four year college, 3.5 GPA,
extra curricular activities, need based. Apply online. www.kalfound.org
March 31
*Grace J. Calvin
Scholarship
(renewable)
*Kiwanis Club
Scholarship
*Robert Black
Memorial
Scholarship
*Leo Krziza &
Esther KrzizaCondry
Scholarship
*Lori Nielson
scholarship for
educators
* Michigan
School
Counselor
Association
*Pullman Pride
Scholarship
*Honor Credit
Union
Scholarship
Daniel &
Joeanna Smith
Scholarship
Gail & Hilda
Oster
Scholarship
Kreager Family
Scholarship
$1,000
Varies
Van Buren County resident, math or education major, need based, must attend
WMU or U of M. 2.75 GPA. Renewable 3 years. Apply Online.
www.kalfound.org
Enrolled in South Haven or a Kalamazoo county high school. Suffered loss of
parent through death or abandonment after infancy. Demonstrate need through
FAFSA. Apply Online. www.kalfound.org
* Indicates applications are available in the SH High School Guidance Office.
March 31
March 31
*Michigan 2
Cylinder Club
*Our Town
Players
*Tony and
Marialyce
Canonie
Scholarship
Welch’s/ National
Grape
Cooperative
Scholarship
$1,000
College acceptance letter, 3 letters of recommendation, essay, photo. Pursuing
an education in an agricultural related field. Student must mail application.
March 31
$600
Participated in Our Town Players, essay, photo. Bring completed application
to the SHHS Guidance Department.
March 31
$500
2.5 GPA, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, 500 word essay. Two given per
year; one girl and one boy. Bring completed application to the SHHS
Guidance Department.
March 31
Up to
$1,000
son or daughter of an employee of the Welch’s Company in Lawton, Mich., or the
son or daughter of a National Grape Cooperative member in Allegan, Berrien,
Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Kent or Van Buren County, demonstration of
extracurricular and community involvement; minimum 2.0 GPA through the first
half of the senior year. Apply Online. www.kalfound.org
March 31
April Deadlines
*Ramona
R
Sloan
Scholarship
*S.H. Center for
the Arts
*S.H. Hospital
Auxiliary
Scholarship
Michigan
Retailers
Association
*Michigan Oil &
Gas Producers
*South Haven
Moose
*Bob Leksich
Scholarship
Michael Listiak
Music
Scholarship
Randy Petter
Scholarship
K-College
$1,000
2.5 GPA, Van Buren Co. resident, typed written goal statement, need, activities.
Student must mail application.
April 1
$500
2.5 GPA, 3 letters of recommendation, portfolio containing
6 recent works, essay. Call to make an appointment for portfolio review. Bring
completed application to the SHHS Guidance Department.
April 1
$1,000
Open to seniors entering the health field, (RN, LPN, Dietician, Physical Therapist,
etc.,) need, character, personal statement. Student must mail application to
South Haven Hospital.
April 1
$1,000
Parent must be employed by a member of the MRA. ACT scores, extracurricular
activities. Apply online. www.retailers.com
April 2
$500
Michigan college, 3.0 GPA, copy of FAFSA, resume, transcript, college letter of
acceptance. Field of study must allow employment in crude oil & natural gas
industry. Student must mail application.
April 2
Parent member of the SH Local order of Moose #697 or SH Chapter #868 for at
least 1 year. 2.0 GPA. Student must mail application.
April 15
$1,000
Academic achievement, work experience, essay, letter of recommendation.
Apply to Hospitality teacher at SH High School
April 30
$4,000
upon
renewal
Instrumental music major from Southwest Michigan who plans to pursue a
teaching career. Must attend Western Michigan University 3.00 GPA.
Varies
30 ACT or 1300 SAT, admission to Kalamazoo College, open to seniors from
South Haven, Bangor, and Fennville.
$1,000
Apply to
WMU School
of Music
Apply for
admission
to K-College
May/June Deadlines
Credit Union One
Scholarship
*Cole Tyrrell
Vocal Music
Scholarship
*Lighthouse
Scholarship
Fund
Varies
Completed 30+ hours of community service during Junior/Senior year. Family
member of Credit Union One. 3.00+ GPA. Apply online.
http://www.cuone.org/about/scholarships.aspx
May 1
$1,000
Student enrolling in a college vocal music program. Transcript, extracurricular
activities, essay, 2 letters of recommendation. Student must mail application.
May 1
$1,000
LMC Seed of
Hope
$5001,000
*South Haven
Steelheaders
Scholarship
$500
Abbott & Fenner
$1000
Student must have experienced the death of a parent, demonstrate financial
need, and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. One page essay, transcripts, and two
references. Student must mail application.
Resident of Ward1, 2.5 GPA, complete LMC Scholarship application, Admission
application to LMC and FAFSA (financial need).
http://scholarships.lakemichigancollege.edu/stars/
Apply through LMC scholarship application.
2.5 GPA, member or relative of Steelheader for 3 years, full time student,
personal statement, list of activities. Preference given to applicants majoring in
the earth sciences, more specifically in wildlife/fisheries management. Student
must mail application.
All high school juniors and seniors. Apply online.
www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
* Indicates applications are available in the SH High School Guidance Office.
May 1
May 1
May 15
June 14
* Indicates applications are available in the SH High School Guidance Office.