SCHOLARSHIPS 2012-2013 UPDATED 4-10-2013 If you are interested in any of the scholarships listed below, info, websites and applications are available in Counseling Office 1 *ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE COLLEGE YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING FOR THEIR LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS * (TO BE CONSIDERED FOR MOST MERIT-BASED (GPA & ACT) COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, IT IS CRITICAL THAT COLLEGE APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ASAP) Free Scholarship Search @ www.fastweb.com , www.schoolsoup.com, www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx, www.cappex.com WHO’S ELIGIBLE COLLEGE AMOUNT/AWARDS AVAILABLE DEADLINE DATE CRITERIA Senior Senior Any Any Varies (4) $1000 4-28-13 4-12-13 Alpha Delta Kappa Senior Any $1000 5-3-13 American Legion Senior Any Various Varies AXA Achievement (Insurance Company) Ayn Rand – The Fountainhead Ayn Rand – We the Living Senior Any Varies Varies Visit: www.michigan2020.com/competion for details Documented proof of participation in AAA’s Safety Patrol Program, Application Majoring in an area of study that involves children: teaching, music, counseling, psychology, social work, etc., Letter of Application For more information visit: www.legion.org/needalift To learn about their available scholarships, go to: www.axa-achievement.com 11th and 12th Any Varies 4-26-13 Essay on the book: The Fountainhead Visit: www.aynrandeducation.org/contests 10th, 11th, 12th Any Varies 5-6-13 Blanche Sims Elementary PTO Senior Any $500 5-3-13 Carpenter Elementary PTC Alumni Senior Any $500 5-3-13 Delta Kappa Gamma Senior (female) Senior Any $800 4-12-13 Any $1000 5-3-13 Essay on the book: We the Living Visit: www.aynrandeducation.org/contests Attended Blanche Sims at least 3 years, Min 2.5 GPA, application, essay: “Recall an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced your college and career plans.” Attended Carpenter for 6 full years, Min 3.0 GPA, essay on: “recall an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced your college and career plans Female who plans to major in education. www.clarkston.k12.mi.us/O’Melia Male or Female, financial need, Min 3.0 GPA, application, essay on: How would this scholarship help you in your future goals?” Senior Any $350 5-3-13 Senior Any (4) $1000 5-3-13 SCHOLARSHIP NAME #mi2020 Scholarship AAA Safety Patrol General Federation of Women – Academic General Federation of Women-Fine Arts Ian Young Memorial Male or Female, financial need, Min 3. 0 GPA, application, essay on: “What impact has art/music/drama had on your life and how would this scholarship assist you in your career goals?” Application, 500 word Essay, must have been a student of Mr. Ian Young at Scripps Middle School SCHOLARSHIPS 2012-2013 UPDATED 4-10-2013 If you are interested in any of the scholarships listed below, info, websites and applications are available in Counseling Office 1 *ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE COLLEGE YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING FOR THEIR LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS * (TO BE CONSIDERED FOR MOST MERIT-BASED (GPA & ACT) COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, IT IS CRITICAL THAT COLLEGE APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ASAP) Free Scholarship Search @ www.fastweb.com , www.schoolsoup.com, www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx, www.cappex.com Jeptha Wade Schureman Senior $7500 6-3-13 Senior MI College per list Any Kenley Marie Dabrowski Memorial Scholarship Min 3.0 GPA, FAFSA, Leadership, Volunteer work Visit: www.cfsem.org Attended Stadium Drive, Be of strong character, and show commitment to the community, Essay on how you have inspired or plan on inspiring others around you. LO resident, Participant in LO Youth Baseball, application, essay on: A Living (or Best) Example of Sportsmanship. $1000 5-17-13 Lake Orion Baseball Kevin Spencer Memorial Lake Orion Education Association Lake Orion High School Staff Scholarship Senior Any Varies 5-10-13 Senior Any $1000 5-2-13 Entering the field of education, Min 3.0 GPA, Essay Senior Any $500 5-3-13 Lake Orion Lions Scholarship Senior Any MI College (2) $500 5-1-13 LO Board of Ed – Outstanding Service Senior Any $1000 5-16-13 LO Board of Ed – Vocational/Tech Service Senior Any $1000 5-16-13 Senior, Min 2.0 GPA, Essay on: “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world”, or “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give” Min 2.5 GPA, Excess of school requirements in Community Service, LO resident, ESSAY ON: “The importance of community service and what you have learned about it in the process” GPA 2.2 to 3.499,contributed outstanding service to LO and the community, involvement in extra- curricular activities and community service, essay GPA 2.2 to 3.4 outstanding performance and achievement in a voc or tech program, involvement in extra- curricular activities and community service, essay LO Board of Ed – Honors Service Senior Any $1000 5-16-13 LO Board of Ed – Ambassador Senior Any (2) $2000 5-16-13 LOSA Scholarship Senior Any $500 5-3-13 GPA 3.5 or better contributed outstanding service to LO and the community, involvement in extra- curricular activities and community service, essay GPA 3.5 or better, demonstrated commitment to the goals of scholastic achievement, community service and responsible citizenship toward which our school aspires. Submit Resume and an Essay describing your educational and career goals SCHOLARSHIPS 2012-2013 UPDATED 4-10-2013 If you are interested in any of the scholarships listed below, info, websites and applications are available in Counseling Office 1 *ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE COLLEGE YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING FOR THEIR LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS * (TO BE CONSIDERED FOR MOST MERIT-BASED (GPA & ACT) COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, IT IS CRITICAL THAT COLLEGE APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ASAP) Free Scholarship Search @ www.fastweb.com , www.schoolsoup.com, www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx, www.cappex.com Mark A. Turpen Humanities McDonald’s Lillian A McMahon Michigan Career Placement Association (MCPA) N. Oakland Mi Assoc of Retired School Personnel NAEHCY Senior Any $1000 5-20-13 Min 2.5 GPA, major of English, History, Pol Sci or Philosophy, App, Essay, Recommendations Senior Any $1000 5-3-13 Part Time Employment, Min 3.0 GPA, leadership, service hrs, good character, application, letters of rec. Senior Any $500 4-10-13 Enrolled in a work-based learning experience related to their EDP career pathway, resume, essay discussing work-based learning experience. Senior Any (4) $1500 4-23-13 2.5 – 3.4 GPA, Hardworking students, Exhibits outstanding character, submit a brief autobiography. Senior Any (2) $1500 6-14-13 North Oakland Community Coalition Oakland County Republican Party Lincoln Essay Oakview Alumni Scholarship Orion Area Chamber of Commerce (OACC) Orion Art Center Joan Brace Orion Oaks Scholarship Paint Creek Elementary Alumni Scripps Middle School Senior Any (2) $1000 5-17-13 Assistance to Homeless Youth. http://www.naehcy.org/letendre_app.html Min 2.8 GPA, Active member of the NOCC high school youth group, Essay, application High School Any $1000 4-25-13 Essay on : “Abraham Lincoln chose to do what was right, rather than what was expedient.” Senior Any $500 5-10-13 Attended Oakview Middle School for at least (2) years. School and community activities, letter about your educational goals. Senior Any $1000 5-3-13 Application, 500 word essay, community service, letters of rec. Senior Any 5-4-13 Major in the visual arts, Competition, Submit Artwork Senior Senior Any Any $1000 $500 5-1-13 5-3-13 Attended Orion Oaks for grades 3-5, 500 word essay Attended Paint Creek Elementary, Essay Questions, See app Senior Any (2) varies 5-3-13 Former Scripps Middle School student, letter stating future aspirations, highlight sheet including student activities, volunteer work, etc. SCHOLARSHIPS 2012-2013 UPDATED 4-10-2013 If you are interested in any of the scholarships listed below, info, websites and applications are available in Counseling Office 1 *ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE COLLEGE YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING FOR THEIR LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS * (TO BE CONSIDERED FOR MOST MERIT-BASED (GPA & ACT) COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, IT IS CRITICAL THAT COLLEGE APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ASAP) Free Scholarship Search @ www.fastweb.com , www.schoolsoup.com, www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx, www.cappex.com Stadium Drive Elementary Scholarship Tommi Fillion/Kiwanis Waldon Middle School Senior Any $500 5-3-13 Attended Stadium Drive Elementary a minimum of three years, video, audio or written bio Senior Senior Any Any $1000 $600 5-3-13 5-3-13 Webber Elementary PTO Senior Any $500 5-3-13 Min 2.5 GPA, Community involvement, written Essay Attended Waldon for at least 2 full years, Min 2.5 GPA, application, essay: “What knowledge and/or skills were gained during your time at Waldon that influenced you and had an impact on your future plans and goals?” Attended Webber Elementary for (3) years, Must have Min 3.0 GPA, Essay