Roseville High School Scholarships and Other Helpful Websites
2015-2016
Fafsa website- http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Career Cruising website -https://www.careercruising.com/school/, use your username and password to search for scholarships
and colleges, universities and technology school.
ACT Assessment – www.act.org
On <http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm> you can find a list of more than 50 no-cost scholarship
search websites.
Finally, please check out <http://www.college-scholarships.com/online_college_gpa_calculator.htm>
Scholarship Websites
AAA Michigan’s School Safety Patrol Scholarship Program: scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to two graduation seniors
attending a Michigan public, private or charter high school. Students must show documented proof of AAA Michigan School
Safety Patrol participation in elementary or middle school, good academic standing and a strong record of involvement in the
community and or extracurricular activities. It will also be important for students to note what their Safety Patrol experience taught
them or meant to them. Only ten applications are available only one applicant per school. Check the counseling office for
applications.
America’s Milk Processors and USA Today will award twenty-five eligible scholar-athletes scholarships from their “SCHOLAR
ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE YEAR” (SAMMY) AWARD PROGRAM. Official rules and applications can be found at:
www.bodybymilk.com
American Legion Department Michigan visit http://www.needalift.orgfor scholarshipopportunities listed in “Need a Lift?”
Best Buyis offering $1,000 scholarships to students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a post-secondary education following their
high school graduation. Students need solid grades with either community service or work experience. You can apply online at:
come to the counseling office for the website. Apply deadline is in February http://www.bestbuycommunityrelations.com/scholarship.htm
Big Dig Scholarship (Deadline: June ) This $3000 scholarship is for students who submit an essay that is under 1000 words and
are currently in high school or in their first two years of college/university.
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8864/big_dig_scholarships_scholarship.php
BigSun Scholarship, All student athletes are eligible for this award. Visithttp://www.bigsunathletics.com for more information.
Deadline June , Award is $500. The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute
and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.
Burger King Scholars Program. Deadline to apply is in January. Check website.
http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html
Calvin College Scholarships. If you are planning to attend Calvin College and study natural science or math please see your
counselor for Calvin College Scholarship information. Deadline is in January check Calvin College website for application and
deadline or check in the counseling office.
Centralis Scholarships -Student’s with a 3.5 or higher GPA can still compete for our most prestigious awards –
http://www.cmich.edu/x3685.xml.
Coca Cola Scholarshiphttp://livepositively.com/en_us/cocacola_scholars?WT.srch=1#/cocacola_scholars
Co Op Scholarships If you are planning to attend Drexel University, Johnson& Wales University, Kettering University, Rochester
Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo or Wentworth Institute of Technology check out Co-Op
Scholarships. www.co-op.edu
Credit Union One– 3.0 GPA, community service, member of Credit Union One. Deadline April Check counseling office in
November for more information.
Dr.Pepper http://www.drpeppertuition.com
Dial My Dentist Scholarship Program (Deadline: May) This $1000 scholarship is available to students between the ages of 16
and 21. In the fall of next yearthe student must be attending College or University full-time.
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9838/dial_my_dentist_scholarship_program_scholarship.php
East Macomb Chapter-Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel will be awarding (2), $500.00 scholarships to
students who meet the following criteria: students’ need, scholastic performance, extracurricular activities and written references.
Applications will be available in the Guidance office. Due Date: March.
Eastern Michigan University’s Alumni Association is offering a scholarship to children and grandchildren of EMU alumni who
are enrolled at Eastern Michigan for the fall semester. Further information is available online at
http://www.emich.edu/alumni/students/scholarships.p March due date.
Frito Lay Http://scholarshipupdtes.org/tags/frito-lay-scholarship-program.htm.
Gates Millennium Scholars; as student is eligible to be considered for GMS scholarship if they: Are African American, American
Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific American or Hispanic American, a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United
States, have a GPA of 3.3, , will enroll in college or university full time in the fall. For more information see your counselor or
visitwww.gmsp.org
Gatorade http://www.so16scholarships.net/info/Gatorade+scholarship+2015+application/
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship (Deadline: April) This $5000 scholarship is open to students currently enrolled as high school
students or first-year college students. To be eligible for this award you must be under 25 years of age and answer both of the
essay questions.
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8809/healthy_lifestyles_scholarship_scholarship.php
Homer J. Van Hollenbeck Foundation. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate financial need and
begin college full-time in the fall of the year. Scholarship applications deadline is in May. Check in the counseling office for
application.
Horatio Alger Association- Scholarship programs for students who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and
perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Award value $5,000 to $20,000App August
October.www.horatioalger.com/scholarship,
KFC Colonel’s Scholarsdeadline to apply is February. Guidelines; If you are planning to attend any public college or university
within Michigan.http://college-scholarships.com/michigan.htm> you'll find links to, and contact information for, all two and four-year
colleges in your state, as well as information about career schools and colleges, and colleges offering online degree programs.
Similar pages exist for all the other states.http://www.kfcscholars.org/
June Tarakoff Scholarship from Macomb County Counseling Association - Do you have a GPA of 2.5 or above? Are you
accepted into a two or four year college? Have you done some kind of community service and participated in school activities?
Here is your opportunity to apply for a scholarship. Check in the counseling office in April for Application the Deadline is
May. Check in counseling office for application.
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Programis offered to students ages 6 – 18. Students who have contributed to the community in a
meaningful way by performing volunteer services that helped non-family members. Eligible students may be recipients of rewards
ranging from $50 Kohl’s Gift Cards to the top prizes of $10,000 in scholarships for postsecondary education, Students must be
nominated by an adult at least 21 years of age. A parent or other family member is also eligible to nominate a student. Visit:
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp for details. There is a March deadline.
ICBC Scholarship (Deadline: June) This $1000 scholarship is open to students that are between the ages of 17-21 that
are residents of the US or Canada. A student can be enrolled or intending on enrolling in any course of study in the fall
semester.http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9839/icbc_scholarship_scholarship.php
Leader Advancement Scholarships. All students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who have been involved in extracurricular activities
in and out of school are encouraged to apply. Applications for the Leader Advancement Scholarship are due inFebruary and can
be found here: http://www.cmich.edu/cmulead/. Central Michigan University
Macomb County Chiropractic Association – 3 - $1000 scholarships to students pursuing a career in chiropractic health care.
Applicants may be high school seniors with intent to study the chiropractic field up graduation. Check in the counseling office for
applications this school year.
Michigan Education Association Scholarship – Academic achievement, school/community service; extracurricular Activities
visit: www.mea.org
Michigan Schools & Government Credit Unionis now accepting applications for the Rudolph Heino Scholarship Program.
Interested students can find the requirements and download the informational packet at: www.msgcu.org. The packet can be
found in the “Look What’s New” section of the home page.
MICHIGAN BLACK CAUCUS ON EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPThe two scholarship awards will be $1,000 each and are
nonrenewable. The scholarship award(s) will be presented at the MASB Urban Conference, February – Deadline for applications
is January. Visit this website for more information http://www.masb.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=4adF0Egi4c0%3D&tabid=36
Michigan Oil & Gas Producers Education Foundation Deadline April. Minimum 3.0GPA, demonstrate financial nedd, attend a
Michigan college or university, pursuing a degree in a field of study, which will allow them to obtain full time employment in the
crude oil and natural gas industry. www.mogpef.org
Michigan Society of Professional Engineersoffers scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing engineering
degrees. Students must have a minimum ACT score of 26 to apply. Applications are due in February check website for due date.
http://www.michiganspe.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=11&id=26&Itemid=49
Michigan Society of Sons of the American Revolutionis sponsoring a scholarship/Essay contest. Deadline is in February.
Motor City Co-op Credit Union- Bathanti-D’Agostino Memorial Scholarship to high school seniors who are attending a
college or university in the fall. A total of five $2000 scholarships are being awarded this year. To qualify students must be a
member or a child of the member of Motor City Co-op Credit union or Motor City Consumers Cooperative. Deadline: April
Applications and more information are in the counseling office.
Multicultural Advancement and Lloyd M. Cofer Scholarship applications are also available online at:
http://www.cmich.edu/Documents/admissions/Cofer%20application.pdf. Students whose goals, activities, and aspirations show an
interest in the advancement of generally underrepresented groups in American society should be encouraged to apply. While
there is no specific GPA or ACT requirement to be considered, they will be an important component in the selection process.
Applications are currently being accepted, but should be submitted no later than March. Central Michigan University.
NASSP/Herff Jones Principal’s Leadership Awardwww.nassp.org/PLA
National Co-op Scholarship Program- GPA 3.5 or better; be accepted to one of the National Commission Partner Institutions
listed, www.co-op.edu
National Wild Turkey Federationhas a scholarship opportunity for students who are interested in pursue in education in
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conserving our nation’s land, water and wildlife resources for our future. Application deadline is January 1 check out this website
for more information: http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/xtreme/scholarships.html
NFIB yef Young Entrepreneur Award, online application Instructions at http://www.NFIB.com/YEA beginnning October .Apply
until December. For young people who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit/initiative.
Northern Michigan University Presidential Scholars Competition at www.nmu.edu/presidentialscholars. You must sig
up by Oct 18 for Nov. 3-4 competition and Oct. 25 for the Nov. 10-11 competition.
Prudential Spirit of Community Award -Students in grades 5-12 who have been engaged in a volunteer activity,
http://spirit.prudential.com
Opportunity Scholars Connectdirectly with the schools featured in the guidebook by registering at
http://www.CSOcollegecenter.org/signup. This FREE program for first-generation and traditionally underserved
Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation is offering a $2,000 non-renewable scholarship to graduating seniors. Applicants must
have a GPA of 2.5 or above and must demonstrate leadership, financial need, and dedication to the civil rights principles of Rosa
L. Parks. Applications due in February. http://www.rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org/Scholarship.htm
Roseville Community Schools Scholarshipapplications will be available in the counseling office. Listen to accouchements for
more information. Deadline will be in February. Check in the counseling office for application in January.
S.S. Scholarship Program (Deadline: June) This $1000 scholarship is available to any student that is 21 years or under, as of
June 1. http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipprograms.php
Scholarships for Military Childrenis awarding scholarships to qualifying seniors who are planning to enroll in a four-year
program of studying in the fall. Applicants must be a child of a military parent in active duty, reserve/guard, retired military
member, or a survivor of a deceased service member. Applications due in February check counseling office of applications. Visit
the following website for more information: http://www.militaryscholar.org/
Selfridge ANG/Base Community Council Scholarship – two - $1,000 scholarships to a child of military personnel attached to
Selfridge Air National Guard Vase. Applicants must be graduating seniors or college students with a GPA of 3.2 and be able to
demonstrate strong community involvement. Deadline March, check the counseling office for applications.
Student-View Scholarship Program - 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. Student Insights is a market
research firm helping colleges and universities communicate more effectively with high school seniors. For more information
about the company, visit www.studentinsights.com. To apply for scholarship log on to www.student-view.com. Scholarship
deadline is April.
Target
http://www.2016scholarships.net/info/target+scholarship=2015+application/
Ten Huggable Heroes from the United States and Canada will be selected and each will be awarded $10,000 (a $7,500
educational scholarship and a $2,500 donation to the 501 (c)(3) or Canadian charity of their choice). Nomination forms are
available at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Online entry forms can be printed out
and mailed in, or submitted at: buildabear.com/huggableheroes. Anyone ages eight and above -- parents, grandparents, relatives,
siblings, teachers, community leaders, friends, young people themselves -- may nominate a candidate.
2 + 2 Program offered by The University of Michigan-Flint and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is an outstanding scholarship
program offered to students interested in pursuing an engineering degree. Students in this program will complete their first two
years of a bachelor degree at the Flint campus, and complete the last two years at the Ann Arbor campus. There is guaranteed
admission to the Ann Arbor campus, provided the required GPA is maintained in the first two years. Interested students can apply
at: www.umflint.edu/admissions/apply_now.htm. Application fees will be waived for new applicants.
American Legion Department Michigan visit http://www.needalift.orgfor scholarshipopportunities listed in “Need a Lift?”
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy is accepting nominations for students planning on pursuing a post-secondary
education. Check website for more information. http://www.amda.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/
The Arab American and Chaldean Council will award scholarships to deserving high school seniors who are of Arab/Chaldean
Descent.http://www.myacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Scholarship_Application111.pdf
The Community Caring Programis awarding scholarships to under- privileged children in the Tri-County Area. Application
deadline is in March. Check website in mid January for application and a downloadable application at:
http://www.communitycaring.org/
The Consulting Firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to
deserving students. To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htmAmount of award: $500.00 Deadline for entry: October 5, 2012Further
information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
The Detroit Section of the Society of Women Engineers annually recognizes high school females who have shown exemplary
abilities in areas such as leadership, academics, and community activities.High school senior women who intend to pursue a
college degree in engineering. Deadline in March. Visit website: www.swe.org.
The East Macomb Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (EMARSP) will award two $500
scholarships to qualifying students who will be attending Macomb Community College in the fall. Applications are
available in the counseling office. Applications and references are due in March check for due date.
GM Women’s Retail Networkhas a new scholarship program designed to encourage more women to consider and pursue a
career in automotive retail with the ultimate goal of increasing the number of women assuming key management roles in
automobile dealerships. Applications are available on line atwww.gmsac.com.
Metropolitan Detroit Bureau of School Studies. Inc.http://www.kfcscholars.org/Annual Scholarship Award. Check website for
more application and deadline. Intend to enroll at one of the following Metro Bureau Member Colleges/Universities: Mott
Community College, Oakland County Community College, Oakland University, University of Michigan – Flint,Wayne County
Community College, Wayne State University. http://www.metrobureau.org/http//scholarship.php
Pepsi http://www.college-college-financial-aid-advice.com/pepsi-scholarhip.html
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards – in counseling office September.
Scholarships Experts scholarships are now on line. Go towww.ScholarshipsExperts.comfor more information. There are
several different scholarships available and different deadline dates. Information is also available in the guidance office.
Schureman Scholarship Program. This scholarship supports students who have lost their fathers because of death or loss of
parental rights before reaching the age of majority. Get more information in the counseling office or on website:
http://cfsem.org/scholarships/jeptha-wade-schureman-scholarship-program
The Student-View Scholarship Programis offering scholarships to high school seniors who are planning on attending a fouryear college, community/junior College, or a career school. The program includes: One $4,000 scholarship, two $1,000
scholarships, and eight $500 scholarship. Apply online at: http://www.student-view.com/Application deadline is April.
Tylenol http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/tylenol-scholarship.html
University of Michigan Club or Greater Detroit – If you are going to attend UM in the fall, apply for one of the scholarships on
the following website: www.umclubgreaterdetroit.org
Walmart http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/walmart-scholarship.htm.
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award- seniors who have at least a “B” grade average and participate in at least one schoolsponsored sport. www.wendysheisman.com
Young Arts- Nation Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts. Encouraging and recognizing artistic
excellence in the visual, literary and performing arts scholarships . visit www.youngarts.org/apply for
more information. Deadline October.
Try these scholarships:
http://www.youngfreemichigan.com
http://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/videocontest-scholarships/
http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/scholarship-contests.html
Other Websites that may be helpful.
Colleges and Universities
http://www.scholarships.com/
Scholarship search
www.clas.ufl.edu/CLAS/american-universities.html
American Colleges and Universities
www.finaid.org’otheraid/fao.phtml
College Financial Aid offices
www.petersons.com
Peterson’s Education Center
www.collegeboard.com
The College board Online
www.act.org
ACT Assessment
Financial Aid Information and Scholarship Searches
Fastweb – free scholarship search
http://www.fastweb.com/
Scholarship Experts – scholarship search
http://www.scholarshipexperts.co
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/scams.phtml
Beware of scholarship scam
http://www.zinch.com/
Scholarship search
www.nasfaa.org
National Assoc. of Student Aid Administrators
http://www.finaid.org/
Scholarship search
www.msfaa.org
Michigan Student Financial Aid Association
www.finaid.org
Financial Aid Information Page
www.finaid.org/finaid/calculators/estimate.html
Financial Aid Eligibility Estimator
www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid
MI-Search Scholarship Search Services
www.mapping-your-futrue.org
Middle School through college Information
www.collegeanswer.com
Personalized Scholarship Matching-SallieMae
www.studentscholarships.org
Scholarship search
http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/
www.michigan.govmistudentaid
www.michigan.gov/mde
http://studentaid.ed.gov
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
http://www.eduguide.org/
Government Sites
Michigan Merit Award Program
State of Michigan Financial Aid Programs
Michigan Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education Aid Programs
Tuition Tax Credits and Deductions
College Program and Degree Information
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