COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN # 3
JANUARY 23, 2009
SCHOLARSHIPS
SENIORS PLANNING ON ATTENDING A COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY NEXT YEAR, SHOULD
COMPLETE THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA), AVAILABLE
IN MID-NOVEMBER OF YOUR SENIOR YEAR AT WWW.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov.
FREE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES:
Fastweb at http://www.fastweb.com.
CASHE at WWW.wired scholar.com
Scholarships at WWW.Scholarships.com
CONTACT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL YOU PLAN TO ATTEND
DEADLINES
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NALS OF DETROIT SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE SENIORS (B AVERAGE)
INTERESTED IN PURSUING AN EDUCATION IN THE LEGAL FIELD. SCHOLARSHIPS WILL
BE AWARDED BASED ON THE BASIS OF SCHOLASTICS, CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS, FUTURE
CAREER GOALS, DEMONSTRATION OF FINANCIAL NEED, AND LEADERSHIP ABILITY
(ONE-PAGE AUTOBIOGRAPHY REQUIRED)
*FEB 13
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BEST BUY SCHOLARSHIPS REWARD STUDENTS FOR ALL THEIR WORK, INSIDE AND
OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM
(AVAILABLE ON LINE AT: WWW.BESTBUY.COM/SCHOLARSHIPS)
*FEB 15
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THE 32˚ MASONS OF THE VALLEY OF DETROIT IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ITS 2009
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (3.0 GPA AND 22 ACT) FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
(STUDENTS THEMSELVES MUST REQUEST AN APPLICATION)
*FEB 15
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THE AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO SENIORS THAT DEMONSTRATE: AMBITION AND DRIVE; DETERMINATION TO SET AND REACH GOALS; AND
RESPECT TO SELF, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.
(AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT: WWW.AXA-ACHIEVEMENT.COM)
FEB 15
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THE MICHIGAN EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MEA) SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE
AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS MEETING THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: SCHOOL/COMMUNITY
SERVICE, EXTRA CURRRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.
FEB 18
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DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. – INKSTER ALUMNAE CHAPTER HAVE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR GRADUATING SENIORS IN THEIR SERVICE AREA,
WHICH INCLUDES LPHS. (300 WORD ESSAY REQUIRED)
*FEB 27
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BETA THETA CHAPTER OF THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL ANNUALLY AWARDS, AT LEAST, ONE SCHOLARSHIP BASED ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT,
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OR LIFE SKILLS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, POTENTIAL
SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, AND FINANCIAL NEED FOR THOSE SENIORS PURSUING A CAREER
IN THE EDUCATION FIELD. (PERSONAL ESSAY REQUIRED)
*FEB 28
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ALPHA DELTA KAPPA (ADK) FOUNDATION IS OFFERING THE MARY EDITH ROBB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP TO DOWNRIVER HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS (2.75 GPA) PLANNING
A CAREER IN EDUCATION. (2 SHORT ESSAYS REQUIRED)
*MAR 01
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THE ROSA PARKS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OFFERS A NON-RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIP TO GRADUATING SENIORS (2.5 GPA). WINNERS ARE SELECTED ON THE BASIS OF
SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, FINANCIAL NEED, AND DEDICATION TO THE CIVIL RIGHTS
PRINCIPLES OF ROSA L. PARKS (200 – 300 WORD ESSAY REQUIRED)
*MAR 01
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LINCOLN PARK MASONIC LODGE NO. 539 IS OFFERING AN AWARD TO A LPHS SENIOR
PLANNING ON CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION ON A FULL TIME BASIS. THIS AWARD
IS BASED ON MERIT AND NEED. APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE A PERSONAL ESSAY,
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, AND LETTERS OF ENDORSEMENT. (250 – 300 WORD)
ESSAY REQUIRED.
*MAR 01
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AMERICA’S MILK PROCESSORS AND USA TODAY ARE PLEASED TO BRING SENIORS THE
ANNUAL SAMMY AWARD (SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE YEAR) WHICH
RECOGNIZES SCHOLAR ATHLETES IN THE AREAS OF ACADEMICS, ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
(AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT: BODYBYMILK.COM)
*MAR 06
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THE WAYNE COUNTY VISION FUND’S SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO SENIORS (3.0 GPA)
SHOWING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES, EXTRA-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT, COMMUNITY
SERVICE, SCHOOL OR FAITH BASED INVOLVEMENT.
*MAR 06
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WAYNE COUNTY DETECTIVES ASSOCIATION IS SPONSORING THE RUBY ANAYA SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATING SENIORS INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT.
MAR 31
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JANE M. SCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND WAS CREATED BY MS. SCOTT’S FAMILY
MEMBERS, AFTER THE 9/11 ATTACK ON THE PENTAGON, TO HONOR HER LEGACY.
SENIORS (2.5 GPA) MUST HAVE DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP ABILITIES THROUGH
PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY SERVICES, EXTRA CURRICULAR OR OTHER ACTIVITIES (500-1000 WORD ESSAY REQUIRED).
MAR 31
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THE DOWNRIVER COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ITS
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR SENIORS (3.0 GPA) IN GOOD STANDING WITH DOWNRIVER
COMMUNITY FCU (APPLICANT MUST BE OR BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CREDIT UNION)
AND DEMONSTRATE LEADERSHIP ABILITY WITH THE WILLINGNESS TO HELP OTHERS
(1000 WORD ESSAY REQUIRED)
*APR 01
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THE MICHIGAN RETAILERS ASSOCIATION (MRA) HAS LAUNCHED ITS SCHOLARSHIP
COMPETITION FOR SENIORS WHOSE PARENT IS EMPLOYED AT A BUSINESS THAT IS A
MEMBER OF MRA.
*APR 01
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