state SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated 1/15/15
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
HORATIO ALGER
MICHIGAN
SCHOLARSHIP
8-1-2015
to
10-30-15
AWARD AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
More information can be found at
$7,000 –
$22,000
Scholarships
awarded
Eligibility:
 High school senior planning on attending
college full time in the fall
 Commitment to completing a bachelor’s
degree
 Critical financial need ($55,000 or less
adjusted gross income per family is
preferred
 involvement in co-curricular and
community activities
 2.0 minimum GPA
https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarsh
ips/
The ONLINE application can be
started here:
https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarsh
ips/newapplicants.cfm
or in the Counseling Center
Procedures/Requirements:
 Online application available
 Letter of support. Faxes/emails will not
be accepted.
 Official High School transcript
KENLEY FARREL
MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
Application is available ONLINE at
11-01-2015
st
1 Place $1,000
2nd Place $250
Eligibility:
 Must be a Michigan college-bound high
school senior or undergraduate
 Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
 Consideration given to students pursuing a
degree in natural science or a related field
Procedures/Requirements:
Write a four page essay concerning What is the
Disease Potential in Michigan for current and
potential invasive mosquitoes species?
Letter of Recommendation
http://www.mimosq.org/scholarshipfar
rel/scholarshipfarrel.htm
or in the Counseling Office
state SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated 1/15/15
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
RARE
FOUNDATION
12/1/15
$2,500
DESCRIPTION
Eligibility:
Michigan high school seniors
Enrolled in a Michigan college or university
GPA & ACT scores not needed
APPLICATION
More information found at
http://www.RAREfoundation.org
Or in the Counseling Center
Procedures/Requirements:
One page, single spaced essay about someone
whom you consider to be an Everyday Hero
GOODMAN AKER
SHOLARSHIP FUND
THE AMERICAN
LEGION
ORATORICAL
SCHOLARSHIP
12-31-14
2016 not
available
yet
$1,000
Register
by
11/21/15
Start at $800
up to $18,000
Eligibility:
graduating high school senior and/or current
student attending a college and/or university
who creates an original and informative 1000
word essay explaining the dangers of texting
and driving.
http://www.goodmanacker.com/ourfirm/communityinvolvement/scholarship-fund/
For more information go to
Requirements:
 Michigan students only
 8-10 minute prepared speech on the U.S.
Constitution
 Contestant must be sponsored by an
American Legion Post
 Register with Oratorical Zone Chairman
http://www.michiganlegion.org/oratori
cal
or in the Counseling Center
state SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated 1/15/15
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
THE AMERICAN
LEGION,
DEPARTMENT OF
MICHIGAN
1-11-2016
$500
Eligibility:
 Student must be a son, daughter,
grandchild or great-grandchild of a wartime veteran
 Must attend an accredited Michigan
college or university
 2.5 GPA
 Financial need
(not
postmarked
by)
GUY WILSON
SCHOLARSHIP
THE AMERICAN
LEGION,
DEPARTMENT OF
MICHIGAN
1-11-2016
$500
Eligibility:
 Student must be a son, daughter,
grandchild or great-grandchild of a wartime veteran
 Must attend an accredited Michigan
college or university
 2.5 GPA
 Financial need
(not
postmarked
by)
WILLIAM D. &
JEWELL BREWER
SCHOLARSHIP
NAFEPA
SCHOLARSHIP
National Association
for Federal Education
Program
Administrators
1-28-16
DESCRIPTION
$500-1500
Eligibility:
 The school must have a member of
MAS/FPS (which we do)
 Open to senior or college freshman
 Financial need
APPLICATION
Application and more information are
available ONLINE at
http://www.michiganlegion.org/schola
rships
or in the Counseling Center
Application and more information are
available ONLINE at
http://www.michiganlegion.org/schola
rships
or in the Counseling Center
Application is available in the
counseling center
state SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated 1/15/15
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
MICHIGAN
COUNCIL OF
WOMEN IN
TECHNOLOGY
FOUNDATION
(MCWTF)
1-31-2014
3 – one-time
Grant of a
laptop
computer,
printer, and
required
software
2016 Not
available
1 - $5,000
scholarship
(renewable for
four years)
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
Application is available ONLINE at
Eligibility:
 Female high school senior
 Michigan resident
 Minimum 2.8 GPA
 Be enrolled full time for fall 2014 in one
of the following programs: Information
Systems, Business Applications,
Computer Science, Instructional
Technology, Health Technology,
Computer Engineering, Software
Engineering, Information Security,
Graphics Design, Music Technology
http://www.mcwtf.org/Scholarships_1
49.html
or in the Counseling Center
Requirements/Procedure:
 Completed application form, including
essay
 Official transcript
 Letter of recommendation
 Any additional information you wish the
committee to consider
COURAGEOUS
PERSUADERS
VIDEO
SCHOLARSHIP
COMPETITION
$2,000
2/11/2016
http://www.courageouspersuaders.com
/contest.htm
Create a 30 second TV commercial targeted at
middle school students to warn them about the
dangers of underage drinking.
Open to grades 9-12.
state SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated 1/15/15
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
MICHIGAN
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION
(MEA)
SCHOLARSHIP
2-25-2016
AWARD AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
Eligibility:



Graduate of Michigan public high school
Will attend a Michigan public
college/university or an eligible private
institution.
Children of MEA officers, fund trustees,
and MEA, MESSA and MEA FS staff
members are not eligible
Procedures/Requirements:
 Completed Application form with all
necessary signatures
 Official transcript including first semester
grades
 ACT or SAT score documentation
 Resume
 Personal statement
 Principal or Counselor statement
 Two letters of recommendation
Criteria of Selection:
 Academic achievement
 School/community service
 Extracurricular activities
 All other criteria being equal, first
consideration given to MEA members’
children and lower income households.
APPLICATION
Application available ONLINE at
http://www.mea.org/mea-scholarship
or in the Counseling Center
state SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated 1/15/15
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
BUICK ACHIEVERS
SCHOLARSHIP
2/29/16
Varies
100 awards up
to $25,000
each
LAKE MICHIGAN
MAILERS
2-26-16
$2,000
DESCRIPTION

Be a high school senior or graduate, or current
undergraduate

Must enroll full-time in accredited university
in the fall

Plan to major in an engineering/technology
field or design/business related profession
(see list)

Interested in pursuing career in automotive or
related industry
Eligibility:




Outstanding graduating senior from public
or private HS in certain Michigan counties
- Jackson
Will attend a 4 yr. university to major in
Business, Business Management or
Entrepreneurship
3.5 GPA
Meaningful Community Service and
School-based extra-curriculars
APPLICATION
www.buickachievers.com.
Application can be downloaded at:
www.bit.ly/lmmscholarship2016
state SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated 1/15/15
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
ANN ARBOR
GRAPHIC ARTS
MEMORIAL
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
March 1,
2016
Will be at least
$ 2,500
MICHIGAN
SOCIETY OF
PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERS
ENGINEERING
SCHOLARSHIPS
Many are listed on
this site.
Must be
received
by
Third
Monday in
February
To be
determined
(last year
scholarships
totaling
$35,000
awarded)
DESCRIPTION
Criteria:

Interested in a career in Print Technology and
Graphic Communications (not for those
pursuing a degree in fine arts)

High School senior or graduate

Will be full-time student in a printing related
program

Able to maintain a 2.0 GPA

Michigan Resident
Eligibility:
 Be currently accepted at a Michigan
ABET accredited college or university
and enrolled in an engineering program
 High school senior, resident of Michigan,
and a US citizen
 3.0 GPA during 10th and 11th grade
 Minimum 26 on ACT
Procedures/Requirements:
 Completed Application form with all
necessary signatures
 Official transcript
 ACT or SAT score documentation
 List of senior classes being taken
 Essay on “How I was influenced to pursue
an engineering career”
 Application must be mailed to the local
APPLICATION
To apply : www.Aagamf.org
Paper applications are available in the
Counseling Center
Application is available in the
Counseling Center
For more information, please visit
www.michiganspec.org
state SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated 1/15/15
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
MSPE chapter scholarship coordinator
Criteria of Selection:
 Points will be awarded based on GPA,
ACT, activities and honors, essay, and
supplemental credits. Points will also be
awarded for college-level courses
MICHIGAN
SCHOOL
COUNSELOR
ASSOCIATION
3-1-16
$1,000
Eligibility:
 graduating senior in Michigan
 Attending a post-high school educational
program
Procedures:
 Write a 500 word essay describing how a
school counselor has helped you learn to
live, learn, and work.
Application is available in the
Counseling Center
For more information go to
http://www.mich-sca.org
state SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated 1/15/15
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
SOCIETY OF
WOMEN
ENGINEERS –
DETROIT SECTION
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
Must be
postmarked
by
Scholarship
numbers vary –
up to $3,000
DESCRIPTION
Application is available online
http://www.swedetroit.org/
Eligibility
 Female senior at a Michigan school
 Enrolling at an ABET accredited
university or college for fall 2012
 Must pursue an engineering degree
Various scholarships
are listed
APPLICATION
Note: there are also scholarships
available on the SWE National level
see www.swe.org
For more info:
shannon.atchison@swe.org
Procedures/Requirements:
 Official high school transcripts
 Essay explaining why you want to be an
engineer
 Listing of Awards/Honors
 Listing of Leadership, Activities, and
Employment
ROSA PARKS
SCHOLARSHIP
FOUNDATION
3-1-2016
$2,000
Application is available ONLINE at
Eligibility/Procedure:
 High school senior
 GPA of 2.5 or higher
 Demonstrate financial need
 Complete application form and essay
 Document community activities
 Confirm admission to university or
college
 Provide official copies of high school
http://www.rosaparksscholarshipfound
ation.org/Scholarship.htm
or in the Counseling Center
state SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated 1/15/15
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION

HEMOPHELIA
FOUNDATION OF
MICHIGAN
FRED AND LENA
MEIJER
SCHOLARSHIP
CREDIT UNION
ONE
2013-2014
WILLIAM G.
COYNE
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
3-30-16
transcript and ACT or SAT results
Provide three letters of recommendation
http://www.hfmich.org/?module=Page
&sID=scholarships
$2,500
Michigan residents with hemophelia or
immediate family member of person with
hemophilia
4/1/16
5/1/15
Does not
appear to
be offered
anymore
2 - $10,000
100 - $2,500
APPLICATION

Must be a full or part time employee of
Meijer or

Must be a child of a full or part time
Meijer employee
Other scholarships are listed on this
site as well
phone: (800) 482-3041 extention 8
Email:colleen@hfmich.org
Application is online at
http://Meijerscholarship.egrant.net
Up to $6,000
Eligibility:
 Complete 30 or more hours of
documented, qualified community service
during Junior/Senior year of high school
ending April 1, 2012.
 Be a 2012 graduating high school senior
 Be a member of a family that has
belonged to Credit Union ONE for a
minimum of six months
 Have a cumulative high school grade
point average of 3.0 or above
 Plan to enroll in, beginning in the fall of
2012, a full-time undergraduate course of
study at an accredited two or four-year
college or university, or accredited trade
or vocational school
http://www.cuone.org/about/document
s/CreditUnionONEScholarshipApplication.pdf
Applications are available in the
counseling center.
If you have questions regarding the
application process, please contact the
Committee by calling 800-451-4292
and asking for the Scholarship Line.
state SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated 1/15/15
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
MICHIGAN OIL &
GAS PRODUCERS
EDUCATION
FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP
4-2-2015
MINIMUM
OF $500
2016 Not
available
yet
MICHIGAN OIL &
GAS PRODUCERS
EDUCATION
FOUNDATIONJAMES R. BIGARD
SCHOLARSHIP
MICHIGAN
RETAILERS
ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP
COMPETITION
5-1-2015
MINIMUM
OF $500
4-1-2016
30 - $1000 for
four year
colleges or
$500 for
community
colleges
Request
application
by 3/15/16
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
Application is available ONLINE at
Eligibility:
 Students must have been accepted for
enrollment at a Michigan university or
community college
 3.0 GPA
 Financial need
 Pursuing a degree which will allow them
to obtain full time employment in the
crude oil and natural gas industry
http://www.mogpef.org
Eligibility:
 Students must have been accepted for
enrollment at a Michigan university or
community college
 3.0 GPA
 Financial need
 Pursuing a degree in teaching with the
speciality in science
Eligibility:
 Dependent sons and daughters of owners
or full-time employees of MRA’s nearly
5,000 member businesses. Part-time
employees who are full-time students also
are eligible.
 High school seniors
Selection procedure:
 Above average academic performance
 Extracurricular performances
More information is available
ONLINE at
http://www.retailers.com
Under “Education & Events” tab
Or call 1-800-366-3699
Access Code is “MIRA”
To complete an application, you must
do so ONLINE
state SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated 1/15/15
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION

KIDS’ CHANCE OF
MICHIGAN
DISABILITY
ATTORNEYS OF
MICHIGAN
SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline
unknown
2016 not
available
5-31-16
APPLICATION
Financial need is NOT a consideration
Michigan resident between ages of 17-22
$2,500 $5,000
Demonstrated financial need related to a
parent’s catastrophic injury/death in a
Michigan work related- accident covered by
workers’ compensation
Application available at
www.kidschanceofmi.org
3 - $1,000
Eligibility:
For more information and to apply go
to:

Proof that the student’s parent or guardian
http://damichigan.com/resources/disabilityis currently receiving disability benefits
attorneys-of-michigan-ssd-scholarship/
through the U.S. Social Security
Administration and/or the U.S.
or scan the bar code below
Department of Veterans Affairs

Must be a graduating high school senior in
Michigan.

Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
state SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated 1/15/15
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DEADLINE
AWARD AMOUNT
DESCRIPTION

Must be attending a 4-year college or
university or a 2-year community college.

A current transcript MUST be submitted
for consideration.

A 500-word minimum essay explaining the
manner in which the applicant's parent(s)
and/or guardian(s) disability has impacted
their life, education, and/or future goals.
APPLICATION