PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
AAA Michigan School
Safety Patrol
$1,000
Senior who can show proof of participation in
AAA Michigan safety patrol. Important:
academics and extra-curricular involvement.
Required: personal letter of introduction, two
letters of recommendation, ACT/SAT scores,
official transcript.
April 16th
Application available
in East Center
AEMP Foundation
Scholarships
$2,000
Senior interested in career in heavy equipment
technology. Must have a 2.0 GPA or better.
Required: Personal essays, official transcript,
Letters of reference.
www.aemp.org
May 1st
AFA Teens Alzheimer’s
Awareness Scholarship
$5,000
College-bound seniors interested in considering
how Alzheimer’s disease has impacted their own
lives and others in their community. Required:
Short biography as well as an essay. Must also
submit copy of birth certificate and official transcript.
www.afateens.org
February 15th
AFPD Foundation Scholarship
(Associated Food & Petroleum
Dealers, Inc.)
30415 W. Thirteen Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(800) 666-6233
$1,500
Senior employed by AFPD member, or whose parent
is employed by AFPD member company, or AFPD
member customer. Must be African American, Hispanic,
Asian, Native American, Arab/Chaldean American.
wwwAFPDonline.org
Online application
available January 1st
through March 31st
PROGRAM
AWARD
American Legion:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
www.michiganlegion.org
Brewster & Wilson
Scholarships
$500
Senior with minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be a child or
grandchild of war veteran and show financial need.
January 20th
Eagle Scout of the Year
$2,500$10,000
Must be 15-18 years of age and have earned the
Eagle Scout award be in scout troop.
April 1st
Medical Career Scholarship
$500
Senior in top quarter of class; child or grandchild of
war veteran; show financial need.
March 15th
Memorial Scholarship
$500
Daughter or granddaughter of war veteran and must
show financial need and strong academic standing
March 15th
National President’s
Scholarship
$1,000$2,000
Child or stepchild of war veteran. Must prove volunteer
service; four letters of recommendation; personal essay;
official transcript; ACT/SAT scores; FAFSA form.
March 1st
Spirit of Youth Scholarship
$1,000
Seniors who are junior members of the American Legion
Auxiliary; minimum 3.0 GPA; good citizen
March 1st
American Musical & Dramatic
Academy (AMDA) Scholarship
Various
Senior enrolling in American Musical/Dramatic
Academy (New York or Los Angeles). Must be
nominated by educator; must then audition.
www.AMDA.edu
February 1st
American Polish Engineering
Association (APEA)
Scholarship
$1,000
Senior of Polish descent; minimum 3.0 GPA; enrollment
in technical engineering or allied science curriculum.
Required: official transcript; three letters of reference.
April 2nd
Application in
East Center
American Legion (cont.)
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Aquinas College
$1,000 to
full tuition
Seniors must submit applications to Aquinas College.
Official transcript and ACT/SAT scores must accompany
application. Min. 2.75 GPA, leadership skills.
Various potential scholarship opportunities.
www.aquinas.edu/undergraduate
Early fall
Arab American & Chaldean
Council Scholarship
28551 Southfield Road
Lathrup Village, MI 48076
Various
amounts
Senior of Arab/Chaldean descent; Michigan resident.
Requirements: Official transcript; proof of college
acceptance; parents’ income tax returns; two letters of
recommendation.
May 14th
Army ROTC Scholarships
1-877-936-7724
Up to $5,000
Must be U.S. citizen at least 17 years of age enrolling
in college or community college. Leadership, extracurricular activities; athletics are important.
www.info.goarmy.com/rotc/2
Dates vary
Association of Chinese
Americans, Inc. Scholarships
(248) 347-1663
$1,000
Senior of Chinese or Asian Pacific descent. Must
be nominated by counselor or principal. Requirements:
strong academic standing, official transcript, essay, and
Interview. Personal hardship may also be considered.
June 12th
AXA Achievement
Scholarship
$10,000 to
$15,000
Senior with ambition and determination to set and
reach goals; respect for self, family, and community;
have ability to succeed in college.
www.axa-achievement.com
December 15th
Baker College
$4,800
All seniors are eligible to apply. Must apply for admission
to Baker College. www.baker.edu
May 1st
PROGRAM
AWARD
Bank of America Charitable
Foundation Student Leaders
Program
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Juniors and seniors who want to make a difference in
their community have an opportunity to participate in
an 8-week paid internship with a local non-profit
organization. Students will attend a Leadership Summit
in Washington, D.C. and develop valuable civic, social, and
business leadership skills. Must be a student in good
standing at SHHS.
www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders
February 17th
Best Buy Children’s
Foundation
$1,500 to
$10,000
Must demonstrate volunteer work, work experience,
academic achievement. Online applications available
Jan. 1st. www.bestbuy.com/scholarships
February 15th
Booster Club Scholarships
(Sterling Heights High School)
Ten at $500
One at $750
All SHHS seniors with a 2.5 GPA or better qualify!
Requirements: Participation in school activities,
sports, community service. Synergy Award ($750)
given to a student whose parent/guardian has served on
SHHS Booster Executive Committee or as a
Committee Chairperson. Applications available in East
Center early March.
April 15th to
Mrs. Kozloff
Bowling Green State University
Freshman Academic
Scholarships
$1,500 to
Full tuition
Interested seniors must apply for admission to Bowling
Green and have all credential complete to be considered.
www.bgsu.edu
January 15th
Bright Future Scholarship
$500
Minimum 3.0 GPA and involvement in extracurricular
activities. Essay required. To apply, e-mail:
BrightFuture@BrightsideDental.com
April 15th
PROGRAM
AWARD
Central Michigan University
Centralis Competition
Centralis Scholar
Centralis Gold
Additional Awards
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher to be eligible to compete
in early November. www.cmich.edu/honors
Mid-October
$80,604
$45,936
$2,500 &
$5,000
Pays up to 36 credit hours per academic year
Pays up to 36 credit hours per academic year
Central Michigan University:
Outstanding Student Award
$4,000 yearly
Awarded to valedictorians and salutatorians
Elite Honors Scholarship
$3,000 yearly
Must have either 3.6 GPA and 25 or higher ACT composite
or 3.7 GPA and 20 or higher ACT composite
Academic Honors Award
$2,500 yearly
Must have 3.5 or higher GPA and minimum ACT of 20
Leader Advancement
$2,000 yearly
Must have 3.0 or higher GPA and leadership involvement
Mid-January
Chaldean Federation
Scholarships
Various
amounts
Must be of Chaldean heritage. Various scholarships
are awarded: Academic, Essay Award, Special Talent
www.chaldeanfederation.org
May 7th
Coca Cola Scholars
Foundation
$10,000 to
$20,000
Must be a senior with high academic achievement,
leadership qualities, and community service. Must
apply online: www.coca-colascholars.org
October 31st
Comcast Leaders &
Achievers Scholarship
$1,000
Senior with minimum 2.8 GPA; involved in school activities
and community service. Must be nominated by counselor
or principal. See Mrs. Kozloff if interested.
December 11th
Mid-October
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Community Caring
Scholarship Program
$500 - $1,000
Focus on underprivileged students (9th-12th); leadership,
community service, school activities; unusual family
circumstances. Official transcript and essay required.
March 12th
Community Choice Credit
Union Foundation
$5,000
Seniors who have been accepted into a community college,
college, or university in Michigan. Minimum 3.0 GPA; essay.
April 30th
DeCarlo’s Community
Service Scholarship
(586) 759-6500
$600
Senior with minimum 3.0 GPA and completion of 40 hours
of community service throughout high school. Must
submit community service biography.
November 15th
Detroit Economic Club
Scholarship Program
$2,000
Senior who has overcome specific hardship in order
to achieve his/her personal and educational goals.
3.2 GPA, community service, leadership, financial
need considered. See your counselor if interested.
Must be received
by February 1st
Discover Card Tribute
Award Scholarship
$30,000
For Juniors with 2.75 minimum GPA who overcame
personal obstacles and demonstrated leadership.
Apply online at: www.discoverfinancial.com/community
January 31st
East Macomb Chapter of
Michigan Association of
Retired School Personnel
$500
Senior planning to enroll at Macomb Community College
in the fall.
March 30th
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Eastern Michigan University
Alumni Association Award
$1,2500/year
Seniors admitted to Eastern Michigan University with a
3.2 or better GPA. Required: letter of reference,
official transcript, personal essay. Parent or grandparent
must be an Eastern Michigan University alumna/alumnus.
www.emich.edu/alumni/awards/scholar.html
March 6th
Eastern Michigan University
Presidential Scholarship
Competition
(734) 487-6453
$6,000 to
$60,000
Seniors admitted to Eastern Michigan University with a
3.3 or better GPA. ACT/SAT scores are important.
Competition held in early December.
November 22nd
Educational Solutions
Scholarship
$1,000
Minimum 2.0 GPA, acceptable attendance. See your
counselor if interested.
April 22nd
Elks National Foundation
Most Valuable Student
$4,000 to
$60,000
Seniors demonstrating outstanding scholarship,
leadership, and who can show financial need.
Required: Essay, financial statements, official
transcript, ACT/SAT scores, counselor report,
letters of recommendation.
www.elks.org/enf/scholars
January 9th
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Foundation Scholarship
Various
Amounts
Senior with 3.0 GPA or ACT 22 or SAT 1030; essay
letters of recommendation; transcript.
www.esaintl.com/esaf
February 1st
Ferris State University
$1,000 to
Full Tuition
Qualifications vary according to each scholarship. Must enroll
in Ferris State University
www.ferris.edu
Apply in fall
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Gates Milennium Scholars
Amounts
Vary
African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian
Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American. Minimum
3.3 GPA; leadership abilities; meet Federal Pell Grant criteria.
Must be nominated. See your counselor if interested.
Online applications encouraged: www.gmsp.org
January 11th
Grand Valley State
University Scholarships
Various
amounts
Seniors admitted to Grand Valley State University.
These are merit-based and amounts vary from
$500 to $7,000 per year, renewable for four years.
www.gvsu.edu/scholarships/
Apply to GVSU
in the fall.
Guild Scholar
Up to
$15,000
College-bound juniors who are legally blind.
Applications accepted at end of junior year.
Official transcript, letters of recommendation,
personal statements required. Online application:
www.jgb.org/guildscholar.asp
July 1st
Harding-Hicks Scholarship
(Sterling Heights High School)
$1,500
Graduating senior with 2.5 or better GPA who can
demonstrate leadership, citizenship, community
involvement. Applications available in East Center
early March.
April 15th
Herff Jones Principal’s
Leadership Award
$1,000 to
$12,000
Seniors who demonstrate outstanding leadership
qualities through participation in service organizations
and clubs and who have achieved academic success.
See Mrs. Kozloff if interested.
December 5th
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Homer J. Van Hollenbeck
Foundation Scholarship
(586) 323-5213
$2,000
Senior with minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need.
Required: two letters of recommendation; transcript
May 31st
Hope College
Various
Amounts
Senior admitted to Hope College. These are meritbased; students should have minimum 3.5 GPA.
www.hope.edu/admissions
Apply to Hope
in the fall
Hope College
Pre-Medicine Scholarship
Full tuition,
room/board
Program in partnership with University of Michigan
Medical School. Student must be African American,
Mexican American, Mainland Puerto Rican, and/or
Native American. www.hope.edu/admissions
Apply to Hope
in the fall
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Various
Amounts
Graduating senior with critical financial need, involvement
in extracurricular activities; minimum 2.0 GPA; U.S. citizen
Apply online: www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
October 10th
Janice M. Scott Memorial
Scholarship Fund
Undetermined
Senior with 2.5 or higher GPA who demonstrates
leadership and participates in community service,
extracurricular and school activities. Required:
official transcript, letters of recommendation, financial
statement, essay.
March 31st
(800) 968-7850
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Jeptha Wade Schureman
Scholarship
(Community Foundation)
$7,500
Senior who is fatherless and plans to pursue a
degree in law, nursing, medicine or dentistry.
Minimum 3.0 GPA, leadership through community
activities. Required: official transcript, personal statement,
FAFSA form, certification from counselor or principal,
letter of reference. www.cfsem.org
June 1st
June Tarakoff Scholarship
$250
Senior who has demonstrated outstanding effort and
community and school involvement. Must have 2.5 or
higher GPA and be accepted at a two- or four-year college.
See your counselor if interested.
May 1st
KFC Colonel’s Scholars
Varies up
To $5,000
Minimum 2.75 GPA; financial need. Apply online Dec. 1st
to Feb. 10th at www.kfcscholars.org
February 10th
Kiwanis Club of Sterling
Heights Scholarship
$800
Senior living in Sterling Heights who has participated in
extracurricular activities. Required: recommendation
from counselor and three other teachers.
April 1st
Kohl’s Kids Who Care
Scholarship Program
Up to $5,000
Must demonstrate volunteerism, generosity, leadership,
community outreach. Must be nominated by someone
21 or older: www.kohlskidswhocare.com
March 15th
Lawrence Technological
University
Various
Minimum 3.0 GPA, 24 ACT
Apply by Dec.
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Macomb Community College
Various
See your counselor to review the information on Private
Scholarships. There are many opportunities for students
planning to attend Macomb.
www.macomb.edu/financialaid
Early application
advised
Marine Corps Scholarship
Foundation
(800) 292-7777
$1,000 to
$10,000
Must be son/daughter or grandchild of U.S. Marine.
2.0 or higher GPA; financial need is considered.
Application online: www.mcsf.org
Undetermined
32º Masons of the Valley
of Detroit Scholarship
$1,000
Seniors with 3.0 or higher GPA; ACT 22/SAT 1030.
Written request for application must be made by student.
Phone: (313) 724-1907
February 19th
Female students in 11th grade who excel in math and science
who would like to explore engineering and computer
science at MIT for four weeks in the summer.
Students are responsible for tuition and transportation.
For information: http://wtp.mit.edu
January 15th
Massachusetts Institute
Of Technology Summer
Program for Women
McKelvey Foundation
Scholarships
$40,000
Senior planning to attend four-year college in U.S. and
who has owned and operated a business for at least one
year with at least one paid employee. Application must
be completed online: www.mckelveyfoundation.org
January 25th
MEA Scholarship
Undetermined
Offered by the Michigan Education Association to all
seniors. Required: official transcript, ACT/SAT scores,
personal resume, letters of recommendation, statement from
principal/counselor. www.mea.org
February 12th
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Metropolitan Detroit Bureau
of School Studies Scholarship
Undetermined
Senior planning to attend Oakland University,
Wayne State University, Mott Community College,
Oakland Community College, St. Clair Community
College, or Wayne County Community College with
plans to enter human services profession. Required:
leadership and organizational skills, academics.
www.metrobureau.org
June 1st
Michigan Association of
Broadcasters Foundation
$500
Senior with 3.0 or higher GPA who plans to study in
broadcasting-related field, who is currently working in
broadcasting-related job, and who exhibits professional
promise within this industry.
www.michmab.com/MABF/staoverview.html
December 15th
Michigan Council of Women
in Technology Foundation
$1,000
Female high school senior with minimum 2.5 GPA
who plans to study information technology in college.
Apply online: www.mcwt.org
January 31st
Michigan First Credit Union
Educational Solutions
Scholarship
$1,000
Senior with 2.8 or higher GPA who is a member of
Michigan First Credit Union and accepted by a college
or university. Required: official transcript, two letters
of recommendation, copy of college acceptance.
www.michiganfirst.com
April 23rd
Michigan Oil & Gas Producers
Education Foundation
$500
Senior with minimum 3.0 GPA who has been accepted
at a Michigan university or community college and can
demonstrate financial need. Must pursue degree in energyrelated field for future employment in related industry.
www.mogpef.org
April 1st
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Michigan Retailers
Association (MRA)
Scholarship
$1,000
Parent employed at a business that belongs to MRA.
Official transcript, ACT/SAT scores, extracurricular
activities, work experience. www.retailers.com
April 1st
Michigan Schools and
Government Credit Union
Scholarships
$2,000
Seniors who are members of this credit union and have
been accepted at two or four-year college. Required:
two letters of reference; transcript; essay; academic/work
history.
March 6th
Michigan Society of
Professional Engineers
$1,000 to
$3,000
Senior enrolling in university engineering program. Must
have 3.0 or higher GPA for 10th & 11th grades and ACT
score of 26. Required: official transcript, ACT scores,
essay. www.michiganspe.org
January 31st
Michigan State Troopers
Assistance Fund
$1,000
Senior with minimum 3.25 GPA; community involvement,
leadership. Financial need considered. Required: official
transcript, completed FAFSA, essay.
Phone: (517) 336-7782
April 1st
Michigan State University
College of Education Alumni
Scholarship
$1,000
Must attend MSU and major in K-12 education. From Dec. 1st
To Jan. 30th, apply online: http://www.educ.msu.edu
(Click on COEAA Freshman Scholarship Application link.)
January 30th
Michigan Technological
University
Amounts
vary
Leading Scholar Program competitive award equals full tuition.
Requires essay and recommendation.
Other scholarships based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores. Apply
for admission to Michigan Tech no later than January 15th
October 15th
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
NALS of Michigan
Scholarship Fund
$1,000
Senior with minimum 3.0 GPA with financial need.
Required: official transcript, two letters of reference,
autobiographical statement.
January 15th
National Achievement
Scholarship Program
(Ntl. Merit Scholarship
Corporation)
$2,500
Based on scores from PSAT test, awards given to
promising African American students. 11th graders
should register to take the PSAT test in the fall!
National Commission for
Cooperative Education
$6,000
Senior who is accepted by specified NCCE partner
college/university. Must have minimum 3.5 GPA.
Minorities and females are encouraged to apply!
Required: ACT/SAT scores, official transcript, essay.
www.co-opedu
National Merit Scholarship
Program
Based on students’ scores on the PSAT test (taken in
the fall of 11th grade) names of semi-finalists are sent
to schools each fall. Counselors will notify semi-finalists.
National Youth
Science Camp
Seniors may earn full scholarship to exchange ideas with
scientists and other professionals at the National Youth
Science Camp, a four-week experience, held in July.
seniors who are top students in the field of science are
encouraged to apply. www.nysc.org
February 15th
February 10th
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Northern Michigan University
Scholarships
$1,000 to
$3,000/year
Seniors admitted to Northern Michigan University with
minimum 3.0 GPA and 24 ACT. Various scholarships
are available to those who qualify and compete in early
November. www.nmu.edu/presidentialscholars
Apply in October
Northwood University
Academic Merit Scholarships
$4,000 to
$9,000/year
Must be admitted to Northwood University and have a
minimum 2.7 GPA and 19 ACT score. Completion of
the FAFSA is strongly encouraged. www.northwood.edu
May 1st
Oakland University
Academic Merit Scholarships
Various
amounts
Senior must be admitted to Oakland University and have
a minimum 3.0 GPA (3.4 GPA preferred) and qualifying
ACT score. Apply online: www.oakland.edu
March 1st
Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
Scholarship (Dr. Seuss)
$5,000
Entry blank and original literary composition required.
February 15th
Ohio Wesleyan University
Merit Awards
$16,620 to
$33,240
Senior must be admitted to Ohio Wesleyan University and
must have strong academic credentials. If interested,
visit: www.owu.edu
Apply in fall
Princeton Prize for
Race Relations
$1,000
Honors students in grades 9-12 who are doing outstanding
work in their school or community to advance the cause
of race relations. Prize winners will be invited to allexpense paid trip in the spring to Princeton University to
attend the Princeton Prize Symposium on Race. To obtain
application: www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize.
January 31st
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards
(National Association of
Secondary School Principals)
$1,000
and more
Students in any grade who have performed volunteer
work in the past year may qualify for a scholarship and
a trip to Washington, D.C. See Mrs. Kozloff if
interested. www.prudential.com/spirit
October 31st
RARE Everyday Heroes
Writing Scholarship
$2,500
Seniors who will attend Michigan college, university, or
post secondary school. Judging based on quality of essay
submitted. For complete rules: www.rarefoundation.org
December 1st
Realtors Association
Scholarship Fund
$1,000
Seniors who will attend Michigan college or university.
extracurricular activities, community service, work
experience, financial need are all considered.
www.MCARonline.com/scholarship.htm
March 19
Robert Holmes Scholarship
(Community Foundation)
$1,000
Must be dependents of Michigan locals of International
Brotherhood of Teamsters. Minimum 3.0 GPA; leadership;
extracurricular activities.
April 1st
Rosa Parks Scholarship
Foundation
$2,000
Senior admitted to college with leadership skills, dedication
to civil rights principles of Rosa Parks. Must have
minimum 2.5 GPA, involvement in community service, and
demonstrate financial need. Required: official transcript,
ACT/SAT scores, three letters of recommendation.
www.rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org
March 1st
Rosalie Sharpe
Student Scholarship
(Warren Consolidated Schools)
Maximum
$100
9th, 10th, or 11th graders enrolled in fine arts class. Money
used for educational institute, camp, or workshop in art,
music, or theatre NOT sponsored by WCS.
April 1st
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Saginaw Valley State
University Scholarships
Various
amounts
Senior must be admitted to Saginaw Valley and have
minimum 3.0 GPA and 24 ACT.
www.svsu.edu
January 1st
SAMMY – Scholar Athlete
Milk Mustache of the Year
$7,5000
Senior outstanding athlete with strong academics,
leadership, community service. Apply online:
www.bodybymilk.com
March 5h
Scholarships for Military
Children Program
$1,500
Must be a child of active, retired, or deceased U.S.
military member planning to attend college fulltime
to earn a Bachelors Degree. Required: 3.0 GPA
www.militaryscholar.org
February 17h
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Balanced Man Scholarship
(Grand Valley State University)
$250 to
$1,000
Senior male admitted to Grand Valley State
University. Must apply to Grand Valley in fall.
Required: honors, awards, extracurricular activities,
athletics, community service, work experience,
letters of recommendation.
May 18th
Skandalaris Family
Foundation Scholarship
$2,000
Senior who has made final college decision, U.S.
citizen, minimum 3.5 GPA, ACT of 27; SAT of 1800,
school, athletic, and community involvement.
required: official transcript, wallet-size photo,
financial information, personal statements, essay.
www.skandalaris.com
May 1st
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE)
Scholarships
$1,000 to
$10,000
Senior with strong academic record enrolling in
engineering program in college. GPA and ACT/SAT
scores listed in booklet in Counseling Office.
Required: application certified by principal or counselor,
official transcript, ACT/SAT scores, activies, honors,
employment record.
www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
December 1st
Society of Women
Engineers Scholarship
Various
amounts
Senior female planning to pursue engineering degree.
Must have strong academic record and be involved in
extracurricular and leadership activities. Required:
official transcript, essay, list of awards and honors,
list of leadership activities, employment history.
www.swe.org
February 27th
Specs Howard
Scholarship Competition
Amounts
vary
Seniors interested in career in radio or television
must take an exam in early March at Specs Howard.
Top ten scorers selected as finalists.
www.specshoward.edu/scholarships
February 5th
Spinks Memorial
Scholarship Program
$1,000
Seniors who plan to attend college whose families
have been affected by cancer. Academics, extracurricular activities, community service are
considerations. Required: Essays, financial need
documents, letters of recommendation.
March 5th
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Sterling Heights
Community Foundation
Scholarships
$500 to
$1,000
A terrific opportunity for seniors! Eight scholarship
options available. Required: official transcript,
letters of recommendation.
Student-View
Scholarship Program
$500 to
$4,000
DEADLINE
Sterling Heights Community Foundation: Five $500
scholarships to seniors pursuing college degrees or
vocation training.
March 19th
Chrysler Corporation: Five $1,000 scholarships to
seniors pursuing technical/vocational careers at
college or vocational school.
March 19th
General Dynamics: Three $500 scholarships to
seniors pursuing degrees in engineering.
March 19th
Macomb Chiropractic Association: Two $500
scholarships to seniors pursuing career in
chiropractic health care.
March 19th
Rotary Club of Sterling Heights: Two $500
scholarships to seniors with 3.5 or better GPA
who have been active in community service.
March 19th
Selfridge ANG/Base Community Council
Scholarship: One $1,000 scholarship to senior
child of military personnel attached to Selfridge.
Minimum 3.2 GPA and community service.
March 19th
Seniors who are pursuing further college or career
school education. Scholarships awarded via a
random drawing of all applications. No requirements
other than completing a survey online:
www.student-view.com
April 19th
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Tzu Chi Scholars Program
$1,000
Seniors who demonstrate academic achievement,
community involvement, financial need. Must have
minimum 3.0 GPA. Required: official transcript,
financial documents, two letters of recommendation,
autobiography, short essay.
www.us.tzuchi.org
March 2nd
University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio
$20,000 to
$100,000
Must be admitted to University of Dayton and
have a minim of a “B” average and 21 ACT or
1000-1080 SAT. www.admission.udayton.edu/apply/
Apply in fall
University of Michigan
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Balanced Man Scholarhsip
$500 to
$1,000
Male student who will attend U of M after
graduation. Must be outstanding in academics,
athletics, community service. Official transcript
required.
May 14th
University of Michigan
Club of Greater Detroit
Scholarship
$3,000
Various scholarships awarded. Must be admitted
to U of M and have a minimum ACT score of 31 or
minimum SAT score or 2100 or be in top 1% of
your graduating class.
www.umclubgreaterdetroit.org
January 16th
University of Michigan
Undergraduate Scholarship
(Delta Upsilon Fraternity)
$500
Male student who will attend U of M after
graduation. Must demonstrate involvement in school
activities, community service. Required: official
transcript and personal essay.
www.michigandu.org
May 16th
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
University of Michigan
Telluride Association
Room & Board Scholarship
Room/
board
Seniors admitted to University of Michigan and
wish to live in Telluride House. Required: official
transcript, letters of recommendation, personal essays,
www.telluride-house.org
January 15th
University of Michigan
Alumni Association
LEAD Scholarship
$10,000
For African American, Hispanic American, and Native
American students planning to study in underrepresented areas
(women in engineering and computer science; men in nursing)
Academics, test scores, extracurricular activities important
April 1st
University of MichiganDearborn Freshman
Scholarships
$8,000 full tuition
Must be admitted to University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Offers based on academic achievement and test scores.
Must have minimum 3.0 GPA to be considered.
www.umd.umich.edu/scholarships
December 15th
University of N. CarolinaCharlotte
Levine Scholars Program
Full tuition;
Board/Room
Min. 3.8 GPA; 29-36 ACT; Commitment to community
service and leadership. Student must be nominated by a
counselor. See your counselor if interested.
October 15th
Veterans of Foreign Wars
“Voice of Democracy”
Essay Contest
Up to
$30,000
For all students in grades 9-12! Students submit a 3-5
minute essay recorded on a CD as well as the typed essay
on a theme given yearly by VFW. All essays must be
turned in to Mrs. Kozloff by October 25th. State
winners earn a trip to Washington, D.C. in the spring!
November 1st
Wayne State University
Talent Scholarships
Half-tuition
for 4 years
Superior academic record and high theatrical achievement.
Auditions in November and February.
Contact: www.theatre.wayne.edu
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
WEA Scholarship
Foundation
$1,000
Senior with minimum 3.0 GPA and 23 ACT who will
attend state public institution that grants a degree, license,
certification, or license. Some private institutions also
meet the qualifications. One immediate family member
must be a member of a labor union. Student must be
iInvolved in school-related extracurricular activity.
Required: Letter of recommendation, essay.
April 22nd
Wendy’s High School
Heisman Awards
Gift cards
various $$
All senior athletes with at a least a 3.0 GPA who work hard
and have become role models for underclassmen.
Apply online: www.wendysheisman.com to win gift
cards from $5 to $50.
October 1st
Western Michigan
University
$3,000 $10,000
yearly
Must be admitted to Western Michigan University.
Medallion Scholarship: $10,000 per year (four-year award);
3.7 GPA; 26+ ACT or 1170+ SAT. Awards based on results
of January competition and follow-up interviews.
www.wmich.edu/medallion
Dean’s Scholarship: $3,000 per year (two-year award);
3.7 GPA; 26+ ACT or 1170+ SAT. Awarded to
Medallion finalists not awarded Medallion Scholarship.
www.wmich.edu/finaid/Publication/scholarships/Freshmen
Apply to WMU
by December 5th
Apply to WMU
by December 5th
PROGRAM
AWARD
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Western Michigan
University
$3,000
yearly
WMU Recognition Award: $3,000 per year; 3.7 GPA;
26+ ACT or 1170+ SAT; must file FAFSA and have
financial need. This is a room and board scholarship.
www.wmich.edu/finaid/Publication/scholarships/Freshmen
Apply to WMU
by May 1st
$3,000
yearly
Diversity and Multiculturalism Scholarship: $3,000 per
Apply to WMU
year. Must participate in Martin Luther King, Jr.
by May 1st
Academy and embrace values of diversity and
multiculturalism.
www.wmich.edu/admissions/undergraduate/multiculturalism-scholarship.html
Tuition
John Seita Scholarship: Covers undergraduate
tuition. Must file FAFSA and participate in Martin
Luther King, Jr. Academy. Must have been in foster
care after 14th birthday or adopted from foster care
after 16th birthday.
www.wmich.edu/finaid/Publication/scholarships/Freshmen
Bronco First Scholarship: Must be eligible for
Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) and file
FAFSA. Must send copy of TIP letter to Office of
Financial Aid.
www.wmich.edu/finaid/Publication/scholarships/Freshmen
Will to Win
Scholarship Program
$5,000
Seniors with asthma who are outstanding, disciplined,
determined, and successful in managing their asthma.
Must have a 3.5 or higher GPA and demonstrate
excellence one of the following: performing arts,
community service, athletics, visual arts, or science.
Required: Letters of support, official transcript,
story of excellence, copy of award in entry category
April 30th
STERLING HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
2011- 2012
SCHOLARSHIP OFFERINGS
Dr. Robert Livernois, Superintendent
Ms. Allison Beard, Principal
Mr. Craig Miller, Assistant Principal
Ms. Laurie Wilson, Assistant Principal
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH GUIDELINES
The Sterling Heights High School Scholarship Booklet is designed to aid students and their parents as they research scholarship opportunities.
Students will find scholarship opportunities from national and local sources, colleges and universities, private foundations, and corporations. This
booklet represents only a fraction of available scholarship opportunities and students are encouraged to search the web, visit their public library,
read the many books published on scholarships, and listen to school announcements throughout the year.
The deadline dates listed in this book were deadlines in 2010-2011 and may vary throughout the 2011-2012 school year. Students should search
the online addresses listed in the booklet for further information on the scholarships as well as to access online applications. While information is
available in East Center, the website is the most efficient way to access up-to-date information and applications!
 Use this book as your workbook and keep track of scholarships for which you may qualify. Begin your search early.
 In addition to becoming familiar with this booklet, look for other scholarships. Check newspapers, libraries, businesses, and the internet.
 Attend the visits by college representatives which are held at Sterling Heights High School throughout the fall months. Pay attention to the
dates and be sure to sign up in East Center.
 Ask for scholarship information from colleges you are interested in attending. While many are listed in this book, many other opportunities
are available.
 Be aware of deadlines! Do not wait until the last minute to begin your application. Complete your application completely and neatly.
 If you ask someone to write a letter of recommendation, please give that person sufficient time to do so. Please do not suppose that
anyone will be able to meet your personal deadline (especially if you have procrastinated until the final moment). If you need an official
transcript, please give your counselor and the counseling secretary at least 24 hours. Remember . . . Your deadline may not be theirs!
 Be generous in thanking those who help you along the way. Kind words and thank you notes are always appreciated.
 Finally, meet with your counselor on a regular basis as you prepare for college and search for scholarships. Make an appointment in East
Center so the time is set aside to meet your needs.
IMPORTANT WEBSITES
(These can be a valuable asset as you begin your college and scholarship search!)
www.act.org
www.michigan.gov/studentaid
www.fastweb.com
www.mappingyourfuture.org
www.SchoolSoup.com
www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org
www.CollegeToolKit.com
www.uncf.org
www.MeritAid.com
www.internationalscholarships.com
www.Cappex.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.scholarships.com
www.thomsonpeterson.com
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.questbridge.org
Additional financial aid websites:
www.edpubs.gov (ordering site for students and parents to visit to order single copy of hard cover publications)
www.studentaid.ed.gov/pubs (offers student- and parent-oriented publications in PDF format)
GUIDELINES FOR SENIORS
Autumn:
 Create a neatly-typed resume of activities, awards, extracurricular activities, and work experience.
 Register to retake the October ACT exam if you and your counselor feel is wise to do so.
 Attend the College Visits which are held throughout the fall months at Sterling. Up-to-date listings will be posted in East Center and school
website.
 Complete the Release of Information form which can be obtained in East Center. This form allows SHHS to send out your official transcript
to colleges, universities, and scholarship programs which require these. Return the completed form to East Center.
 Begin applying to colleges early in the fall. If you apply online, please make sure to inform your counselor. If possible, download a copy of
your application and bring it to your counselor.
 Colleges and universities require an official transcript. By working with your counselor, this will be done in a timely manner.
 If you are using a paper application, bring the completed application and any other documents you need to your counselor.
 Once the counselor reviews the application, SHHS will send the application, transcript, and any other required materials to the
college.
 Students should apply to colleges throughout the fall months. If applying to selective schools, make sure you apply in September. Those
who wait until late in the school year to apply to colleges may find that they have lost their opportunity to be admitted.
 Remain active in school, community, and extracurricular activities.
Winter:
 January – March: Complete the FAFSA application for financial aid on the web at www.fafsa.edu.gov. Be sure to attend the free financial
aid workshop held at SHHS in January.
 Complete college applications if you have not already done so.
 Continue your scholarship search and investigate any financial aid opportunities offered by the college/university you wish to attend.
 Keep studying! Do not slack off or fall behind in your schoolwork.
Spring:
 Notify the college you plan to attend by May 1st. Pay attention to mail from the college regarding orientation, housing, financial aid, etc.
 Pay attention to deadlines as you complete any necessary paperwork from the college.
 Make sure your final transcript is sent to the college of your choice. Be sure to notify your counselor and the counseling clerk before
school ends!
June:
 Enjoy the fruits of your dedication and hard work through high school! Celebrate your graduation, enjoy Prom, and have fun at the All
Night Party! Congratulations!
MICHIGAN COLLEGE WEBSITES
(This is not a complete listing. Students may be interested in colleges other than those on this list.)
Adrian College: www.adrian.edu
Albion College: www.albion.edu
Baker College: www.baker.edu
Central Michigan University: www.cmich.edu
College for Creative Studies: www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu
Davenport University: www.davenport.edu
Eastern Michigan University: www.emich.edu
Ferris State University: www.ferris.edu
Grand Valley State University: www.gvsu.edu
Hope College: www.hope.edu
Kettering University: www.kettering.edu
Lawrence Tech: www.ltu.edu
Macomb Community College: www.macomb.edu
Madonna University: www.madonna.edu
Marygrove College: www.marygrove.edu
Michigan State University: www.msu.edu
Northern Michigan University: www.nmu.edu
Oakland Community College: www.oaklandcc.edu
Oakland University: www.oakland.edu
Saginaw Valley State University: www.svsu.edu
Schoolcraft College: www.schoolcraft.edu
University of Detroit Mercy: www.udmercy.edu
University of Michigan: www.umich.edu
University of Michigan-Dearborn: www.umd.umich.edu
Wayne State University: www.wayne.edu
Western Michigan University: www.wmich.edu
STERLING HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELING STAFF
Ms. Kelly Wilking (A-DEM)
(586) 698-4256
KWilking@wcskids.net
Ms. Susan Kozloff (DEN-JAL)
(586) 698-4257
SKOZLOFF@wcskids.net
Ms. Deborah Duffey (JAM-MOO)
(586) 698-4258
Dduffey@wcskids.net
Ms. Theresa Delia (MOP-SIM)
(586) 698-4259
DELIZ@wcskids.net
Mr. Phil St. John (SIN-Z)
(586) 698-4260
STJOHNP@wcskids.net