HOT SCHOLARSHIPS
As of June 1, 2014 comprehensive
Check scholarship drawer in Guidance Offices for more information and available applications.
Note: The deadline dates are updated as soon as new information is received.
Last year’s dates are given where updated materials have not yet been received.
SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT/CRITERIA, ETC.
DEADLINE
GENERAL
Scholarships for Hispanic Students
www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org
OCTOBER
$500 – need not be taking engineering to be
eligible. See essay questions at
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Full ride. Academics and leadership.
Work with counselor to submit by deadline.
APPLY TO MICHIGAN TECH UNIVERSITY
Then apply for the “Leading Scholar Award”
Critical financial need, co-curricular and
community service, GPA 2.0.
www.haratioalger.org/scholarships
October 6, 2014
Coca Cola Scholarship
Awards from $10,000 to $20,000
School leadership, community service,
academic achievement, part time employment.
www.coca-colascholars.org
October 31
Kenley Farrel Scholarship – Michigan
Mosquito Control Association
Essay contest worth $1,000 for student going
into natural sciences or related field.
AES Engineering Scholarship
Michigan Technological University
Leading Scholar Award
Horatio Alger Scholarship
October 15
October 25 (check date for
fall 2014)
See counselor so they can
certify your application online.
NOVEMBER
Nov 1
www.mimosq.org
VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay
Open to grades 9th-12th
November 1
www.vfw.org
Elks Club Gold Key Scholarship
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
First Freedom Essay Competition
$2,000
Intended for special needs students who want to
pursue higher education.
GPA 3.5, ACT 26
Significant financial need.
Apply at www.jkcf.org
November 2
Open to 9th – 12th students – up to $3,000
www.firstfreedom.org
November 17, 2014
Due early November.
Check date on their website.
DECEMBER
RARE – Everyday Hero Essay Contest
Elks Club Scholarship
SAE international engineering
scholarships
NFIB Young Entrepreneur
Scholarship
$2,500 scholarship – write about an everyday
hero www.rarefoundation.org
$4,000 to $60,000
www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Submit application to local Elks Lodge at
569 E. 24th Street
Sponsored by some colleges
Students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/
$1,000 scholarship for student who is operating
a small business
Apply for scholarship at www.NFIB.com/YEA
Dec 1
December 6, 2013
(Date tbd for 2014)
Dec 15
December 17, 2013
(check website for 2014 date)
Michigan High School & College
Broadcast Awards
www.michmab.com
Entries must be received by
December 31
Book Dollars for Scholars
$250 to $5,000 - write about how your favorite
book has inspired you.
JamesPatterson.com
Contest ends Dec 31
American Legion Oratorical Contest
$1,500 - $14,000 - $16,000 - $18,000
Grades 9 – 12 go to www.michiganlegion.org
$2,500
Based on transcript, extracurricular
activites/leadership, 3 letters of
recommendation, financial need, and 300 word
essay. Search NAFEPA scholarship.
$10,000 first place, $1,000 second, $500
www.jfklibrary.org
Register by January 1
Burger King Scholarship
$1,000 must have GPA above 2.5
Work 15 hours/week (anywhere), community
service or extra-curriculars & financial need.
http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWe
Do/ScholarsProgram
Apply online by
January 10, 2014
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
$10,000 renewable scholarship X 4 years
Exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and
citizenship.
www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
January 2014
Community Foundation of the
Holland Zeeland Area - Karen
& Larry Mulder ODL
Scholarship
Community Foundation of the
Holland
Zeeland Area - J. Russell and
Julia Bouws – Russ’
Scholarship
Students whose parents work at ODL
Link to application at www.cfhz.org.
Due January 15, 2014
Russ’ employee or the children,
grandchildren or spouses of
employees)
Link to application at www.cfhz.org
Due January 15, 2014
Gates Millennium Scholarships
This is a very large monetary award.
African American, American Indian/Alaska
Native, Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic
GPA of 3.3 +
www.gmsp.org or call 1-877-690-4677
$500
Son, daughter, grandchild or great-grandchild of
war-time veteran. GPA 2.5 or higher.
www.michiganlegion.org/scholarships
$500
Son, daughter, grandchild or great-grandchild of
war-time veteran. GPA 2.5 or higher.
www.michiganlegion.org/scholarships
$650 local, $1000 national awards
essay contest on future goals
www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
$5,000
essay required
www.ohtheplaces.org
Jan 15, 2014
JANUARY
NAFEPA – National Association of
Federal Education Program
Administrators
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage
Essay Contest
Guy Wilson Scholarship
William & Jewell Brewer Scholarship
MENSA Foundation Scholarship
Oh, the Places You'll Go
Scholarship
RECEIVED by January 1
January 6, 2014
Deadline Jan 13, 2014
Deadline Jan 13, 2014
Postmarked by January 15
Postmarked by
January 15
SAE Engineering Scholarship
(Loans may also be available.)
National Association for Legal
Professionals - NALS
Hispanic Scholarship Fund/Colgate
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Hispanic Natural Resources
Scholarship
Walmart Scholarship
Lake Michigan Credit Union
Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship
Discover Card Scholarship
For JUNIORS!
Calvin College – Howard Hughes
Medical Institute Scholarships
Michigan Council of Women in
Technology (MCWT) Foundation
Central Michigan University Leader
Advancement Scholarship
Entering field of engineering.
http://sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
e-mail materials to scholarships@sae.org
$1,000 pursuing degree in legal field
http://www.nalsofmichigan.org
Write 3 short essays for $2500-$15,000
On your Hispanic heritage, how you contribute
to your community and an academic challenge
you have overcome.
www.colgate.com/hazlau
January 15
Many categories of students
www.rmhc.org
$1,000 for Hispanic student pursuing bachelor’s
degree in natural resources or related field.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/intranet/hispanic/schol
arship.html
$1,000 – any senior who is NOT a Walmart or
Sam’s Club associate (employee) GPA 2.5
Application at www.walmartfoundation.org
$2,000 scholarships – www.lmcu.org/hutt
Must be member of LMCU (can join)
Phone in Holland 1-800-242-9790
Address: 677 E. 8th Street
$2,500 to $25,000 Juniors w/ GPA 2.75 +
Who “take the lead, have experienced a
significant obstacle and who are giving back to
their communities.”
Google "Discover Card Scholarship"
$2,500 for Calvin student planning to major in
biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry,
physics or math. High school GPA of 3.5 and
ACT score of 30. Call 800-688-0122 for
application or contact Calvin College.
Laptop computer, printer and software for
women enrolled in eligible technology or
engineering college programs. Apply at
www.mcwt.org or www.mcwtf.org.
$8,000 scholarship
www.cmich.edu/cmulead
Postmark by
January 21, 2014
January (check date on
website)
Postmarked by
January 15
January 20, 2014
Must be postmarked by
January (check date on
website)
Must be postmarked no later
than January 31
PO Box 2848, GR MI 49501
Or deliver to LMCU.
Postmarked by January 31
All materials must be
received by January 31.
January 31, 2014
Submit by January 31
FEBRUARY
University Club
Grand Rapids Scholarship
Calvin College
Playing With Purpose Scholarship
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program
MI Society of Professional Engineers
(MSPE)
$500 renewable X 4 (total $2,000)
applications available in Guidance Office
or request by e-mail at mail@uclubgr.com
Full Tuition Scholarship. Must be planning on
Calvin College then medical school at UM or
MSU. Go to www.calvin.edu/go/medschool
February 1
For Christian student athletes
www.playingwithpurpose.org
Up to $20,000 – must have GPA of 2.75 +
Pursuing 4 yr degree at Michigan
college/university. Financial need.
www.act.org/kfcscholars.org
ACT of 26 GPA 3.0 +
Must be enrolled in Engineering at a MI college
www.michigan spe.org
February 1
February 1
Apply online by
February date TBD
February date TBD
MEA Scholarship
www.mea.org.
Applications also available in Guidance or at
http://www.mea.org/mea-scholarship
February 28, 2014 – must be
RECEIVED by that date
Islamic Society of North America
Scholarship
$1,000 for Muslim student planning to begin
undergraduate studies in the fall of 2012. GPA
of 3.0 Get application at
www.isna.net/scholarship
www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or
www.at15.com
February 15
Best Buy Scholarship
Apply by Feb. 15
FOR 9th – 12th graders value $1,000
Alzheimer’s Awareness College
Scholarship Contest
HOPE College STEM Scholarship
32degree Michigan Scottish Rite
Scholarship
Buick Achievers Scholarship
Essay Competition
www.afateens.org
$10,000 per year
science, engineering & math majors
www.hope.edu/academic/sstem
Contact 1-800-340-4060 or 616-454-9497 for
application BEFORE February 13, 2012.
Up to $100,000 for student planning to study in
area of engineering, technology, design or
business with an interest in the automotive
industry. www.buickachievers.com
February 15
February date TBD
February date TBD
February date TBD
MARCH
Community Foundation of the
Holland/Zeeland Area
Numerous scholarships for West
Ottawa students are described on the
Community Foundation website at
www.cfhz.org
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE
COMPLETED ONLINE
March 1, 2015
deadline – must be
completely submitted
with all information,
essays and
recommendations no
later than that date.
Haworth Employees Scholarship
For children of employees
Get application from Haworth Human
Resources.
Value of $2,000
Must be going into a career in tool & die,
machine repair, electrician, CNC programming,
model maker or HVAC technician. Request
application at Scholarships@haworth.com
March 1
This $2,000 is for a college JUNIOR. Pass this
information along if you know someone who
might qualify. Must have college GPA of 3.3 +
Also includes 12 week paid summer internship.
Request application at
Scholarships@haworth.com.
$1,000 scholarships for students pursuing a
degree in tooling technology. Contact
Transmatic
for application.
$1,000 - $2,500 for children of veterans
www.michalaux.org
$2,500 - $10,000
www.michiganlegion.org
$2,000
GPA 2.5 or above
Scholarship, leadership,
dedication to civil rights, financial need.
www.rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org
March 1
Haworth Skilled Trades Scholarship
Haworth Minority Scholarship
Transmatic Scholarship
American Legion National President’s
Scholarship
American Legion
Eagle Scout of the Year
Rosa Parks Scholarship
March 1
March 1
March 1
March 1
Postmark by March 1
Consumers Credit Union Scholarship
$2,000
www.consumerscu.org/Information/DollarsForSc
hlars/
March 1
Mary Jane Dockeray
Science Scholarship
$1,500 scholarship for senior planning to pursue
a career in science at a two or four year college
or university.
Application available at www.gvsu.edu/rmsc (do
not need to be planning to attend GVSU to get
this scholarship.)
$4,000 for student planning to major in criminal
justice. www.ottawacountydsa.com
$7,500 for student athlete.
www.sammyapplication.com
or visit facebook.com/milkmustache for info
Hispanic student who has shown a strong
commitment to supporting diversity. GPA 2.5
and proof of admission to a Michigan college or
university.
www.alsame.org
for application and instructions
Send directly to LAUP – paper copies available
in guidance office.
Updated Internal Scholarship Application for
Class of 2015 will be available in February 2015
on the West Ottawa High School website under
“Guidance”, then “Scholarships.”
$500 daughters, granddaughters, and greatgrandaughters of veterans. www.michalaux.org
$500 – for men or women planning careers in
nursing, physical therapy or respiratory therapy
For children of veterans. www.michalaux.org
$5,000 or $1,000 for strong community service
www.kohlskids.com
Must be nominated by an adult.
Planning a career in nursing
Must submit complete portfolio.
Check in guidance office or at Holland Hospital
Students who have had a diagnosis of cancer
before age 20 and will attend a Michigan or
Indiana college, university or community college
Call 1-800-227-2345 for application
www.cancer.org/scholarships
For application go to www.westmichigan.ja.org
or www.ja.org.
2.5 GPA, demonstrated leadership through
community service, extra curricular or other
activities. High emphasis on FINANCIAL NEED.
$1,000 – must be active member of UFCU
GPA 3.0, ACT 21.2
www.unitedfcu.com
Up to $25,000 per year
Plan to major in science, technology,
engineering, math, business, finance, marketing
or design and are interested in a career in
automotive.
www.buickachievers.com
Documents must be
RECEIVED by
March date TBD
Ottawa County Sheriff’s
David Lee Steenwyk Scholarship
Sammy “Got Milk” Scholarship
A.L.S.A.M.E - Latino Student
Advancement Scholarship
LAUP Scholarship
WEST OTTAWA INTERNAL
SCHOLARSHIPS
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Scholarship
American Legion Medical Career
Scholarship
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship
(ages 6 – 18)
Holland Hospital Nursing Scholarship
American Cancer Scholarship
Junior Achievement Scholarships
Janice M. Scott Memorial Fund
United Federal Credit Union
Scholarship
Buick Achievers Scholarship
March 1
By March date TBD
Postmark all materials by
Saturday, March date TBD
Postmark by
March date TBD
Due March 13, 2015
Due March 15
Due March 15
March 15
March 17
March date TBD
March 28, 2014
(2015 date TBD)
Postmarked on or before
March 31
March 31
March 31
Service League Health
$1,000 to student planning to pursue a career in
the medical profession. Experience—even
volunteer activities—in the medical field is
preferred. Applications available at
www.spectrumhealth.org/zch-foundation
or contact Cindi McPherson at 616-772-7581
Must be postmarked by
March 31
Margaret Hummer Nursing
Scholarship
Value of $500-$2,000
Planning to pursue degree in nursing.
Application available in the WO Guidance Office.
$2,500 to $10,000
For current Meijer employees or children of
employees. Apply online at
http://meijerscholarship.egrant.net
$2,500 scholarship
Submit the best blog entry on how television has
influenced your post-graduate career
aspirations.
www.getdirecttv.org/tv-scholarship/
April 1, 2014
Michigan Oil and Gas Producers
$500 “minimum” scholarship. Must have 3.0
GPA
Pursuing a degree in energy or related field,
Application in Guidance Office or go to
www.mogpef.org.
Deadline April 2, 2014
Michigan State Troopers
Assistance Fund (NOT related to law
enforcement) – anyone can apply
$1,000 For a student with GPA 3.25 + who has
been actively involved in extra curricular
activities, community service, and employment
and who has made a positive community impact.
$500-$1,000 www.retailers.com
“Access code MIRA” 615-320.3149
Student or parent who is an employee of MRA.
Ten $1,000 scholarships
Must be planning a career in criminal justice
www.michigansheriff.com/scholarship.htm
Postmarked on or before
April 1
FEDCom Credit Union
$1,000 scholarship
www.fedcomcu.com
April date TBD
West Michigan Nursery & Landscape
Scholarship
Planning a career in horticulture or green
industry at 2 or 4-year college. Call 616-8426378 for application or www.ghacf.org
$1,000
GPA 2.0
Must have had involvement with court system –
adoption, delinquency, abuse or other.
$1,000
Must have documented proof of AAA safety
patrol participation. Paper applications in
guidance office.
$1,000
Submit an essay of no more than 500 words
describing how a school counselor has helped
you learn to live, learn and work.
See information in Guidance Office
One $3,000, two $1,000, six $500
Complete online survey about colleges in your
April date TBD
APRIL
Fred and Lena Meijer Scholarship
GetDirectTV Scholarship Contest
MI Retailers Assoc. Scholarship
Mich Sheriffs’ Assoc –
Bernard Grysen Memorial
Criminal Justice Scholarship
Ottawa County SCAN Scholarship
AAA School Safety Patrol Scholarship
Michigan School Counselor
Association Scholarship
Student View Scholarship Program
Awards by random drawing.
Submit online by 5 p.m.
April 1
April 1, 2014
Apply by April 1
Must be nominated by
Sheriff by April 1
April 1
Due April 30, 2014 to Mrs
Kiekintveld in Guidance
Mail no later than April 15.
Must complete by
April 15.
area. Log on to www.student-view.com.
West Michigan Jazz Society
Several $1500 - $2000 scholarships for any
student planning to major in music with interest
in jazz.
http://www.wmichjazz.org/
April 15
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Native American Student Essay
Sigma Phil Epsilon – U of M
www.grdeltas.org
$1,000 - $5,000 www.indian.hklaw.com
$500 – app on website at
www.umich.edu/~sigmape/bms.html
Child of Vietnam Veteran
Paper applications in Guidance Office
April 15
Entry deadline April
April 20
Vietnam Veterans Scholarship
Ottawa County Bar Association
“Elise Joy Frantz”
Parda Federal Credit Union
Scholarship
Track Athletic Scholarship – Current
Surfaces, Inc.
Asthma Athlete Scholarship
$1,250
must have GPA 3.0 + and interest in
government, civics, economics, law-related
activities.
Application available in the WO Guidance Office.
GPA 3.0 and member of Parda Credit Union
$1,000 www.currentsurfaces.com
Must have 3 or more years of track participation.
1 @ $10,000 4 @ $5,000 5 @ $1,000
Call 1-800-558-7305 for application
Postmark no later than the
LAST SATURDAY in the
month of APRIL.
Must be received by
April 16, 2014
April 30
April 26
April 30
MAY
Resthaven Scholarship for
May 1
Credit Union One
$500 for student pursuing a degree in an area of
healthcare (e.g. nursing assistant, culinary
support, management)
Contact Resthaven or find paper application
In Guidance Office
GPA 3.0 or above
30 hours of documented community service
Family member belongs to Credit Union One
(for more than 6 months)
Find application at
www.cuone.org/about/scholarships.aspx
Minority Teacher Education
Scholarship – Michigan Association of
School Personnel Administrators
Law Enforcement Education Program
LEEP Scholarship
Baker College
Northwood University
$500 X 4 years High School GPA 2.8
Student of minority background planning to
become a teacher.
$1,000 for someone pursuing a career in law
enforcement
$4,800
$500-$2,500 annually
Postmarked by May 1
Junior Achievement Scholarship
$500 to $5,000 Must have GPA 2.75+
http://westmichigan.ja.org
select “local programs” then “scholarship
$1,250 renewable for four years
Must be child or grandchild of EMU Alumni.
3.2 GPA
Apply online at www.emich.edu/alumni
Eastern Michigan University Alumni
Association Legacy Scholarship
Dream Scholarship Fund
Must have immigrated to the USA as a child.
GPA of 2.0. Accepted to college for fall of 2013.
www.dreamscholarshipfund.com/applicants
May 1
Apply by May 1
Apply by May 1
Apply by May 1
Contact 1-800-457-7878
May 3, 2013
Must submit by May 5, 2014
Apply by May date TBD
Delta Upsilon University of Michigan
Sigma Phil Epsilon Balanced Man
Scholarship
$500 - contact Delta Upsilon for application
University of Michigan
You do NOT have to join Sigma Phi Epsilon.
http://uofmsigep.chapterspot.com
NAEHCY LeTendre Scholarship
(National Association for the
Education of Homless Children and
Youth)
For students who have experienced
homelessness sometime during their K-12
education.
www.naehcy.org/letendre-scholarshipfund/scholarship-application
$1,000 – Family member part of MI Assoc. of
Police, public employees or firefighters OR
county municipality, township or village
government employees. App in guidance office
or call
1-800-368-1159
June for current juniors at MSU
Apply by May 15
Due May 31
JUNE
MI Assoc. Police Carl Parsell
Scholarship
Girl’s State
Held at MSU
Cost covered by American Legion Auxiliary
www.boysandgirlsstate.org
Boy’s State
Held at Northwood University
June 15 to 21, 2014 – for current juniors
Cost covered by local American Legion Post
www.michiganlegion.org for information
Due by June of graduating
year.
Must be received by June 1.
See Mrs. Wade or Mrs.
Kiekintveld – North
Counselors to apply
See Mrs. Wade – North
counselor to apply
Michigan State Police
Student Trooper Program
JULY
Michigan State Police
Student Trooper Program
Jeremy Plachta Performing Arts
Scholarship
July 14 – 19, 2014
Summer program (11th or 12th graders)
$350 fee from American Legion Post sponsor
www.michiganlegion.org/trooper
$500 for student who has participated in the
performing arts
tailoredmarketing@comcast.net
Apply by June 1
July 1, 2009
AUGUST
University of Michigan
Lambda Chi Alpha Scholarship
$500
Apply by August 31
University of Michigan
Delta Chi Fraternity Scholarship
$1000
Must be a male student planning to go to UM
SEPTEMBER
Postmark application by
Sept. 1