Scholarship Opportunities

OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

AES Engineers Scholarship

-(1) $500 Scholarship

-Submit an essay - Topic on website

http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

American Legion

-Veteran Scholarships

- Please be aware of the deadline dates written for each of the scholarships or programs.

http://www.packet@michiganlegion.org

Anson Solem Science Scholarship

-Open to any Leelanau county graduate planning to pursue a degree in the science field.

This scholarship is available through the Leelanau Township Community Foundation.

https://www.leelanaufoundation.org/scholarship-application

Avacare Medical Scholarship

Sponsor: Avacare Medical

Amount: $1,000

Closing Date: December 15, 2019

Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are/will be pursuing a degree in the medical field such as therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, dentistry, etc. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

CTC Scholarship and Financial Aid

CTC Students are eligible to apply!

Scholarship and Financial Aid workshops will be offered in the Learning Center.

Career-Tech Center Students should speak with Mrs. Olds and Mr. Bialik for more information!!

Carl Parsell Scholarship Fund:

http://www.maff.org

-Students must be a member or related to a member of the MI Association of Police, Fire Fighters, or Public Employees

Cherryland Electric Cooperative

-Must receive service from Cherryland

-Minimum 2.5 GPA

-Check Cherryland News Letter and Leelanau Enterprise for more information.

Credit Union ONE

http://www.cuone.org/about/scholarships.aspx

Ed and Irene Fleis Education Fund

-To be eligible you need to be a resident and/or a lineal descendant of a family, (or by marriage), that live or lived in Leelanau County, Michigan, and are attending a college, university or trade school.

Request an application at this website:

http://edandirenefleiseducationfund.com/scholarship-application.html

Applications due: April 30, 2020

Elks Lodge of Traverse City

-Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen may apply

http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars

Gates Millennium Scholarship

http://www.gmsp.org/

-Minimum 3.3 GPA

-Chosen study of computer science, education, engineering, library sciences, mathematics, public health or science

Grand Traverse Area Retired School Personnel

$1000 each - Two Vocational & Two Academic: Vocational GPA 2.5; Academic GPA 3.5, 27 ACT or 1100 SAT. Will need 3 letters of recommendation and HS Transcript.

https://www.tbacu.com/investedin/marsp-leelanau-chapter/

Grand Traverse Area MSU Alumni Club

8 @$2500 Criteria for selection includes: 3.25 GPA, test scores, positive recommendations from teachers and/or counselors and the applicants written comments on the application.

Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Scholarship List

-The Community Foundation is home to unique scholarship funds that are available for a variety of students, ranging from local soccer players, to students pursuing technical or vocational careers, to those planning to work with persons with disabilities, and more.

http://www.gtrcf.org/scholarships AND http://www.gtrcf.org/scholarships/regional-scholarships.html

Guide for Scholarships for New Americans and Minorities

http://www.dfwinternational.org/resource_center/Scholarship_Guide.pdf

Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship

Sponsor: National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF)

Amount: Varies

Closing Date: September 26, 2019

Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time in an accredited graduate program in dental, medical (allopathic or osteopathic), pharmacy, nursing, public health or health policy. Applicants are not required to be Hispanic, however, an affinity for the health of Hispanic communities and an interest in NHHF Scholars Alumnus activities is required. Student must be a U.S. Citizen, permanent lawful resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Home Builders Association

- Must be a resident of one of the Five (5) Counties: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau or Kalkaska Coutny.

- Minimum (Cumulative) Grade Point Average must be at least 205 on a 4-Point Scale. (Must Provide Copy of current Transcript/Grade Report/Certificate of Completion).

- Must Attend Northwestern Michigan College or an NMC Program During the 2020-2021 Academic Year

- Must Demonstrate Community Involvement, Leadership and/or Service.

-Applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of reference/recommendation as a supplement to your application - preferably written by an active member of the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area.

- Applicant's chosen field of study need not be related to the Home Building Industry. However, preference may be given to applicants

Horatio Alger Association

-Students exhibiting integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity

-Commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical certificate/degree

-United States Citizenship

http://www.application.horatioalger.org

Intertribal Timber Council

-Open to Native American students pursuing higher education in Natural Resources.

https://www.itcnet.org/about_us/scholarships.html

Leelanau Township Community Foundation - Florence L. Hanes Scholarship

$2300. Qualified candidates are individuals who demonstrate financial need for vocational training. Must be a graduate from Leelanau County. Applications at: https://www.leelanaufoundation.org/scholarship-application

MEA Scholarship

$1550 Dependent of MEA member or MEA-Retired member in good standing; Will attend a Michigan college. Criteria of Selection: Academic achievement, extracurricular activities, school/community service. https://www.mea.org/mea-scholarship/

Media Mister Scholarship

Sponsor: Media Mister

Amount: $1,000

Closing Date: December 31

Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are studying in the disciplines of health care, engineering, or a related academic program with at least a 3.0 GPA.

MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award

- Applications can be found at

https://www.mhsaa.com/about/awards/scholar-athlete-award

Michigan Alumni Scholarship

- $2,500 one-time, non-renewable scholarship

- Awarded to all admitted high school seniors in 23 Northern Michigan counties

The Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MWWT)

Open to women of all ages aimed at encouraging female students to pursue technology degrees and certifications. 3.0 enrolling in a Michigan University. Information may be found at:

https://mcwt.org/programs/list/University-Initiatives/Scholarship-Program

Michigan County Farm Bureau Scholarship

In Memory of Frank Lipinski

- Up to $1,000 scholarships to qualified applicants.

- Applicants must be interested in the Agriculture field.

- Submit application via mail to:

Northwest Michigan County Farm Bureau

Attn: Scholarship Committee

803 W. Front St. Traverse City, MI 49684

or via email to mfries@ctyfb.com Attn: Scholarship Committee (in the subject line)

Michigan Indian Elders Association

-Must be an enrolled member or a direct descendant of an enrolled member

-High school diploma with 3.00 GPA or GED Cert with a minimum score of 40

-Must attend college, university or trade school on a full-time basis

michiganindianelders.org/students.php

Michigan Retailers Association

http://www.retailers.com

- (17) $1,500 Scholarships

-Student or parent must be employed at a business that is a member of the MRA

Michigan Society of Professional Engineers

http://www.michiganspe.org

Military Officers Association of America

The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) established the MOAA Scholarship Fund in 1948 to provide educational assistance benefits to children of military families. It supports one of the association's founding principles: education is the cornerstone of a strong democracy. It is funded by donations from MOAA members, Councils and Chapters, corporations, and others with a desire to help military families.

https://www.moaa.org/content/about-moaa/scholarship-fund/scholarship-fund/

Northwestern Michigan Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Scholarship

$500 Academic or Technical student, who is a child or grandchild of an active or retired military member from the seven uniformed services, National Guard or Reserves or a MOAA member.

https://www.moaa.org/content/about-moaa/scholarship-fund/scholarship-fund/

National CPR Foundation Healthcare and Education Scholarship Program

Sponsor: National CPR Foundation

Amount: $500

Closing Date: August 31, 2019

Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who are at least 18 years of age and have a minimum GPA of 2.8. Applicant must be currently or planning to be enrolled in school majoring in a healthcare or education-related field.

NMC Scholarship Site ** YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE AN NMC STUDENT TO USE THIS SITE!!

https://nmc.academicworks.com/opportunities/external

NMC - W.R. Angell Natural Science Scholarship & PETA Williams Memorial

-Intended major in Biology, Environmental Science, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Freshwater Studies, Physics, or other related specialties in the Natural Sciences

-Must be pursuing a degree or certificate at NMC or intending to transfer to a school offering baccalaureate degrees.

-Minimum 3.0 GPA

-Applications at www.nmc.edu/programs/academic-offices/science-math/scholarships.html

Northwestern Michigan College – Veterans for Peace

-Must be the son or daughter of a Veteran

-Must have at least a 2.5 GPA or GED

-Must have applied for the Free Application for Student Aide (FAFSA)

-Have financial need as determined by FAFSA

-Must be enrolled at NMC full-time (min. 12 credits)

Paul T and Frances B Johnson Foundation

-Must be a resident of Leelanau, Benzie or Grand Traverse County for at least three out of four of his or her high school years

-Supports students already attending college, including graduate students as well as first year students

The Prospector’s Club

-Open to any student/resident of Leelanau County

-Scholastic achievement

-Community involvement/extra curricular activities

Submit to: Leelanau County Prospectors Club

C/O Timothy L. Haring

PO Box 293

Suttons Bay, MI 49682

Raymond Plaunt Maritime Memorial Scholarship

-Open to graduating seniors, current post-secondary students, non-traditional students, and those who have served in the military.

-Preference will be given to anyone from northern Michigan who is currently working in the maritime industry on the Great Lakes, or anyone from northern Michigan who served in the Navy, Marines or Coast Guard, and wants to return to school to pursue maritime studies.

http://www.sacf.net

Robert Paul Dost Scholarship Endowment

-Available to graduating high school seniors in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau Counties who are planning to pursue electrical engineering. Preference will be given to students that are the son or daughter of a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 498.

http://www.gtrcf.org/scholarships/regional-scholarships

http://www.gtrcf.org/scholarships/scholarship-guide

Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation

www.rosaparksscholarship.org

-Applications are available in the counseling office or on the website

-Winners are selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, financial need and dedication to the civil rights principles of Rosa L. Parks.

Eric Royston Foundation Scholarship

https://ericroystonfoundation.org/

Save a Life Scholarship

Sponsor: American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc.

Amount: $1,500

Closing Date: October 1, 2019

Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in, or applying to enroll within the next academic year, in a degree program in the fields of healthcare or education, at an accredited U.S. university.

SAE Engineering Scholarship

http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/engscholar/

SBEA College Scholarship

-Applications are in the guidance office

-All graduating students are eligible, but students pursuing a career in education will be given priority

The Bob Scholarship

- Must be a permanent resident within the geographic boundaries of the Northern Michigan District of the USTA/Midwest Section

- Must be actively participating in competitive tennis while in high school. Applicants are not required to play USTA tennis nor are they required to play collegiate tennis. Scholarship selection is not based on one's level of tennis achieved but on what kind of student/athlete/individual they are.

- Must submit a completed application packet with all requirements fulfilled.

- Copies of applications are in the Guidance Office.

The College Sports Recruiting Scholarship

- Up to 5 $1,000 scholarships each year

-All current or former student athlete

-All graduating students who will be attending college

http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com/scholarship.htm

Varsity Tutors Scholarship Contest

Scholarship awards $1,000 per month to students who write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via social media for submitted entries. Top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of each month and one winner is chosen to receive the $1,000 college Scholarship. For more information or for students who are interested in entering the contest please click on the link below.

http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship

Application due: February 29, 2020

Wells Fargo Scholarships for Undergraduate American Indian and Alaska Native Students

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

*Be American Indian and/or Alaska Native

*Be a full-time and degree-seeking undergraduate student

*Hold a current GPA of 2.7 or higher

*Up to $5,000 for one academic year

http://www.fellowships@aigcs.org

Wendy’s Restaurants: Heisman Memorial Award

-Applicants must excel in academics, athletics and student leadership

-Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport