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Paying for college can be daunting, but there are many resources available to both parents and students. This document provides specific information pertinent to Michigan schools as well as private scholarships that can be used at any school. Please remember that the high schools in South Lyon host Financial Aid Night ( EAST) in September and Future Senior Parent Night (SLHS) in December of each year, both of which will provide greater information. In March please visit Student Services for Local Scholarship Opportunities!

Free Federal Student Aid Application, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, our 1,200 employees help make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 15 million students paying for college or career school. www.fafsa.gov

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 Website Address  https://www.aqha.com/foundation/pages/scholarship-...  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  2601 East Interstate 40   Amarillo, TX 79104  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  December 1, 2017  Number Of Awards  See Description  Maximum Amount  $8,000  Scholarship Description  State and local support of the horse industry is vital. That's why the Foundation offers scholarships to reinforce the importance of our youth affiliate ambassadors. Youth leaders who are actively involved through their state affiliate may be eligible for scholarships supported by Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia (Canada), Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. Application materials must be postmarked. Applications sent by fax or email will not be accepted.

The Dr. Gerald O'Connor Michigan Quarter Horse Youth Scholarship is for students who have been members of AQHA or AQHYA for at least one year and are from Michigan. Members must apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college, university, or vocational school. Recipient must maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA. Current or previous AQHF scholarship recipients are not eligible. Funding for this scholarship will be applied to a four-year undergraduate degree program of the student's choice.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. . Bernie Smillie Memorial Scholarship - Medical

 Website Address  http://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/bernie-smill...  Contact  Saginaw Community Foundation  Address    Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  February 15, 2017  Number Of Awards  See Description  Maximum Amount  See Description  Scholarship Description  The Bernie Smillie Memorial Scholarship was established in 2010, in memory of Freeland resident and business owner Bernie Smillie. Bernie passed away in 2000, due to complications from a lung transplant he had received in 1994. In 2005, family and friends of Bernie established the Bernie Smillie Memorial Golf Outing. Proceeds of this outing has helped to promote organ donor support and awareness and establish this scholarship fund. The recipients of these scholarships should consider some of the beliefs of Bernie Smillie. He believed in hard work, whether it's using your brain or your hands. Have fun at home and at work. Have a sense of humor. Listen to others and show respect. Give others the benefit of the doubt. But mostly, don't be so serious.

Qualifications: -Graduating high school senior -Pursuing an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Medicine -3.5 minimum GPA -Resident of the lower peninsula of Michigan -Full-time enrollment

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Casting Your Future - UAW Local Scholarship

 Website Address  http://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/casting-your...  Contact  Saginaw Community Foundation  Address    Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  February 15, 2017  Number Of Awards  See Description  Maximum Amount  See Description  Scholarship Description  The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is one of the largest and most diverse unions in North America and is committed to improving the lives of working men and women around the globe. Here in Saginaw, Amalgamated UAW Local 668 proudly represents the hourly employees at the General Motors Saginaw Metal Casting Operations plant and the Knight Facilities Maintenance Group at the same facility. Our commitment is unwavering to the education of the youth of this country. The success of our middle class is directly dependent on education which provides the skills required to compete in a global economy.

Qualifications: -Minimum 2.0 GPA for high school student, minimum 2.5 GPA for college student -High school senior or college student -Resident of Michigan -Pursuing an undergraduate degree or vocational studies -Attending an accredited college, trade, or vocational school -Part or full-time enrollment

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

 Website Address  https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/32...  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  1720 Massachusetts Ave, NW   Washington, DC 20036  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  May 20, 2017  Number Of Awards  See Description  Maximum Amount  See Description  Scholarship Description  The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship is for students for all majors who are preparing to pursue or are currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree full-time at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Eligibility: -U.S. citizen or have permanent U.S. residency status -Currently/planning to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university -Minimum 2.5 GPA -Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities -Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district. Find your representative by using your permanent or school address. All residents of/students in New Jersey have a senator who is a member of the CBC.

Submission Materials: -Personal statement (500-1,000 words) addressing four topics in one cohesive essay. (Students should use the same personal statement when applying for multiple scholarships) -2 electronically submitted letters of recommendation. We suggest one come from a community or public service leader (i.e. church leader, community leader, volunteer organization). The application provides instructions for your references to upload their letters -Electronic copy of detailed Federal Student Aid Report (SAR); this report comes from the US Department of Education and is typically 5 pages long (PDF document) -Resume (3 pages maximum) detailing your academics, extracurricular activities, honors, employment, community service, and special skills. -Recent photograph suitable for publication (i.e., a cap and gown picture, or other professional quality and professionally dressed photograph)

For more details and to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Church's Chicken Community Scholarship Program

 Website Address  http://www.churchs.com/neighborhood.php  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  980 Hammond Drive  Suite 1100  Atlanta, GA 30328  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  February 15, 2017  Number Of Awards  1  Maximum Amount  $1,000  Scholarship Description  The Church's Partners Foundation, Inc. established a scholarship program to assist high school seniors residing in 16 eligible states who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Scholarships are offered each year for part-time or full-time study at an accredited U.S. institution of the student's choice.

Eligibility: -Be living in one of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NM, NV, TN, TX -Be graduating high school seniors or be graduating from home school education in the U.S. -Plan to enroll part-time or full-time, without interruption, for the entire upcoming academic year at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S. -Minimum 2.7 GPA -Be a resident of the U.S.

Officers, directors, and children of officers and directors of CPF are not eligible to apply. Employees of Cajun Operating Company and its franchisees may not apply, but children of employees may apply.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship

 Website Address  https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/32...  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.  1720 Masschusetts Ave. NW  Washington, DC 20036  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  April 29, 2017  Number Of Awards  See Description  Maximum Amount  $3,000  Scholarship Description  This award is for full-time students with majors in the performing arts including, but not limited to, drama, music, dance, opera, marching bands, and other musical ensembles.

Eligibility: -U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident -Currently/planning to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year as a full-time undergraduate student -Have a minimum 2.5 GPA -Pursuing a major and career in a performing art -Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities -Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district

For more information and requirements, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Circle Michigan Scholarship

 Website Address  http://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/circle-michi...  Contact  Saginaw Community Foundation  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  February 15, 2017  Number Of Awards  See Description  Maximum Amount  See Description  Scholarship Description  Circle Michigan was the first statewide organization, developed in 1981, dedicated to promoting packaged group travel. It remains the longest running statewide Destination Marketing Organization in the United States. Circle Michigan's sole purpose is to create an identity for Michigan as a prime destination for group travel: regionally, nationally and internationally. Among the organization's benefits, members receive hundreds of group tour leads and opportunities to participate in numerous sales and networking programs.

Qualifications: -Minimum 2.5 GPA -Pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, associate, or vocational degree in tourism or hospitality -Part or full-time enrollment at a Michigan college or university that has a tourism/hospitality program -Michigan resident

For more information and to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Detroit Chapter of ASHRAE's Joseph B. Olivieri Scholarship

 Website Address  http://detroitashrae.org/content.php?page=Academic...  Contact  Michael Konadu  Address  c/o Carrier Corporation  39205 Country Club Drive, Suite C40  Farmington Hills, MI 48331  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  March 15, 2017  Number Of Awards  1  Maximum Amount  $1,000  Scholarship Description  The Detroit Chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. will award the Joseph B. Olivieri Scholarship to one student for the upcoming academic year.

Eligibility Requirements - Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate program, at an college or university located within the Michigan counties of Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw or Wayne; accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or the National Architecture Accreditation Board (NAAB); and leading to a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor of Architecture - A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a scale where 4.0 is the highest achievable level - Family members of anyone currently on the Student Activities Committee or Board of Governors of the Detroit Chapter of ASHRAE, and students receiving scholarships from ASHRAE or any of its other chapters are ineligible

Submission Requirements - Completed application form - An official transcript of high school or college grades from most recently completed term of study and, if applicable, an official transcript of completed college coursework from school(s) previously attended. - Letter of recommendation, with contact information, from one collegiate reference who has knowledge of your academic performance and career goals - Essay response of 1,250 words or less, typed in Times New Roman 12-point font to the following question: How will your future work contribute to maintaining the sustainability of the built environment or the environmental control systems within them?

Completed applications, essay, official transcript and letter of recommendation must be received by 5 p.m. on March 15th. Applications should be emailed (preferable) OR mailed

Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest

 Website Address  http://stuckatprom.com/  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  32150 Just Imagine Drive   Avon, OH 44011  Email Address   Application Deadline  May 31, 2017  Number Of Awards  10  Maximum Amount  $10,000  Scholarship Description  The Henkal Corporation's Duck Brand Duct Tape "Stuck at Prom" Contest is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada, including the District of Columbia, but excluding Puerto Rico and the Province of Quebec. This contest rewards individuals for creating prom attire made completely out of duct tape.

Each couple/single entry must include: -One color photograph (professional or amateur) of the couple together in prom attire -Each individual's full name, address, telephone number, e-mail address (if applicable) and age/grade level, and the name of the closest major city to the individual's hometown -A release form signed by each individual and, if any entrant is a minor (under 18 years of age), that individual's parent or guardian -The name, address, and telephone number of the high school, or home school association, which is hosting the prom, and the date the prom was held

For more details and to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Soles4SoulS Scholarship Program

Scholarship ID: 294603

 Website Address  https://soles4souls.org/scholarship-us/  Contact  Nicki Avila  Address  319 Martingale Drive  Old Hickory, TN 37138  Phone  615-541-7018  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  February 18, 2017  Number Of Awards  1  Maximum Amount  $2,000  Scholarship Description  Soles4Souls is offering a scholarship program available to high school and undergraduate students with financial need who show their ability to advance positive social change. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

Eligibility: -Students must unite their community, school, family and friends by performing community service in the form of a shoe drive -You must collect a minimum of 2,000 pairs of shoes to be considered for this scholarship After your shoe drive is complete, you must create a video no longer than two minutes discussing one of the following prompts: 1. How has collecting shoes impacted you and your community? 2. What is Soles4Souls micro-enterprise program and why is it important?

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Kids' Chance of Michigan

 Website Address  http://www.kidschanceofmi.org/scholarships.html  Contact  Susan Delong  Address  300 E. Long Lake Rd  Suite 200  Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-2376  Phone  248-205-2760  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  Varies  Number Of Awards  See Description  Maximum Amount  $5,000  Scholarship Description  At Kids’ Chance of Michigan we’re dedicated to helping Michigan kids who need it most – those who need assistance for college or vocational education because a parent has been killed or catastrophically injured in a work-related accident. Our mission is to raise funds to provide need based scholarships to qualifying kids ages 17- 22 to pursue their educational dreams at a college, community college, trade or vocational school in Michigan.

Applications are accepted year-round. Scholarships are awarded in June or July. American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest

 Website Address  http://www.legion.org/oratorical/rules  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  700 N. Pennsylvania St.  P.O. Box 1055  Indianapolis, IN 46206  Phone  317-630-1204  Fax  317-630-1369  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  Varies  Number Of Awards  3  Maximum Amount  $19,500  Scholarship Description  The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation's laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. The program has featured numerous politicians and prominent contestants over the years, including former president candidate Alan Keyes and CNN anchor Lou Dobbs.

Young orators earn some of the most generous college scholarships available to high school students. Over $138,000 in scholarships can be awarded each year. The overall national contest winner gets an $18,000 scholarship. Second place takes home $16,000, and third gets $14,000. Each department (state) winner who is certified into and participates in the national contest's first round receives a $1,500 scholarship. Those who advance past the first round receive an additional $1,500 scholarship. The American Legion's National Organization awards the scholarships, which can be used at any college or university in the United States.

High school students under age 20 are eligible. Competition begins at the post level and advances to a state competition. Legion department representatives certify one winner per state to the national contest, where department winners compete against each other in two speaking rounds. The contest caps off with a final round that decides the three top finishers.

Speaking subjects must be on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government. Speeches are eight to 10 minutes long; three- to five-minute speeches on an assigned topic also are part of the contest. Please contact your American Legion State Headquarters directly for your States contest details.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship

 Website Address  http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-ad..  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Application Deadline  January 30, 2017  Number Of Awards  1  Maximum Amount  $1,000  Scholarship Description  Young people spend an average of 7.5 hours a day consuming media - and this doesn't include computer use for schoolwork - according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. With technology always at the ready at your fingertips, it can be a challenge to unplug. But taking a break from technology is healthy for both the mind and body. The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the negative effects of too much screen time.

You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home-schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

To apply, complete the application form, including a 140-character message about technology addiction. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about technology addiction.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Moody's Mega Math Challenge

 Website Address  https://m3challenge.siam.org/  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  3600 Market Street  6th Floor  Philadelphia, PA 19104  Phone  267-350-6388  Fax  215-525-2756  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  February 19, 2017  Number Of Awards  See Description  Maximum Amount  $20,000  Scholarship Description  The M3 Challenge spotlights applied mathematics as a powerful problem-solving tool and as a viable and exciting profession. Participating students are encouraged to explore and bolster their mathematical modeling know- how to position themselves for success. The specific real-world problem that is posed each year is entirely unknown to participants until they log in during challenge weekend. Scholarship prizes total $150,000, and there are no registration or entrance fees whatsoever. The challenge is entirely Internet-based with no registration or participation fees. Each high school in the U.S. (including U.S. territories and DoDEA schools) may enter up to two teams of three to five junior and/or senior students. Homeschool and cyber-school students may also participate.

Eligibility: -Homeschool and cyber school students may either form their own teams or request to participate on their local public high school team. All efforts to contact the public school district in which they reside are up to the home or cyber schooled student. A signed Homeschool Affidavit Form is required for each home schooled student participating in the challenge. A signed cyber school affidavit form is required for each cyber schooled student participating in the challenge -International and exchange students may participate in the challenge provided they are officially enrolled in an eligible team's high school at the time of registration and through completion of the challenge -Children, grandchildren, and siblings of employees, officers, directors, or trustees of SIAM or The Moody's Foundation are not eligible to participate in Moody's Mega Math Challenge

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Drive2Life Contest

 Website Address  http://www.scholastic.com/drive2life/  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  557 Broadway  Office 512  New York , NY 10012  Application Deadline  February 19, 2017  Number Of Awards  See Description  Maximum Amount  $1,000  Scholarship Description  To enter the contest, an individual student in grades 6–12 must create a storyboard or written script on 8.5 x 11-inch paper for a 30-second public service announcement ("PSA") to help prevent distracted walking.

The contest is open only to students who are currently enrolled in grades 6-12 in one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, who are legal residents of the United States, and who attend a public school, accredited private school, or homeschool in compliance with the laws of its state. Employees of Scholastic and NRSF, and members of their immediate families living in the same household, their parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their advertising, promotion, and production agencies, are not eligible to enter.

The grand prize winner will receive a cash prize of $1,000 and a trip to New York City (accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian if under 18) to work with a director to turn his or her vision into a 30-second PSA. The trip will include: -2 nights at a New York City hotel, including taxes ($450) -Airfare for student (and guardian if winner is under 18) ($1,200) -Meals and beverages at the hotel, including taxes and gratuities ($200) -Ground transportation to and from the airport, and to and from PSA filming events, including gratuities ($100)

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge

 Website Address  http://www.teendrive365inschool.com/teens/video-ch..  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  87 South Main Street  Newton, CT 06470  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  March 07, 2017  Number Of Awards  8  Maximum Amount  $15,000  Scholarship Description  Learning to drive is one of the coolest times for a teen. But facts have shown it can be extremely dangerous. You have the power to inspire your fellow teens, maybe better than a teacher or a parent can, because you know what messages will be the most powerful. Create a 30-60 second video for your fellow teen drivers that highlights the importance of safe teen driving and you could win a grand contest prize of $15,000, or one of 14 other prizes.

Approach your video submission as your chance to find a message that would resonate with you and your peers. If your friends - and teens throughout the United States - were going to watch one video that made them think twice about making bad decisions behind the wheel, what would that video be?

The four regions include: -Northeast Region: CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT, NJ, NY, PA -Midwest Region: IL, IN, MI, OH, WI, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD -South Region: DE, DC, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV, AL, KY, MS, TN, AR, LA, OK, TX -West Region: AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY, AK, CA, HI, OR, WA

Application process: 1. Open a user account by registering for the challenge. You can create your video individually or with up to three friends. Once you have registered and your parent has authorized your participation, you will be able to log in and follow the steps to submit your video. 2. Be Creative: Create your video with a solution to end distracted driving any way you like, but be sure to include the TeenDrive365 end frame at the very end. You can download this end frame from the Video Challenge homepage. 3. Submit your video as a YouTube link. Please make sure that you title your video "TeenDrive365 Video Submission - [Your title]" and that your video is set for public viewing. Don't forget to review our Entry Video Checklist and the Contest Rules as any failure to comply could mean you will be disqualified - no matter how great your video.

Prizes: 1st Place: $15,000 and the chance to work with a Discovery film crew to reshoot your video into a TV-ready PSA! 2nd Place: $10,000 and a behind-the-scenes trip to a Velocity show taping 3rd Place: $7,500 People's Choice: $5,000 and a behind-the-scenes trip a Velocity show taping 4th Place - 10th Place: $2,500 Four Regional Winners: $1,000

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. D.M.H. Foundation Buy a Book Scholarship

 Website Address  http://www.dmhfoundation.org/applicants/  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  P.O. Box 2394  Parker, CO 80134  Phone  720-477-0187  Application Deadline  March 18, 2017  Number Of Awards  1  Maximum Amount  $1,000  Scholarship Description  D.M.H was inspired by Donté M. Hawkins' mother, Monica Hawkins as her way to honor his life and passion for helping others after his murder in May 2012. D.M.H. Foundation is dedicated to helping students who are continuing their education by providing an annual needs-based scholarship for college books. To celebrate the passion Donté Hawkins had for assisting his fellow students to achieve their educational goals by supporting them to get books for college. While Donté was attending college he would share his books with his classmates who couldn't buy their books.

Our focus is to continue to provide a scholarship to support education and celebrate Donté's life. We are committed to working with high schools, colleges, universities, and churches to identify students who need assistance with buying their books to succeed in continuing their education.

One student can receive from $500-$1,000 to support buying their books to be successful in college. In order to qualify for the D.M.H. scholarship the following requirements must be met and submitted:

-Submit D.M.H. scholarship application -A 500-word typed essay on "Why I need support for my books" -The student must be a high school senior or in college during the current academic year of the scholarship -All students must be in good standing academically and good school attendance -Provide a high school or college transcript with a scholarship application -Provide proof of economic hardship - please supply FASFA summary record -Copy of college acceptance letter for high school seniors -Must be residing in U.S The Jimmie Crutchfield Memorial Scholarship

 Website Address  http://www.larrylester42.com/jerry-malloy.html  Contact  Dr. Leslie Heaphy  Address  6000 Frank Road  North Canton, OH 44720  Phone  330-244-3304  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  March 28, 2017  Number Of Awards  1  Maximum Amount  $1,000  Scholarship Description  The Negro Leagues Committee (NLC) of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) is pleased to announce their essay-writing contest for high school seniors. SABR is a global team of almost 6,500 individuals and over 30 research committees. The NLC is the only one of SABR's committees dedicated exclusively to the history of black baseball. Each year the NLC hosts a Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference. Some initiatives of the conference include: donations of books to local schools and/or libraries, raising funds for headstones of unmarked graves, and the awarding of scholarships.

Eligibility: -Current high school senior -Applicant must be anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of the application -Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution -Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA at the end of junior year in high school

Applicants must write an essay of 1,200 words or less for the following question: "Who is Jimmie Crutchfield and why is he significant to Negro League history?" For full details and to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Penguin Publishing Group's Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest

 Website Address  http://www.penguin.com/services-academic/essayhome..  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  375 Hudson Street  New York, NY 10014  Phone  212-366-2000  Application Deadline  April 14, 2017  Number Of Awards  5  Maximum Amount  $1,000  Scholarship Description  The Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest awards five high school juniors or seniors a $1,000 scholarship award to be used toward their higher education plus a Signet Classics library for their school. Essays must be submitted by a high school English teacher on behalf of students who write an essay on one of five topics for this year's competition book, The Tempest.

Eligibility: Open to 11th and 12th grade full-time matriculated students who are attending high schools located in the fifty United States and the District of Columbia, or home-schooled students between the ages of 16-18 who are residents of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation

 Website Address  https://www.shawncartersf.com/scholarship-fund/  Contact  Dania Diaz  Phone  212-292-8500  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  April 30, 2017  Number Of Awards  See Description  Maximum Amount  $2,500  Scholarship Description  The S. Carter Scholarship Foundation, a non-profit organization, was founded in 2002 by Shawn & Gloria Carter. The foundation provides financial assistance to promising individuals proving acceptance into any accredited institution of higher learning. The scholarship was founded on the belief that any desiring individual should have an opportunity to further their education. We are a hybrid establishment that provides the necessary assistance to those in need without regard to race, religion, creed, age, and ancestry, economic or social status. It is our mission, with the help of our mentoring program to soundly assert education & community development through service and awareness while equipping each incumbent with the essential mental, physical and financial support.

Eligibility: -Qualified applicants must be a high school senior, college student, and/or between the ages of 18-25, pursuing studies at a vocational or trade school -Please note that SCSF does not fund graduate or post graduate programs -Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. National Hazing Prevention Week Essay Competition

 Website Address  http://hazingprevention.org/home/awardsandgrants/h..  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  P.O. Box 1189  LaGrange, GA 30241  Phone  706-298-0292  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  April 30, 2017  Number Of Awards  3  Maximum Amount  $500  Scholarship Description  Sponsored by the National Federation of State High School Associations, this year's essay theme is: Be Someone's Hero - Stand up to Hazing.

Eligibility: -Entrants must be high school students -Entries must follow the contest guidelines in terms of length, adherence to theme/topic, and portrayal of an anti- hazing stance -All entries must be the original work of the entrant -Essays become the property of HPO and may be used in print, digital and web-based promotional materials by HPO and/or the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). If requested at the time of submission by the author, certain identifying details may be removed from the essay before it is published -Must be a U.S. resident

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Program

 Website Address  http://www.americancollegefoundation.org/college_p..  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  955 Massachusetts Avenue  #525  Cambridge, MA 02139  Phone  617-395-6743  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  May 01, 2017  Number Of Awards  See Description  Maximum Amount  $5,000  Scholarship Description  The American College Foundation (ACF) Visionary Scholarship program offers multiple awards ranging from $1,000-$5,000. All high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens are eligible to apply.

Submission materials: -A completed ACF Visionary Scholarship application -A copy of the student's most recent report card -A 500 word typed, double-spaced essay describing why a college education is important to the student

Students must go to the registration page to begin the application process. Students will receive an application packet within two weeks from the time they register.

Each award is a non-renewable, one-time award and is to be used exclusively to offset costs and fees related directly to the student's first year of higher post-secondary education at an accredited institution of the student's choosing within the United States. Relatives of the American College Foundation Staff are not eligible to apply.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Jain Foundation Social Media Scholarship

 Website Address  http://www.jain-foundation.org/scholarship/social-..  Contact  Elaine Lee  Address  9725 Third Avenue NE  Suite 204  Seattle, WA 98115  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  May 25, 2017  Number Of Awards  4  Maximum Amount  $3,000  Scholarship Description  The LGMD Awareness Scholarship was designed to spread awareness of Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophies, collectively known as LGMDs. To apply, follow the instructions and submit a post to spread disease awareness.

How to apply: -Write a post on the Jain Foundation Facebook Scholarship tab or fill out the form above to teach your friends about LGMDs that includes one LGMD fact of your choice. Pictures are optional; you can use a picture from the gallery with a fact already included on it or you can design your own. -Ask all of your friends to "Vote", "Like" and share your post on both Facebook and Twitter because the more people who vote for you, the higher your overall score. Please note that only votes count towards your score. -Your post will remain available for voting until the Wednesday after you submit it. We recommend you submit your posts on Wednesdays because if you wait until later in the week, your post will not be visible as long. -Each week, the top 4 scores will be posted on the Jain Foundation website and Facebook page.You may submit a post as often as you want to try to get one of the top overall scores using the same Facebook ID. -Fill out the full online application form. This application must be filled out once in the application period. Students with a high number of votes who have not filled out the full application will be notified after the scholarship period ends that their application is incomplete until they fill out the form.

Eligibility: -Current or former high school/college students -Between the ages of 17 and 30 -Enrolled or will be enrolled in some form of higher education (including 2-year colleges, 4-year colleges/universities, graduate schools, law schools, medical schools and vocational schools) at an accredited US institution

Selection is based on: -The number of votes received for a single post during a one-week time period -The single highest one-week voting score for each applicant will be considered -History of academic success

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Defensive Driving Scholarship

 Website Address  https://www.defensivedriving.com/scholarship/  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  11 Greenway Plaza  Suite 3150  Houston, TX 77046  Phone  713-488-4000  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  May 31, 2017  Number Of Awards  1  Maximum Amount  $1,000  Scholarship Description  One (1) winning applicant will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Award money is to be applied to cover winners educational expenses in the field or major of their choosing. The receipt of this award by the winner is subject to the following conditions: all monetary awards must be applied to cover winner's college, university or vocational school tuition and education-related expenses, such as room and board or books and supplies. Under no circumstances should monies awarded to winners be used toward non-educational expenses.

Eligibility: -Open to high school seniors or college students who are legal residents of the U.S. -Student must enroll in semester beginning no later than the upcoming fall -Winner is not rewarded based on financial need -Relatives of DefensiveDriving.com staff may not enter -Home-schooled students may apply so long as your course of study is equivalent to a high school senior -Applicants are required to submit a video (see "Make A Video" tab for details) -Applicants are required to "like" our Facebook page to be considered

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund

 Website Address  http://www.michigan.gov/mda-mylsf  Contact  Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund  Address  PO Box 13295  Lansing, MI 48901  Phone  517-896-2236  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  June 01, 2017  Number Of Awards  See Description  Maximum Amount  $1,500  Scholarship Description  Since 2000, the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund has been awarding scholarships annually to outstanding youth who exhibit at the Michigan State Fair, Michigan livestock Expo and Michigan Dairy Expo.

The eligible applicant must be a graduating high school senior or a high school graduate continuing their education at an accredited institution in the year in which they are applying, and a resident of Michigan. For the MYLSF Scholarship they must be a youth exhibitor at the Michigan State Fair, the Michigan Livestock Expo or the Michigan Dairy Expo for a minimum of three calendar years prior to the year of application. For the Statewide Scholarship they must be a youth exhibitor at a local, county, state-wide exhibition or state fair for a minimum of three years prior to the year of application.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. BigSun Scholarship

 Website Address  http://www.bigsunathletics.com/  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  June 19, 2017  Number Of Awards  1  Maximum Amount  $500  Scholarship Description  The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part, we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student-athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.

Please submit a short essay (500-1,000 words) answering the following questions: -How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you? -Has your participation influenced your career goals? -Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?

Please remember to include your name and the name of the school that you are attending.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. NeW Young Women's Essay Contest

 Website Address  http://enlightenedwomen.org/essay-contest/  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  1513 16th St NW  Washington, DC 20036-1401  Phone  850-510-8974  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  August 01, 2017  Number Of Awards  2  Maximum Amount  $1,000  Scholarship Description  When was the last time you had the chance to win $1,000 for less than 1,000 words? The Network of enlightened Women (NeW) works to make sure conservative college women are finding their voices and conservative views are heard on campus. NeW would like to help your voice be heard as a participant in this year's NeW Essay Contest. There will be two categories, the high school contest (for high school seniors who will be freshmen during the fall semester) and for college students (students who will become sophomores, juniors, and seniors during the fall semester).

The purpose of this scholarship contest is to inspire college and high school women to reflect on conservative ideas, campus culture, and intellectual diversity.

To enter, you must be a legal resident of the United States (except its territories and possessions) or the District of Columbia and a female. You must be a high school student or currently enrolled in an undergraduate institution in the United States at the time of entry and you must be enrolled at or awaiting acceptance to an undergraduate institution for the fall semester. If you are under the age of 18 at the time of entry, your parent or legal guardian must enter the contest and agree to these official rules on your behalf.

Prize: $1,000 for the first place winners of the college and high school category. The first-place essays will have the opportunity be published.

Prompt: Imagine you have the chance to sit down with the next president of the United States to share your ideas on issues facing young women in America. What three policies would you discuss and why? What actions would you ask the next president to take? The essay must be less than 1,000 words, single-spaced, and in Times New Roman font.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. American Fire Sprinkler Association Second Chance Scholarship

 Website Address  https://www.afsascholarship.org/secondchance/  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  12750 Merit Drive  Suite 350  Dallas , TX 75251  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  August 29, 2017  Number Of Awards  5  Maximum Amount  $1,000  Scholarship Description  The American Fire Sprinkler Association created the scholarship program to help with the educational and training pursuits of students just like you. AFSA wants to educate the public at-large about the life-saving properties of automatic fire sprinklers. If you meet the contest requirements and want to learn a little during the process, please enter and good luck.

Entry Requirements: -Read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay" about automatic fire sprinklers -Complete registration page online -Take a ten-question multiple-choice test. This test is open-book and you may print the essay beforehand for reference during the test. For each question answered correctly, entrants will receive one (1) entry into a drawing for one of five $1,000 scholarships. A total of ten (10) entries into the drawing is possible if the entrant answers all ten questions correctly.

Eligibility: -Open to citizens and aliens legally residing in the U.S. with high school diploma, GED or equivalent -Scholarship funds are payable to the winner's college/university or certified trade school in the United States; winner must enroll or already be enrolled for the upcoming spring semester -Winner selection is not based on financial need, GPA or demographic criteria -Relatives of AFSA staff or NATIONAL board members may not enter -Past winners of AFSA's High School Senior Scholarship Contest or AFSA's Second Chance College Scholarships Contest are not eligible to win the contest

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. We The Future Contest

 Website Address  http://www.constitutingamerica.org/downloads.php  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  P.O. Box 1988  Colleyville, TX 76034  Phone  202-904-5988  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  September 17, 2017  Number Of Awards  12  Maximum Amount  $2,000  Scholarship Description  Janine Turner - motion picture and television actress, author, singer, inspirational speaker and founder of Constituting America - is leading a school and community effort designed to provide students with opportunities to learn historical content and develop personal and educational awareness through the study of the U.S. Constitution, its principles set forth by our Founding Fathers, its relevancy in our lives and to provide educators with resources to enhance classroom teaching.

The contest categories for high school students include: 1. Compose and perform a cool song or 2. Write, direct and produce an entertaining short film (5-10 minutes long) or 3. PSA (a one-minute public service announcement) or 4. Write an essay

The Contest categories for college students include: 1. Compose and perform a cool song or 2. Write, direct and produce an entertaining short film (5-10 minutes long) or 3. PSA (a one-minute public service announcement) or 4. Write and deliver a speech.

The contest categories for graduate school and law school students include: 1. Write, direct and produce an entertaining short film (5-10 minutes long) or 2. Write and deliver a speech

Prizes for high school categories include $1,000 scholarship and a trip mentoring trip. Prizes for college, law school, and graduate school categories include a $2,000 scholarship and a mentoring trip. Mentoring trips are to Hollywood for short film winners; Nashville for song winners, Washington, D.C. for PSA and essay winners.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Don't Text and Drive Scholarship

 Website Address  http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and..  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  3561 Homestead Road #113  Santa Clara, CA 95051-5161  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  September 30, 2017  Number Of Awards  1  Maximum Amount  $1,000  Scholarship Description  Do you know how far you will drive on the freeway if you take your eyes off the road for five seconds, the average time it takes to send a text? An entire football field.

According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, texting while driving makes drivers 23 times more likely to get into a "safety-critical event." The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the risks of texting while driving. You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home-schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

We'll select the 10 finalists based on the content of the 140-character message. The winner will be selected based on the content and creativity of the 500- to 1,000-word essay.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. $1,000 College JumpStart Scholarship

 Website Address  http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/  Contact  Scholarship Committee  Address  4546 B10 El Camino Real  No. 325  Los Altos, CA 94002  Phone  650-319-8441  Email Address  [email protected]  Application Deadline  October 17, 2017  Number Of Awards  See Description  Maximum Amount  $1,000  Scholarship Description  The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition that is open to 10th, 11th and 12th graders and college students and non-traditional students. The goal is to recognize students who are committed to using education to better their life and that of their family and/or community.

Applicants must be high school sophomores, juniors or seniors or adult students. Applicants may study any major and attend any college in the U.S. Applicants must be legal residents of the United States and complete the online application form including the required personal statement. The award may be used for tuition, room and board, books or any related educational expense.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. Miscellaneous College Information:

o EduPASS: International Students www.edupass.org o www.Twitter.com/FAFSA -submit questions and join the conversation o http://bit.lyAskFAFSA2-stream live MICollegeGoal.org- help with FAFSA completion = money for college o www.ChristianConnector.com-free Christian college information services and a $2,500.00 scholarship drawing o Schoolcraft College- Trustee Scholarship 3.0 minimum GPA www.schoolcraft.edu/scholarshipsearch (Applications in student services) o EMU- If your GPA is a 3.0 or higher and an ACt of 20 is now eligible for the EMU Emerald Scholarship for 4,000 per year, renewable for 4 years. www.emich.edu/admissions/scholarships/ o www.scholarshipexperts.com o www.finaid.org/finaid/scams.html for Scholarship Scam Information o www.finaid.org/scholarships o www.msfaa.org for Michigan Student Financial Aid Association o College funds-www.usnews.com/payforcollege o www.micollegegoal.com o Baker College Career Scholarships - $6,400 applied to a bachelors program Applications due by May 1st (Fill out and mail a request for information card) o WACE- National Co-op Scholarship Programs- www.waceinc.org Feb. deadline o First -Generation Student Scholarship- ImFirst.org or Contact Chelsea Jones at [email protected] o Schoolcraft College Trustee Scholarship and Award of Excellence- www.schoolcraft.edu/scholarshipsearch Due April (more info in student services) o Abbott and Fenner Scholarshp Program - www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Due June deadline $1,000 o Fall 2016- New Freshman scholarships applications at umdearborn.edu/scholarships o U of M--Flint- minimum GPA-3.25/24 ACT -expanded freshman scholarship at (7,000,00 per year) Application at www.umflint.edu/merit. o American Legion Department of Michigan-www.michiganlegion.org/scholarsips (more info in student services) o Michigan Education Association Scholarship- www.mea.org/mea-scholarhsip February 25, 20deadline o Princeton Prize in Race Relations- www.princeton.edu/pprize Jan.31 deadline o Pre-college Programs- www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/precollege o Duke Summer Sessions- 10th or 11th graders can spend their summer at Duke Summer College for High Schools students (info in student services) o Washtenaw Community College- President's Honor Scholarship and Procassini Honor Scholarships Due March 15, 2016 wccnet.edu/HSscholarship (more information in student services) o StudentScholarships.org- list of scholarships with various due dates. o Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc - scholarships for qualifying seniors www.deltasac.org March deadline o Nursing Scholarship- Aspiring Nurse Scholarship - $ 1,000 to aspiring nurse who demonstrates a track record of excellence, and a passion for nursing. June deadline www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com o KnightsTemplar Educational Foundation Scholarship- Applications in student services o Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is taking applications cfsem.org/SCHOLARSHIPS. o Buick Achievers Scholarship Program- www.buickachievers.com o Michigan State Alumni Club of Oakland County-Accepted to MSU for next year? 3.5-4.0 overall GPA Please come to student services for the application. o Nursing Scholarship- www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com -$1,000 to an aspiring nurse who has a track record of academic excellence and a passion for nursing. o Michigan Retailers Association - Student or parent must be employed at a business that is a member of MRA. Apply at www.retailers.com. Due on April 1, Applications must be requested by March 15 o Washtenaw Community College Construction Technology- Ages 16-24 High School drop out or enrolled in an alternative program - No cost- program completion= a GED, construction certificate, OSHA certification (More information in student services) o SCAD- Savannah College of Art and Design 20, 000 per year Sat score 1350 3.75 GPA (Application in Student Services) scad.edu/apply o David's Faith & Hope for Life Foundation- application postmarked by March 1 (applications available in student servicesor at www.faithhopelife.com o Student View Scholarship Program- www.stduente-view.com o Fred and Lena Meijer Scholarship- eligible applicants must be Meijer Team Members or Children of Meijer Team Members https://meijerscholarship.egrant.net. Must be submitted by April 1 Scholarships by College Listed Below:

http://www.albion.edu/admission/scholarships-and-financial-aid/entering- students/applying-for-aid/scholarships

Albion's academic scholarships are awarded to students with outstanding academic records who demonstrate potential for future success. Students will automatically be considered for awards when they apply. Scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year will range from $14,000 to $22,500 ($56,000 to $90,000 over four years). All Albion academic scholarships are based solely upon merit, regardless of need. All are renewable each year, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

https://go.cmich.edu/tuitionandaid/undergraduate/Pages/scholarships.aspx

Students admitted to CMU can qualify for automatic scholarships as well as compete for additional awards. Please visit the CMU undergraduate admissions scholarship page for specific information. Please note that the consideration deadline is November 15th.

Centralis Scholarship Program These Centralis scholarships include CMU’s highest merit-based awards. All high school students with grade point averages of 3.7 or higher and ACT composite of 27 or above are eligible to compete for Centralis Scholar or Centralis Gold awards. Invitations are sent to applicants in the fall. Students will also receive $500 annually for books.

Centralis Scholar Award Twenty Centralis Scholar Awards are granted annually. The monetary value of this scholarship is equal to the cost of tuition, fees, room and board, and a $500 allowance toward the cost of books and supplies. The scholarship is renewable for three additional consecutive years if a 3.25 cumulative GPA and successful completion of 30 new credit hours is maintained.

Centralis Gold Award 130 Centralis Gold Awards will be granted. Students must have a 3.7/27 for consideration. The value of this scholarship is equal to the cost of full tuition up to 36 credits per academic year. The scholarship is renewable for new freshmen for three additional consecutive years if a 3.25 cumulative GPA and successful completion of 30 new credit hours is maintained.

You're bright, ambitious, well-rounded and know that a degree from Central Michigan University is your ticket to a successful future. CMU wants to reward you for your hard work with a scholarship program that offers larger awards to a greater number of incoming freshmen and transfer students. These scholarships resulted in larger awards for 47 percent of the 2014-2015 incoming class. With a record $61 million available, students with a 3.0 GPA or higher qualify for one of three automatic financial awards – the Academic Prestige Award, Academic Excellence Award and Academic Success Award valued up to $6,000! Because these scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, be sure to complete your application for admission by November 15. Research CMU’s scholarship offerings here online. Or for a personal touch, contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at [email protected] or the Admissions Office at [email protected]. A partial list of CMU Scholarships: Centralis Scholar Award Centralis Gold Award Academic Prestige Award Academic Excellence Award Academic Success Award Residence Life Grant for Freshmen CMU Leader Advancement Scholarship Program Multicultural Award of Distinction Multicultural Advancement Scholarship Community College Honors Scholarship for Transfers Community College Transfer Recognition Scholarship Residence Life Grant for Transfers Lloyd M. Cofer Scholarships CMU President's Award Alumni Legacy Award Alumni Gold Scholarship Grand Rapids Alumni Chapter Scholarship Grand Traverse Alumni Chapter Scholarship Tri-Cities Alumni Chapter Scholarship James H. Moon Scholarship Judy Johnson Endowed Scholarship Moon-Gempel Burton-Bendle High School Scholarship Robert and Susan Clarke Scholarship Christman Company Endowed Scholarship Dr. Leslie O. Carlin Scholarship for Freshmen Dick Enberg Endowed Scholarship CMU talent, athletic and departmental scholarships Arthur Andersen Endowed Fund in Accounting Jerry & Felicia Campbell Scholarship Fredrick & Rosemary Kreft Endowed Scholarship Kirk H. Love Scholarship

First-Year Scholarships Eastern Michigan University awards millions of dollars in academic scholarships each year. EMU awards certain scholarships to qualified freshmen who are admitted by June of their senior year. The Education First Opportunity Scholarship (EFOS) is available for students who are admitted by March 1. EMU Scholarships are customized based on a review of your high school GPA, ACT or SAT test scores, and the rigor of your high school curriculum. Qualified students are automatically considered for these awards at the time of admission.

Exclusive Awards (one per student) Presidential Scholarship  Amount: Full Tuition, Full Room and Board  Requirement: Admitted and competed in the Presidential Scholarship Competition (PSC)  3.5/25 matrix for consideration  Please apply at emich.edu/psc Emerald Scholarship  Type: Automatic consideration  Variable $1,500 - $4,500  Requirement: Variable based on combination of GPA and ACT/SAT test scores EMU Education First Opportunity Scholarship (EFOS)  Type: Automatic consideration  Amount: Full Tuition minus Federal, State and other EMU aid  Requirement: Pell Grant eligible; resident of MI or OH, Minimum 20 ACT, Minimum GPA of 3.0, file FAFSA Other Awards (students may earn one of these awards in addition to one exclusive award) National Scholars Program  Type: Automatic Consideration  Amount: $15,600 (2013-2014 difference between resident and non-resident tuition)  Requirement: GPA of 2.75, ACT of 20, SAT of 950  Note: Award pays the difference between out-of-state and in-state tuition for qualified students. Students from Michigan and Ohio pay in-state tuition and are not eligible for this award. Come Home to Eastern - Come Home to Michigan Award  Type: Automatic Consideration, upon Verification  Amount: $15,600 (2013-2014 difference between resident and non-resident tuition)  Requirement: Child of EMU alumnus (including step or adopted children) and resident of a state outside of Michigan and Ohio. Thousands of EMU students receive scholarship money throughout their college careers from EMU academic departments and private scholarship programs. Information is available from the Office of Financial Aid. For renewal criteria and full terms regarding these scholarships, visit the Office of Financial Aid. Ferris State University http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/admision/financialaid/scholarship/incoming/in coming-freshmen.htm Incoming Freshmen Scholarships: Spring 2016 - Spring 2017

Ferris State University is pleased to offer several scholarship opportunities to first-time attending freshmen.

Woodbridge N. Ferris Scholarships

Founder's Scholarship  Value - Full-Tuition up to $11,460 per year/$45,840 for four years  Criteria: 31 ACT/1360 SAT combined math/reading score and a 3.9/4.0 scale HS GPA.

President's Scholarship  Value - $6,000 per year/$24,000 for four years  Criteria: 29 ACT/1290 SAT combined math/reading score and a 3.7/4.0 scale HS GPA.

Provost's Scholarship  Value - $4,500 per year/$18,000 for four years  Criteria: 26 ACT/1170 SAT combined math/reading score and a 3.5/4.0 scale HS GPA.

Dean's Scholarship  Value - $3,500 per year/$14,000 for four years  Criteria: 24 ACT/1120 SAT combined math/reading score and a 3.4/4.0 scale HS GPA.

Ferris Gold Scholarship  Value - $2,000 per year/$8,000 for four years  Criteria: 22 ACT/1020 SAT combined math/reading score and a 3.25/4.0 scale HS GPA.

Ferris Crimson Scholarship  Value - $1,500 per year/ $6,000 for four years  Criteria: 21 ACT/980 SAT combined math/reading score and a 3.0/4.0 scale HS GPA.

For complete scholarship details, including renewal criteria, please visit our WNF Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Valley State University http://www.gvsu.edu/financialaid/incoming-freshman-and- transfer-merit-scholarships-160.htm

Presidential Scholarship (Michigan and Non-Michigan Resident) Award amount: $4,000 to $7,000 (renewable up to a total of four years)  Must have a 3.8 high school grade point average and 32 composite ACT score (or 1420 SAT combined score on the critical reading and math for non-Michigan Resident)  Must participate in a scholarship competition to be eligible  Awardees also receive an Award for Excellence Scholarship  Additional amounts of up to $2,000 are awarded to students who are National Merit Finalists  Must maintain 3.5 grade point average and Satisfactory Academic Progress at Grand Valley  Requires full-time enrollment  Total award value: $16,000 to $28,000 Faculty Scholarship (Michigan and Non-Michigan Resident) Award amount: $1000 to $3,000 (renewable up to a total of four years)  Must have a 3.6 high school grade point average and 30 composite ACT score (or 1340 SAT combined score on the critical reading and math for non-Michigan Resident)  Must participate in a scholarship competition to be eligible  Awardees also receive an Award for Excellence Scholarship  Additional amounts of up to $2,000 are awarded to students who are National Merit Finalists  Must maintain 3.5 grade point average and Satisfactory Academic Progress at Grand Valley  Requires full-time enrollment  Total award value: $4,000 to $12,000 Award for Excellence Scholarship (Michigan Resident) Award amount: $2,000 (renewable up to a total of four years)  Must have a 3.5 high school grade point average and 26 composite ACT score  Must be a graduate of a Michigan high school  Must maintain 3.25 grade point average and Satisfactory Academic Progress at Grand Valley  Requires full-time enrollment  Total award value: $8,000 Award for Excellence Scholarship (Non-Michigan Resident) Award amount: Covers the difference between full-time Michigan resident tuition and non-resident tuition plus an additional $2,000 per year (renewable up to a total of four years)  Must have a 3.5 high school grade point average and 26 composite ACT score or an 1190 SAT combined score on the critical reading and math  Must maintain 3.25 grade point average and Satisfactory Academic Progress at Grand Valley  Requires full-time enrollment Laker Scholarship (Michigan and Non-Michigan Resident) Award amount: $1,000 (renewable up to a total of four years)  Must have a 3.5 high school grade point average and an ACT score of 23, 24 or 25 (Michigan residents)  Must maintain 2.85 grade point average  Requires full-time enrollment  Total award value: $4,000 Early Awareness Scholarship (Michigan and Non-Michigan Resident) Award amount: $3,000 (renewable up to a total of four years)  Recipients of this scholarship will have at least two years of participation in one of the following programs: o The Detroit Compact o Wade H. McCree, Jr. Incentive Scholarship o Introspect Youth Services, Inc. o Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. o TRiO Upward Bound o TRiO Talent Search o GEAR UP  Must have a 3.3 high school grade point average and a 21 ACT composite score  Non-residents of Michigan may also qualify with a 990 on the SAT on the critical math and combined science score  Cannot be combined with the Urban Schools Scholarship or a Native American Tuition Grant  Must maintain 2.5 grade point average  Students receiving this scholarship are also encouraged to participate in one of the structured student success programs on campus  Total award value: $12,000 Alumni Heritage Scholarship Award amount: $800 (non-renewable)  Must be the child of a Grand Valley alumni entering as a freshman  Must have a 3.3 high school grade point average and not be the recipient of merit scholarships offered by Grand Valley*  Requires full-time enrollment  Total award value: $800 Robert C. Trotter Tri-County Scholarship Award amount: $500 (non-renewable)  Each high school in the counties of Kent, Muskegon, and Ottawa is allotted two $500 scholarships to Grand Valley to award to students of their own choosing  Must have a 3.2 high school grade point average, a 22 composite ACT score, and not be the recipient of merit scholarships offered by Grand Valley*  Requires full-time enrollment  Entering freshman who wish to be considered should contact the counseling office in their high school  Total award value: $500 *Merit Scholarships offered by GVSU are classified as the Laker, Award for Excellence, Faculty and Presidential Scholarships

Additional Requirements

 A complete admissions application submitted by December 31 for fall admission which consists of the following:  Official transcripts  Results of the ACT or SAT test  $30.00 application fee  Admissions application submitted either online or by paper  Grand Valley must be the first institution attended following high school graduation  For renewable scholarships students must be enrolled full-time, eight consecutive fall/winter semesters, and meet the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards

http://www.hope.edu/admissions/scholarships.html

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT REQUIREMENTS A faculty committee selects 30 of Hope’s top Presidential Scholars (see below) for this prestigious award and an additional $2,000 per Trustee Scholarship $18,000 per year year. If you’re a National Merit Finalist and name Hope as your first choice, National Merit Scholarship $18,000 per year you’ll qualify for this award. You’re eligible for a Presidential Scholarship if you’ve achieved at least a 3.75 GPA and a 28 ACT or 1240 SAT (critical reading and Presidential Scholarship $7,000–$16,000 per year math). You will qualify for the Distinguished Scholar Award based on your GPA, class rank, and ACT Distinguished Scholar Award $5,000–$6,000 per year or SAT scores. You will receive this award if you are valedictorian of your graduating high school class and not eligible Valedictorian Scholarship $5,000 per year for a higher award. SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT REQUIREMENTS You’re eligible for an Alumni Honors Scholarship if you’ve achieved a 3.75 GPA or higher, or if you’ve achieved a 3.5 GPA plus a 25 ACT or 1130 SAT (critical reading and math), or top 20% in Alumni Honors Scholarship $3,000–$4,500 per year your class.

https://admissions.msu.edu/finances/scholarships.asp

All admitted students are automatically considered for scholarships. In most instances, the application for admission, including the required personal statement, are sufficient for award consideration. Scholarship selection criteria vary. Academic performance, standardized test scores, class rank, and a student’s personal statement are often used to determine eligibility. Academic criteria are based on the cumulative GPA (4.0 scale) from the freshman through junior years of high school.

The Oakland County Alumni Club has awarded its scholarships for students attending Michigan State University. The high school must furnish the appropriate transcripts and test scores. Also, the student must already have been accepted to Michigan State University for the 2016- 2017 academic year. http://msuoakland.com/scholarship

At Michigan Tech the scholarship application process is easy. In fact, all admitted students are automatically considered for most merit-based scholarships—a special application form is not required except for the Michigan Tech Leading Scholar Award. Priority consideration for financial aid and scholarships is given to students who are accepted by January 15. Many scholarships are renewable provided you meet the criteria.

Need-based scholarships require you to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 888-688-1885 or email [email protected].

Available scholarships:

Michigan Residents

Leading Scholar Award

Presidential Scholars Program

Michigan Tech Alumni Legacy Award

Michigan Tech Transfer Scholarship

School of Business and Economics Impact Scholarship

Summer Youth Diversity Incentive Award Athletic Grants

Scholarships sponsored by individuals and organizations

Michigan Tech National Merit Scholarships

ROTC (US Army or Air Force) Scholarships

Michigan Competitive Scholarships

http://www.nmu.edu/financialaid/sites/DrupalFinancialAid/files/UserFiles/Forms/ Scholarship_Chart_8-2015_web.pdf

All first-time freshmen students who apply to NMU are automatically considered for our “Excellence, Honors, Success” awards upon admission. All scholarships require full-time enrollment.

View your potential award by using our online scholarship tool: www.nmu.edu/admissions/NetPriceCalculator.

New Freshmen

Michigan Residents Non-Michigan Residents NMU Excellence NMU National Excellence $3000/yr. $6500/yr. Award Award NMU National Honors NMU Honors Award $1,500/yr. $5500/yr. Award NMU Success $1000/yr. NMU National Success $4000/yr. Award Award

*Awarded based on high school GPA and test scores; sliding scale.

New Freshmen Competitive Scholarships/Presidential Scholars Competition

High school seniors compete on campus in November. In order to qualify for competition, students must be admitted to NMU and meet academic criteria. Number of awards varies. Registration deadlines apply. See www.nmu.edu/presidentialscholars for more information and to complete the competition application. Waldo, Kaye, Munson and Leadership Scholarships are awarded in addition to the “Excellence, Honors, Success” awards.

Harden Scholarship - full ride: tuition, residence hall room and board (alternative policy for NMU apartments or off campus); university fee, student activity fee, one-time athletic event fee, and MacBook fee (Art and Design majors).

Waldo Scholarship $2000/yr.

Kaye Scholarship $1000/yr.

Munson Scholarship $ 500/yr.

Leadership Scholarship $2000/yr.

Other Awards

Freshman Fellowship: $1000 in earnings working with faculty on research projects during freshman year; approximately 40 fellowships awarded. Apply at www.nmu.edu/freshmanfellows by deadline.

Talent Recognition Awards: Amounts vary for awards in art/design, music and theater. Contact academic department directly to arrange auditions or obtain detailed information.

http://www.oakland.edu/payingforcollege?tab=21099

To be considered for scholarships, Oakland University must receive your application, transcript and ACT score by March 1, 2016. If you meet this deadline, you will automatically be considered for OU scholarships. You should apply for admission during your senior year of high school when your academic record reflects the strongest grades and your high school cumulative GPA is the highest. Awards are based on your academic record, including GPA and ACT score, at the time of application. OU has a comprehensive scholarship guide available with many other opportunities and awards. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR AWARD Full tuition for four years. Awarded to entering freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.90 or higher and an ACT composite score of 31 or higher.

DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR AWARD $20,000 for four years ($5,000 per year). Awarded to entering freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.80-3.89 and an ACT composite score of 27 or higher, OR high school GPA of 3.90 or higher and an ACT composite score of 27-30.

TALENTED SCHOLAR AWARD $12,000 for four years ($3,000 per year) Awarded to entering freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.70-3.79 and an ACT composite score of 27 or higher, OR with a high school GPA of 3.80 or higher and an ACT composite score equal to 25 or 26.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD $8,000 for four years ($2,000 per year) Awarded to entering freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.50 or higher and an ACT composite score of 24, OR with a high school GPA of 3.50-3.79 and an ACT composite score equal to 25 or 26, OR with a high school GPA of 3.50-3.69 and an ACT composite score of 27 or higher.

UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION AWARD

$6,000 for four years ($1,500 per year) Awarded to entering freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.40-3.49 and an ACT composite score of 23 or higher, OR with a high school GPA of 3.40 or higher and ACT composite score equal to 23.

FIRST YEAR FOCUS AWARD $3,000 for three years ($1,000 per year) Awarded to students who attempt and complete 28 or more OU credits in the fall and winter semesters of their first academic year and achieve a 3.0 or higher cumulative OU GPA. http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Home/TypesofAid/ScholarshipsGrants/TypesofScholarships.aspx#alumni http://alumni.umich.edu/clubs/detroit/scholarships

U of M Alumni Club of Greater Detroit Scholarships

Full applications are available on the Career Center website or the link above.

Application with required enclosures, transcript, letters of reference, and essay must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2016.

Eligibility Criteria ACT: Minimum score of 31, OR SAT: Minimum score of 2100, OR Top 1% of your graduating class (Must meet 1 of the 3 criteria) Lloyd & Laurie Carr Scholarship The Lloyd & Laurie Carr Scholarship extends an award of $3,000 to one outstanding freshman applicant to the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The Lloyd & Laurie Carr Scholarship does consider economic need,(as determined by the Office of Financial Aid at the University of Michigan). Harold duCharme Scholarship

The Harold duCharme Scholarship extends an award of $3,000 to an outstanding freshman applicant to the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor.

David J. Hallissey Memorial Scholarship The David J. Hallissey Memorial Scholarship extends two $3,000 awards each year to two outstanding freshman applicants who enroll at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. Jerry & Anne Hanlon Scholarship The Jerry & Anne Hanlon Scholarship extends an award of $3,000 to one outstanding freshman applicant to the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The Jerry & Anne Hanlon Scholarship does consider economic need,(as determined by the Office of Financial Aid at the University of Michigan James H. LoPrete Scholarship The James H. LoPrete Scholarship extends an award of $3,000 to an outstanding freshman applicant to the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. Frederick C. Matthaei Scholarship The Frederick C. Matthaei Scholarship extends $3,000 awards to two outstanding freshman applicants to the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. The Frederick C. Matthaei Scholarship may consider economic need, (as determined by the Office of Financial Aid at the University of Michigan). Gary & Ann Moeller Scholarship The Gary & Ann Moeller Scholarship extends an award of $3,000 to one outstanding freshman applicant to the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The Gary & Ann Moeller Scholarship may consider economic need, (as determined by the Office of Financial Aid at the University of Michigan). Elaine and Roger Zatkoff Scholarships The Elaine and Roger Zatkoff Scholarships extend awards of $3,000 to two outstanding freshman applicants to the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. The Elaine and Roger Zatkoff Scholarships may consider economic need, (as determined by the Office of Financial Aid at the University of Michigan).

http://umdearborn.edu/scholarships/ The University of Michigan-Dearborn wants to reward academic excellence. Simply apply for admission and become automatically eligible to be considered for select scholarships. Shortly after admission, students will be notified of scholarship eligibility. Freshman scholarship offers are based on GPA and ACT or SAT scores for high school student applying for Fall 2016 (see chart below). For a complete list of scholarships and criteria, visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Apply for admission by December 15, 2015, to receive priority scholarship consideration. Scholarships will continue to be awarded after December 15 as long as funds are avail

University of Michigan-Flint http://www.umflint.edu/finaid/scholarships http://www.umflint.edu/admissions/paying-college

Saginaw Valley State University

Academic Scholarships

The following scholarships are available to students based on academic merit. Students who satisfy the respective criteria will be considered upon admission to the University. The awarding of these scholarships is made by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and is subject to the availability of remaining funds. This is a tiered scholarship program, with the most prestigious of the scholarships listed first. Students are only eligible to receive one of these academic scholarships, not a combination of them. For more information on any of the scholarships listed below, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (800) 968-9500 or (989) 964-4200 [email protected]. Academic scholarships are renewable as long as certain renewal criteria are met. There are many different awards, and specific criteria depending on year of entry to SVSU. Please explore the many offerings on this website. https://www.svsu.edu/cfsc/typesoffinancialaid/scholarships/academicschola rships/

http://www.utoledo.edu/admission/freshman/scholarships/scholarship-grid.html 2016 DIRECT FROM HIGH SCHOOL - MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

ACT / SAT Score 30+ 29-28 27-25 24-22 21-20 19-18 17-16 High School GPA 1330+ 1320-1250 1240-1130 1120-1020 1010-940 930-860 850-770 +3.75 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $3,500 $3,500 $1,500 $1,500 3.50 - 3.74 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $3,500 $3,500 $1,500 $1,500 3.25 - 3.49 $6,000 $6,000 $3,500 $3,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,000 3.00 - 3.24 $6,000 $3,500 $3,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,000 2.75 - 2.99 $3,500 $3,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,000 $1,000 $6,000- Honors Award $3,500- Regents Award $1,500- Trustees Award $1,000- Deans Award

These awards are four-year, renewable scholarships that recognize outstanding high school students upon review of their cumulative high school GPA, ACT/SAT test scores, and strength of curriculum. Scholarship amounts may be increased by review of FAFSA information, higher ACT/SAT test scores, and/or higher cumulative high school GPA, all of which must be submitted prior to the March 1, 2016 priority deadline. Students are automatically considered for these scholarships with a completed UT application for admission, official high school transcripts and official ACT and/or SAT scores. Students must be enrolled in courses on-campus in order to qualify for these scholarships. Renewal criteria includes maintaining a 2.75 cumulative GPA and earning 27 UT credit hours within two semesters of the academic year. For students who do not meet these requirements, UT maintains an appeal process which is detailed in the full terms and conditions.

Wayne State University http://wayne.edu/scholarships/

You are eligible to be considered for a freshman award if you meet one of the following criteria:  You are a current senior in high school who will enter college after graduation.

 You are a high school graduate who has not yet earned credit at a community college, college or university.

 You are a GED holder who has not yet earned credit at a community college, college or university. Students who submit updated ACT/SAT scores will be considered for upgraded scholarship opportunities as long as funds are available. Wayne State University students can receive only one of the following merit scholarships - University, Presidential, Distinguished, Wade McCree, Gold, Green, Academic Achievement, Anthony Wayne, Detroit Urban Scholars, Athletic Excellence, Math Corps, Detroit Compact or Presidential Music scholarships.

Western Michigan University http://www.wmich.edu/finaid/scholarships-grants/new-students

Calling all high school seniors graduating in 2016! Have you sent in your admissions application to WMU? The Office of Admissions needs all documents for admission (online application, $40 application fee, high school transcript and test scores) by December 4, 2015 in order to consider you for the Medallion Scholarship Competition. WMU’s Medallion Scholarship is the highest merit-based scholarship offered at the University, and is among the largest merit-based scholarship programs in American higher education. Each Medallion Scholarship is valued at $60,000 across four years ($15,000 per year). WMU offers opportunities for students to earn merit-based or need-based scholarships. Students awarded more than one admission scholarship will be awarded the scholarship with the highest value. Scholarships are subject to change. The Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office is the resource for complete scholarship eligibility, renewal requirements as well as additional WMU scholarship opportunities. MEDALLION SCHOLARSHIP Value: $15,000 annually ($60,000 total award)  3.7+ cumulative GPA on a 4-point scale at end of junior year  26+ ACT composite or SAT of 1170+ (math + critical reading)  Eligible students participate in one of two Medallion competition days on Jan. 23 or Jan. 30, 2016  For first-time, full-time freshman students entering fall 2016 Complete admissions application file (application, high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores, and application fee or approved fee waiver) by December 4, 2015.

No additional application is required. The Office of Admissions will automatically consider all entering freshmen for this scholarship and invite all eligible students to compete.

multicultural Leader Scholarship Value: $4,000 annually ($16,000 total award)

 3.0+GPA on a 4-point scale at end of junior year  Be admitted to WMU by Dec. 4, 2015  For first-time, full-time freshman entering fall 2016 Completed admissions application file (application, high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores, and application fee/waiver) must be received by Dec. 4, 2015. Students will be asked to submit a one page essay or a two minute video, as well as a student biography form, by Dec. 18, 2015. Selected semi-finalist students must attend the Multicultural Leader Scholarship Celebration on Feb. 20, 2016. 50 students will be selected to receive the $16,000 Multicultural Leader Scholarship. All other invited students who attend the celebration will receive the $1,000 Diversity Scholarship for the 2016-17 academic year. First generation college students and students demonstrating financial need are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. e in one of two competition days on Jan. 23 or Jan. 30, 2016. Fall 2016 Freshman Scholarships WMU offers opportunities for students to earn merit-based or need-based scholarships. Students awarded more than one admission scholarship will be awarded the scholarship with the highest value. Scholarships are subject to change. The Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office is the resource for complete scholarship eligibility, renewal requirements as well as additional WMU scholarship opportunities. MEDALLION SCHOLARSHIP Value: $15,000 annually ($60,000 total award)  3.7+ cumulative GPA on a 4-point scale at end of junior year  26+ ACT composite or SAT of 1170+ (math + critical reading)  Eligible students participate in one of two Medallion competition days on Jan. 23 or Jan. 30, 2016 Complete admissions application file (application, high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores, and application fee or approved fee waiver) by December 4, 2015. No additional application is required. The Office of Admissions will automatically consider all entering freshmen for this scholarship and invite all eligible students to compete in one of two competition days on Jan. 23 or Jan. 30, 2016. The Seita Scholarship This is a tuition scholarship that supports Western Michigan University students who have lived some or all of their teenage years in foster care. This WMU scholarship is named to honor Dr. John Seita, who is a three-time alumnus of WMU. The scholarship pays for tuition of undergraduate courses at WMU. Books, fees, housing, food and other living expenses are not included in the scholarship; however, most or all of these costs may be covered by financial aid and available state support, thereby making it possible for a Seita Scholar to earn an undergraduate degree with few or no student loans. The Seita Scholarship is only offered to fall semester admits to WMU.