College Scholarships

AAA Michigan School Safety Patrol Scholarship Program

AAA Michigan is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who has served as a Michigan School safety. Students must show documented proof of AAA Michigan School Safety Patrol participation in elementary or middle school, good academic standing and a strong record of involvement in the community and/or extra curricular activities. Students will need to note what their Safety Patrol experience taught them or meant to them. ONLY ONE APPLICANT will be accepted from Mercy - this will be done on a first-come, first-served basis - see counseling for an application.

For questions, contact the AAA Michigan Community Safety Services office at (800) 646-4222 or email: communitysafety@aaamichigan.com.

Deadline: April 15, 2011

ADC Michigan-Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship for Chaldean Americans

Scholarships awarded for a 750-word essay on Dr. Martin Luther King, JR. written from an Arab or Chaldean American perspective. Winners will be invited to an awards ceremony, scheduled for February 11, 2011 in Dearborn. Complete details can be acquired from the ADC (American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee), whose info is listed below. There is also a flyer posted in the counseling hallway with details.

For rules and to submit an essay, email the ADC Michigan Office at adcmichigan.org, or you may call them at (313) 581-1201.

Deadline: essays must be postmarked by 1/18/2011.

AES Engineers Scholarship

Applicants are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the questions that are posted on the scholarship site. Scholarships are awarded based on character, not grade point average.

For rules and to submit an essay, visit:  http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm.

Deadline: 10/7/11

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Pi Tau Omega Chapter Scholarship

Pi Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. offers scholarships to graduating seniors who will attend a four-year accredited institution. They are based in Southfield, MI and have provided community service programs in Southeastern Oakland County since 1987. Four (4) $2,000 scholarships will be offered. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, have 2 letters of recommendation (one must be academic) and submit a 350-word essay with the application. See counseling for a copy of the application.

Counseling has a copy of the application. For additional information, visit their website: www.akasouthfield.org.

Deadline: 4/1/2011

The American Legion Scholarship Program

The American Legion offers a variety of scholarship opportunities.

All applications and materials are available to download from the American Legion website: www.michiganlegion.org.

Deadline: varies

American Polish Engineering Association Scholarship

The American Polish Engineering Association is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a female high school senior. The initial requirement is that the student is of Polish origin or descent; has a minimum 3.0 GPA and plans on enrolling in a technical engineering or allied science curriculum in college. In order to receive the actual scholarship monies, a successful applicant must be accepted to an engineering school. Complete details and requirements can be found in the application packet.

See counseling for a copy of the application packet. A minimum of 3 letters of recommendation are required (2 must be from teachers).

Deadline: application with all supporting materials must be postmarked by April 2, 2011.

Archdiocese of Detroit - Hilda E. Bretzlaff Foundation Scholarship

The Hilda E. Bretzlaff Foundation is awarding 15 grants of $2,500 each to Archdiocesan high school seniors and renewal students. The main criterion for this scholarship is poverty. Besides the completed application, three essays and two letters of recommendation are required, along with a 2010 tax return. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be creative, moral, ambitious and conservative and who will be a credit to America (as demonstrated in the essays). Counseling has copies of the application with must be submitted with all required materials to the Office for Catholic Schools.

See counseling for a copy of the application packet. A minimum of 2 letters of recommendation and 3 essays are required. This award is based mainly on financial need.

Deadline: application with all supporting materials are due in the Office for Catholic Schools on or before April 25, 2011. LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  LATE

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

The AXA Foundation offers up to $750,000 in scholarships. The AXA Foundation is an arm of AXA Equitable who provides information on paying for college and other financial issues facing families. Recipients share characteristics of: ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family and the community; and ability to succed in college. Download an application off the website below for a $2,000 college scholarship.

For details and an application, visit: www.axa-achievement.com.

Deadline: 2/15/2011

Ayn Rand Essay Contest

An essay contest based on Ayn Rand’s novel, The Fountainhead. There is a $10,000 top prize.

For rules and to submit an essay, visit: www.aynrandeducation.com.

Deadline: essays must be postmarked no later than 4/26/2011

Best Buy @15 Scholarship

Best Buy is awarding $1,000 scholarships (1,200 total available) for students in grades 9-12! Students must live in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, need solid grades plus community service or work experience to qualify.

For rules and to apply, visit  www.at15.com or  www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com.

Deadline: 2/16/2011

BigSun Athletic Scholarship

An annual scholarship to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Award amount is $500.

For rules and info on applying, visit: www.bigsunathletics.com

Deadline: 6/23/2011 

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program wants to recognize those college bound students who have succeeded both inside and outside of the classroom who might need financial assistance for college. They offer 100 scholarships for up to $25,000/year and 1,000 scholarships at $2,000/year, renewable for up to 4 years to applicants who plan to major in one of the following: science, technology, engineering, math, business administration, finance, marketing or design and who are interested in a career in the automotive or related industries.

For rules and info on applying, visit:  www.buickachievers.com.

Deadline: 3/31/2011 

Burger King Scholars Program

The Have It Your Way Foundation/Burger King Scholars Program offers 24 $1,000 Southeast Michigan Scholarships, a $5,000 Regional Scholarship and a $25,000 National Scholarship to all eligible high school seniors. Eligible students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to entroll full-time to a two- or four-year college, university or vocational technical school in the fall of 2011. Visit the website for complete details.

For details and how to apply, visit: www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html

Deadline: 1/10/2011

Community Caring Program Scholarship

The Community Caring Program gives out scholarships to underpriveleged children in the Tri-County Area. Interested students need to visit the website listed below to download an application packet.

For details and a downloadable application packet, visit www.communitycaring.org

Deadline: must be postmarked by 3/11/2011

Court of St. Brigid Scholarship

The 44th Annual Court of St. Brigid Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Rose Kennedy Division, will be held Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the AOH Hall on Grand River in Detroit. Education scholarships will be awarded to the winner and her court. Girls ages 17-23 who are Irish and Catholic are eligible to apply.

For more information and an application, call Maureen Kelly at (734) 632-0334 or visit www.ctofstbrigid.com or  www.detroitstpatricksparade.com.

Deadline: 2/11/2011

Detroit Economic Club Scholarship

Offered through the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, two tri-county students graduating in June 2011, and enrolling in college in the fall of 2011, will be selected to receive a $2000 scholarship. Scholarships are renewable for the three additional years the recipients are in college. Scholarship criteria is: minimum of 3.2 GPA and strong standardized test scores; leadership demonstrated through extracurricular or volunteer activities and paid work experience; demonstrated financial need based on the FAFSA; overcoming hardship to achieve both personal and academic goals. Visit the website for complete details: www.cfsem.org.

For information and application, visit: www.cfsem.org

Deadline: 4/1/2011

Eastern Michigan University Alumni Scholarship

EMU offers this scholarship to children and grandchildren of EMU alumni enrolling at Eastern Michigan University in the fall of 2011 as freshmen, sophomores or transfer students. Award amount is $1,250 and is renewable for four consecutive years (max. award amount is $5,000), based on renewal criteria outlined in the requirements. This is NOT based on financial need. Visit the website for complete details and application.

For information and application, visit: www.emich.edu/alumni/awards/scholar.html

Deadline: 3/4/2011

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority (ESA) Scholarship

Scholarship applications are available for any high school senior from Michigan from the Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation. 32 different scholarships are open, with applications available at www.esaintl.com/esaf by clicking on the scholarship application bar on the left side. Students may apply for any three available scholarships. The website includes all information and criteria regarding each available scholarship along with the name and address of the state of Michigan counselor, Joann Zaleski, who should receive the completed application.

For information and application, visit: www.esaintl.com/esaf. For questions, contact the state counselor, Joann Zaleski at chetzal@ameritech.net with the subject line marked "scholarships" or by phone at 586-739-3691.

Deadline: applications must be postmarked by 2/1/2011 ..

Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation Scholarship

The Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation is offering scholarships to candidates who meet the following requirements:  those who can establish Italian ancestry and reside in Southeast lower Michigan; be a current senior in high school with a "B" average; need for financial assistance is considered; be outstanding in character, integrity and leadership. All candidates who qualify for the above requirements then compete for the limited number of IACL Scholarships awarded annually.

For information and application call 734-953-2664 or:

Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation; 39200 Five Mile Rd.; Livonia, MI 48154.

Deadline: applications must be received by 7/31/2011... 

Kohl's Cares® Scholarship Program

The Kohl's Cares® Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) who help make their communities a better place to live. To be eligible, applicants must be between the ages of 6 and 18; actions must be described in detail and should document efforts above and beyond what is expected of a child of his or her age; volunteers efforts must have occured in the last year; winners are chosen based on the project, benefits and outcome. Each student MUST be nominated online by someone age 21 years or older (this can be a parent).

Nomination forms may only be completed and submitted online at  www.kohlskids.com. Complete details available on the website. 

Deadline: nominations must be submitted online by March 15, 2011.

KFC Colonel's Scholars Award

KFC's Colonel's Scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the KFC Colonel's Scholars Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board. Qualifying seniors must have a minimum 2.75 GPA, enroll in a public college/university within their legal state of residence, purse a bachelor's degree, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate financial need.

For information and application, visit: www.kfcscholars.org, beginning 12/1/2010.

Deadline: 2/9/2011

The Islamic Society of North AmericaScholarship

Twenty scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded to Muslim students based on their merit and academic achievement who are entering college in the fall of 2011. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have 2 letters of recommendation. Details can be found at the website below.

For application and details, visit www.isna.net/scholarship or contact Nida Saleem at (317) 204-0930 or via email: scholarship@isna.net.

Deadline: 5/1/2011

Michigan Council of Women In Technology Foundation Scholarship

The Michigan Council of Women In Technology Foundation (MCWTF) is offering a $5,000 scholarship (renewable for 3 additional years, totaling $20,000) to a high school senior. Applicants MUST be entering a technology program in college (planning to study in the computer or IT field). Complete details are available on their website below.

For application and details, visit www.mcwtf.org, click on "University" then "Scholarships."

Deadline: 1/31/2011

Michigan Oil & Gas Producers Foundation

Qualified applicants must have been accepted for enrollment at a Michigan university or community college, have a minimum 3.0 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale), and demonstrate financial need. They must also be pursuing a degree in a field of study which will allow them to obtain full-time employment in the crude oil and natural gas industry. Scholarships will be a minimum of $500 paid directly to the university or college where the applicant is enrolled.

Applications are available online at www.mogpef.org.

Deadline: 4/1/2011

Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) Scholarship

Approximately thirty (30) $1,000 scholarships are available from the Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship Program, established to benefit members and their employees. Eligible applicants must be dependent children of owners or employees of MRA-member businesses OR themselves be part-time employees at MRA-member businesses who are also full-time students. Scholarships are not based on financial need. Visit the website below for details.

Information and application available at www.retailers.com or call 1-800-366-3699, ext. 313, beginning March 15.

Deadline: 4/1/2011 

Michigan State University Club of Oakland County Scholarship

The Michigan State University Club of Oakland County offers $1,500 scholarships to Oakland County seniors who have been accpeted to Michigan State University for the fall of 2011. Scholarships are not based on financial need, but rather on grades (minimum 3.5 GPA is preferred), test scores, recommendations and comments made by the student and her counselor. Scholarships are nonrenewable. Counseling has limited copies of the application, otherwise visit the website below.

Applications are available online at  www.MSUOakland.com. For more information, email Helen Dyke at  HelenDon1@gmail.com or call her at 248-553-3283.

Deadline: 3/25/2011

NABS (National Association of Black Suppliers) Scholarship

The NABS provides scholarships to graduating African-American seniors who have outstanding academic and community leadership and who plan to enroll full-time in engineering, technology, business, healthcare or a related curriculum in college. There is a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need may be considered. **Awardess will be requested to attend the scholarship Awards Luncheon, which be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. 

Counseling has an application, along with guidelines for interested students to copy. Two recommendation letters and an essay will be required along with the application itself. You may also call the NABS office at (248) 872-2216.

Deadline: all materials must be postmarked by 3/5/2011

National Co-Op Scholarship Program

Eligible applicants must apply to, be accepted and attend one of the 8 NCCE Partner Colleges and Universities: Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Pace University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and complete the application, including a typed one-page essay (500 words) describing why they have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program and mail it to: National Commission for Cooperative Education, 360 Huntington Ave., 384 CP, Boston, MA 02115-5096. Award amount is $6,000.

Visit the website for an application at www.co-op.edu.

Deadline: 2/15/2011

NFIB - Young Entrepreneur Foundation Award

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Young Entrepreneur Awards are non-renewable scholarships created to recognize young people who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit/initiative, valued $1,000-$10,000. The program was established to raise awareness among the nation's youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. All applicants must be nominated by a dues-paying member of the NFIB. Open to seniors who will be entering college in the fall of 2011.

For info and to  apply online, visit:  www.NFIB.com/YEA

Deadline: 12/15/2010

Rare Everyday Heroes Scholarship

Students must submit an essay of 500-1,000 words about someone whom they consider to be an Everyday Hero because, through their life’s work, they are making a difference for others. The person students write about should exhibit a strong work ethic, commitment to what they believe in, selflessness in putting others first and integrity in the way they lead their daily lives. Students must attend a Michigan college or university in the fall of 2011. Award amount is $2,500.

For details and rules, visit www.rarefoundation.org.

Deadline: entries must be postmarked by 12/1/2010.

Rosa Parks Scholarship

The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation offers a $2,000, nonrenewable scholarship to graduating seniors. Winners are selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, financial need, and dedication to the civil rights principles of Rosa L. Parks, whose historic stand against racial prejudice in 1955 brought her national recognition. Minimum GPA of 2.5, financial need and participation in community activities are required. 3 letters of recommendation will be required to complete the application.

For details and application, visit rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org.

Deadline: entries must be postmarked by 3/1/2011.

SAMMY 2011 Award (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year)

The SAMMY 2011 Award Program recognizes outstanding scholar athletes in grade 12, choosing 25 from across the country. Winners will receive a $7,500 college scholarship, an invite for them and their parents to attend the SAMMY 2011 awards weekend in Walt Disney World in Florida (June 2011), and an opportunity to be pictured in a congratulatory Milk Mustache ad in the USA TODAY June 2011 edition. Winners are based on five criteria: academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service and milk experience essay. Seniors are allowed and encouraged to nominate themselves and must use the application form online, listed below.

For details and application, visit bodybymilk.com

Deadline: March 4, 2011

The Schureman Scholarship Program

Offered through the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the Jeptha Wade Schureman Scholarship Program provides children who have lost their fathers because of death or loss of parental rights before reaching the age of 18. The $7,500 scholarship can be used only at one of the 15 public universities in Michigan. Candidates must also complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid for 2011-2012, available 1/1/2011 at www.fafsa.gov) and demonstrate need at the chosen state of Michigan university. Applicants must also:  have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale); demonstrate leadership and character through extracurricular activities, service in school and in the community, volunteer involvement and paid work experience; and select a major that leads to a career in law, dentistry, nursing or medicine. Scholarships are renewable.

For the application and other information, visit www.cfsem.org.

Deadline: 6/1/2011

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship Program

The NDIA-Michigan Chapter encourages young people to become excited about Math and Science in order to make better informed career choices involving Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The Chapter is awarding scholarships up to $2,500 for competitive students planning to pursue STEM related disciplines for the 2011-12 academic year. Applicants must be a Michigan resident; be planning to pursue a BS or MS degree program related to STEM; attend or have been accepted to a Michigan college/university; possess a minimum 2.75 GPA.

For details and an application, visit  www.ndia-michigan.org. Submit any other questions to: STEM@ndia-mich.org.

Deadline: must be received by 5/16/2011.

The Skandalaris Family Foundation

This is a Michigan based, independent, non-profit foundation managed by officers and members of the Skandalaris Family. Scholarship criteria: open to seniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA; involvement in school, athletic and community service; a minimum ACT score of 27 and/or SAT score of 1800 (includes writing section); enrolled in an accredited United States college or university for the 2011-2012 school year; and be a U.S. citizen. Grants start at $2,000.

For details and an application, visit www.skandalaris.org. Counseling has limited copies of the application.

Deadline: must be RECEIVED by 5/1/2011. Faxed and hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.

SWE (Society of Women Engineers) - Detroit Section

The Detroit Section of the Society of Women Engineers annually recognizes high school females who have shown exemplary abilities in the areas such as leadership, academics, and community activities. SWE Detroit annually awards of $3,000 in scholarships to female high school seniors who intend to pursue a college degree in engineering.

For info and to apply, visit:  http://swedetroit.org. Select student services on the left, then under "High School Programs" select the link for the High School Scholarship application. National level scholarship information can be found at  www.swe.org.

Deadline: 3/1/2011

University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit

There are various scholarships available to students admitted to the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Complete details are available on the website, as well as on the flyer in the counseling hallway.

Information can be found online at www.umclubgreaterdetroit.org

Deadline: 5:00pm on 1/14/2011

University of Michigan Club of Greater Northville

The U of M Club of Greater Northville awards scholarships to seniors who have been admitted to the University and will be enrolled in the fall of 2011. Eligible students must reside in a community within the zip code area assigned to the club by the Alumni Association (most zip codes in Livonia, New Hudson, Northville, Plymouth, Salem, Westland, Canton, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Highland, Novi, Milford, Commerce Twp., White Lake, Walled Lake & Wixom--counseling has the zip code list). Currently the club awards eight scholarships in the amount of $750.  Visit the website for an application.

Applications can be accessed online at umclubs.com/northville, then click on "Scholarship."

Deadline: 5:00pm on 4/1/2011