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Arbor Financial Credit Union Scholarship Program

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• $2000 scholarships
• Must be graduating or homeschool seniors
• Must be accepted into an accredited post secondary program
• The essay topic is listed on the websiite as well as the application
• Click here for more information and application
• Application opens December 1st
• Completed applications must be postmarked on or before February 1st..
  (Edited 11/15/23)

Michelin Dependent and Michelin TIA Scholarships 

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• The Dependent and TIA scholarships have different eligibility requirements.The Dependent scholarship is for employees or dependents of Michelin North America, the TIA scholarship is for affiliated TIA member tire dealerships.
• Scholarships range from $1000 to $3000 per year, depending on whether you are applying for the Dependent or TIA scholarship..
• Applicant must be a high school senior, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• You must be applying to an accredited two or four year post secondary institution or vocational technical school.
• The Michelin Dependent Scholarship also has minimum SAT/ACT score requirements.
• Got to Michelin Dependent Scholarship for specific eligibility and other requirements.
• Got to Michelin TIA Scholarship for specific eligibility and other requirements. (Michelin TIA Scholarship not yet available)
• Applications are due by February 1, 2024.
  (Edited 10/26/23)

Hope College Academic Scholarships

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• Common Application or Hope College Application serves as your application.
• The scholarships range from $5,000 to $24,000 dollars
• Academic scholarships are based on your GPA, SAT, or ACT and high school course selection. (For 2024 applicants, tests optional.()
• Click the following link for more information on the Hope College Academic Scholarships page.
• Submit academic information by February 1st.
• (Edited 9/19/23)

Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• Must be a pediatric cancer survivor.
• 25 scholarships of $5,000 available.
• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Bust be a high school senior, high school grad, or current post secondary undergraduate students.
• Must plan to enroll full time in an accredited undergraduate program of study at a two or four year college/university, or vocational technical school.
• For more information rules and required documents go to the Northwestern Mutual Childhood cancer Survivor Scholarship page.
• Submit academic information by February 1st.
• (Edited 10/6/23)

Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• Must be a sibling of individuals who are under current treatment or passed away from pediatric cancer.
• 25 scholarships of $5,000 available.
• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Bust be a high school senior, high school grad, or current post secondary undergraduate students.
• Must plan to enroll full time in an accredited undergraduate program of study at a two or four year college/university, or vocational technical school.
• For more information rules and required documents go to the Northwestern Mutual Childhood cancer Survivor Scholarship page.
• Submit academic information by February 1st.
• (Edited 10/6/23)

VFW Ben Shively Post 3019  Scholarship 

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• $500 scholarship 
• Must be a 12th grade student in public, private, parochial or home schooled.  Foreign exchange students are not eligible.
• Students do not have to be a relative of a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars.
• Essay topic and instructions are on the application included below.
• Due February 1st
• For the application and instructions, click VFW Ben Shively 3019 Scholarship
• Submit application materials to the high school guidance office
• (Edited 12/5/2023)

Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards 

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• This scholarship awards four-year scholarships to children and grandchildren of Elk members who are high school seniors going to college.
• Scholarships range from $1000 to $12,500 per year.
• Any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of an living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2021, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2021, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31st 2024. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.
• Applicant must be a High School Senior.
• The applicant must apply online only. Applications will be available ONLINE ONLY.
• If the applicant’s parent and grandparent are both Elks members, the applicant should apply through the parent’s Elks Lodge.
• SAT/ACT requirement waived for 2024.
• Applicant must prepare a couple of essays as noted in the application.
• Elks Legacy Awards applications must be filed online on or before February 5th, 2024.
  (Edited 09/19/23)

WMU Foundation Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• $64,000 scholarship ($16,000 per year)
• Must have a minimum GPA of at least a 3.7 weighted GPA
• To qualify a student must be a first year student admissible to WMU for Fall 2024.
• Have verified financial need.   Student is eligible or enrolled in the national free or reduced lunch program, or be a ward of the state, orphan, or in foster care, or be homeless as determined by school districts Mckinney-Vennto liason, or be undocumented.
• Completed a WMU admission application and scholarship application.
• For more information vist the WMU Foundation Scholarship page.
• Deadline February 15th.
• (Edited 9/19/23)

Hispanic College Fund Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident residing in the 50 states or Puerto Rico.
• Must be of Hispanic heritage.
• Must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Must plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student Must plan to be enrolled in a college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Each scholarship program has its own set of criteria.
• Applications open in January.  Deadline February 15th.
• Each scholarship application site will state the full list of requirements for each program.
• For more information visit the Hispanic College Fund website.
  (Edited 12/11/23)

MEA Scholarship 

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• The number and amount of scholarships varies from year to year.  Can be renewed four times in a five year period..
• Must be a dependent of an MEA or MEA-Retired member
• For further eligibility criteria and information, go to MEA Scholarship
• Scholarships will be rewarded based on the applicants performance in academic achievement, extra curricular activities, and school and community service.
• Completed application is due by February 15th.
  (Edited 10/26/23)

Michigan Society of Professional Engineers 

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• High school senior accepted at a Michigan ABET accredited college (list of approved schools can be found in the instruction materials)
• 3.0 GPA
• US citizen and a Michigan Resident
• Provide official transcripts and SAT score.
• Complete required essay.
• Applications and instructions are available from Michigan SPE
• Applications must be submitted to the local chapter by February 17th, 2024
  (Edited 12/11/23)

Vertex Foundation Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• $5,000 scholarship.
• Must be diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, or an immediate family member of someone diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.
• Be a USA, Canadian citizen or lawfully admitted to either country as a permanent resident.
• Bust be a high school senior, high school grad, or current post secondary undergraduate, or graduate student.
• Must plan to enroll full time in an accredited undergraduate program of study at a two or four year college/university, or vocational technical school.
• For more information rules and required documents go to the Vertex Foundation Scholarship page.
• Must consent to disclose any information you provide to all required parties.
• Submit academic information by January 30th.
• (Edited 1/23/24)