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Arbor Financial Credit Union Scholarship Program

(Available for the 24-25 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 November 1st
• Completed applications must be postmarked on or before February 2nd..
  (Edited 11/1/24)

Hope College Academic Scholarships

(Available for the 24-25 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 10/18/24)

Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Survivor Scholarship

(Available for the 24-25 School Year)

• Must be a pediatric cancer survivor.
• 25 scholarships of $5,000 available.
• 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 3rd.
• (Edited 11/11/24)

Northwestern Mutual Childhood Cancer Sibling Scholarship

(Available for the 24-25 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.
• 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 3rd.
• (Edited 11/11/24)

Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards 

(Available for the 24-25 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, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31st 2025. 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 2025.
• Applicant must prepare a couple of essays as noted in the application.
• Elks Legacy Awards applications must be filed online on or before February 3rd, 2025.
  (Edited 09/5/24)

MEA Scholarship 

(Available for the 24-25 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 10th.
  (Edited 9/20/24)

WMU Foundation Scholarship

(Available for the 24-25 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 2025.
• 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 9/24/24)

Hispanic College Fund Scholarship

(Available for the 24-25 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 1/6/25)

Michigan Society of Professional Engineers 

(Available for the 24-25 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
• Opens January 8th
• Applications must be submitted to the local chapter by February 15th, 2025
  (Edited 1/6/25)

Vertex Foundation Scholarship

(Available for the 24-25 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.
• Must 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.
• The application deadline is February 24th.
• (Edited 1/13/25)

Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation 

(Available for the 24-25 School Year)

• Winners selected on basis of scholarship, leadership and dedication to the civil rights principles of Rosa L. Parks, whose historic stand against racial prejudice in 1955 has brought her national recognition.
• 2.5 GPA or above, describe financial need, document active participation in civic and community service
• Furnish high school transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation and the required essay. The topic may be found on the application.
• Visit the Rosa Parks Scholarship website for more information. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• Student complete the application on line and have it submitted by February 28th, 2025.
  (Edited 1/6/25)