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Cass County Conservation Club

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• Two $1000 scholarships available.  The Schmeling scholarship is available to a student going into conservation.  The Bickel scholarship is available to a student going into conservation and/or agriculture.
• Please see the application for further requirements and details.
• Must be postmarked by May 1st 2024
  (edited 02/16/24)

SET Education Fund Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• Two scholarships available of $6,500
• Students must include application, financial information, ID, acceptance letter, and a letter from a non family member about the community service performed by the applicant.
• Please go to the SET Education Fund page for more information.
• Due May 1st
  (edited 9/19/23)

Steps for Change Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• Must be of legal status in the United States.
• Must be a current high school senior expecting to graduate in 2024.
• Must have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
• Students must accepted, or be in the process of or applying to a college or university.
• Have a household income less than $55,000
• Students must complete the application, include transcript, letter of recommendation and one minute video.
• $2000 scholarship renewable up to $8000.
• For more information click on Steps for Change.
• Apply online or by paper May 3rd, 2024
• (Edited 1/23/24)

Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship & Statewide Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• MYSLSF scholarship is up to $5000 the state wide scholarship is up to $1,000
• MYSLSF applicants must have been a youth exhibitor at the State Fair, Michigan Livestock Expo or Dairy Expo for a minimum of 3 calendar years.
• Statewide applicants must have been a youth exhibitor at a local, county, or statewide exhibition, or State Fair for a minimum of 3 calendar years.
• Tha applicant must be a graduating high school senior, or a high school graduate continuing their education at an accredited instution the year in which they apply for the scholarship.
• Must be a resident of Michigan.
• For more information and to see the different requirements for the MYSLSF, and state wide scholarship, go to the link below.
• Click this link for the application and Information.
• Application opens in February, Due May 15.
  (Edited 9/19/23)

Alyssa Speelman Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• $1000 scholarship.
• This scholarship is in memory of Alyssa Speelman
• Must be a current high school senior eligible to graduate
• Be of legal status in the United States
• Have Volunteered in your school or community
• For more information go to this link
• Due May 10th
  (edited 4/23/24)

Dakota Pequeno Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• $1000 scholarship.
• The recipient of this Scholarship will be a student who has shown perseverance in eliminating obstacles that epilepsy and seizures may present, courage in dealing with epilepsy/seizures, community involvement, and commitment to their education.
• Students Must have a diagnosis of epilepsy/seizure disorder and confirmed by a letter from a physician
• Be a Michigan resident
• Write a short essay regarding epilepsy.
• Please go to the Dakota Pequeno Scholarship page for an entire list of rules and more information.
• Due May 17th
  (edited 2/7/24)

Michigan Council for Exceptional Children

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be a student who will exit from educational programs this year either because of graduation or reaching age 26.
• Must be a student with a disability at the time of exiting his/her program. Provide verification of disability from the district’s Special Education Director or 504 Coordinator.
• Must submit a photograph that is not returnable and could be used for publicity purposes.
• Michigan Council for Exceptional Children scholarship application.
• Awards are available up to $1,500 and applications must be submitted by May 21st.
  (Edited 9/19/23)

B. Davis Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Yearr)

• $1,000 scholarship
• Please visit the website for more information and how to apply.
• This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors.
• Applicants need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on what you would consider to be the most important issue that society has to deal with in the next 10 or 20 years? Why do you think this issue so important?
• Deadline is May 21, 2024.
• (Edited 9/19/2023)

BBB Trust Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• Three $1,500 scholarships available.
• Applicants will write a personal essay about the importance of honesty, transparency, integrity, and impact, and how the applicant exemplifies these traits.
• Please go to this BBB Trust Scholarship link for more information and the online application.
• Due May 29th
  (edited 2/7/24)

Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Yearr)

• $1000 scholarship.
• Must be at least 25% Asian and or Pacific Islander ethnicity.
• Must be a citizen, national or legal resident of the United States.
• Must be a high school senior or college student and must be a full time student by the upcoming academic year.
• Pursuing a major in the visual/performing arts.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities though participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or other activities.
• Must have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• For more information go to the Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship page.
• Online applications are due May 31th, 2024.
  (Edited 1/23/24)

Against the Grain Ground Breaker Leadership Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• $1500 scholarship.
• Must be at least 25% Asian and or Pacific Islander ethnicity.
• Must be a citizen, national or legal resident of the United States.
• Must be a high school senior or college student and must be a full time student by the upcoming academic year.
• Open to all Majors.
• Have demonstrated visionary leadership abilities though innovative means.
• Must have at least a cumulative 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• For more information go to the Against the Grain Ground Breaker Leardership Scholarship page.
• Online applications are due May 31th, 2024.
  (Edited 1/23/24)

A Voice for Animals Contest

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• Must be less than19 years old on February 1st, 2024 when the contest opens.
• Prizes range between $200 and $500 depending on submission category.
• Must create an essay,  or become involved in a project and submit a video, or essay with photos.
• For a complete set of rules and instructions, visit the Voices for Animals Contest webpage.
• Submissions are due May 31st, 2024
  (Edited 1/23/24)

Soosie Courter Hemophilia Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• $2500.00 scholarships available for students diagnosed with Hemophilia A or Hemophilia B
• Must be a high school senior enrolled in a US school, or be enrolled in an undergraduate program.
• Selection criteria based on the best combination of a creative and persuasive essay, excellent recommendations and superior academic standing.
• For more information go to Pfizer's Hemophilia Village page.
• Due May 31st, 2024
• (Edited 3/15/24)

Elks Lodge #1248 Skilled Trades Scholarship

(Available for the 23-24 School Year)

• Award $1000.
• Available to high school students graduating spring of 2024.
• The scholarship is available to students who are planning to pursue vocational/technical training at an accredited post secondary school.
• The program being pursued must be one that will culminate in a certificate, diploma, or associate's degree.
• Click on Elk Trades Scholarship to get to the application and more information
• Due May 31st.  Drop off at the Elks lodge.
• (Edited (3/26/24)