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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION |
The guidance office has received information about several scholarship opportunities. If you are interested in applying for any of the scholarships, please stop by the guidance office for an application and additional information.Scholarships are received by the Guidance Office throughout the school year. Please check back on this web page for more information.
Kettering University Technology AwardCriteria: This award is for high school JUNIORS who are interested in engineering, mathematics, technology, or sciences. They must have a positive attitude, demonstrate problem-solving skills, have leadership qualities and have a minimum 3.2 GPA. Selection of the student will be by a participating high school staff. Award and Deadline: Contact Kettering University for this information - For additional information, come to the Guidance Office. A staff member must nominate the student for this award!! A staff member must email or phone Bill Lane with the correct spelling of the name of the nominated student at BLANE@PREVIEWPROPERTIES.COM or call (810) 231-6011 or (810) 623-1315 with this information.
Ferris State University: 9th Annual Spaghetti Bridge CompetitionCriteria: In this competition, high school students from all over Michigan select a bridge. They then construct an authentic replica made to scale using spaghetti and lasagna, then present a written report and an oral presentation to judges. Finally, bridges are judged by how much weight they can hold. Award: 4 1st place scholarships: $2,000/ 4 2nd place
scholarships: $1,000/ 4 3rd place scholarships: $500
Charter One: Scholarship SearchScholarship Search, featured at www.charterone.com/edu/scholarshipsearch, is an easy to use tool that helps students locate scholarships, internships, and grants that match their education level, talents, and background. Amount: Scholarship Search lists over 1.68 million
awards, totaling nearly $7.69 billion available aid.
Olivet College: High School Guidance Counselor Scholarship ProgramCriteria: Applicants must be admitted to Olivet College. Applicants must also have at least a 3.0 GPA and 19 or higher on the ACT. They should also be good students and responsible leaders who demonstrate financial need and they must be US citizens who reside in the state of Michigan. Award: $2,000 per year for four years equaling a total of $8,000 per qualified student Deadline: None given For additional information, come to the Guidance Office.
Hispanic Scholarship FundCriteria: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll in college. Students must be of Hispanic heritage, be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and apply for federal financial aid using FAFSA. Scholarship amount and Deadline not given. For additional information and to apply online, go to www.hsf.net
America's Homecoming Queen: Leaders of Tomorrow - 28th Annual Community Service and Educational ScholarshipCriteria: This scholarship is for high school women who have excelled in their academic pursuits and in community service. Applicants are also selected based on leadership ability and their dedication to achieving dreams and goals. Applicants must fill out and submit the application, and they must submit a color or black and white photograph of themselves which should be no larger than 4"x6". Award amount and deadline not specified. For additional information and to obtain an application, come to the Guidance Office.
College Answer's Free Scholarship SearchVisit the website www.CollegeAnswer.com/KFC to do a free scholarship search! This provides access to an award database containing over 2.8 million scholarships worth in excess of $16 billion.
Lawrence Technological University: Award for Excellence in Science and MathematicsCriteria: Nominations Only Nominees must be juniors during the academic year of 2006-2007. They must complete at least one year of chemistry and two years of college preparatory mathematics courses with distinction by June 2007. Nominees must be active and responsible citizens of the school and community. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA, and they must have an ACT score of 22 or higher. Award: $8,000 ($2000 each year, renewable for 4 years). No Deadline Given. For more information, contact Lauren Long, Admissions Counselor, at 248-204-3171 or by email at l_long@ltu.edu Nomination forms are also available in the Guidance Office.
Henry Ford Community College: "Henry Ford II Honors Program"Criteria: Applicants should have a 3.5 GPA or an ACT of 24 or higher. The program is open to part-time and full-time students. Applicants must also submit an Honors Program application form along with their high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. Applicants must also submit a general college application form and a high school transcript to the HFCC Admissions Office. Award: Full tuition scholarships to the Honors Program Deadline: Apply ASAP For additional information, call 1-800-585-HFCC or go to www.hfcc.edu
Aquinas College ScholarshipsAquinas College will be awarding full-tuition scholarships to the best and the brightest applicants. Numerous partial scholarships based on academic achievement, leadership, and service will be awarded as well. For information about deadlines, additional criteria, and to apply for a scholarship, just submit an admission application. Apply for free at www.aquinas.edu/undergraduate
Purdue University Freshman Scholars Program: Merit ScholarshipCriteria: Applicants must be freshmen at Purdue in the fall of 2007. Award: $1500. For additional information, including specific criteria and deadlines, and to obtain an application, please visit the website http://www.healthsciences.purdue.edu/academics/undergraduate.studentservices Further information can be found at the Purdue University website at www.healthsciences.purdue.edu.
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