University of Michigan Delta Upsilon Fraternity - open to incoming freshman males. Applications are available in Guidance and are due by June 10, 2010.
Western Michigan University Balanced Man Scholarship - open to incoming freshman males who embody the principle of the Balanced Man; those who achieved balance and succeeded in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics, and community service during high school. Applicants must be enrolled at WMU for the fall and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applications are available in Guidance and are due by June 20, 2010.
Grandville-Jenison Chamber of Commerce - is offering the Ted Terhaar Memorial and Grandville Community Scholarships to Jenison/Georgetown Township and Grandville area high school seniors who will be pursuing a business degree in college. This year there will be one $1,500 and two $1,000 for the Ted Terhaar Memorial and one $1,500 and two $1,000 for the Grandville Community Scholarships. Students must be residents of the Jenison/Grandville/Georgetown Township areas. Applications are due Friday, April 23, 2010 at 3pm and are available in Guidance.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of it's members and to public service with a primary focus on the black community. Eligibility includes U.S. Citizenship, senior, 2.5 GPA or above, pursuing a college degree, participate in a personal interview, attend a half day college prepatory workshop. Applications are due April 5, 2010 and are available at www.grdeltas.org.
University of Michigan Center for Southeast Asian Studies - these scholarships support first-year language study in Filipino, Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese. Applications are due March 30 and are available at www.ii.umich.edu/cseas.
MACAC 2010 - scholarships are available for seniors who have a 3.0 GPA or above, can demonstrate financial need, and demonstrate community service. Applications are due April 15, 2010 and are available http://main.macac.org/showpage.php?pageid=22.
Mary Free Guild of Grand Rapids - for minority students pursuing degrees in nursing and rehabilitation therapy programs. Applications are due April 15, 2010 and are available at www.maryfreebed.com/Employment/Minority-Scholarship-Program.aspx.
Detroit News Outstanding High School Graduate Program - recognizes top seniors in athletics, journalism, language arts, math, performing arts, science, visual arts. Applications are available on-line at http://detnews.com/schools/catch or in Guidance and are due by March 15, 2010.
Booker Institute of Cosmetology - applications are available in Guidance and are due March 1, 2010.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation - numerous music scholarships are available for high school and college students. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2010 and are available at www.grfoundation.org.
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity - 2010 Committed to Lives of Excellence Scholarship Program - three $1,000 scholarships are awarded to outstanding male and female students who excel in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics and community service. Applications are due March 31, 2010 and may be obtained at http://www.delts.org/about/committed.html.
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program - must be 18 or younger and able to demonstrate exceptional community service. Visit www.kohlskids.com for applications.
Grand Rapids Community College - numerous scholarships are available. Go to www.grcc.edu/financialaid, then click "GRCC Foundation 2010-2011 Scholarship Application." Follow the remaining directions. Applications are due March 15, 2010.
Michigan Retailers Association - will award thirty (30) $1,000 scholarships. The student or his/her parent must be employed at a business that is a member of MRA. Applications are due March 15, 2010 and can be obtained at www.retailers.com.
Michigan State Troopers Assistance Fund - will award twenty (20) $1,000 scholarships. Recepients must have a minimum GPA of 3.25, demonstrate community service, and demonstrate leadership ability. Applications are available in Guidance and are due by April 1, 2010.
Polish Heritage Society - will be awarding the following college scholarships to students of Polish descent for the Fall semester of 2010; Grand Valley State University - $250 scholarship, Aquinas College - $250 scholarship, Grand Rapids Community College - $250 scholarship. Applicants must be a full-time student, have a minimum 2.75 GPA, be of Polish descent, financial need will be considered. Applications are available in Guidance and must be sent to the respective college Financial Aid Offices by March 15, 2010.
Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation - the Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation offers a $2,000, non-renewable scholarship to graduating seniors. Applicants must graduate by August 2010, have a GPA of 2.5 or above, describe financial need, and document community activities. Applications are due by March 1, 2010 and are available at www.rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org.
University of Michigan - Sigma Phi Epsilon - scholarships are available to any male attending UM in the fall of 2010. Sigma Phi Epsilon is seeking to recognize outstanding individuals in the areas of academics, athletics, and community service. Applications are due by May 14, 2010 and are available at http://uofmsigep.com/.
Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program - open to grade 9-12 students, need solid grades, demonstrate involvement in community service or work experience. Applications are due by February 15, 2010 and can be obtained at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com.
Kentwood Women's Club - scholarship opportunity open to any female senior student who is a resident of Kentwood or Kentwood School District. Applications are available in Guidance and are due by February 24, 2010.
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers - scholarships are available for seniors who are currently accepted at a Michigan ABET college or university, will enroll in an engineering program, have at least a 3.0 GPA, attain an ACT composite score of 26 or above, and be a U.S. Citizen. Applications are available at http://www.michiganspe.org and are due by Monday, February 15, 2010.
Mary Jane Dockeray Scholarship - (2) $1,500 available to graduating seniors who plan to pursue a career in science. Must be from a high school within the Kent, Ottawa, or Muskegon Area Intermediate School Districts. Applications are available in Guidance and are due by March 8, 2010.
Joyce Ivy Foundation Pre-College Summer Scholarships for Ivy League Study - open to high school female sophomores and juniors who are interested in attending a summer academic program at an Ivy League or equivalent college. Applications are available at: http://cts.vresp.com/c/?JoyceIvyFoundation/e9b8a82859/f5238478f7/e2f8e428ef. Applications will be accepted beginning January 1, 2010.
Roger B. Chaffee Scholarship Fund - $2,500 scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding student who intends to pursue a college career in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences relating to space technology. Applications are available in Guidance and are due by Sunday, February 28, 2010.
Eastern Michigan University Alumni Association Scholarship - established for children and grandchildren of EMU alumni enrolling at Eastern Michigan University as freshmen, sophomores or transfer students for the fall 2010 semester. The application deadline is Friday, March 5, 2010 and applications are available at www.emich.edu/alumni/awards/scholar.html.
Olivet College - Presidential Achievement Scholarship $8,000 awarded to admitted students with a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and an ACT composite score of 24 or higher. Academic Achievement Scholarship $6,000 awarded to admitted students with a high school GPA of 3.0-3.49 and an ACT composite score of 18 or higher. Excellence Award $2,000 given to students that have a history of leadership and involvement in service-based activities, various affiliations and co-curricular involvement. For more information, go to www.olivetcollege.edu.
Mason Michigan Scottish Rite Scholarship Fund - open to seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university next fall. Applications are due February 19, 2010 and can be obtained from the Masons by calling 454-9497.
Davenport University Gerald R. Ford Memorial Scholarship - open to students enrolled for next fall. This is a full-ride scholarship covering tuition, room and board, textbooks, fees and study abroad is renewable for all four years. Students must have a minimum 3.75 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 31. Apply on-line by January 15, 2010 at http://fordscholarship.davenport.edu.
Ferris State University - available to students who are enrolled at Ferris State University this fall. A variety of scholarships are offered and are due by May 1, 2010. Applications are available in Guidance or can be obtained at www.ferris.edu.
University of Michigan Club of Grand Rapids - scholarships of $2,750/year for four years are available to students who meet the following criteria; 1) student must be aresident of Kent, Ottawa, Ionia, Barry or Allegan counties 2) have high academic achievement 3) demonstrate outstanding citizenship as reflected by participation in extracurricular activities 4) demonstrate financial need. Applications are available on-line at http://grandrapids.umclubs.com/ or in Guidance and are due by February 1, 2010.
Calvin College Service Scholarships - scholarship seeks to reward those students who display evidence of commitment in areas of leadership, volunteerism, and service to the community. Open to incoming first-year students from the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. Applications are due February 2, 2010 and can be obtained at www.calvin.edu/alumni/about/scholarships/chapter.htm.
Burger King Scholars Program - $1,000 scholarship available to seniors who; maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher, work part-time for a minimum of 10 hours per week or 40 week per year, be actively involved in community service activities, demonstrates financial need, plans to enroll in an accredited two/or four-year college or university by next fall. Applications are due by February 1, 2010 and can be obtained at www.haveityourwayfoundation.org.
AAA Michigan's School Safety Patrol Scholarship Program - students must show documented proof of AAA Michigan School Safety Patrol participation, good academic standing, and a strong record of involvement in the community. Applications are available in Guidance and are due by April 16, 2010.
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program - assists students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public institution within their state of residence. Applications are available on-line at www.kfcscholars.org. Applications are available from December 1, 2009 through February 10, 2010.
University of Dayton Army ROTC Scholarship - ROTC scholarships for the University of Dayton are available to pay up to full tuition. Applications are available on-line at www.armyrotc.com and are due by January 10, 2010.
Kent County Credit Union - open to any high school senior who is a Kent County Credit Union member and is going into any area of study at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university. Applications are due February 5, 2010 and are available in Guidance.
Latino Youth Conference Scholarship - must be a senior, be of Hispanic heritage, and have a 3.0 GPA. Applications should include official transcripts, one letter of recommendation, and a 500-word Personal Statement. Application packets are available in Guidance and packets are due February 5, 2010.
Michigan Oil & Gas Producers Education Foundation (MOGPEF) Scholarship - appplicant must have be accepted for enrollment at a Michigan college or univeristy, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. Qualified applicants 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. Applications can be obtained at www.mogpef.org. The deadline is April 1, 2010.
Western Michigan University Medallion Scholarship Competition - On-campus event held on January 23, 2010 for outstanding high school seniors. To be eligible for the competition students must: be a high school senior entering WMU for the first time, have a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher, and an ACT composite score of 26 or higher. Students who meet this criteria and ensure all documents necessary for admission are received in the Office of Admission by December 4, 2009. All students who participate in the competition will receive a minimum of a $3,000 Dean's Scholarship for the 2010-11 academic year. If interested, notify your Guidance Counselor prior to the December 4, 2009 deadline.
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) student essay contest - 700-1,200 word essay explaining why free speech and First Amendment rights are crutial to higher education. Details can be obtained at www.thefire.org/contests. Entries are due by November 6, 2009.
Northern Michigan University Presidential Scholars Competition - must be a senior, ACT composite score of 24 or higher, and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Competition occurs on November 1-2 or November 8-9, 2009. For more information and to apply, go to www.nmu.edu/presidentialscholars.
NALS of West Michigan Scholarship Fund - candidates must be a senior, have a B average, be in need of financial assistance, be enrolled in college in the fall term of 2010. Applications are available in Guidance and are due November 2, 2009
Elks National Foundation Scholarships - ENF Most Valuable Student Awards are available to seniors who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs. Judging is based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Applications can be obtained at www.elks.org/enf/scholars and are due November 2, 2009. 2010 Don E. Wall Memorial Scholar is available to seniors in the Greater Grand Rapids School area, minimum 2.8 GPA, and be interested in some aspect of the communications field. Applications are only available in the Lodge office at 2715 Leonard N.W. Application deadline is February 15, 2010.
2009 Pepsi Hispanic Heritage Month Program - information and resources to help parents and students through the college application process are available at www.buildurdestiny.com. Scholarship applications are due by March 1, 2010.