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WEST CATHOLIC’S MICHIGAN BLOOD SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Current Seniors
Please pick up guideline coversheet in the Guidance Office.
Essay requirement: Write a 250 word essay that answers the question “Why do you donate?/Why is it important to donate blood?”
Coversheet and essay must be returned to the Guidance Office by Wednesday, April 25, 2012.
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC
Who: Graduating Seniors or 9-12th grade students wishing to do summer study/travel.
Eligibility: 9-12th grade living in greater Grand Rapids, 2.75 grade point average, school /community involvement, attending 2-4 yr. college or accepted into a summer program
Required: Completed application, high school transcript, copy of acceptance letter , typed essay of 750 words using the prompt provided
Submission and deadline: April 28th, 2012 5 PM
Mailing address: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, INC, Theta Chi Omega Chapter P.O. Box 7246, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Web: www.akagrandrapids.org
Email: akagrandrapids@yahoo.com
MI2020 SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Criteria: current Michigan high school seniors
Award: $10,000
Deadline: April 20, 2012
Guidelines: To enter, high school seniors are asked to create a short web video that explains why Michigan needs to enact the Michigan 2020 Plan to offer free college tuition to all students. Submissions open March 6th.
Visit http://www.michigan2020.com for more information.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
CRITERIA: Children of Knight of Columbus planning to attend a Catholic College-must be the Fourth Degree Pro Deo
Information in the Guidance Office
TED TERHAAR MEMORIAL AND GRANDVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Jenison/Georgetown Township and Grandville area high school seniors or residents pursuing a business degree in college.
Award: 1-$1,000 and 1-$500 for Ted terHaar and 1-$1,000 and 1-$500 for Grandville Community Scholarship
Deadline: April 20, 2012
Applications are in the Guidance Office or may be obtained by contacting: heather@grandjen.com
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.ORG
Check out Student Scholarships.org for multiple scholarship opportunities awarded to Grand Rapids High School students. Applications can be found at: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
PLUMMER, LETTS, PARKS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: May 1, 2012
Amount: $1,000 Non-Renewable
Criteria: 3.0 GPA and Essay: “How I Value and Illustrate Leadership, Schoalrship and Service in My Life and in the Community.”
Information can be found in the Guidance Office
BOYDEN-SHAERER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Who: Graduating Seniors with a 3.5 cum GPA through seven semesters
What: (2) $1,000 Scholarships
Criteria: Demonstrates financial need, extra-curricular activities including community service,
leadership, (2) teacher recommendations
Deadline: April 15, 2012
Applications can be found in the Guidance Office.
DISABILITY SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Applicant shall be a high school senior, at least 17 years of age attending a full-time public , private or home school; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Applicants should submit an essay between 500 and 1,000 words about how they or someone they know overcame disability to do something great.
Deadline: July 10, 2012
Amount: $1,000 bi-annual scholarship
Website: http://www.militaryvaloan.com/disability-scholarships.html
Applications in the Guidance Office or on-line
MICHIGAN STATE STUDENT TROOPER
Who: Students 16-18 yrs. of age
What: A one week experience at the Michigan State Police Academy as a preview for law enforcement as a career
Scholarship Award: $250-$1000
Contact info: www.michiganlegion.org/trooper
AAA MICHIGAN’S SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Who: One award granted to a senior from West Catholic High School
Criteria: Must have been a safety patrol in elementary or middle school, in good academic standing, have a strong record of community involvement or extracurricular activities
Must also submit what being a Safety Patroller meant to you as well as a resume outlining your activities.
Where: See your guidance counselor if interested in applying.
Deadline: April 13, 2012
Contact: trafficsafety@acg/aaa/com
Phone: (800) 646-4222