Scholarships- National, Regional, Local
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHING MADE EASY!
Here is a list of helpful websites when searching for a scholarship:
Scholarship Owl
Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
www.collegegreenlight.com/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/grants-scholarships
http://brokescholar.com
http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com
http://www.estudentloan.com
http://www.fastweb.com
https://www.hbcugraduates.com/hbcugrad/2020/10/3/an-extensive-list-of-hbcu-scholarships
Quest Bridge Scholarships Search
Going Merry
Enact your future
Scholarships.com
Previous SCHOLARSHIPS students have applied for :
Downriver Community Federal Credit Union Scholarships
Students must be a member of the credit union to apply. Click HERE for more information and the application.
Robert A. Schuele Scholarship
The Robert A. Schuele Scholarship Fund was established to honor the life of a friend, a family man, and a business professional. The intention of the Robert A. Schuele Scholarship Fund is to grant a scholarship award in an amount that will secure the attendance of a student at a major college or university in Michigan. Each year, the Scholarship’s Board of Trustees select an applicant with outstanding character, a demonstrated commitment to academic studies, and a significant financial need for assistance. In addition to a four-year, full-ride tuition, scholarship recipients also receive mentoring and networking resources provided by the Trustees in order to maximize the recipient’s educational experience. Click HERE for more information.
Leadership Speech Contest BCBSM
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is happy to sponsor it's annual Leadership Speech Contest. The contest is open to grades 9th through 12th. Click HERE for additional information.
ASC Scholars Program
The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students majoring in undergraduate chemistry-related disciplines, and are also intending to pursue careers in chemistry-related fields. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000* per academic year. To date, over 3,000 students have received a funding from the ACS Scholars Program. Click HERE for more information
American Legion Scholarship Program
Students who are a descendent of and American war-time era veteran are eligible for several scholarship opportunities. Click HERE for more information.
Elks National Foundation: Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. Click HERE for more information.
Work Ethic Scholarship Program
The time has come to announce another pile of free money, painstakingly raised from the sale of C.R.A.P. in my garage, (Collectibles Rare And Precious,) and generously supplemented by a few companies eager to support our Work Ethic Scholarship Program. Thanks to their largess and your generosity, we’ve scrounged up over $400,000 to get people the training they need for jobs that actually exist. Anyone with a pulse is officially invited to apply. Of course, there are some hoops to jump through.
The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge in non-negotiable. It must be signed by ALL applicants. At base, it’s a promise not to become a lazy, self-entitled drone who blames others for their troubles and expects to be taken care of. If you’re in any way offended by its content, this particular pile of free money is probably not for you. Bottom line – Work Ethic Scholarships are for people who wish to learn a skill that’s actually in demand – people who wake up early, stay late, and bust their ass day in and day out. While people like this are hard to find, I know from experience they’re out there. If you think you’re one of them, HERE.
The Donovan Xavier Baker Scholarship
A scholarship offered to African-American males ages 17-22 to assist in post high school education. Click HERE for application.
Tim DeWitt HARVEST Foundation Scholarship
The Tim DeWitt HARVEST Education Foundation is pleased to announce it’s now accepting applications for the 2017/2018 academic scholarship. Students who will enroll or are currently enrolled at an accredited university or college are able to apply. The Foundation offers financial aid to students who wish to make a career in the RV and campground, manufactured housing or self-storage industries. In some cases, scholarships will be awarded to students even though their career goals may not lead them back to the industries. In cases like these, awards will be made to outstanding scholars or students with compelling needs. Click HERE for more information and application
Michigan Retailers Association
Dependent sons and daughters of owners of MRA member businesses, or of full-time employees of Michigan REtailers Association member firms may apply. Multiple scholarships are available. Apply online by clicking HERE. Use access code MIRA.
Metro Bureau Scholarship
To be eligible students must:
► Intend to enroll at one of the following Metro Bureau Member Colleges/Universities:
Click HERE for the online application
ZEAL Credit Union
Zeal Credit Union believes in building strong, lifelong financial relationships. Since 1954, we have proudly supported our members, their families and the communities in which they live and work. The Board of Directors and Executive Officers are devoted to supporting higher education and encouraging the academic excellence of today’s youth. With this commitment in mind, Zeal Credit Union has developed a Higher Education Scholarship program available to our members who are college-bound high school seniors. Click HERE for the applicaion.
NFL Alumni -Detroit Chapter Student Athlete Scholarship
This organization is offering two scholarshiips to one male and one female high school athelete. Students who have not accepted any scholarship or grant to participate in college athletics, or are attending a university that does not offer athletic scholarships are eligible to apply. Application can be found HERE.
Stefan Wanczyk Foundation Scholarship
Senior must attend a Wayne County area high school with a miinimum GPA of 2.5. Must demonstarate a hardship, which could otherwise prevent the student from attending college. The student must attend college full-time beginning with the fall semester. Will post when current application is released.
NAFEPA Scholarship Program
The National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators offers 4 scholarships annually. Two for students pursuing an education major and two for other majors. In additon, there will be three scholarships offered at the state level. Click HERE for more information.
Rove Pest Control Scholarship
Rove Pest Control in Minneapolis is pleased to offer The Rove Pest Control Scholarship application for 2016. This scholarship opportunity is open to high school students and graduates nationwide in the United States of America who have been accepted to a college or university. This award will be presented to a United States student for the following academic year in the amount of $500.00 and will be paid at the beginning of the fall semester. Click HERE for more information and application
Scholarship award opportunity for Michigan high school students
Chapter 141 of the National Management Association club proudly presents its annual Leadership Speech Contest. It's the first step in one of the nation’s leading competitions among high school age students. Our nationwide speech contest promotes an understanding of Leadership among our nation’s high school students, and encourages the development vital communication skills. Students research, write and deliver a four to six minute speech on the topic of Leadership. Speeches will be delivered at an NMA meeting, where cash scholarships will be awarded to the top three contestants. Winner advances to the next level.Public, private and home school students, grade 9 - 12, residing in southeast Michigan are eligible.NMA members take enormous pride in their educational outreach. We sincerely invite you to Apply for this important program.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Through the Awards, students receive opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. Students across America submitted nearly 320,000 original works during our 2016 program year across 29 different categories of art and writing. Click HERE for more information.
Interested in Lawrence Technological University?
Earn up to $4000 per year by participating in the Lawrence Tech Scholarship Competition. Click HERE for dates and more information.
Aspiring Business Professional" Scholarship
This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a business degree at any accredited post-secondary school or college. Find the application by clicking HERE.
PTA/PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS
Graduating seniors that have been accepted to an accredited college or technical school. Application and interview required. Applications available in your career cruising portfolio under local scholarships or can be downloaded from the PTA council website https://sites.google.com/site/apptacouncil/scholarships
SAE SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 2001, this scholarship is to encourage children and grandchildren of current SAE Detroit Section members to pursue careers in engineering or science. SAE anticipates a need for more student candidates in these fields as a shortage of qualified graduates is expected. Click HERE for information and eligibility.
MEIJER SCHOLARSHIPS
If you're considering going to school, and are a Meijer team member or a child of a Meijer team member, consider applying for the Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship – you could receive one of two $10,000 awards, or one of numerous $3,000 awards. Click HERE for more info.
YOUNG AND FREE MICHIGAN: MICHIGAN FIRST CREDIT UNION
Once again, the Young & Free Michigan Scholarship Competition (funded by the Michigan First Foundation) offers even more scholarships for high school students. $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000 will be awarded in each category:
SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The SME Education Foundation Scholarship application is now open for the 2016-2017 school year. Don’t miss the opportunity! Get the financial support and recognition you deserve. Register and complete the one time online application. By completing the application you will automatically be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
Monthly Scholarship Contest
Varsity Tutors Monthly College Scholarship Contest. Write an essay and win Money! Click HERE for more info.
Michigan Education Association Scholarship
Eligible students are a dependent of MEA member or MEA-Retired member in good standing. Please click HERE to view further details and access the application.
National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship program
Click HERE for information on the National Honor Society scholarship program. Since 1946, more than $13 million in scholarships has been awarded to outstanding NHS senior members. The scholarship program is supported by the parent organization of NHS, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
NASSP is committed to growing the NHS Scholarship program in response to the dire need to increase college access and student success, providing additional resources to help students and families face the rising costs of higher education.
Additional Scholarship OpportunitiesAll NHS members also have access to NHS Scholar Dollars, a scholarship search tool powered by College Board. This tool expedites the scholarship search process, offering filtered results based on the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Use the tool at www.nhs.us/scholardollars.
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship
This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Interested students can click HERE and find the scholarship located at the bottom of the page and click on it.
Downriver Community Federal Credit Union Scholarships
Students must be a member of the credit union to apply. Click HERE for more information and the application.
Robert A. Schuele Scholarship
The Robert A. Schuele Scholarship Fund was established to honor the life of a friend, a family man, and a business professional. The intention of the Robert A. Schuele Scholarship Fund is to grant a scholarship award in an amount that will secure the attendance of a student at a major college or university in Michigan. Each year, the Scholarship’s Board of Trustees select an applicant with outstanding character, a demonstrated commitment to academic studies, and a significant financial need for assistance. In addition to a four-year, full-ride tuition, scholarship recipients also receive mentoring and networking resources provided by the Trustees in order to maximize the recipient’s educational experience. Click HERE for more information.
Leadership Speech Contest BCBSM
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is happy to sponsor it's annual Leadership Speech Contest. The contest is open to grades 9th through 12th. Click HERE for additional information.
ASC Scholars Program
The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students majoring in undergraduate chemistry-related disciplines, and are also intending to pursue careers in chemistry-related fields. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000* per academic year. To date, over 3,000 students have received a funding from the ACS Scholars Program. Click HERE for more information
American Legion Scholarship Program
Students who are a descendent of and American war-time era veteran are eligible for several scholarship opportunities. Click HERE for more information.
Elks National Foundation: Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. Click HERE for more information.
Work Ethic Scholarship Program
The time has come to announce another pile of free money, painstakingly raised from the sale of C.R.A.P. in my garage, (Collectibles Rare And Precious,) and generously supplemented by a few companies eager to support our Work Ethic Scholarship Program. Thanks to their largess and your generosity, we’ve scrounged up over $400,000 to get people the training they need for jobs that actually exist. Anyone with a pulse is officially invited to apply. Of course, there are some hoops to jump through.
The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge in non-negotiable. It must be signed by ALL applicants. At base, it’s a promise not to become a lazy, self-entitled drone who blames others for their troubles and expects to be taken care of. If you’re in any way offended by its content, this particular pile of free money is probably not for you. Bottom line – Work Ethic Scholarships are for people who wish to learn a skill that’s actually in demand – people who wake up early, stay late, and bust their ass day in and day out. While people like this are hard to find, I know from experience they’re out there. If you think you’re one of them, HERE.
The Donovan Xavier Baker Scholarship
A scholarship offered to African-American males ages 17-22 to assist in post high school education. Click HERE for application.
Tim DeWitt HARVEST Foundation Scholarship
The Tim DeWitt HARVEST Education Foundation is pleased to announce it’s now accepting applications for the 2017/2018 academic scholarship. Students who will enroll or are currently enrolled at an accredited university or college are able to apply. The Foundation offers financial aid to students who wish to make a career in the RV and campground, manufactured housing or self-storage industries. In some cases, scholarships will be awarded to students even though their career goals may not lead them back to the industries. In cases like these, awards will be made to outstanding scholars or students with compelling needs. Click HERE for more information and application
Michigan Retailers Association
Dependent sons and daughters of owners of MRA member businesses, or of full-time employees of Michigan REtailers Association member firms may apply. Multiple scholarships are available. Apply online by clicking HERE. Use access code MIRA.
Metro Bureau Scholarship
To be eligible students must:
► Intend to enroll at one of the following Metro Bureau Member Colleges/Universities:
- Henry Ford College
- Oakland County Community College
- Oakland University
- Wayne County Community College
- Wayne State University
Click HERE for the online application
ZEAL Credit Union
Zeal Credit Union believes in building strong, lifelong financial relationships. Since 1954, we have proudly supported our members, their families and the communities in which they live and work. The Board of Directors and Executive Officers are devoted to supporting higher education and encouraging the academic excellence of today’s youth. With this commitment in mind, Zeal Credit Union has developed a Higher Education Scholarship program available to our members who are college-bound high school seniors. Click HERE for the applicaion.
NFL Alumni -Detroit Chapter Student Athlete Scholarship
This organization is offering two scholarshiips to one male and one female high school athelete. Students who have not accepted any scholarship or grant to participate in college athletics, or are attending a university that does not offer athletic scholarships are eligible to apply. Application can be found HERE.
Stefan Wanczyk Foundation Scholarship
Senior must attend a Wayne County area high school with a miinimum GPA of 2.5. Must demonstarate a hardship, which could otherwise prevent the student from attending college. The student must attend college full-time beginning with the fall semester. Will post when current application is released.
NAFEPA Scholarship Program
The National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators offers 4 scholarships annually. Two for students pursuing an education major and two for other majors. In additon, there will be three scholarships offered at the state level. Click HERE for more information.
Rove Pest Control Scholarship
Rove Pest Control in Minneapolis is pleased to offer The Rove Pest Control Scholarship application for 2016. This scholarship opportunity is open to high school students and graduates nationwide in the United States of America who have been accepted to a college or university. This award will be presented to a United States student for the following academic year in the amount of $500.00 and will be paid at the beginning of the fall semester. Click HERE for more information and application
Scholarship award opportunity for Michigan high school students
Chapter 141 of the National Management Association club proudly presents its annual Leadership Speech Contest. It's the first step in one of the nation’s leading competitions among high school age students. Our nationwide speech contest promotes an understanding of Leadership among our nation’s high school students, and encourages the development vital communication skills. Students research, write and deliver a four to six minute speech on the topic of Leadership. Speeches will be delivered at an NMA meeting, where cash scholarships will be awarded to the top three contestants. Winner advances to the next level.Public, private and home school students, grade 9 - 12, residing in southeast Michigan are eligible.NMA members take enormous pride in their educational outreach. We sincerely invite you to Apply for this important program.
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Through the Awards, students receive opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships. Students across America submitted nearly 320,000 original works during our 2016 program year across 29 different categories of art and writing. Click HERE for more information.
Interested in Lawrence Technological University?
Earn up to $4000 per year by participating in the Lawrence Tech Scholarship Competition. Click HERE for dates and more information.
Aspiring Business Professional" Scholarship
This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a business degree at any accredited post-secondary school or college. Find the application by clicking HERE.
PTA/PTSA SCHOLARSHIPS
Graduating seniors that have been accepted to an accredited college or technical school. Application and interview required. Applications available in your career cruising portfolio under local scholarships or can be downloaded from the PTA council website https://sites.google.com/site/apptacouncil/scholarships
SAE SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 2001, this scholarship is to encourage children and grandchildren of current SAE Detroit Section members to pursue careers in engineering or science. SAE anticipates a need for more student candidates in these fields as a shortage of qualified graduates is expected. Click HERE for information and eligibility.
MEIJER SCHOLARSHIPS
If you're considering going to school, and are a Meijer team member or a child of a Meijer team member, consider applying for the Fred & Lena Meijer Scholarship – you could receive one of two $10,000 awards, or one of numerous $3,000 awards. Click HERE for more info.
YOUNG AND FREE MICHIGAN: MICHIGAN FIRST CREDIT UNION
Once again, the Young & Free Michigan Scholarship Competition (funded by the Michigan First Foundation) offers even more scholarships for high school students. $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000 will be awarded in each category:
- High school senior video
- High school senior essay
SME EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The SME Education Foundation Scholarship application is now open for the 2016-2017 school year. Don’t miss the opportunity! Get the financial support and recognition you deserve. Register and complete the one time online application. By completing the application you will automatically be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
Monthly Scholarship Contest
Varsity Tutors Monthly College Scholarship Contest. Write an essay and win Money! Click HERE for more info.
Michigan Education Association Scholarship
Eligible students are a dependent of MEA member or MEA-Retired member in good standing. Please click HERE to view further details and access the application.
National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship program
Click HERE for information on the National Honor Society scholarship program. Since 1946, more than $13 million in scholarships has been awarded to outstanding NHS senior members. The scholarship program is supported by the parent organization of NHS, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
NASSP is committed to growing the NHS Scholarship program in response to the dire need to increase college access and student success, providing additional resources to help students and families face the rising costs of higher education.
Additional Scholarship OpportunitiesAll NHS members also have access to NHS Scholar Dollars, a scholarship search tool powered by College Board. This tool expedites the scholarship search process, offering filtered results based on the four pillars of NHS: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Use the tool at www.nhs.us/scholardollars.
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship
This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Interested students can click HERE and find the scholarship located at the bottom of the page and click on it.
