Private Scholarships
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South Lake Schools Elementary Scholarships:
*Koepsell $250 Deadline: April 27, 2018 Download Criteria and Application Form Click here
*Avalon $250-500 Deadline: April 20, 2018 Download Criteria and Application Form Click here
*Elmwood $1000 Deadline: April 27, 2018 Download Criteria and Application Form Click here
*2018 Sailing Thru The Shores Student-Athlete Scholarship. $Varies: Deadline: May 7, 2018. Please return applications to the counseling office. Application
*LAunch Scholarship: Law Firm of Lusk Albertson. $2500 Deadline: April 9, 2018 Application
*2018 Metro Bureau Thomas D. McLennan Scholarship Award. $1,000. Students intending to enroll at: Oakland Community College, Oakland University, Wayne County Community College, or Wayne State University. Application
Deadline: March 2nd, 2018.
*East Macomb Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel Scholarship: $750 each.
Deadline: March 30, 2018 Application
*David’s Faith & Hope for Life Foundation Scholarship. $2500. Deadline: March 16, 2018 Application Flyer
*Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation. -$2,000. High school senior, GPA 2.5 or above. Deadline March 1, 2018. Application
*Society of Women Engineers-Detroit Section- 2018 Scholarship. Female student pursuing an engineering degree at a university or college. Deadline: March 1, 2018. Application
*AES Engineers Scholarship: $500. Essay. Apply at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline: Oct. 6th, 2017
*Homer J. Van Hollenbeck Foundation- $2500. Students must have minimum 2.5 GPA, live in Macomb County, demonstrate financial need. Deadline: May 31st, 2018. Please see your counselor for an application.
*Groth & Associates Scholarship. $1000. 3.0+ GPA, 500 word essay. Deadline: July 31, 2018 Application
*Burger King Scholars, $1, 000. GPA: 2.5+. Deadline: December 15, 2017. Apply at WWW.BK-SCHOLARS.COM
*NMA Speech Contest, $500-1000. Deadline: December 11, 2017. Application
*AXA Achievement Scholarship. $2,500-25,000. Deadline: December 15, 2017 Application
*The Coolidge Scholarship. Full-ride for four years of undergraduate study. Only available to HS Juniors. Deadline: January 24, 2018 at 5:00pm. Application
*AFSCME Scholarship (Local 2457)- $500. Deadline: April 20, 2018 Application
*Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Various scholarships. Deadline: March 15, 2018. cfsem.org/SCHOLARSHIPS
*The Robert A. Leonard Jr. Charitable Trust Scholarship. $2500-$10,000. 2.8 GPA or higher, 40hrs Community Service, Essay.
Deadline: March 2, 2018 Application
*Law & Justice Scholarship/ HBO Law Firm. $750. 3.0 GPA or higher. Deadline: May 21, 2018. Application
*The REALTOR Scholarship Fund: $1000. Deadline: March 19, 2018. Application
*Divorce Matters Scholarship. $2500. Deadline: May 31, 2018. Application
EGC Women in Law Scholarship. $1500. Deadline: June 30, 2017. Application
St. Clair Shores Waterfront Environmental Committee. Applicant (class of 2017) must be involved in at least one of the committee's projects. Deadline: December 2, 2016 by 4:00pm. Download application
Robert Edward Lang Scholarship-$1000. Seniors pursuing a degree related to International Studies. Must have 2.5+ GPA and reside in Macomb, Oakland or Wayne County. Deadline: March 1, 2017. Application/Details
MEA (Michigan Education Association Scholarship): Value is TBD (but last year was $1200) Deadline: Must be received by February 23, 2017
-Dependent of MEA Member or MEA-Retired member in good standing7
-Graduate of Michigan public high school or private high school that has an MEA bargaining unit
-Please click link for more eligibility requirements and the application: http://www.mea.org/mea-scholarship
Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship. $1000. Deadline: June 1, 2017 Application
Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship. $1000. Deadline: June 1, 2017 Application
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship. $1000. Deadline: June 1, 2017 Application
Quality Air Filter Scholarship, $1000. Deadline: February 28, 2017. Application
Young & Free Michigan Scholarship Competition (Michigan First Credit Union). $3000-$10,000. Deadline: 3:00pm February 6, 2017. www.youngfreemichigan.com/2017-scholarship
Friends of Polish Art Scholarships. $2500 Each. Deadline: March 31, 2017 Information. Application
StudySoup Women in Technology Scholarship. $1000 for a female student interested in a career in computer science. Deadline: May 5, 2017. Application
Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union: $2500 Scholarships Deadline: March 17, 2017 http://msgcuscholarships.org
State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship, $2500. Deadline: March 2, 2017. GPA between a 2.5 and 3.2. Student planning to attend a two year, four year, or Vocational/technical school. Apply at: www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/.
Stock to Scholarship Challenge 2017, up to $5000. Registration ends: February 3, 2017. Register at: http://www.stocktoscholarship.com
Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) $1,500. Student or parent must be employed at a business that is a member of MRA. Apply online: www.retailers.com, under the Education and Events tab. Applications must be requested by March 15 and submitted by April 1, 2017.
SLEA (South Lake Education Association) Teacher Scholarship. $500. Deadline: May 3, 2016 Application
-Student must be planning on going into the Teaching Profession
Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship Program. Up to $2500. Deadline June 1, 2016. Application
Metro Detroit Youth Day Scholarship. $500-$1000. Deadline: April 15, 2016 Application
2016 Cottage Inn Scholarship: $500-$2500. Deadline: May 31, 2016 Application
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors Scholarship. $1000 Deadline: March 14, 2016.
Apply at: http://www.gmaronline.com/about/scholarship.aspx
Shorewood Kiwanis Scholarship (LOCAL: St. Clair Shores/Eastpointe), $ varies. Deadline: April 25, 2016. Application form
Women's Civic League of St. Clair Shores Scholarship (LOCAL), $50-$1500. Deadline: April 8, 2016. Apply at: http://www.wclscs.com
-resident of St. Clair Shores.
Arab American and Chaldean Council Scholarship. Deadline: April 29, 2016. Application
SAE Detroit Section Membership Scholarship, $2500. Extended Deadline: March 14, 2016. Apply at: http://www.sae-detroit.org/students/scholarship/
SAE High School Poster Competition $50-$1000. Deadline: March 15, 2016. Apply at: https://www.sae-detroit.org/students/collegiate/2157-2/
Varsity Tutors Scholarship, $1000. Deadline: Monthly. Apply at: http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
Church's Scholars Program, $1000. Deadline: February 15, 2016. Apply at: http://www.scholarsapply.org/churchsscholars
-GPA 2.7-4.0 (see website for eligibility criteria)
MCWT scholarship (Michigan Council of Women in Technology), $20,000. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2016. Apply at: http://www.mcwt.org/Scholarships_196.html
FirstSiteGuide "Why Should You Start a Blog" Scholarship: $1500 Deadline: May 31, 2016 http://firstsiteguide.com/scholarship/
-1500 Word Essay
Nursing Schools Almanac "Aspiring Nurse Scholarship": $1,000 Deadline: June 30, 2016 http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com
Disability Attorneys of Michigan Scholarship: $1,000 Deadline: May 31, 2016
-At least one parent/guardian receives disability benefits from the Social Security Admin or Dept of Veteran Affairs.
-3.0 GPA minimum and a senior graduating in 2016
-500 word (minimum) essay
-Must send transcript
-Michigan resident
Please click link for eligibility requirements and the application: http://damichigan.com/resources/disability-attorneys-of-michigan-ssd-scholarship/
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships -$5000- 20 awards Deadline: December 5, 2015
-Open to all high school and college students enrolled in US.
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Zeiger Firm Scholarship $1000 Deadline: February 2, 2016
-500 word essay
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IAPMO Scholarship $1000 Deadline: May 1, 2016
-current high school senior
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WID, Junior Horizon Award: Up to $2,500 Scholarship. Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2015 by 5:00pm
-Female
-Citizen of U.S.
-Resident of Michigan
-12 Grade-enrolled full time
-Demonstrate achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
-Be active in school and/or the local community
-Be planning to attend a Michigan university or college
-Have a minimum GPA of 3.25
Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award, $1,000. Short Essay. Deadline: June 30th, 2015. http://endcyberbullying.squarespace.com/scholarship/
MCO Scholarship:
$500
A) Be attending college or university no later than December of 2016.
B) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by December of 2016.
C) Submit an answer to the essay question no later than 11:59 PM EST on May 15, 2016.
D) Be currently in your last year of high school or a freshman, sophomore, or junior in college/university.
*Note that you can be enrolled in any field of study.
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Caretenders Scholarship:
$500
A) Be attending an accredited university, college, trades, or technical school in the fall of 2016.
2) You must be a resident of the United States or Canada who will be attending school in the fall of 2016 and you must be attending a school in the US or Canada.
3) Submit the Online Application, including the essay question by no later than 11:59 pm ET on May 31, 2016. http://www.kelownaretirementhomes.ca/apply.php
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship:
$500
1) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2016.
2) Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 1st, 2016 deadline.
3) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
4) Be a resident of the United States or Canada.
The scholarship winner will be announced roughly 6 weeks after the deadline and will be posted on this website immediately after. All applications must be
Community Choice Scholarship, 3.0 GPA or higher. Apply at: www.communitychoicecu.com/resources/scholarships.
Central Macomb Community Credit Union. Community Action Scholarship- $1,000. Volunteers/Assists in the community, 3.0 GPA, and a member of the credit union. Military Honor Scholarship, $1,000. Student whose parent are active military, reserve or veterans. 3.0 GPA, and member of the credit union. Apply at: www.cmccu.com. Deadline: March 31st, 2016.
NDIA STEM Scholarship Program, $1,000. High school grad pursuing education at a Michigan college or University in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Apply at: www.ndia-mich.org.
Western Michigan University Writing Competition. Cash prizes. For more information and to apply see: www.wmich.edu/writingcompetition.
Lawrence Technological University, Scholarship Competition. Up to $4,000 per year towards Lawrence tech. 500 word essay. For more information contact [email protected].
2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards are open to students in grades 5-12 who have participated in a volunteer activity within the past year.Here's how students can apply:
- Visit http://www.spirit.prudential.com
- Complete the application and the student/parent agreement by November 3, 2015.
VFW, Voice of Democracy Scholarship.Top scholarship $30,000. Open to students grades 9-12. Essay- Why Veterans are Important to our Nation's history and future. Visit http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy for further information and applications. Deadline: Nov. 1st, 2015.
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest - $10,000
Eligibility: 12th Graders, College Undergraduates, and Graduate Students Entry Deadline: October 24, 2014...
Deadline: Oct 23, 2015
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes - $20,000
The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program honors student athletes who demonstrate excellence in school, on...
Deadline: Dec 17, 2015
Manufacturing Scholarships, various scholarships in the manufacturing fields. http://www.mfgday.com/scholarships
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations, $1,000. Recognizes students who are helping improve race relations in their schools or communities. Deadline, January 31st, 2016. www.princeton.edu/pprize
Courageous Persuaders Scholarship Competition
Courageous Persuaders Video Competition is a national competition-based scholarship program that invites high school students to create a 30-second commercial about the dangers of underage drinking. The program was built upon the premise that high school students have a tremendous influence on younger middle school peers, and with constructive messages, can positively impact decisions and potentially even save lives. New this year, students can also create a commercial on the dangers of texting and driving. Students can provide as many entries as they’d like.The winners will be announced at a gala Awards Celebration to be held on May 20, 2015. To view last year’s winning commercials and/or enter the 2015 competition, visit http://www.courageouspersuaders.com/rules.htm
Athnet Scholarship, $1,000. Essay. High school athlete. Apply at: http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm. .
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program: To Apply: www.jkcf.org/scholarships/college-scholarship-program/.
Detroit Economic Club Scholarship Program: Criteria 3.2 GPA, Leadership, volunteerism, extracurricular, overcoming hardship to achieve goals, financial need based on completion of the FAFSA. www.cfsem.org for application.
Jeptha Wade Schureman Scholarship: Criteria student who has lost their father due to death or loss of parental rights, demonstrate financial need through FAFSA, 3.0 GPA, leadership, volunteer involvement. Plan to major in law, dentistry, nursing or medicine. www.cfsem.org for application.
Dells Scholars Program www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9745/dell_scholars_program_scholarship.php
Global Lift Equipment Scholarship.-$500 Submit a short story (instructions on application page). GPA of 2.5 or higher. www.usedforkliftsontario.ca.
Defensive Driving Scholarship, $1,500. Open to seniors. For more information and an application: http://www.defensivedriving.com/scholarship. Deadline: Nov. 20, 2015.
Free Speech Essay Contest-$10,000, Students must submit an essay between 800-1,000 words on the provided topic. Applications can be found by going to: www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award-$500. Over the past 2 years completed over 50 hours of volunteer work. 3.5 or higher for past 2 years. Deadline: Nov. 29th, 2015. www.studentscholarships.org/volunteer.php.
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship $500. GPA 2.5 or higher. Applications: www.odenzascholarships.com/awards.
Winning Futures Everyday Heroes Scholarship-$2,500, Students must submit a one page essay about someone whom they consider to be an Everyday Hero through making a difference for others. Applications: www.winningfutures.org/rare-everyday-heroes/about-rare/
Providian Medical Scholars, $500. Seniors with a 3.0+ GPA. apply at: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10451/providian_medical_scholarship_scholarship.php.
AMS minority scholarship, $6,000. Minority students planning to major in a field of science. Applications at:http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/industryminorityscholarship.html. Deadline: Feb. 5th, 2016.
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award, for more information and to apply: www.NFIB.com/YEA. Deadline: December 18, 2015.
Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship-$500. Answer essay question on the application. www.mortgagebrokersburnaby.com.
Abbot and Fenner Scholarship Program- $1,000. Essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the website. www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program-$10,000. Students with leadership, drive, integrity, and Citizenship. Apply online at www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships Deadline: January 7, 2016.
The American Legion-various scholarships. For more information visit: www.legion.org/needalift or www.michiganlegion.org/scholarships
United Negro College Fund- various scholarships. www.uncf.org
Community Foundation- various scholarships. www.atlcf.org
American Psychological Association- various scholarships. www.apa.org/aboutawards.index.aspx
Stephen j. Brady STOP Hunger Scholarships- $5000. Commitment to volunteer service in your community. Applications at www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
Davidson Fellows Scholarships- $50,000. For more information and applications: www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
BBG Communications Scholarship-$1000. Submit answers to 2 essay questions. Applications: www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
AAA Michigan's School Safety Patrol Scholarship Program- $1,000. Students must show document proof of AAA safety patrol participation in elementary or middle school. See your counselor for an application.
Ford Motor Company, various scholarship links. www.fordscholars.org/scholarships
B.Davis Scholarship-$1,000. Open to Juniors and Seniors, 1,000 words or less essay. Topic provided on website. www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline:
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program. Up to $10,000. Those who plan on majoring in engineering, technology, design or business. Community involvement. To apply: www.buickachievers.com.
What Makes Your School Rock Scholarship -$800, Essay. www.energizestudents.org.
LM Scholarship Program-$500. 3.0 or higher. Essay. www.studentscholarships.org.
*Winning Futures Rare Everyday Heroes Scholarship - $2,000. Deadline: December 1, 2016 Details and application
*Rove Pest Control Scholarship for Class of 2017 graduates- $500. Deadline: December 31, 2016. 3.0 GPA minimum needed. Application
*John F. Kennedy 2017 Profile in Courage Essay Contest. $20,000. 9-12th graders. Deadline: January 4, 2017. Guidelines/details
*Don't Text and Drive Scholarship - September 30, 2016 (1 Award - $1,000)
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*Coca-Cola Scholarship - October 31, 2016 (1400 Awards - $20,000)
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*Carid Scholarship - October 31, 2016 (2 Awards - $1,000)
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*Horatio Alger Scholarship - October 25, 2016 (106 Awards - $25,000)
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*College Jumpstart Scholarship - October 17, 2016 (2 Awards - $1,000)
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*Create Real Impact Scholarship - September 30, 2016 (10 Awards - $1,500)
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*Hit the Books Scholarship - September 30, 2016 (1 Award - $500)
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*National Wild Turkey Federation, Scholarship, $500-10,000. Applicants are judged on their academic achievements, leadership abilities, community and outdoor involvement. Deadline: Jan. 15th, 2017. For more information contact Dan Potter at 248 548-2036.