The 2018 award will be $3,600.  This scholarship commemorates the courage, spirit, tenacity and most especially the warmth and sense of humor of Anita who graduated from Midland High School in 1989.  Her family would like to recognize students who have the following requirements:

• Planning to attend Michigan State University
• Been a past member of Cheer or Pom at Midland High School
• Committee will have special interest in candidates who plan a career in a “helping” profession
• Letter of Recommendation
• Submission of a completed application

Pick up an application from the Counseling Center.

Deadline:  May 3, 2019

This year the MCEA is offering FOUR $1,000 scholarships.  These scholarships are available to graduating seniors whose parent(s) are members in good standing of the Midland City Education Association.  The award money is taken from a sum of money that has been set aside by the Midland City Education Association in memory of past Midland members of the teaching profession that have passed away while in the employment of Midland Public Schools.

To apply, fill out an application and deliver or mail it to the address below no later than Friday, May 3, 2019:

MCEA Office
509 Vance Rd.
Midland, MI  48640

Applications are available in the Counseling Center.

Deadline:  May 3, 2019

Ferris State University is proud to announce the Ferris Youth Initiative Scholarship.  The overall goal of this program is to increase higher education opportunities for young people who are low-income (Pell eligible as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and are alumni of foster care.  This program provides support that promotes success and well-being throughout the undergraduate experience at Ferris State.  Recipients of the FYI scholarship receive up to $4,000 per year, to be applied to any direct costs at Ferris (such as tuition and fees, room and board, and textbooks and supplies).  Applicants are advised to apply early as the FYI program is limited to 30 students. Application deadline for incoming Fall students is July 1.  Application deadline for incoming Spring students is November 1.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

1. Be accepted for admission to Ferris State University
2. Be enrolled as a full-time student and attending classes on the Big Rapids campus
3. Be under 24 years of age by January 1 of the year they will enroll for classes
4. Qualify for the Chaffee/Youth in Transition (YIT) or Refugee Educational Voucher (REV)
5. Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year
6. Demonstrate unmet need, as determined by the FAFSA
7. Successfully complete a background check/review to verify my eligibility for the scholarship and suitability for the scholars program

For more information about the scholarship and to download an application go to:

https://www.ferris.edu/diversity/fofyi/

Deadline:  July 1, 2019

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, commitment to pursue a career or technical certification/degree and a desire to contribute to society. 

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency) by Spring 2019
• Be enrolled in a 2 year or less career or technical degree/certificate program in Fall 2019 that will lead to employment
• Attend a not-for–profit post-secondary institution
• Demonstrate financial need; applicants must be Pell Grant eligible
• Be under the age of 30
• Be a United States citizen

Apply online:  www.application.horatioalger.org

For additional information regarding scholarship:

www.scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/

Deadline:  June 15, 2019

Beaver Fire and Rescue Auxiliary is offering their annual scholarships to qualified students residing in Beaver Township. 

Applications are available in the Counseling Center.

Deadline:  May 1, 2019

This scholarship will be awarded to academically worthy and financially needy students who are graduates of high schools in Midland County, Michigan, to aid in their obtaining a post-high school education.

            1.  Scholarship(s) in the amount $5,000 each will be granted to Midland County seniors to be used for their college or university education.
                 Any unused funds will be returned to the Miller Family Foundation.

            2.  The applicant must attend a college or university located in the State of Michigan.

            3.  The applicant must forward with the application a transcript of his/her high school grades and ACT and/or SAT score(s).

            4.  The applicant must have his or her application postmarked no later than April 26, 2019.

            5.  At the Selection Committee’s discretion, a candidate may be requested to appear for a personal interview.

            6.  All applications should be addressed to: 

                 Attorney Ramon F. Rolf, Jr.
                 5820 Eastman Avenue
                 Midland, MI  48640

Applications are available in the Counseling Center. 

Deadline:  April 26, 2018

Explore the wide range of scholarships offered to Saginaw Valley State University students.  Scholarships are a type of financial aid that does not have to be repaid.  To be considered for an Academic, SVSU Private or the SV Red & Whte Award, students must be admitted to the university and have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.  For those also applying for an SVSU Private scholarship, they must also complete the Scholarship Application: 

Once you have enrolled at SVSU, please complete a General Application for scholarships to ensure that you are matched to or receive suggestions to apply to all open opportunites for which you may qualify:

Academic Scholarships - Scholarships are available to graduating high school students based on academic merit.  Students who satisfy the academic criteria will be considered for a scholarship upon admission to SVSU.  Academic Scholarships are based upon a tiered program with the most prestigious listed first. 

Private Scholarships - Over 200 scholarships are available to newly admitted and returning SVSU students.  Complete your on-line application form, and based on your responses, you will automatically be consdiered for any scholarship in which you qualify. 

Transfer (or New Freshmen) Student Scholarships - New Transfer students may be eligible for scholarships based on various criteria, including merit and need.  Students are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the private scholarship application.  Find out more about the transfer scholarships that are available.  

Other Scholarships - General and other scholarship opportunites offered by organizations not affiliated with SVSU are searchable through SVSU's on-line scholarship system.  

External Opportunities - Unique and external Opportunites are offered by organizations outside SVSU and are not part of the university's online application system.  

This scholarship is for all first-year college freshmen who will be attending an accredited College/University during the 2019 – 2020 school year (current seniors).  Award amount is $750.00

For more information and to apply online:  hbolawfirm.com/law-justice-scholarship/

Deadline:  May 31, 2019

Memorial Presbyterian Church

Memorial Presbyterian Church is proud and blessed to offer multiple scholarships for youth looking into higher education.  Each of their 3 scholarships listed below have different requirements and benefits.  All grants will be paid only to accredited colleges and universities for pursuit of an academic degree: 

            1)  Charlotte B. Currie Memorial Scholarship

This $1,500 award (per year for 4 years) is granted to six graduating high school seniors within Midland County high schools for the purpose of college education on the eventual completion of a Bachelor’s degree. This scholarship is intended to promote leadership and productive citizenship by making higher education facilities available to young men and women of the Midland County area who would find it difficult to secure an education without this assistance. 

            2)  The Dale Thomas Dean Memorial Scholarship

This $1,000 award is granted to a graduating high school senior within Midland County.  The purpose of the award is college education.  The candidate must have received acceptance into an accredited academic college or university for the succeeding year. 

            3)  The Beth Ann Hodges Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is a one-time $1,000.00 grant.  It will be awarded to a graduating high school senior from Midland High School or H.H. Dow High School.  The awarding of the scholarship for college education will be based upon the criteria of need, merit and service to the community, school, and church.  Special attention will be given to experience and talent in the field of vocal music. 

Applications for all three scholarships are online at: www.mempres.org/scholarships

Deadline:  April 15, 2019

This year’s MLEEF award will be for two scholarships: one $3,000 award and one $2,000 award.  These scholarships will be awarded to two current Michigan high school Seniors. 

Each applicant must complete all elements required in the application and have it signed by a member Chief/Director before submitting the application to the Headquarters’ office.  The Chief/Director may only sponsor one student within their municipality. 

Review the details and applications on:  www.michiganpolicechiefs.org

Deadline:  April 15, 2019

Caring.Com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones.  They have been featured on the Administration for Coummunity Living, AARP, Forbes and is referenced by many governmental agencies and organizatons across the internet.  

More and more highschool and college students are taking on the role of caregiver for aging loved ones.  To help support these students, Caring.Com offers scholarship that can provide financial assistance.  

For more information and to apply for any of their many scholarships:

• https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers

• https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers#the-caring-com-scholarship

Deadline:  Various deadlines

UNIGO is an online business which matches students with colleges, scholarships, internships, student loans, majors and careers:

Unigo.com

This is an on-going scholarship website which is continuously being updated.  You will be connected to the largest collection of scholarships on the web:

Main website:  StudentScholarships.org

   . . . more scholarships: The "Small List" 

         . . . and scholarships available to Michigan students only.

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