Scholarship Information - LakeVille Community Schools

Scholarships
Updated 02-26-15
Listings are a summarization of scholarship information received by the Counseling office.
Students should check scholarship websites, when applicable, for specific details. Applications
requiring counselor recommendation or signature should be submitted to the Counseling office at
least five school days in advance of the deadline to ensure it is postmarked by the due date. The
counseling department cannot guarantee that applications received in our office on the due date
will be postmarked in time.
SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT
SELECTION CRITERIA
DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATIONS AND/OR
FURTHER INFO CONTACT
MRS. ERWIN IN THE OFFICE
The Horatio Alger
Scholarship
Up to
$ 22,000.00
Graduating high school seniors,
planning on entering college in the
fall of 2015, demonstrate financial
need, be involved in co-curricular
and community service, have a
minimum of a 2.0, and be a U.S.
citizen.
October 25, 2014
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Coca-Cola Scholars
Foundation
$20,000.00
Current high school seniors with a
minimum of a 3.0 GPA, apply on
line
October 31, 2014
http://www.cocacolascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/
#programs
October 17, 2014
and
November 7, 2014
https://www.cmich.edu/admissions/und
ergrad/visit/Pages/Centralis.aspx
November 20, 2014
www.amazon.com/studentscholarship
NAME / SPONSOR
Central Michigan
University Centralis and
Honors Scholarship
$20,000.00
Amazonstudent
$5,000.00
High school seniors with a
minimum of a 3.7 GPA, and an
ACT score of 27 or higher, and
plan on attending CMU fall of
2014, apply on line
Graduating senior planning to
enroll as a full-time undergraduate
student at an accredited, nonprofit
two or four-year college/university
in the U.S. in the fall of 2015, must
join Amazon Student. This
scholarship is merit based - GPA,
community service, and leadership
experience.
Varies
Young women between the ages of
14 and 17 who volunteer in
community or school.
Demonstrated initiative in both
identifying a problem and trying to
solve it, have had significant and
noteworthy accomplishments as
volunteers
December 1, 2013
Burger King
McLamore Foundation
Varies
Graduating high school senior,
have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and
plan to enroll full-time for the 20152016 academic year at an
accredited 2- or 4-year school
December 15, 2014
Goodman Acker P.C.
1st Annual Driver Safety
Scholarship
$1,000.00
High school seniors currently
enrolled at a four year college or
university in Michigan
December 31, 2014
http://www.goodmanacker.com/ourfirm/communityinvolvement/scholarship-fund/
American Legion
Oratorical Contest
Scholarship
$800.00 up to
$18,000.00
Open to students in grades 9-12
currently enrolled in an accredited
high school, and be sponsored by
an American Legion Post
January 2, 2015
[email protected]
$1,000.00
LakeVille female between the ages
of 16-22, never married,
knowledge of Irish heritage, must
be able to attend screening
interview on 1/18/2015 in Flushing,
must be able to attend crowning on
2/7/2015 in Flint.
January 05, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
$10,000.00
Graduating seniors who are
college bound and demonstrates
exemplary leadership, drive,
integrity, and citizenship. Further
eligibility requirements can be
found online.
January 08, 2015
www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarship
s
Soroptimist Violet
Richardson Award
Application
Ancient Order of
Hibernians
Miss Hibernia 2015
GE - Reagan Foundation
Scholarship
SEE MRS. ERWIN IN THE OFFICE
American Legion
Guy Wilson Scholarship
American Legion
William D. & Jewell Brewer
Scholarship
Ronald McDonald House
U.S. Scholarship Program
RMHC ®/Scholars
Ronald McDonald House
U.S. Scholarship Program
RMHC ®/Asia
$500.00
Graduating senior planning to
attend any Michigan accredited
college or university. Be a son,
daughter, grandchild or greatgrandchild of a war-time veteran.
GPA of 2.5 or higher, show
financial need.
January 12, 2015
[email protected]
$500.00
Graduating senior planning to
attend any nationally accredited
college or university. GPA of 2.5
or higher show financial need,
parent or grandparent honorable
active war-time military service.
January 12, 2015
[email protected]
Varies
High school senior, who have
demonstrated academic
achievement, leadership and
community involvement, eligible to
attend a two- or four-year college,
university or technical school with
a full course of study, be a legal
U.S. resident
January 20, 2015
https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC
Varies
High school senior, who have
demonstrated academic
achievement, leadership and
community involvement, eligible to
attend a two- or four-year college,
university or technical school with
a full course of study, be a legal
U.S. resident, must have a least
one parent of Asian-Pacific
heritage
January 20, 2015
https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC
Ronald McDonald House
U.S. Scholarship Program
RMHC ®/African-American
Future Achievers
Varies
Ronald McDonald House
U.S. Scholarship Program
RMHC ®/HACER ®
Varies
Michigan Masonic
Charitable Foundation
Scholarship
Otisville Lodge
SportQuest
Playing with Purpose
America's Farmers GROW
AG Leaders Scholarship
High school senior, who have
demonstrated academic
achievement, leadership and
community involvement, eligible to
attend a two- or four-year college,
university or technical school with
a full course of study, be a legal
U.S. resident, must have a least
one parent of African American or
Black Caribbean heritage
High school senior, who have
demonstrated academic
achievement, leadership and
community involvement, eligible to
attend a two- or four-year college,
university or technical school with
a full course of study, be a legal
U.S. resident, must have a least
one parent of Hispanic/Latino
heritage
January 20, 2015
https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC
January 20, 2015
https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC
January 31, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
Varies
High school senior who plans to
attend full time at an accredited
college, university, trade or
vocational school, and must reside
in Michigan. Applications must
have the endorsement of a
Masonic Lodge in Michigan
$2,000.00
Current high school sophomore,
junior or senior, maintain a
minimum "C" grade average or
higher, a current varsity level
athlete in one or more sports and a
committed follower of Jesus Christ
February 1, 2015
$1,500.00
Graduating high school senior,
GPA of 2.5 or higher, intending to
pursue a degree related to
agriculture from a two- or four-year
program
November 15, 2014
to
February 1, 2015
www.playingwithpurpose.org
FFA.org/scholarships
The MEA Scholarship
Genesee County
Association of School
Board Members (GCASBM)
GM Buick Achievers STEM
College Scholarship
Columbiaville Area
Rotary Scholarship
State Farm Good Neighbor
Scholarship
Society of Women
Engineers
$1,500.00
Graduating senior enrolling in a
Michigan public community/junior
college, four-year degree-granting
institution, or vocational training
institution that grants a degree,
certification or license. Dependent
of a MEA member
February 20, 2015
www.mea.org/mea-scholarship
$500.00
6 available
Graduating senior, with a minimum
GPA 2.5. Must have a substantial
record of community service, and
have a defined academic and/or
vocational goal.
February 20, 2015
Application is available in the main
office.
Varies
High school senior who excels in
the classroom and gives back to
the community, looking to obtain a
college degree in science,
technology, engineering, math
(STEM), or other fields related to
the auto industry
February 27, 2015
www.buickachievers.com
$6,000.00
Graduating senior enrolling in a
college/university or community
college degree granting program.
February 28, 2015
Write a letter of application indicating
why you believe you should be the
recipient of this scholarship. Letter
must be submitted to counseling
secretary by stated deadline.
Varies
Graduating senior, with a minimum
GPA 2.5. Plan to enroll full-time for
the 2015-16 academic year at an
accredited 2- or 4-year college,
university or vocational-tech, and
be a U.S. citizen
March 2, 2015
https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmg
oodneighborscholarship/
Varies
Exceptional graduating LakeVille
female enrolling at a university or
college with an ABET accredited
engineering program in the Fall of
2014. Must intend to pursue a
degree in engineering.
March 2, 2015
www.swe.org
$2,000.00
Graduating senior, GPA of 2.5 or
higher, show financial need, show
proof of community service, 3
letters of recommendation, show
proof of college or university
admission prior to August 2015
March 2, 2015
rosaparksscholarship.org
LakeVilleTake A Chance
(Kindness) Scholarship
$1000.00
2 available
Graduating senior enrolling in a
community college, four-year
degree-granting institution, or
vocational training institution that
grants a degree, certificate or
license.
March 13, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
LakeVille Education
Association (LEA)
Scholarship
$250.00
2 available
Graduating LakeVille senior whose
high school career demonstrates
he/she is an all around good
student.
March 13, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
$500.00
Graduating senior pursuing a
degree in education. Preference
will be given to those who intend to
teach fine arts.
March 13, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
$400.00
Graduating senior pursuing a
degree in the field of Language
Arts
March 13, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
$2,500.00
Graduating senior who
demonstrates academic
excellence, athletic prowess, and
commitment to the community
March 16, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
$1,000.00
Graduating senior, living in Lapeer
County, minimum GPA of 2.5 in
the last two (2) years of high
school, 750-1000 word essay on
the topic on the application
March 16, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
Rosa Parks
Scholarship
Mary Marsh Educational
Scholarship
H.A.V.E.
Language Arts Scholarship
David's Faith & Hope For
Life Foundation
Lapeer County Republican
Party Scholarship
LakeVille Athletic Boosters
Scholarship
Flint Kiwanis Education
Foundation
Scholarship
$500.00
Graduating LakeVille Senior
currently enrolled in at least four
classes, graduating with cohort.
Enrolling in college, university, or
vocational training. Minimum GPA
of 2.0. Member of a LakeVille
Athletic Team or Squad in their
Senior Year.
March 26, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
$1,250.00
Graduating Senior with a GPA of
3.5 or higher, demonstrate
financial need determined by the
FAFSA, accepted and/or enrolled
in a 4-year MICHIGAN college or
university.
March 27, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
March 31, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
March 31, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
March 31, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
LakeVille Memorial HS
Alumni Scholarship
$1,000.00
TRI VILLAGE
Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship
$500.00
Lapeer County Community
Foundation
General
Scholarships Hildebrant
Varies
Graduating senior enrolled in
LakeVille Memorial High School,
GPA of 3.5 or higher, well rounded,
volunteer, community and
extracurricular activities will be
considered, and plan to attend a
post secondary institution in the fall
of 2015
Graduating senior or graduate of
LakeVille Memorial High School
and will be enrolled in a college or
university for the 2015-2016
academic year. Must have school
and community involvement, write
a personal essay and provide
references.
Graduating senior, must be a
resident of Lapeer County,
accepted into a police academy or
college/university law enforcement
program, GPA of 3.0 or higher,
show financial need
West Flint Business
Association High School
Community Service
Scholarship
$2,500.00
West Flint Business
Association
CURBCO/Swartz Creek
Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship
$2,500.00
Daley Acres Agricultural
Scholarship
Lapeer County Bank and
Trust Scholarship
Michigan Career Placement
Association
Graduating senior who
demonstrates exceptional
achievement and leadership skills
through involvement in their
respective school and community.
A GPA of 2.5 or higher, and proof
of acceptance as a full time
student at a college or university to
receive funds.
Graduating senior who intends to
continue their education in a
related specialty vocational area at
a post secondary institution. A
GPA of 2.5 or higher, and proof of
acceptance as a full time student
at a college or university to receive
funds.
March 31, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
March 31, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
Varies
Graduating senior, Lapeer County
resident, GPA of 2.5 or higher,
going into an agriculture related
field of study
March 31, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
$1,000.00
Graduating senior who plans to
attend an accredited two- or fouryear college or university, and can
show financial need
April 1, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
$500.00
Graduating senior that is currently
enrolled in a work-based learning
experience and has a placement
related to their EDP career
pathway
April 13, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
Otisville Lioness
Community Service
Scholarship
The Danette Lowerey
Lapeer County Tea Party
Education Scholarship
USPOSTMAIL.ORG
Post Office Locator
Scholarship
Michigan Retailers
Association
AAA
School Safety Patrol
$300.00
Graduating LakeVille senior.
April 15, 2015
Complete application available in the
main office and provide letters of
recommendation from a high school
teacher or counselor and from an
organization or community group
verifying your community service.
$500.00
Lapeer County resident, graduating
high school senior accepted into a
post-high school education
program
April 15, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
$500.00
High school seniors who plan to
enroll in a post secondary school
upon graduation. Write a 5001000 word essay on topic listed.
Apply on line
April 15, 2015
http://uspostmail.org/scholarship
Varies
Graduating seniors who are
dependents of owners of MRA
member businesses, or full-time
employees of MRA member firms.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE
REQUESTED BY MARCH 15,
2015
April 1, 2015
www.retailers.com
$1,000.00
Graduating LakeVille Senior who
can show proof of AAA Michigan
School Safety Patrol participation
in elementary or middle school,
GPA of 3.0 or higher, ACT score of
21 or better, 2 letters of reference,
a strong record of involvement in
the community and/or extra
curricular activities
April 17, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
The John F. and Edith L.
Wilsterman Scholarship
PFLAG National
Scholarship
Fostering Futures
Scholarship
American Legion
Michigan State Police
Trooper Program
Varies
Graduating Genesee County
Senior. Attributes of character and
a potential for achievement are
considered foremost. Committee
will weigh heavily a student's
ability, talent, ambition, motivation
and work ethic.
April 24, 2015
www.fsrequests.com/wilstermantrust
Varies
Graduating senior, enrolling in an
accredited post secondary
institution, self-identify as gay,
lesbian, bisexual, transgender,
queer (LGBTQ), or as a straight
ally, demonstrated an interest in
service to the LGVTQ community
April 30, 2015
pflag.org/scholarships
Varies
Students must have been placed
by the Department of Human
Services in the Michigan foster
care system on or after their 13th
birthday, must be attending a
Michigan public or private degree
granting 4 year college/university
or a community college. Student
must be at the undergraduate level
March 1, 2015
through
April 30, 2015
Application is available in the
counseling office.
$500.00
3 available
$1,000.00
1 available
Boy or girl 16 to 18 years of age
and interested in learning about
Law Enforcement, spend 1 week at
the Michigan State Police
Academy in Lansing, physically fit
May 29, 2015
www.michiganlegion.org/trooper
Check out these websites for additional scholarship opportunities:
www.fastweb.com
www.finaid.org/scholarships/unusual.phtml
http://unclaimedscholarships.us
http://www.studentscholarships.org
http://www.scholarships4students.com
https://colleges.niche.com/scholarships/state/michigan/
http://www.college-scholarships.com
http://www.StudentScholarships.org
http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_10000_college_scholarship_8935.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201402&utm
http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_mco_scholarship_8939.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201402&utm
http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_global_lift_equipment_scholarship_8934.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201402&utm
http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_lifestyle_dentistry_scholarship_8940.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201402&utm
Also check college and university websites for scholarships that they may offer to incoming Freshmen