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For the first time, access to the Tuition Funding Sources (TFS) scholarship website is available online. TFS has millions of scholarships and grants. Wells Fargo Bank is sponsoring the scholarship matching website that also includes a career personality test along with college and career planning tips and tools. To access this remarkable website, please visit TuitionFundingSources.com
Most colleges and universities in Michigan are incorporating online degree programs, with 34 that offer at least one Bachelor's degree online. Knowing that students and families are faced with trying to figure out the best option for them, Best Schools has created and focused their site and its resources to provide an investigative review of the online education landscape and to critically evaluate the increasingly-popular online college rankings that are being touted on the internet.
Here are a few of their resources:
http://www.bestschools.com/online-colleges-in-michigan/
http://www.bestschools.com/accreditation-works-matters/
http://www.bestschools.com/student-guide-transferring-credits/
Ideally, we want students to be able to gain valuable insight into their education especially when it comes to online education, understanding tuition and financial aid options, as well as true cost vs. benefit.
Varsity Tutors Monthly College Scholarship Contest provides an opportunity to win a scholarship monthly
knowhow2go.org - 4 Steps to College
Best List of College Scholarships
The High Five Scholarships website is now live with the largest collection of scholarships ever assembled. It is available to everyone free of charge. In addition to scholarships we will soon have free ACT and SAT practice tests and Study Guides.
The GoodCall Scholarship Search Engine is one of the largest databases of scholarships on the web. The GoodCall Scholarship Engine requires no personal information and it's free to use.
www.scholarships.com - Scholarship Search, College Search, and College Recruiting
Scholarships for High School Seniors is a great site dedicated to provide High School Seniors with College Scholarships and Grants information at free of charge.
SCHOLARSHIPS
2019 American Legion Program and Scholarship Applications are Available!
2019 Scholarship Opportunities List
December 2019 Deadline
Bradford Kane Scholarship
Scholarship Award: $1,000
Deadlines: June 30th & December 31st
Eligibility Requirements: Students who have in some way contributed to the promotion of diversity within their community. Applicants will need to fill out the application and send that along with their unofficial transcripts and an essay. To access more information and the actual application, students will need to visit Bradford Kane's homepage at http://www.losangelespersonalinjurylawyers.co/ and scroll down to the bottom of the page. Then click the green scholarship application icon.
ZipRecruiter Scholarship
Scholarship Award: $3,000
Deadlines: June 30th & December 31st
Eligibility Requirements: Student must be 18+ years old and enrolled in classes by deadline date.
Entry Rules: 500-800 word essay that addresses both prompts
Prompts: Describe a job you previously held - or hold. Describe your ideal post-graduate job.
You can visit ZipRecruiter's Scholarships Page for more information. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach their rep via phone or email:
Joanna Ericta
(310) 997-4087
joanna@ziprecruiter.com
www.ziprecruiter.com
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/scholarship
Febraury 2019 Deadline
Gerber Foundation: Merit scholarships are available through the Foundation for graduating seniors. Applications and information are available on the Foundation website at www.gerberfoundation.org. Click on the scholarship page. The deadline for the scholarship is February 28th. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 to 3.70 to apply.
Michigan Education Association Scholarship: Applicants must be a dependent of a MEA member in good standing or MEA-Retired member and be planning to attend a Michigan public community/junior college, four- year degree-granting institution, or vocational training institution that grants a degree, certificate, or license. Those attending the following private institutions ONLY are also eligible: Baker College-Flint/Owosso; University of Detroit-Mercy; Adrian College; Finlandia University; and Albion College. Priority is given on the basis of academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, school and community service, and students from lower income households. Application forms are available online at www.mea.org/mea-scholarship. The MEA must receive the application by February 21st. A postmark does not constitute being received. Faxed or emailed applications are not allowed.
March 2019 Deadline
Jim and Katherine Brown Scholarship: The Jim and Katherine Brown Scholarship is made possible by The Panthera Edge Foundation (Natalie Kik-Brown, Jan Brown, and Alan Priest). A $3000 scholarship will be awarded to a student planning to attend MSU. Please access the scholarship requirements and essay guidelines HERE. Deadline is March 15th.
Michigan Retailers Association: Michigan Retailers Association will be awarding 21 scholarships ranging from $1000 - $1500 to dependent children of owners or employees of MRA-member businesses or part-time employees at MRA-member businesses who are also full-time students. Scholarships are not based on financial needs. Please apply online at https://www.retailers.com/news-events/michigan-retailer/, under the Member Benefits tab. The access code is MRA. Applications must be submitted by April 1st.
MSU Alumni Club of Muskegon the Lakeshore Area: If you are planning to attend MSU, you should definitely apply for this scholarship. Along with the scholarship application, you also need to submit a Student Aid Report. Applications and examples are available in the office. All materials must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 31st.
Muskegon County Farm Bureau: Multiple scholarships from $500-$1000 will be awarded at the discretion of the Board. Applicant must be a member, child of, or under the guardianship of a Muskegon County Farm Bureau Member. Deadline is March 1st.
Ravenna Lions Club Scholarship: The recipient of this scholarship must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, display a significant amount of community service, establish sincere, friendly, relationships with peers and those younger and have a positive attitude. The recipient must attend an accredited college or university and be enrolled as a full-time student. Applications are available in the office. Deadline is March 15th.
Women's Division Chamber of Commerce: Women's Division Chamber of Commerce: Multiple scholarships are available from the Women's Division Chamber of Commerce. Requirements include: 2.5 GPA, reside in Muskegon County, or attend a Muskegon County High School, and plan on attending Baker College of Muskegon or Muskegon Community College. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 11th. For more information and application, visit www.womensdivision.org.
April 2019 Deadline
Credit Union ONE: The William G Coyne Memorial Scholarship is available to applicants with 30 or more documented hours of community service, be a member of a family belonging to the credit union for at least 6 months, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at a 2-yr or 4-yr. college/university or trade/vocational school in the Fall 2018. Applications can be found online at http://www.cuone.org/about/scholarships.aspx. Applications are due April 1st.
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International: The Alpha Kappa Chapter of Muskegon is offering a $1000 scholarship to a young woman interested in pursuing a career in education. Application forms are available in Mrs. Filippelli's office. Deadline is April 15th.
Fruitport Conservation Club: The Fruitport Conservation Club will be giving out $1000 scholarships to qualified applicants, enrolling in a college or university, pursuing a degree in wildlife biology, wildlife conservation, or environmental science. You must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applications available in the office and are due by April 11th.
Metal Technologies: Applicants must be a graduating RHS student, pursuing an Engineering, C.A.D., Computer Sciences, or Business career, with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Deadline is April 15th.
S.T.A.R.T.: Scholarship to Assist Ravenna Teens - Any Ravenna High School senior who has been accepted to a post-secondary institution is eligible. Deadline is April 15th.
May 2019 Deadline
Baker College: Baker has two major scholarships that any senior can apply for if attending Baker!
Board of Regents Scholarship worth $24,000
Baker College Career Scholarship worth $6,400
Application deadline for these two scholarships is May 1st.
Hammett, Bellin & Oswald Law & Justice Scholarship: This Scholarship is open to all first-year freshman who will be attending an accredited College or University during the 2019-2020 school year (current high school seniors are eligible to apply). Special consideration will be given to a student who is interested in pursuing a career in law and meets the requirements. $750.00 will be awarded to one student for use towards their school costs. Details on how to apply can be found at: http://hbolawfirm.com/law-justice-scholarship/. Deadline is May 31st.
June 2019 Deadline
Bradford Kane Scholarship
Scholarship Award: $1,000
Deadlines: June 30th & December 31st
Eligibility Requirements: Students who have in some way contributed to the promotion of diversity within their community. Applicants will need to fill out the application and send that along with their unofficial transcripts and an essay. To access more information and the actual application, students will need to visit Bradford Kane's homepage at http://www.losangelespersonalinjurylawyers.co/ and scroll down to the bottom of the page. Then click the green scholarship application icon.
ZipRecruiter Scholarship
Scholarship Award: $3,000
Deadlines: June 30th & December 31st
Eligibility Requirements: Student must be 18+ years old and enrolled in classes by deadline date
Entry Rules: 500-800 word essay that addresses both prompts
Prompts: Describe a job you previously held - or hold. Describe your ideal post-graduate job.
You can visit ZipRecruiter's Scholarships Page for more information. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach their rep via phone or email:
Joanna Ericta
(310) 997-4087
joanna@ziprecruiter.com
www.ziprecruiter.com
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/scholarship
