Scholarships!
Researching scholarships should be your part-time job. Below is a list of several annual scholarships. Visit your counselor for more scholarship information. Do your research!
You can only win if you apply!
You can only win if you apply!
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2019 Community Choice Scholars
Higher education is one of the most reliable paths to increased opportunity. Unfortunately, many students who could benefit the most from a college education are either unable to afford it or rely on student loans. Through its Scholarship Program, the Community Choice Foundation empowers local students to achieve their college dreams while remaining in Michigan after graduation. When a student receives our financial support, they are pledging to use their education to Give Big™ in Michigan by living and working here after they graduate.
We will accept applications for the 2019 Community Choice Foundation scholarship until February 28, 2019
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We are seeking high school seniors who:
We will accept applications for the 2019 Community Choice Foundation scholarship until February 28, 2019
APPLY HERE
We are seeking high school seniors who:
- Currently attend a high school located in Michigan
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Have a strong record of service to their communities through volunteerism or public service
- Plan to pursue a two or four-year degree at a Michigan college or university
- Desire to live and work in Michigan after attaining a college degree
FLORENCE E POTTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The FEP Memorial Foundation was established in honor of Florence E. Potts. An educator with lifelong ties to the City of Detroit. Florence served nearly 30 years with the Detroit Public School system serving students with learning disabilities from Elementary to High School. She lived her life with class, dignity and a desire to help young people achieve their dreams. Students may begin submitting applications February 1, 2019. Announcements will be made June 1, 2019
Criteria
• Graduating High School Students who want to pursue a career in Education at an accredited college or university
• Graduating High School Students with a documented Individualized Education Plan (IEP) who plan to attend a trade school, college or university
• Currently enrolled college student with a declared major of Education • Cumulative g.pa. of 2.5 or higher
• Displays a financial need
DEADLINE : MAY 1ST, 2019
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE
Criteria
• Graduating High School Students who want to pursue a career in Education at an accredited college or university
• Graduating High School Students with a documented Individualized Education Plan (IEP) who plan to attend a trade school, college or university
• Currently enrolled college student with a declared major of Education • Cumulative g.pa. of 2.5 or higher
• Displays a financial need
DEADLINE : MAY 1ST, 2019
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE
Detroit Promise Scholarship
In March of 2016, Mayor Mike Duggan announced the Detroit Promise Zone authority which was created to dedicate a portion of tax dollars to permanently fund the two-year scholarships. The Detroit Promise will continue to operate as it has in the past, with support from the Michigan Education Excellence Foundation* as the transition to the Detroit Promise moves forward.
In partnership with the city’s Detroit Promise Zone, the Detroit Promise, administered by the Detroit Regional Chamber, ensures that any Detroit-resident student graduating in the spring of 2019 from a high school in the city of Detroit will have a tuition-free path to an associate degree, technical certificate**, or bachelors degree at any one of five participating community colleges or 17 four-year universities.
The Detroit Promise is last dollar funding provided to eligible students to cover the costs of tuition and fees. (As a last dollar scholarship, any Pell or TIP funding will always be applied to a student’s bill first). At two-year schools, the Detroit Promise* will be billed for any remaining balance up to the full cost of tuition and fees. At four-year schools, any balance after Pell/TIP is applied will be covered using institutional aid (generously granted by the college/university, itself) and a contribution from the MEEF (through the Detroit Promise*).
Detroit Promise funding is not competitive. Every student who registers and meets the requirements will receive funding if their college determines they have need.
4 Year College/University Eligibility requirements:
In partnership with the city’s Detroit Promise Zone, the Detroit Promise, administered by the Detroit Regional Chamber, ensures that any Detroit-resident student graduating in the spring of 2019 from a high school in the city of Detroit will have a tuition-free path to an associate degree, technical certificate**, or bachelors degree at any one of five participating community colleges or 17 four-year universities.
The Detroit Promise is last dollar funding provided to eligible students to cover the costs of tuition and fees. (As a last dollar scholarship, any Pell or TIP funding will always be applied to a student’s bill first). At two-year schools, the Detroit Promise* will be billed for any remaining balance up to the full cost of tuition and fees. At four-year schools, any balance after Pell/TIP is applied will be covered using institutional aid (generously granted by the college/university, itself) and a contribution from the MEEF (through the Detroit Promise*).
Detroit Promise funding is not competitive. Every student who registers and meets the requirements will receive funding if their college determines they have need.
4 Year College/University Eligibility requirements:
- Reside in the city of Detroit from ninth grade through 12th grade
- Attend for all four years and graduate from any Detroit high school: DPS, EAA, charter, private, parochial, home school, etc. Students who have attended multiple Detroit high schools are eligible
- Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA as of Monday, Feb. 1 of senior year
- Must have a minimum score of 21 ACT/1060 SAT as of senior year (can re-test through Feb.)
- Meet college or university admission requirements APPLY HERE:
Detroit Public SchoolS Foundation Scholarships
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Pearls of Promise Foundation Scholarship
Each applicant must submit the following:
Each applicant must submit the following:
- The completed attached application
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Official sealed high school transcript
- Proof of ACT and/or SAT results
- Minimum overall 2.5 GPA
- A 250 to 350 word one page essay (topics can be found on the attached application)
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. Selected from a nationwide pool of applicants, up to 40 students will become Jack Kent Cooke Scholars and have access to funding for up to four years for undergraduate studies.
Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships he or she may receive.
This highly competitive scholarship includes:
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Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships he or she may receive.
This highly competitive scholarship includes:
- Up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school
- Ability to pursue any area of study
- Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid
- Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and maximize the college student experience
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UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. Each year, we award more than $100 million in scholarships to more than 10,000 students at more than 1,100 schools across the country, including our prestigious network of 37 HBCUs.
We do this in three ways: By awarding more than 10,000 students scholarships, worth more than $100 million, each year. By providing financial support to 37 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). And by serving as the nation's leading advocate for the importance of minority education and community engagement. Apply HERE https://www.uncf.org/scholarships The Ronald Brown Scholarship was named for the late Secretary of Commerce and inspired by his dedication to public service, focuses on encouraging civic engagement among Scholars while promoting academic excellence, community and lifelong interactions. Recipients are young African Americans of outstanding promise who are offered academic scholarships, service opportunities and leadership experiences.
The Ron Brown Scholar Program also provides Scholars with the financial resources to attend some of the finest colleges and universities in the country. Upon acceptance, Scholars are each awarded $40,000 ($10,000 per year for 4 years toward educational expenses), that may be used at the college or university of their choice. Learn More Here DESCRIPTIONThe Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. Starting in 2018, the scholarship will be awarded to 300 top student leaders each year with the intent of promoting their academic excellence through college graduation, and providing them the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation offers a $2,000, non-renewable scholarship to Michigan high school graduating seniors. Winners are selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, financial need, and dedication to the civil rights principles of Rosa L. Parks, whose historic stand against racial prejudice in 1955 brought her national recognition.
The Foundation was established in 1980 to provide equal-opportunity scholarships to Michigan high school seniors. APPLY HERE https://www.rosaparksscholarship.org/application Coleman A. Young ScholarshipThe core program of the Coleman Young Foundation (CAYF) is the Scholars Program that:
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Scholarship Search Engines and Programs
- Scholar Snapp - A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. - from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application process.
- Scholly – A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college. (Created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!)
- Fastweb – Create a profile and let fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you.
- CashCourse – Information that helps college students stay financially informed.
- Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation – Educational and scholarship opportunities for students of all levels.
- Cappex – A free website where you can learn which colleges want you, before you apply and learn about more than $11 billion in merit aid scholarships.
- Scholarships.com– A free college scholarship search and financial aid information.
- Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship search.
- KnowHow2GO – Complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors.
- HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) – Scholarship information for Latino students.
- Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
- Gates Millennium Scholars – Provides outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose.
- Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
- American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.
- Dell Scholars Program – Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance.
- UNCF – Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.
- Chegg – A place to connect with scholarships and learn about colleges.