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Please check the colleges that you are applying to for scholarship opportunities
as well as the Counseling Office Bulletin Board.
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Scholarship
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Deadline
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| FIRST Scholarships |
Various Deadlines |
Various scholarships & amounts. Information available at www.usfirst.org. |
| Zonta Club of Traverse City |
Various Deadlines |
Various scholarships & amounts. Information available in the Counseling Office, from your math or science teacher or visit www.zonta.org. |
| AES Engineering Scholarship |
Oct. 5 |
$500. Submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words - question found at website http://www.aesengineers.com |
| 2011 Horatio Alger Scholarship |
Oct. 30 |
Various amounts. Assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society www.horatioalger.org/scholarships |
| Glenna F. Spellicy Memorial Scholarship (GTA Legal Professionals) |
Nov. 15 |
$500. Submit letter of application. Minimum GPA 3.0, pursuing a career in the legal field, financial need. Information available in the Counseling Office. |
| John W. Sharp Memorial Scholarship (GTA Legal Professionals) |
Nov. 15 |
$500. Minimum 3.0 GPA,enrolling in a school of advanced education, financial need. Information available in the Counseling Office. |
| Elks National Foundation |
Dec. 1 |
Various amounts; Application information available in the Counseling Office or at www.elks.org/enf/scholars |
| RARE Everyday Heroes Scholarship |
Dec. 1 |
$2,500. Seniors submit an original essay about someone whom they consider to be an everyday hero. Online entry form at www.RAREfoundation.org |
| SJ Brady STOP Hunger Scholarship |
Dec. 5 |
$5,000; Open to all students in high school that are enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the U.S. Applications available online at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php |
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NFIB – Young Entrepreneur Award
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Dec. 15
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National Wild Turkey Federation
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Jan. 1
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Various amounts. 3.0 or better G.P.A. Application information available in Counseling Office.
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| The Bob Swanson Memorial Scholarship |
Jan. 3 |
Must be actively participating in competitive tennis while in high school. Applications available in the Counseling Office or at www.playthebob.com |
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National High School Essay Contest
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Jan. 5
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Application must be submitted online at www.unausa.org/essay2009 Eligibility information available in Counseling Office.
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| Burger King Scholars Program |
Jan. 10 |
$1,000, $5,000 and $25,000; Available to all eligible high school seniors and Burger King employees. www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html |
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Walmart
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Jan. 14
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Mensa
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Jan. 15
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NALS of Michigan
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Jan. 15
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$1,000; Students pursuing a degree in the legal field. Application information available in Counseling Office.
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American Legion – Dept. of MI
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Jan. 19
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Various amounts; Son/Daughter or grandchild of a war-time veteran planning to attend a MI college/university; Application information available in Counseling Office or at www.michiganlegion.org
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| NHS Scholarship Program |
Jan. 20 |
$10,000; Seniors in good standing are eligible to be nominated by their chapters to compete in scholarship program. Applications available online at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php |
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McKelvey Foundation
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Jan. 25
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| Davidson Fellows Scholarships |
Feb. 1 |
$50,000, $25,000 & $10,000; Must be 18 or younger as of Oct. 4th and be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident of the U.S. residing in the U.S. or be stationed overseas due to active U.S. military duty. Applications available online at: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php |
| National Writers Series (Michigan Writers) |
Feb. 1 thru Feb. 28
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3 @ $1,500. Categories of poetry, fiction or non-fiction. May submit in only one category. Begin application process at www.gtrcf.org/Scholarships |
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KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program
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Feb. 8 |
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Am. Legion Girl Scout Achievement
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Feb. 10
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$1,000. Must have earned the Girls Scout Gold award. Application information available in the Counseling Office.
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| MEA Scholarship |
Feb. 10 |
Various amounts. Parent must be a MEA member. Applications available in the Counseling Office or online at www.mea.org |
| AXA Achievement |
Feb. 15 |
Various amounts; For students who are determined to set and reach high goals; Respect for self, family and community. www.axa-achievement.com |
| William G. Coyne Credit Union One Scholarship |
Feb 15 |
(1) $2,000; (3) $1,000. Be a member of Credit Union One for a minimum of 6 months; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Application information available in the Counseling Office. |
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National Co-Op Scholarship
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Feb. 15
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Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better. Application information available in Counseling Office or online at www.co-op.edu
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| Michigan Society of Professional Engineers |
Feb. 21 |
Various amounts; Students pursuing an engineering degree at a Michigan college or university; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; ACT 26 or above. Applications available in the Counseling Office. www.michiganspe.org |
| GTA Retired School Personnel |
Feb. 24 |
(2) Academic, (2) Vocational @ $1,000/each. Application information available in the Counseling Office. Vocational Scholarship applications can be found online at http://www.tbactc.org/general-info/scholarships.asp |
| GTA MSU Alumni Club |
Feb. 25 |
(6) $1,500. Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better. Application information available in the Counseling Office or at www.gtmsuclub.org |
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RARE Everyday Heroes
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Feb. 27
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| The Grand Scholarship |
Mar. 1 |
$10,000; Judged based on initial application, on-site debates and participation during the week. Multiple students receive scholarships in the first round and the total number of students selected dictates how much each student will receive. Applications available online at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php |
| Rosa Parks Scholarship |
Mar. 1 |
$2,000. GPA of 2.5 or above; financial need; community activities; letters of recommendation. Applications available in the Counseling Office or at www.rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org |
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Am. Legion Aux. National President’s Scholarship
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Mar. 1
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Application information available in Counseling Office.
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| Zonta of TC - Young Women in Public Affairs Award |
Mar. 2 |
$1,000. Application and criteria available at: http://www.zonta.org/WhatWeDo/InternationalPrograms/YoungWomeninPublicAffairsAwards.aspx |
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Munson Medical Center Volunteer Organization Scholarship
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Mar 6 |
$1,000. GPA of 3.0 or higher and pursuing a health-related program of study in an accredited Michigan College. Applications available in the Counseling Office or at www.munsonhealthcare.org |
| Detroit News Catch Scholarship |
Mar. 12 |
Grades, Test Scores, Honors & Community Involvement are key criteria |
| Local Scholarships |
Mar. 12 |
Numerous scholarships and amounts. Apply online at www.gtrcf.org/TCWest/ |
| The Economic Club of Traverse City |
Mar. 17 |
Various amounts. All high school juniors and seniors in the five-county G.T. Region are eligible. Essay questions. Information available in the Counseling Office. |
| Sammy - Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year |
Mar. 19 |
Student Athlete. Applications online at www.sammyapplication.com. |
| MACAC Maggie Miller Scholarship |
Mar. 21 |
$500. Minimum GPA 3.0; Financial need may be a factor; citizenship; motivation to achieve personal goals. Applications must be submitted to the Counseling Office. Only one application will be selected and submitted by high school. |
| Odenza Scholarship |
Mar. 30 |
$500; Be between the ages of 16 & 25 on March 30, 2012 and submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the March 30, 2012 deadline. Applications available online at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php |
| Bay Winds Federal Credit Union Scholarship |
Mar. 30 |
(10) $1,000. Must attend school in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmett or Grand Traverse County. Information and applications available in the Counseling Office or at www.baywindsfcu.com. |
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COPAS of Michigan
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Mar. 31
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$500. Candidate must be registered to attend a Michigan College or University and be an accounting or petroleum technology major. 3.0 or higher GPA. Application information available in the Counseling Office.
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| Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship |
Mar. 31 |
Candidates must have 2.5 GPA or higher and demonstrated leadership abilities through community serives, extra curricular or other activities. |
| Annette Basler Memorial Interlochen Chamber of Commerce Scholarship |
Mar. 31 |
(2) $1,000. Student must have attended at least 1 year at Interlochen Community School. Information available in the Counseling Office. |
| Community Foundation Scholarships |
Mar. 31 |
Various scholarships and amounts. Visit www.gtrcf.org/Scholarships for complete details. |
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Michigan Oil & Gas Production Education Foundation
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Apr. 1
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$500. Candidate must have been accepted to a Michigan university or college, min. 3.0 GPA, and pursuing a degree in an energy related field. Applications available in the Counseling Office or at www.mogpef.org
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| W.R. Angell Natural Science Scholarship & Peta Williams Memorial Scholarship (NMC) |
Apr. 1 |
$2,000. Merit based; Recipient must take at least two science courses during the second year. Applications available in the Counseling Office. Info available at www.nmc.edu/science-math |
| Republic Women's Federation of Michigan Educational Memorial Scholarship |
Apr. 1 |
$1,000. Presented to a deserving female high school senior who advances Republican principles and values with preferences given to a candidate pursuing a career in Education. Go to www.rwfm.net |
| MI Retailers Association |
Apr. 1 |
Student or parent must have worked in a MRA-member business. May apply on website www.retailers.com |
| Cherryland Electric |
Apr. 8 |
$4,000. Must receive electric service from Cherryland Electric and a GPA of 2.75 or higher. |
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Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship
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Apr. 9 |
$1000. Purpose of scholarship is to encourage young people to enter the teaching profession. Applications available in the Counseling Office. |
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AAA Michigan’s School Safety Patrol Scholarship
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Apr. 13 |
$1,000. School Safety Patrol participation in elementary or middle school, academic achievement & community involvement. Applications available in the Counseling Office
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| Traverse Bay Twilight Rotary Club Scholarship |
Apr. 15 |
Must be admitted to Michigan college or university. |
| GTA U of M Club Scholarships |
Apr. 15 |
(5) scholarships worth $2,000 each per year/renewable. Information on each individual scholarship, eligibiity requirements and applications are available in the Counseling Office. |
| COPAS of Michigan |
Apr. 15 |
One to two $500. 3.0 GPA or higher; must be an accounting, finance or petroleum technology major. Applications available in the Counseling Office. Additional info available at www.copasmi.org or www.copas.org |
| The Prospectors Club Leelanau County |
Apr. 16 |
(3) $1,500. Must be a resident of Leelanau County; community involvement; financial need. Applications available in the Counseling Office |
| Michigan 2020 Scholarship Competition |
Apr. 20 |
$10,000. Open to all current Michigan high school seniors. Information regarding eligibility, judging criteria and how to enter available at www.mi2020video.com |
| Bay Area Desk & Derrick Club |
Apr. 20 |
(2) $500. Must be entering college in the fall and entering any field related to petroleum, energy or any allied industry or related to anyone who is working in any of the above industries. Applications available in the Counseling Office. |
| Student-View |
Apr. 22 |
On-line survey about local colleges at www.student-view.com |
| Michigan Education Association |
Apr. 22 |
Child or granchild of active or retired member of MEA |
| Ellsworth Farmers Exchange |
Apr. 30 |
(2) $1,500. Must be a child, grandchild, guardian child, niece, or nephew of a cooperative stockholder (voting member); minimum GPA of 3.0; special consideration for seeking a degree in an agricultural related field of study. Applications available in the Counseling Office. |
| 7-Eleven |
Apr. 30 |
(4) $1,000 per year for 4 years. Must be accepted by a college, university or technical school; GPA of 2.75; letter of recommendation from teacher/counselor. Applications available in the Counseling Office. |
| Will to Win Scholarship |
Apr. 30 |
(2) $5,000 each for Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Community Service, Athletics & Science. High school seniors with asthma. Applications available at www.willtowinscholarship.com |
| Paul T. & Frances B. Johnson Foundation |
May 1 |
Student must be a Grand Traverse, Leelanau, or Benzie County Resident |
| Ferris State University Scholarships |
May 1 |
See FSU Scholarships folder in Counseling Office |
| TC Convention & Visitor's Bureau |
May 1 |
Intended major in Hospitality or Tourism related; 3.0 GPA |
| Lake Ann Lion's Scholarship |
May 1 |
$1,000. Full time student status at a Michigan college or university; Financial need; Scholarships received; Counselor's recommendation. Applications available in the Counseling Office. |
| NMC Support Staff Scholarship |
May 1 |
(2) $500. For future NMC students for one academic year and will be divided into two equal portions (fall and spring). Applications are available in the Counseling Office. |
| Vancouver Restaurant Scholarship |
May 30 |
$500; Be between the ages of 15-21 as of the May 30, 2012 deadline and be a full time student in 2012 in either high school or college or university. Applications available online at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php |
| Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship |
May 30 |
$5,000; As of May 30, 2012, be under 25 years of age and currently be a senior in high school or in first year of university or college. Applications available online at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php |
| GT Area Hospitality Association |
May 31 |
$500; Students must be enrolled in Hospitality Programs at accredited MI institutions with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applications available in the Counseling Office. |
| Big Dig Scholarship |
Jun 1 |
$3,000; Must currently be a senior and entering into your first year of college/university in 2012 or be currently in your first or second year; submit an essay that is under 1,000 words by deadline. Applications available online at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php |
| Man Mac Automatic Scholarship |
Jun 15 |
$500; Be enrolled or expect to be enrolled in an undergraduate program by the fall of 2012. Applications available online at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php |
| BBG Communications Scholarship |
Jun 30 |
$1,000; Be between the ages of 16 and 21 on June 30, 2012 and submit answers to the two essay questions. Applications available online at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php |
| America's Thanksgiving Parade - The Princess Scholarship Program |
Jul 1 |
(4) Parade Princess Ambassadors $250; (1) America's Thanksgiving Parade Queen $1,000. Scholarship Program recognizes women between the ages of 17-23 currently high school seniors or enrolled in an accredited Michigan university who invest their time and energy in their community in a positive way. |