Financial Aid Office

Private Scholarship Offerings

The scholarships listed below are provided by private agencies, foundations and companies. Students are invited to apply.

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AES Consultants Scholarship

Their belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason they are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.

Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.

You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

Deadline - October 8, 2010     

Amount of Award  - $500.00  

Please visit the web site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php to learn how to apply.

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Michigan Stormwater-Floodplain Association 2010/2011 Scholarship

• Applicant Criteria:

1. Full time Junior, Senior or Graduate Student in Biosystems, Civil, or Environmental Engineering, or related Natural Resources Planning program with a specialization related to the mission and goals of the MSFA.
2. Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above at the end of Spring Semester 2010.

Along with this completed form you MUST also attach:

• A copy of your program of study showing courses remaining and a photocopy of your transcript.
• A current resume that includes a statement of your career objectives and your graduation date.
• A one-page typed essay highlighting your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, past and present work experiences, the occupation you propose to pursue upon graduation and your commitment to the mission and goals of the MSFA.
• Letter of recommendation from a faculty of your department.

Deadline - APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMAKED BY:  Tuesday, November 2, 2010  

Amount of Award  - $1,500.00  

Questions may be directed to any MSFA Board Member listed under Contacts at http://mi.floods.org. 
Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the 2011 MSFA Annual Conference, March 9 - 11, 2011, Double Tree Hotel, Dearborn, MI.  Awardees are required to participate in the conference as an MSFA guest (conference fee and lodging will be covered by MSFA).  MSFA board members will assist you in meeting other conference attendees, including vendors and prospective employers.

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