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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Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) 2010-11 Scholarship
Scholarship Deadline - Applications must be requested by March 15 and submitted by April 1, 2010.
Amount of Award - $1,000.00 (30)
Eligibility Criteria
- The student or his/her parent must be employed at a business that is a member of MRA
- Students may call MRA at 800.366.3699 for an application, or they may apply on line through MRA's web site at www.retailers.com.
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ARMY Nurse Corps Association
1020 Scholarship Program
Scholarship Deadline - April 1, 2010.
Amount of Award - $3,000.00
Eligibility Criteria
- Nursing students who plan to enter a component of the US Army and are enrolled in a program not funded by a component of the US Army.
- Nursing students who have previously served in a component of the US Army.
- Army Nurse Corps officers in a component of the US Army enrolled in a nursing or other eligible program not funded by the US Army.
- Army enlisted soldiers in a component of the US Army enrolled in a nursing program not funded by the US Army.
- Nursing students whose parent(s) and/or spouse are or have served in a component of the US Army.
Please visit the web site at
http://e-anca.org for more information.
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Education and Teaching - Master Degree Scholarship
Deadline - April 1, 2010
Amount of Award - $500.00
This scholarship is for students who are interested in pursuing master level degrees related to Teaching, Curriculum and Instruction, Education Administration, Educational Leadership, Early Childhood Education, and Educational Technology.
Please visit the web site at http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Education_and_Teaching_Masters_Degree_Scholarship.html to learn how to apply.
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AICPA
Scholarships
Deadline - Varies between March 15 and April 1, 2010
Amount of Award - Varies
The AICPA offers a number of academic scholarships for students pursuing a major in accounting. The Institute also recognizes accounting faculty members for their contributions to preparing the nation's future CPAs. Download an application at
aicpa.org/aec
Questions? Email educat@aicpa.org
or call 919.402.4014.
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Lapeer County Medical Fund
Deadline - April 15, 2010
Amount of Award - Varies
- Must be residents of Lapeer County
- Must be accepted into and enrolled in a accredited medical program
- Must maintain a 3.2 GPA.
- Preference will be given to applicants based on financial need
Applications are available at www.lapeercountycommunityfoundation.org
Contact Information: 1-810-664-0691 or email lccf@charterinternet.com
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Hazel Simms Nursing Scholarship
Deadline - April 30, 2010
Amount of Award - Varies
- Must have completed one year or more of college and have been accepted into a nursing program
- Must be residents of Lapeer County, Michigan
Applications are available at www.lapeercountycommunityfoundation.org
Contact Information: 1-810-664-0691 or email lccf@charterinternet.com
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Irma Gelhausen Scholarship ~ Lapeer County Community Foundation
Deadline - April 30, 2010
Amount of Award - Varies
- Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for post-secondary studies
- Must be in third year or more of college/university studies
- Must be pursuing a career in elementary or secondary education
- Must be residents of Lapeer County, Michigan
Applications are available at www.lapeercountycommunityfoundation.org
Submit application forms to:
Irma Gelhausen Scholarship Committee
Lapeer County Community Foundation
220 West Nepseeing Street, Suite 202
Lapeer, MI 48446
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The Imagine Fund
Deadline - April 30, 2010 for receipt of all application materials
Amount of Award - Varies
The Imagine Fund will award multiple scholarships from three sources to academically qualified and economically challenged Black and Latino students who are enrolled in at least 12 credit hours at junior or senior status by institutional definition. Applicants must meet additional criteria, i.e., specific major and have graduated high school from specific city or county. For general information, applicant criteria and an application go to www.theimaginefund.com. Committed to inclusion and equity on Michigan college campuses, The Imagine Fund awards its own funds as well as those from donors who are similarly committed to diversity.
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James W. Phelan Scholarship
Scholarship are available to students in the following fields:
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Construction
- Banking
- General Business
Eligibility requirements are:
- Traditional full time students or non-traditional adult students attending either full or part time
- Students must be entering their junior or senior year of college
- Must have a 2.8 or better grade point average
Deadline - May 1, 2010
Amount of Award - $750.00 (2)
Please visit the web site at www.thompsonphelan.com to learn how to apply.
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B. Davis Scholarship
This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
- Between the ages of 16 and 30
- Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next
- This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know your current academic standing
Deadline - May 28, 2010
Amount of Award - $1,000.00
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.
Please visit the web site at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to learn how to apply.
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Nursing Scholarship given by AMSN - Greater Southeaster Michigan Chapter
- Currently enrolled in a nursing program (ADN, BSN or MSN) in the state of Michigan.
- Resident of the state of Michigan.
- Can be full-time or part-time student.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (attach transcript - unofficial).
- Participation in community service activities - list of activities not to exceed one typed page.
- Answer the two essay questions included on the application – response not to exceed one typed page.
- Complete and return the application.
- Two letters of reference required- one must be from a health care professional (i.e. professor, manager).
- Please send all material in one envelope.
Scholarship Deadline - Application must be postmarked by May 31, 2010
Send to: Caroline Medcoff (Chapter President), 2945 Roundtree Drive, Troy MI 48083 or e-mail to camedcoff@prodigy.net
Any questions should be directed to Caroline Medcoff at 248-898-2360.
Scholarship will be awarded in June 2010. The awarded scholarship will be paid directly to the school.
Amount of Award - $500.00
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Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 4th year.
Scholarship Deadline - June 19, 2010.
Awarding up to $1,000.00 to the winner(s) each year.
Application Process Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
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BigSun Scholarship
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. They are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
Deadline - June 24, 2010
Amount of Award - $500.00
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.
Please visit the web site at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
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ASCO Numatics Scholarship
ASC Numatics will award two merit-based scholarships of $5,000 each to exceptional undergraduate and graduate engineering students pursuing careers in manufacturing, processing or other industrial automation related disciplines.
- Must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program in an engineering, instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, or automation discipline for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Must be at least sophomore level in a bachelor's degree
- Must have at least a 3.2 GPA
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident
Deadline - June 30, 2010
Amount of Award - $5,000.00
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.
Applications must be submitted online at www.asconumatics.com/scholarship.
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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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