Thomas J. Cahill, Jr. Presidential Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a full-time freshman who maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrates financial need.

 

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be an African-American who is a full-time freshman. Academic achievement, leadership, commitment to civil rights, and future promise must be demonstrated.

 

Founder's Scholarship

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Applicant must be a full-time freshman who has demonstrated high academic achievement and an ability to contribute to the Utica College community.

 

My Turn Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a full-time freshman who is a parent of an alumni of Utica College or of a current Utica College student.

 

Transfer Achievement Award

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a transfer student who has completed, or will transfer, a minimum of 30 college work hours. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Awards based on academic ability and special achievements.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be an incoming or current female undergraduate or graduate student who is majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field. Must maintain a strong academic record and exemplify leadership and passion for increasing involvement of women in computer science. Resume, academic transcripts, two letters of reference, and four essays required.

 

National Sojourners Essay Contest

Award: $2,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a high school student. Essay between 300 and 500 words required on the topic "The Star-Spangled Banner".

 

El Cafe Del Futuro Scholarship Essay Contest

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be at least 18 years old who is of Latino descent and currently enrolled full-time at a college or university. Letter of recommendation, proof of enrollment, and essay required.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

Advancement of Women in Sports and Entertainment Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: June 15

Applicant must be a full-time female undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college in Nevada. Applicant must be majoring in communication studies, marketing, public relations, media studies, or journalism. Minimum 2.75 GPA required.

 

Woody Brittain Scholarship

Award: $7,500, Deadline: January 16

Applicant must be a African-American high school senior seeking a career in science, technology, or healthcare who demonstrates outstanding leadership, community service, and academic performance. Minimum 3.0 GPA, personal statement, and three letters of recommendation required.

 

Michigan Nursing Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: December 29

Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is a Michigan resident for one year prior to the beginning of their nursing program enrollment. Applicant must be enrolled at least half time in a nursing program at an approved Michigan community college, public university or independent, degree-granting college or university. Scholarship must be repaid if the work requirement or other program provisions are not met.

 

REALTORS Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a REALTOR member or Affiliate Member of SWMAR or be a spouse, child, or grandchild of a member of the Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS or Affiliate Member of SWMAR. A minimum 3.0 GPA and one page essay describing a little about yourself and what you hope to accomplish with your education are required.

 

Hubert Pelham Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a current Southwestern Michigan College Student with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Two reference letters and a short essay on one of the following topics are required: What does freedom in America mean to me, and how do the armed forces help preserve and protect that freedom? What is the importance of a college education and how will a college education benefit me? Preference will be given to the child or spouse of a military person.

 

Military Service Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a U.S. veteran or spouse of a veteran who is a current student with a minimum 2.0 GPA and 12 completed credit hours at Southwestern Michigan College. The following are required: submission of DD-214, completed FAFSA, and a short essay.

 

Endowed Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Selection based upon a number of factors, including but not limited to donor restrictions (such as curriculum), GPA, and need as determined by the FAFSA. Priority consideration for Restricted Endowed Scholarships will begin in early spring and will continue until scholarship funds are exhausted.

 

Academic Scholarship

Award: $7,000, Deadline: n/a

Graduating high school students are automatically considered for academic scholarships after submitting an application for admission as well as official high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. All awards require full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 credits per each semester) and may be reduced if the student receives other restricted or tuition-specific aid.

 

Talent Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of individual departments. Students must demonstrate experience or ability in their chosen talent for consideration. Applicants may be contacted by the department for which they are applying to schedule an interview or audition.

 

John MacGregor Technician Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be seeking a technician degree at a college or university with plans to work in the plumbing, heating/cooling, or electrical service industry.

 

Legacy Foundation Technician Level Scholarships

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be working on a technical degree, either at a technical college or through an apprenticeship program and planning to work in the plumbing, heating/cooling, or electrical service industry.

 

Jill Reed Women in the Trades

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a woman who is planning to work in a plumbing, heating/cooling, or electrical service business, with a preference given to applicants who will be helping with marketing in this industry. Applicants working in other business management positions such as accounting, business management, human resources, etc. will also be considered.

 

AC Pro/Troops to Trades Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a Troops to Trades veteran who is involved in a HVAC technical training program.

 

Nexstar Legacy Foundation Management Level Scholarships

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be planning to run or work in management at a plumbing, heating/cooling, or electrical service business.

 

Residential Fellow Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: January 30

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is in the top 20% of their high school class. Minimum 25 ACT score required.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

Trustee Scholarship

Award: $12,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Minimum 24 ACT score and 3.5 GPA required.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

Dean's Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Minimum 21 ACT score and 3.0 GPA required.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

Founder's Award

Award: $9,000, Deadline: n/a

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Minimum 18 ACT score and 2.75 GPA required.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

Monticello Foundation Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 2

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is a female freshman. Essay required.

 

StudentCam 2015 Competition Rules

Award: -, Deadline: January 20

Applicant must be currently enrolled in a high school in the U.S. Required to create a documentary between five and seven minutes on the theme: "Tell a story that demonstrates how a policy, law, or action by either the executive, legislative, or judicial branch has affected you or your community". Allowed to work individually or in groups of up to three people.

 

Bev Sellers Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: January 25

Applicant must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior student who is enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in vocal music (performance, education/pedagogy, or therapy). Essay, three letters of recommendation, official transcript, list of musical activities, and a list of extra-curricular activities required.

 

Wayne V. Black Memorial Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: January 26

Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university in the U.S. Must be majoring in computer science, engineering, engineering technology, information technology, political science, pre-law, or telecommunications. Biography, essay, copy of transcripts, and references required.