Scholarships in High School Senior

Sarah Garrett Memorial Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating female senior from Blue Springs High School who was involved with varsity basketball.

 

Brandon Gieselman 4-H/FFA Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a member of the Lafayette County 4-H club or FFA chapter who will pursue post-secondary education. Financial need must be demonstrated.

 

Thomas Locke Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior from an Eastern Jackson County high school who will pursue post-secondary education.

 

Betty McMillin Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Fort Osage School District.

 

Stella & William Moran Memorial Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be a graduating senior from St. Mary's High School who will major in education, nursing or theology.

 

Edward and Helen Newlin Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Blue Springs, Buckner, Fort Osage, Grain Valley, Independence, Lee's Summit, Oak Grove or Raytown High School who will attend a four-year college or university.

 

Georgia B. Northway Hemophilia Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicant must be a graduating senior or current college student who has a diagnosed blood disorder.

 

Haiku Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: October 31

Applicant must be a current high school senior or college student. High school applicants must have taken the SAT Reasoning or ACT test and be graduating or earning a GED between August 1 and November 31; thus, enrolling in the spring as a freshman at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. College applicants must be full-time students at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Haiku about cable TV is required.

 

Technology for Tuition Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 1

Applicant must be an incoming freshman or current college student. Incoming freshmen applicants must have taken either the SAT Reasoning or ACT test and have graduated high school between January 1 and December 1. College students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university between November 30 and May 31. Applicant must write a 300 to 500-word post about the impact of DVR use on television advertising and then post the article to their blog or website.

 

Rebecca Vogelsang Memorial Dance Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a Michigan resident who will attend Grand Valley State University full-time pursuing a degree in dance.

 

Rebecca Vogelsang Memorial Art Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a Michigan resident who will attend Grand Valley State University full-time majoring in visual arts.

 

Alumni Heritage Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be an entering freshman at Grand Valley State University who is the child of an alumni. Minimum 3.3 GPA and composite ACT score of 22 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 1030) required.

 

Amos Nordman Foundation Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be attending Grand Valley State University and be from a low-income family. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

American Production and Inventory Control Society (APIC) Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: February 1

Applicant must be a business major interested in production and inventory control in the Seidman College of Business.

 

ARAMARK Student Excellence Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: September 26

Applicant must be a full-time student at Grand Valley State University who works for a campus dining location. Minimum 2.75 GPA required.

 

Arend D. and Nancy Lubbers University Honors College Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be an entering freshman at the University Fredrick Meijer Honors College of Grand Valley State University. Minimum 3.8 cumulative GPA and composite ACT score of 32 required.

 

Arthur C. Hills Music Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a full-time student at Grand Valley State University majoring in music. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Autocam Engineering Scholarship

Award: $13,228, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a freshman or sophomore at Grand Valley State University enrolled full-time in the Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computer majoring in engineering. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Michigan Resident Award of Excellence

Award: $1,500, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a graduate of a Michigan high school who will attend Grand Valley State University. Minimum 3.5 GPA and composite ACT score of 26 required.

 

Non-Resident Award for Excellence

Award: $5,800, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must attend Grand Valley State University. Minimum 3.5 GPA and composite ACT score of 26 (or 1190 combined SAT Reasoning) required.

 

Presidential Scholars Program

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be an outstanding high school senior who is committed to academic excellence and who plans to pursue graduate or professional studies after graduating from the university. Selection based upon academic achievement, leadership potential, involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, and character. Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1200 (composite ACT score of 27) required.

 

Lloyd V. Hackley Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 15

Applicant must be a graduate of or prospective graduate of a Cumberland County high school with high academic achievement and strong moral character. Minimum 3.2 GPA and two letters from school or community leaders confirming applicant's exemplary moral character required.

 

Jose Regueiro Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior of a Dade County public or private high school. Essay on the subject of 'The Importance of a College Degree' and financial need are required.

 

Diaz-Balart Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: June 1

Applicant must be a graduating senior of a Dade County public or private high school who is an immigrant to the United States. Essay on the subject of 'Educational Opportunities within the American Democracy' and financial need required.

 

Robert E. McNair Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: November 19

Applicant must be a South Carolina resident who has been admitted to the university prior to the scholarship deadline and has a dedication to public service. Minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1100 (composite ACT score of 24) required. Two original essays and two letters of recommendation must be submitted.

 

Sea of Tomorrow Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be between the ages of 17 and 21 and enrolled in an accredited program in the field of biology, diving, ecology, marine environmental conservation, or research.

 

Deep Ventures

Award: $2,500, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a school or youth group between the ages of 17 and 25 that utilizes collaborative teamwork in an underwater robotics project.

 

Don Reynolds Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be between the ages of 17 and 25 and pursuing a marine career.

 

The Art of Underwater Photography Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be between the ages of 16 and 24. Scholarship covers a hands-on introduction study class in underwater photography in the New York metro area.

 

Modeling and Acting College Tuition Scholarship

Award: $100,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be between the ages of 13 and 18 and submit the application form on the sponsor's site. Recipient will be chosen by random drawing. Only email entries will be accepted.