High School Scholarships

The following are a list of scholarship opportunities available to Swartz Creek High School students.  Each of the scholarships has its own requirements and deadlines.  Applications may be picked up in the counseling office in our circular file or on line if available.  You might also check the following web sites for additional scholarship opportunities:


www.fastweb.com
 

www. MI-Student-Aid.org

 
www.fafsa.ed.gov
(Free Application For Federal Student Aid)

PARENTS: YOU SHOULD BE APPLYING FOR YOUR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PIN #  TO SIMPLIFY FILING OUT THE FAFSA AT WWW.PIN.ED.GOV  (OR CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE)
It will take one to five business days.  This enables you to access the following websites:

DLENOTE.ED.GOV on line Direct Loan Promissory notes
DLSSONLINE.COM  on line direct loan servicing

We have a booklet entitled FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION available in the counseling office.  It is put out by the Department of Education and will help answer questions about loans, grants, scholarships, and other ways of obtaining monies for college.  If there is any other way we can assist you please don’t hesitate to make an appointment to see your individual counselor or contact us at 591-1866.

 


KETTERING UNIVERSITY
Kettering Merit Scholarships
$5,000-$40,000 for 4 yrs
GPA  3.00^     ACT 24^
Deadline:  On going
Additional information:  www.finaid@kettering.edu
 


Davenport University Scholarships
Davenport University is offering several scholarships to students interested in pursing degrees in Business, Technology and Health Related Fields.  Students with a grade point average of 2.7 or higher are eligible to apply for these scholarships.  For more information visit the following website:
Deadline:  On going
http://hs.davenport.edu/scholarships.jsp

 

American Legion Scholarships

The American Legion has several scholarship opportunities for high school seniors. 
Visit www.michiganlegion.org for more information.
Deadline:  On going

 

AES Engineers Scholarship

AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education. Scholarships are intended for 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.  The scholarship is in the amount of $500.

Apply online – www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php

Application Deadline – September 15, 2008

 

SageLink Credit Union

The SageLink Credit Union is offering four scholarships to members for the 2009-2010 academic year.  One $5,000, two $2,000 and one $1,000 scholarship will be awarded.

Criteria:

            Submit a complete scholarship application
           
           Active member of SageLink Credit Union since July 1, 2008. 

            Account must be in good standing

            Must be a graduating senior or first-year college student

            Submit two letters of recommendation

            Not related to any SageLink employee or board member

            Community involvement and leadership skills

            500 word essay

            GPA of 2.5 or higher

See Ms. Reger in the counseling office for an application

Application Deadline – November 1, 2008