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
 

Student Financial Aid

 
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.

  Available Scholarships
Questions?  Please contact Mr. Nolen at 810.591.1868 or dnolen@swcrk.org

Scholarship info is listed by deadline date.  Unknown/On-going scholarships are listed first, followed by those with a specific date.

College

Requirements Email or Phone Fees Deadline Type of Scholarship Application
American Legion www.michiganlegion.org 517.371.4720x11 Unknown Unknown Medical Career
American Legion www.michiganlegion.org 517.371.4720x11 Unknown Unknown Memorial Scholarship
American Legion www.michiganlegion.org 517.371.4720x11 Unknown Unknown President Scholarship
American Legion www.michiganlegion.org 517.371.4720x11 Unknown Unknown Community Service  
KETTERING UNIVERSITY -GPA 3.00^

-ACT 24^

www.finaid@kettering.edu None On Going Academic  
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 http://hs.davenport.edu/
scholarships.jsp
None Unknown Academic  
MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Over $450,000 in scholarship funding is offered annually to MCC students.  If you are a current student or have been recently accepted to MCC you are eligible to apply to these scholarships.  Your MCC ID number is required. Student or his/her parent must be employed at a business that is a member of MRA. 

(To determine membership, contact employer or call 1-800-366-3699)

https://mcc.starsscholarships
online.com/stars/
None Unknown    
Eastern Michigan University Our 25th annual Presidential Scholarship Competition (PSC) will be on Saturday December 5 and Saturday December 12, 2009. This is our most lucrative scholarship event. It is open to high school seniors who have been admitted to Eastern Michigan with strong grades and strong test scores. This is their opportunity to compete for one of 16 four-year, full-ride Presidential Scholarships or one of 29 four-year, full-tuition Regents Gold scholarships. Each student who meets the qualifications and participates is guaranteed at least a Regents Scholarship (valued at $12,000 over four years). The PSC consists of an essay question and an interview, and students may choose whichever competition date is more convenient for them. http://www.emich.edu/admissions/
undergrad/first_year/psc.php
  Unknown    
Michigan Retailers Association The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is awarding at least 30 scholarships of $1,000 to graduating seniors.  These awards are for one year and are not based on financial need.  Applicants may apply each year they are eligible www.retailers.com

Access Code:  MIRA

None Unknown    
West Flint Business Scholarships See attachment for the many scholarships   None Various    
Queen of the Highland The St. Andrew's Society of Detroit is running a scholarship program for women ages 18-22 as of July 1, 2010, of Scottish descent (any wee bit will do) called the "Queen of the Highlands!" QUEENOFTHEHIGHLANDS.COM None Unknown  

February & March Scholarships and Student Opportunities

This document has a list of scholarships and activities for students.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW
  None Various    

REFERENCE POINTS:
Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources

2 pages of scholarships and links to scholarships
CLICK HERE TO VIEW
  None Various    
Robert Byrd Honors Scholarship High numerical score of MME & CGPA www.michigan.gov/osg   March 19, 2010 Academic
Marie Manley Scholarship Females who have participated in the Flint Olympian and CANUSA games during at least one of their four years in high school. 810.760.1211 None March 26, 2010

Flint Olympian and CANUSA games participant

Howard Staisil Scholarship Fund Male student who is a soccer athlete with a minimum 2.5 GPA 810.760.1211 None March 26, 2010 Athletic
U of M Scholarship Ann Arbor Foreign Language www.ii.umich.edu/cseas None March 30, 2010  
Thomas Michael Jennings Foundation Academic achievement, character and community service 810.624.2233 None March 31, 2010 Flint Olympian and CANUSA games participant
VOORHEIS SCHOLARSHIP You must have a 3.0 GPA and live in Genesee or Shiawassee County   None March 31, 2010  
Michigan State Troopers Assistance Fund See application 517.336.7782 None April 1, 2010 Academics & Leadership
FLINT KIWANIS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION -A grade point average of at least 3.5
on a 4.0 scale

-Demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This form must be filed with the government no later than February 15, 2010

-Acceptance and/or enrolled in a MICHIGAN college or university

-Maintaining at least a 2.5 grade point average to renew each year

For additional packets visit www.geneseeisd.org , Inside GISD >Departments & Programs>

Career Technical Education>Scholarship Program (link on right-hand side)

None April 1, 2010    
Michigan Oil & Gas Producers Education Foundation -Applicants must have been accepted at a Michigan university or community college

-Have a minimum 3.0 GPA

-Demonstrate financial need

-Must be pursuing a degree in the crude oil and natural gas industry

www.mogpef.org None April 1, 2010 Academic &
Financial Need
Sam Duncan Scholarship For students with disabilities 989.288.3009 None April 5, 2010 Disabled
AAA Seniors who have demonstrated, in an outstanding way, qualities of a good citizen.   None April 16, 2010  
Flint Community Players Pursing an active interest in performance or technical theatre arts at a post secondary institution. 810.733.1432 None April 15, 2010  
Student Insight Drawing Complete a survey and a winner will be selected randomly 724.612.3685 None April 22, 2010  
Big Dig Scholarship Essay http://www.antiquetrader.tv/
studentscholarship.php
None April 30, 2010

The Big Dig Scholarship is available to high school seniors who will be entering their first year of college and students who are currently in their first or second year of college. You must submit an essay between 500 and 1000 words that answers the following issue: "In 200 years, one of your relatives is going to be digging in what is now your backyard. They are going to find something that you buried in 2010 and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest. Your job today is to decide what to bury. Your goal is to find something that will have immense value in the future."

 
7-Eleven 2.75 GPA   None April 30, 2010 Leadership
Kayla OMara Scholarship Just Apply   None April 30, 2010 The 2010 Kayla O’Mara Memorial Scholarship includes at least two $1000 scholarships and possibly additional scholarships of lesser amounts.
The Brenda Gail Turner Scholarship Must be a Female High School Student attending a High School in the Greater Flint Area  and have a 2.5 or above cumulative grade point average   None May 31, 2010 Athletic
BigSun Scholarship The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We 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. http://www.bigsunathletics.com None June 24, 2010 Athletic & Academic