The following scholarships are offered by organizations as well as individual colleges/universities. Make sure to check linked websites for the most up-to-date information regarding deadlines and application requirements.
Deadline: December 16, 2021
Info/Apply: Sobash App (link is external)
The Dr. Philip Sobash Scholarship for Future Medical Doctors is available for students who are currently enrolled in a university or high school and have plans to attend medical school. This is a one-time award of $1,000.
The Grand Rapids Promise Zone Scholarship will ensure all eligible students who live within the city of Grand Rapids and graduate from one of the 24 public, public charter or private high schools located within the city limits of Grand Rapids will have free access to Grand Rapids Community College's associate's degree programs or their job training and certification programs. For more information, please visit grpromisezone.com.
Deadline: October 19, 2021
Info/Apply: heismanscholarship.com/application/ (link is external)
The 2021 Heisman High School Scholarship is now open! This year, The Heisman Trophy Trust along with Acceptance Insurance are proud to award $128,000 in scholarships to the nation’s most accomplished and community-minded male and female senior scholar-athletes. This year’s scholarship amounts have been doubled. Winners will compete for 100 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 along with recognition at the state and national levels.
Deadline: November 1, 2021
Info/Apply: park.ncsu.edu (link is external)
The Park Scholarships program provides a four-year scholarship to NC State University awarded on the basis of outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service and character. Park Scholars are selected on the basis of academic merit, exemplary character, exceptional potential for leadership, and the sense of promise that they may one day make contributions of enduring importance to the betterment of the human condition.
Deadline: October 26, 2021
Info/Apply: Pirates Pitch (link is external)
Submit an original business idea that, in 350 words or less, describes an innovative product or service that you would like to create. This opportunity is open to all high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
DEADLINE: October 30, 2021
Award - $5,000
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic-American or Native/American Indian.
B) Be planning to study in the fields of engineering or computer science.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://scholarshipguidance.
(link is external) (link is external)
DEADLINE: October 31, 2021
Award - $20,000
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://scholarshipguidance.
(link is external)
DEADLINE: October 31, 2021
Award - $1,000
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be in good academic standing with their current educational institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
B) Be able to demonstrate a commitment to environmental conservation using past and present volunteer, professional or educational experiences.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://scholarshipguidance.
(link is external)
DEADLINE: October 31, 2021
Award - $3,000
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
B) Submit a 1,000-word essay response to the prompt: In what ways do you try to activate positive change in your community, and what inspires you to do so?
Applications can be found by going to:
https://scholarshipguidance.
(link is external)
DEADLINE: November 1, 2021
Award - $3,000
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a full-time college student in the Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 semester studying in a construction-related program (construction management, engineering, or architecture).
Applications can be found by going to:
https://scholarshipguidance.
DEADLINE: November 14, 2021
Award - $3,500
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2022.
B) Have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://scholarshipguidance.
(link is external)
DEADLINE: November 15, 2021
Award - $2,500
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school musician (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2021-2022 academic year. String, piano and harp players are eligible for this year's competition.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://scholarshipguidance.
(link is external)
DEADLINE: November 15, 2021
Award - $12,500
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be in middle school or high school and be a person who is making a difference in others' lives outside of the classroom.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://scholarshipguidance.
DEADLINE: November 30, 2021
Award - $1,000
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be enrolled or accepted for early enrollment as full-time student, in an accredited institution in the U.S.
B) Have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry and demonstrate financial need.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://scholarshipguidance.
(link is external)
DEADLINE: June 30, 2021
Award - $1,000
Wize Prep is offering the Wize Student Success Scholarhsips. To check out these scholarships from Wize Prep click HERE (link is external)
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DEADLINE: November 15, 2021
INFO/APPLY: enf.elks.org/mvs
The Most Valuable Sudent (MVS) Contest application is now open. The Elks National Foundation awards 500-4 year scholarships based on academics, leadership and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year. Criteria: Current high school seniors who are citizens if the United States, Applicants do not need to be relate Elks Member, male and female students compete separately. Appilcants should selectGrand Rapids Lodge #48 as their sponsoring Lodge. See website for more details and application. (link is external)
DEADLINE: February 7, 2022
INFO/APPLY: enf.elks.org/Leg
The Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards. See website for more details and application. (link is external)
DEADLINE: December 4, 2021
INFO/APPLY: MLK Dream Scholarship (link is external)
This scholarship was established in 2012 to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students who have a commitment to civic engagement, and who show promise for contributing actively to advancing Davenport's values of diversity, equity and inclusion. This scholarship is for students who have been accepted to Davenport University.
DEADLINE: January 22, 2022
INFO/APPLY: Chavez Scholarship (link is external)
This scholarship was established in 2012 to honor the legacy of the great civil rights, labor leader Cesar E. Chavez by supporting the educational needs and interests of students whose accomplishments reflect his ideals. This scholarship is for those students who have been accepted to Davenport University.
DEADLINE: February 15, 2022
INFO/APPLY: Walter Morales Scholarship (link is external) (link is external)
This $5,000 scholarship is available for high school students in the United States who have plans to attend a University. It is meant to bring awareness to the issues facing urban schools and ways to improve upon them.
DEADLINE: April 1, 2022
APPLY: Avomeen (link is external) (link is external)
Avomeen is a contract research organization located in Ann Arbor, MI offering two scholarship opportunities to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM discipline.
Ferris State University Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid are presenting a series of events beginning in October and attending has definite reward. Bulldog Bonus Scholarship will be awarded to every new Big Rapids or Kendall College FTIAC or New Transfer student that performs 3 tasks:
1. Attends one of the events listed below - or if their parent attends on their behalf. 2. Is admitted to a degree-granting program and
3. Has a valid FAFSA submitted to Ferris by one of the dates below:
If submitted by January: 30 they will be awarded $2000!
If submitted by March 1: $1000 dollars OR
If submitted by June 1: $500
Students interested in Ferris State Big Rapids or Kendall College should attend one of these events and complete their requirements early. These Bulldog Bonus Scholarships are non renewable and require full-time enrollment.
Students can register for the events by clicking here.
• October 20, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Financial Aid 101 – FAFSA Filing
• October 27, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Financial Aid 102 – Financial Aid Awards
• February 16, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Financial Aid 103 – Finalizing Financial Aid
This is a great opportunity to earn and learn.
DEADLINE: April 1, 2022
APPLY: Credit Union One Scholarship (link is external)
Applications for the 2021-22 William G. Coyne Memorial Scholarship Program are now available online and in all Credit Union ONE brances. See website for information and application.
The following scholarships are exclusively offered to West Catholic graduating seniors unless otherwise noted:
Scholarship Criteria:
This scholarship is open to graduating seniors at West Catholic and Catholic Central who will be attending a 2- or 4-year college.
- Financial need will be a primary consideration for this scholarship.
- Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Applicants must have completed a minimum of 20 hours of community service.
- Applicants must have demonstrated a respect for authority, obeyed school rules and maintained a high attendance record during high school.
To Apply:
- Applicants must submit a completed scholarship application.
- Applicants must have completed FAFSA.
- A report card verifying a minimum GPA of 3.0 must be included.
- Documentation of community service must be included.
- Applicants must submit a two-page essay explaining how the Catholic education they received at West Catholic High School has prepared them for college and the secular world they will encounter.
The Mary Kay (Kempker ’76) VanDriel Healthcare Leadership Scholarship will be awarded to a female West Catholic senior who will be going on to college to study and eventually work in the healthcare field. The goal of the scholarship is to encourage more young women to advance to healthcare leadership positions. The scholarship also aims to help develop a mentorship mentality, both seeking guidance from mentors and also eventually becoming mentors themselves as they advance in their post-graduate professional careers. (Pay it forward.)
Scholarship recipients may receive an award from $500-$2,500 depending on the need and the number of applicants. This scholarship is to be used for college tuition, books, supplies and living expenses.
Please note: This scholarship is good for freshman year in college ONLY. It is NOT renewable each year.
The scholarship guidelines are as follows:
- Must be a West Catholic senior female graduate going on to their freshman year in college
- Must be identified by the teaching, counseling staff and peers as a leader
- Must have a desire to study and work in healthcare
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 at the time of application
- Must complete a 1-2 page essay to include all of the following points:
- Understanding that plans and college majors may change as you advance through college, explain why you are interested in healthcare.
- Describe how you see yourself contributing to the advancement of healthcare and how you will use your successes to help with the mentorship of other females interested in healthcare.
- Identify the values instilled by your family and the West Catholic education experience.
Scholarship applications are due in the school counseling office by April 30, 2021.
Mary Kay Van Driel scholarship summary:
Goals:
- To advance young women to healthcare leadership positions
- To develop a mentorship mentality so West Catholic graduates will find guidance from mentors and, subsequently, become mentors as they advance their professional careers
Objectives:
- Identify possible leadership roles in healthcare
- Understand the preparation needed for leadership roles and the job requirements
- Learn and experience the value of a mentor/mentee relationship
- Create an esprit de corp of leadership and mentorship (suggest graduates return to mentor young West Catholic aspiring leaders)
Other possible characteristics:
- Self-awareness
- Knowledgeable
- Visionary
- Risk-taker
- Strong relationship builder
- Good communicator
- Inspiring
- Able to lead change