Mason High School Counseling Office
| Scholarship Opportunities | ||||
| Scholarship | Amount | Deadline | Qualifications | Contact Information |
| AAA Michigan School Safety Patrol | $1,000 | 04/11/08 | Served as AAA Safety Patrol Officer | 313-336-1414 |
| Academic Achievement Awards and Leadership Competition | Ranges from $1,000-$2,500 | 11/10/08 |
ACT 24, GPA 3.50 Recalculated | NMU Admissions 800-682-9797 http://www.nmu.edu/aaa |
| Agriculture Scholarship Program | $1,500 | 02/15/09 | See website for details | www.monsanto.com www.nafb.com www.ffa.org |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | TBA | Michigan resident and US citizen, have had a diagnosis of cancer, under 20 years old, must attend school in Michigan or Indiana | American Cancer Society Great Lakes Division College Scholarship Program 1755 Abbey Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823 800-723-0360 |
| American Legion Brewer Scholarship | $500 | 01/19/09 | GPA of 2.5 | www.michiganlegion.org |
| American Legion Eagle Scout | $2500 to $10,000 | TBA | See website for details | www.scouting.org |
| American Legion Oratorical Scholarship | $800 to $1500 | 01/05/09 | See website for details | www.michiganlegion.org |
| American Legion Wilson Scholarship | $500 | 01/19/08 | GPA of 2.5 | www.michiganlegion.org |
| American Society of Civil Engineers | $800 | 02/09/09 | Pursue a degree in civil engineering from a college within Michigan | ASCE, Lansing-Jackson Branch Email dlschultz@intouchmi.com or call (810) 797-5537 |
| ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers | $800.00 ($200.00/year over 4 years) | 03/01/09 | High school senior from Clinton , Eaton, Ingham or Jackson Counties , pursue a degree in civil engineering from a college in Michigan | Applications available in counseling office or contact Lisa Schultz or (810) 797-5537 or email dlschultz@intouchmi.com |
| AXA Scholarship | varies | 12/15/08 | Reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination and ability to succeed in college | Visit www.axa-achievement.com or call 800-537-4180 |
| Baker College Career Scholarships | Not specified | 05/11/09 | All seniors can apply. | Application and Information: www.baker.edu or call 810-766-4000 |
| Balance man Scholarship U of M Sigma Phi Epsilon | $500.00 | TBA | See website for details | www.umich.edu/~sigmape/bms.html Ajit Gogawale - amgogs@umich.edu David Murray - damurray@umich.edu |
| Barb Byrum Educational Scholarship | March 27th | -Graduating Senior -750 word essay on favorite book that has made an
Impact on their life |
barbbyrum@house.mi.gov | |
| Best Buy Scholarship | Not given | Jan 2009 | See website for details | BestBuy.com and click on "Community Relations" |
| Bowling Green State University | Varies | TBA | 3.0 or ACT 21 or SAT Math + Critical Reading of 1000 | 1-866-CHOOSE-BGSU (246-6732) |
| Burger King Scholarship | $1,000 | TBA | 2.5 GPA, Affiliated with Burger King, financial need | www.bk.com/scholars |
| Central Michigan University - Centralis Scholarship Competition | Varies | 11/01/08 | Essay contest held on campus at the Bovee University Center building. | Bovee University Center Information & reservations: www.cmich.edu or call 1-888-292-5366 |
| Central Michigan University - Speech Communication and Dramatic Arts Dept. | $4,000 = $1,000/year | TBA | Audition or interview depending on area of interest. | 989-774-3177 papa1mj@cmich.edu |
| Central Michigan University - Board of Trustees Scholarship - Leader Advancement Scholarships - Multicultural Advancement Scholarships |
Varies | See website for details | www.cmich.edu/payingforcentral | |
| Central Michigan University - Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship | 4 years tuition, room and board, and books | 11/30/08 | GPA of 3.0 or higher, ACT compositie schore of 18 or higher. | www.ccfa.cmich.edu 248-526-2616 |
| Chubb / Hayes / Feeman Scholarship Organization: CASE Credit Union | $2000.00 | info available Jan 09 | See website for details | www.casecu.org |
| Citi Credit-ED Scholarship | $15,000 scholarship check for college tuition | TBA | Compose a two-page essay (500 words) describing an event or experience that had a positive influence on the way that you approach financial managment. See website for more details. | Click HERE for Citi Credit-ED Scholarship information. |
| Coca-Cola Scholarship | Varies | 10/31/08 | Senior, Excellent Citizen | http://www.coca-colascholars.org |
| Columbia College Presidential Scholarship | up to $2,000 semester | 02/01/09 | 3.0 GPA and attend Columbia as full-time students; submit samples of creative work | www.colum.edu |
| Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program | $1,000 | 12/14/07 | See website for details. | MHS Counseling Office |
| Culinary Art Institute Scholarships | See website for details. | See website for details. | See website for details. | www.artinstitutes.edu/btc 800-275-2440 |
Current Surfaces, Inc. Track Athlete Scholarship |
$1,000.00 | April 25, 2009 | on the track team and track resurfaced by Current Surfaces, Inc. | www.info@currentsurfaces.com or call 517-524-6610 |
| Davenport University | Full-tuition scholarship to attend the Grand Rapids Campus | TBA | Min. GPA of 3.4. ACT of 23 or higher SAT of 1080 or higher. |
www.davenport.edu/charter-scholarship |
| Delta Sigma Theta Sorority-Lansing | Not specified | TBA | 2.5 GPA or better U.S. Citizen Graduate from high school in Lansing area |
517-323-3172 517-887-0286 |
| Delta Upsilon Memorial Foundation | $500 to $2500 | TBA | For males entering the U of M ( Ann Arbor ), commitment to friendship, character, and philanthropic efforts | William
McGarrity wmcarri@umich.edu 734-417-3601 Applications also available in counseling office. |
| Discover Card Tribute | $25,000 | TBA | Graduating Seniors, Min. 2.75 GPA, Community Involvement | www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm |
| Diversity in Aviation Scholarship Western Michigan University College of Aviation | Varies | 02/11/05 | Admission to WMU; US citizen or permanent resident; 2.8 GPA | 269-964-6375 or Email: tony.dennis@wmich.edu |
Douglas J. Aveda Institute Natural Talent Scholarship Styling Competititon |
Full tuition scholarship | 06/08/08 | Larissa Zubac at 517-381-6476 | |
| DRM International Learning Center Essay Contest for High School Seniors | $1250 to attend the Certified Nurse Assistant training program | 11/09/07 | Essay contest | Mary Cumming 517-882-3544 |
| Eastern Michigan University
Alumni Association Scholarship |
$1,000 for up to 4 years | 03/06/09 | Admitted to EMU
For children and grandchildren or EMU alumni, 3.2GPA, written recommendation, essay, interview |
Alumni.relations@emich.edu |
| Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation | Varies | TBA | Activities, Financial Need | Applications available in the Haslett High School Counseling Office |
| Edward J. Barant Scholarship | $1,000 | NA | Incoming Freshman, Admitted to MSU | For application go to: www.admissions.msu.edu |
| Elks National Foundation Scholarships | Varies | 01/09/09 | See website for details! | www.elks.org/enf/scholars under GRANTS Dr. Clyde Carregie 1616 W. Michigan Lansing, MI 48915 517-372-1206 |
| Fantastic Prom Scholarships | TBA | Feb 2, 2009 & April 25, 2009 | This scholarship will be awarded by a drawing of senior girls who have entered the drawing at the store in Eastwood Towne Center. | www.FantasticProm.com |
Fifth Third Bank |
$530.00 | May 2009 | www.53educationlending.com/TheRoad | |
| Great Lansing Area Holiday Commission | NA | 11/16/07 | Minimum 2.0 GPA, Attend Accredited College or University, Essay Required | Applications in Counseling Office, or 517-483-7637 |
| GSA Scholarship/MSU | $3,000 | fall 2009 | See website for details | bilodeau@msu.edu
www.msu.edu/user/glfsa |
| HARVEST Education Foundation | Varies | Not given | Students interested in working in the manufactured housing or RV industry | http://www.michhome.org/ or http://www.marvac.org/ (586) 752-6066 |
| Holocaust Remembrance Project | Varies | TBA | Essay Contest | www.holocaust.hklaw.com |
| Hope/U of M Biomedical Scholarships | Award covers tuition, room, board, and activities fee for 4 years | 02/15/09 | African American, Native American, Mexican American or mainland Puerto Rican senior students with high GPA and ACT or SAT score |
1-800-968-7850 www.hope.edu |
| Hope College: National Merit Scholarships | $14,000/year | 02/15/09 | Students designated as National Merit Scholarship Finalists who chose Hope as their first choice college | 1-800-968-7850 |
| Hope College: Trustee Scholarships | $17,000/ year | 02/15/09 | Based on academic record, standardized test scores and demonstrated leadership abilities | 1-800-968-7850 |
| Hope College: Heritage Award | $3,000-$12,000/year | 02/15/09 | Minority students with minimum GPA 3.2, plus ACT composite score of at least 22 (or combined SAT of 1030), four college prep classes per semester grades 9-12 | 1-800-968-7850 |
| Hope College: Distinguished Artist Awards | $2,500/year | 02/15/09 | Artistic talent and academic record | www.hope.edu/admissions/scholarship/daa.html |
| Horatio Alger Scholarship | Varies | 10/30/08 | Integrity and Perseverance. Overcoming Adversity. | www.horatioalger.com/scholarships |
| Illinois Institute of Technology - Thomas A. Roszak Scholarship | $5,000 | 01/20/09 | Min. of 3.0 GPA. Top 20% of class. Personal statement. | arch.iit.edu 312-567-8835 |
| Imagine/Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program | $1,500 | TBA | See website for details! | http://www.monsanto.com/ or http://www.nafb.com/ |
| Junior Achievement Scholarship - Illinois Institute of Tech. | TBA | See website for details | www.iit.edu/admission/undergrad/index.php | |
| Junior Achievement Scholarship - Kettering University | TBA in Oct | Graduating Seniors | www.gmi.edu | |
| Junior Achievement Scholarship Nelnet | March 15 | Graduating Seniors | Click Here to go to their website | |
| Junior Achievement Scholarship Northwood University Scholarships | varies | May 1 | Graduating Seniors | www.northwood.edu |
Junior League of Lansing |
3 - $1000.00 scholarships | info available Jan 2009 | see website | www.jllansing.org or call 517-324-3734 |
| Kettering University | Varies | Multiple scholarships. See website for details. |
Varies. See website for details. | admissions.kettering.edu/money/2008scholarships.cfm |
| Kohl's Kids Who Care | March 15 | Students who have been Committed to Community Service. | www.kohlscorporation.com | |
| Knight Ridder Minority Scholarship Program | Varies | 01/10/05 | See website for details. | www.knightridderscholars.com 313-223-4455 |
Lake Superior State University |
$1,000.00 | 05/01/09 | www.lssu.edu/foundation or call 906-635-2665 | |
| Lansing Community College 2005 Board of Trustees Award | $2800-$3150 | 04/13/05 | Reside in LCC taxing district; Plan to earn an Assoc. or BA degree or LCC Cert.; U.S. citizen; Have submitted an LCC application and have received an LCC student number; Must not be receiving an LCC Honors, Transfer, or Occupational Award , and have maintained a 2.0 or higher GPA | Available in the Counseling Office |
| Lansing Community College | Varies | 02/01/09 | Admitted to LCC | Scholarship booklets are available in the counseling office. Several different scholarships are available. Can also visit www.lcc.edu/finaid.scholarships.htm |
| LCC Student Leadership | 2 year $4,100 | 02/01/09 | Attending LCC and leadership | www.lcc.edu/scholarships/application/ |
| Lansing Exchange Youth Foundation | $1,000 | 18-Mar-06 | Activities, athletic teams/cub membership, GPA, Awards, and essay | Applications are available in the counseling office. |
| Making College Count | See website | See website | Students who demonstrate the "Winning Characteristics." | Email: programs@makingitcount.com |
| Mariann Farhat, PLS Memorial Scholarship | March 10 | Will attend college. B average. Pursuing a legal degree. Financial need. |
Email: hhopper@dickinsonwright.com | |
| McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship | $1,000 to $10,000 | available in Sep. | See website for details. | mckelveyfoundation.org/ info@mckelveyfoundation.org |
| Memories Live On Animal Foundation | $1,000 | 04/01/08 | Accepted and committed to attend a 4 yr university as Pre Vet student and 50 hours work or volunteer experience in vet clinic | See counseling office for more details |
| Michigan Boating Industry Scholarship | $500-2,500.00 | TBA | Priority given to those who currently have a direct relationship to the Michigan boating industry and/or have a desire to pursue a career in the boating industry. | |
| Michigan Education Association | 17 scholarships totaling $25,000 | 02/18/09 | Deserving Students | mphillips@mea.org or 1-800-292-1934 ext. 5487 |
Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) Scholarship |
up to $1000.00 | Applications must be requested by March 14 and submitted by April 1 | call 800-366-3699 additional info. | Ms. Adkins at 800-366-3699 |
Michigan State Troopers Assistance Fund (MSTAF) |
Unknown | April 1, 2008 | Available in counseling office or call 517-336-7782 | Available in counseling office |
| Medical Career Scholarship | $500 | 03/15/09 | Requirements state on application | www.michalaux.org , or michaalaux@voyager.net |
| Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) Scholarship Competition | Varies | Begins in January 2009, submitted by April 1, 2009 | Student's parent must be employed at a business that is a member of MRA | www.retailers.com
615-320-3149 |
| MSU scholarships | www.admissions.msu.edu/scholarships.asp | |||
| MSU Alumni Club of Mid-Michigan, Inc. | $500.00/year | TBA | Accepted to MSU and have at least one parent or guardian who is a current member of MSU Alumni Association | 517.355.8314 |
| MSU Alumni Club of Mid-Michigan Textbook Scholarship | $750.00 for purchase of textbooks, reading material, or other resource material rquired for courses | TBA | Senior in Ingham, Eaton, or Clinton counties; been accepted to MSU for Fall 2006; enrolled for at least 12 credit hours; one parent or guardian who is member of MSU Alumni Association | www.msu.edu/~msuaa.021/ |
| Michigan Success Scholarship | $3,480 per year/ Renewable | NA | Admission to BGSU | http://www.gbsu.edu/ or 1-866-Choose BSGU |
| MSU College of Education Alumni Association | $1,000 | TBA | Admitted to MSU and must pursue a career in K-12 education | www.educ.msu.edu/
soliz@msu.edu 355-1787 |
| MSU MD Medical Scholars Program | Not specified | TBA | Not specified | Information: http://admissions.msu.edu/ |
| Monsanto "Commitment to Agriculture Scholarships" | $1,500 | TBA | See website | www.monsanto.com |
| MTU Scholar Award | Full Tuition | 10/15/09 | Nomination by Teacher | http://www.mtu.edu/ |
| NALS-Association for Legal Professionals | $1,000 | 01/15/09 | B Average, financial need | http://www.nalsofmichigan.org/ |
| National Co-op Scholarship Program | $6,000 | 02/15/09 | GPA 3.5 or better | www.co-op.edu |
| National High School Oratorical Contest | Varies | See website for details | Sponsorship from local Am. Legion, Oration contest | http://www.legion.org/ |
| National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine | Varies | See website for details or call. | High Achiever Nominated by MHS | www.nylf.org/med 800-745-4918 |
| Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship | Varies | 01/20/08 | ACT 22 | 1-800-NAV-ROTC nrotc.navy.com |
| Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund, Inc. Scholarship Competition | $1,000 | TBA | High school Seniors of Southeast Asian Descent
Refugee students and their descendants of the Vietnam War era also attending MSU |
For additional information contact Van Nguyen, Outreach Coordinator
Asian studies Center |
| Office Depot college Scholarship | Varies | TBA | See website for details. | See website for more details. http://www.ja.org/ or Email jascholarships@hotmail.com |
| Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest 2008 | (poetry, essay, and photography contest that "best expresses the Sense of Wonder that you feel for the sea, the night sky, forests, birds, wildlife, and all that is beautiful to your eyes".) contact Kathy Sykes at 202 564-3651 | |||
| RARE Foundation "Everyday Hero Writing Scholarship Contes" | See website for details. | See website for details. | See website for details. | www.rarefoundation.org 248-526-7273 |
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship (Byrd) |
$1500.00 | March 3, 2008 | See website | www.michigan.gov/osg or call 888-447-2687
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| Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation | $2,000 | Will be available in Jan. | GPA 2.5 or higher, financial need, community service | http://www.rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org or email rpscholarship@dnps.com |
| St. Edwards University – Austin Texas | $5,000 to $11,000 annually | 02/01/08 | Top 20% of class. Min. ACT of 24 or SAT of 1100. | www.gotostedwards.com |
| SAE Engineering Scholarship Organization: SAE International | $1,000 to $10,000 | 12/01/07 | Earn an Engineering Related Degree | http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm or call 724-776-4970 |
| SAMMY 2007 | $7,500 | 03/07/08 | See website for details | www.bodybymilk.com |
| Sam Walton Community Scholarship 2006 | $1,000 | 01/14/08 | See website for details |
will be available in November |
| Scottish Rite Scholarship Fund | TBA | 02/20/07 | Based on financial need, Must be a Washington state resident | (800)340-4060 |
| Scholastic Writing Scholarship | Will be available 10/01/08 |
11-12th Graders willing to write an essay | http://www.artandwriting.org/ | |
| Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts | Varies | 12/03/05 | For high school seniors who are interested in a career in radio or television | http://www.specshoward.edu/admissions-scholarships.htm 248-358-9000 |
| St. Norbert Scholarships | Varies | 02/01/08 | Varies | Visit www.SNC.EDU |
| Student-View Scholarship | $5,000 | April 15 | Essay (see website for details) | www.student-view.com |
| Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation | Varies | TBA | Call for details | Komen Greater Lansing (517) 886- 4901 No longer accepting for 2008-2009 |
| The Presidential Scholarship | Tuition and Room/Board | 01/01/08 | Admission to St. Joseph 's College | http://www.saintjoe.edu/sfs/presidential/ |
| Toyota Community Scholarship | $10,000 to $20,000 | 01/04/08 | See website for details | www.toyota.com/communityscholars |
| Tzu Chi Foundation Scholars Award | $1000.00 | 03/01/08 | See website for details | http://www.tzuchi.org or call Emily Chain at 630-936-6601 |
| University of Michigan - Balanced Man Scholarship | 04/20/07 | Available to any male attending U of M | Applications and additional information can be found at: www.umich.edu/~sigmape/bms.html | |
| U of M - Delta Upsilon Fraternity Scholarship | $500.00 | 05/15/06 | Male students accepted to U of M; Academic and personal qualities | 616-581-2092
Email: tvez@umich.edu |
| U of M - Delta Chi Fraternity Scholarship | $1000.00 | 09/01/06 | Male student admitted to U of M - Ann Arbor with full time enrollment for fall 2006 | Email: delta.chi@umich.edu |
| U of M - Sigma Phi Epsilon Balance Man Scholarship | $500.00 | 04/15/06 | Male students attending U of M in the fall of 2006 | Email: ndniese@umich.edu |
| USAA National Minority Leadership Scholarship | Varies | NA | Based on GPA, school activities, ACT/SAT score, class rank, honors and awards | (859) 269-5671 usaa@usaa-academy.com www.usaa-academy.com |
| Walmart- Sam Walton Community Scholarship | $1,000 | 01/14/08 | See website for details | www.walmartfoundation.org |
| Wayne State University - College of Performing and Communication Arts Talent Scholarship | See website for details. | 01/12/08 | See website for details. | www.admissions.wayne.edu |
| Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship | Up to $10,000 | 10/01/08 at 5pm | See website for details. | wendys@act.org or call 800-205-6367 |
| Western Michigan University's College of Engineering/ Applied Sciences - IME Scholarship | $1,500 total given over a 4 year period | 03/01/08 | See website for details. | 269-276-3350 |
| Western Michigan University College of Engineering/Applied Sciences - Clausing Industrial, Inc. Scholarship | $1,000/year for four years | 03/01/08 | See website for details. | 269-276-3350 |
Western Michigan University Medallion Scholarship Competition |
Not specified | 12/07/07 | Senior with a GPA of 3.70 or higher and an ACT composite of 26 or higher | Held on WMU campus January 26, 2008 Information: (269) 387-2000 |
| Western Michigan University Tau Kappa Epsilon Scholarship | $750.00 | 05/31/08 | 248-798-5808 or joseph.g.semma@wmich.edu | |
| Wilson Scholarship | $500.00 | 01/20/08 | See website for details | www.michiganlegion.org |
| WMU Dean's Scholarship | $4,000.00/year for four years | 12/15/05 | Admitted to WMU for Fall 2005; minimum ACT score of 23 (1030 SAT) and GPA 3.25 or better | 269-387-2000 |
Mason High School. 1001 S. Barnes St. . Mason, MI
48854
Ph: 517.676.9055 . FAX: 517.244.6412
Ph: 517.676.9055 . FAX: 517.244.6412