I am updating this page as often as I can. The scholarships are also in their senior transition classes. Please see me for more information. :)
Check our some of these great financial education resources:
National Endowment for Financial Education
http://www.nefe.org
Jump$tart
http://www.jumpstart.org
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Scholarships:
NEW SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE!!!!!!!
Scholarship Search for Michigan!
Michigan Achievement Scholarship
Scholarship Search!
Studentscholarships.org
- Michigan Scholarships for Michigan schools
- Comprehensive database of scholarships for students in Michigan
Other Scholarship Searches:
myscholly.com
fastweb.com
collegenet.com
finaid.org
scholarshipexperts.com
meritaid.com
wiredscholar.com
mappingyourfuture.org
College Board Opportunity
firstinspires.org/scholarships (robotics)
apartmentguide.com/students/scholarship
www.cirkledin.com/scholarships
https://www.payingforcollegeresource.com
bold.org/scholarships/
bold.org/scholarships/by-demographics/military/
bold.org/scholarships/by-year/high-school/seniors/
Deadlines Vary!!
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Top 2021-22 Scholarships and Financial Aid
scholarshipsonline.org
- Search by category
- 100 Scholarship Tips
- Largest Online Scholarship Directory
Deadlines Vary!!
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****Look here for Millions of scholarship opportunities!!!
Scholarships.com
scholarshipguidance.com
- Search more than 2.7 million college scholarships, over $1.9 billion
- Search over 7000 colleges and universities
- Get recruited by colleges based on your personal profile
Deadlines Vary
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Jackson Community Scholarship
jacksoncf.org
- Make sure you look under the scholarship tab, the ones on the homepage may be expired.
- there are many different scholarships at this site
- you can apply to five, but Jackson Legacy and Franklin Scholarship is not included in the five that you apply for.
Deadline: Varies on the scholarship you apply for
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Horatio Alger Scholarship
scholars.horatioalger.org
- Exhibit strong commitment to pursue ad complete a bachelor's degree
- Financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income)
- Involved in extra curricular and community service
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- 2.0 GPA or higher
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Michigan Elks Association
http://mielksgoldkey.org/
- For physically challenged, currently eligible for special education, or as may be approved by the Gold Key Commission.
- Community Activities
- Future Goals
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The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year
michiganlegion.org/scouting
- Be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Tea, or Venturing Crew chartered to an American Legion post, American Legion Auxiliary unit or Sons of the American Legion squadron OR be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or Venturing Crew, and the son or grandson of a Legionnaire or Auxiliary member.
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Prudential Spirit of Community Award
http://spirit.prudential.com/
- Complete application
- Based on volunteer work
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Elks National Foundation
Scholarship Application
- High School Senior
- Fill out application
- Demonstrate Leadership abilities
- Planning to attend a four year university/college
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American Legion: Oratorical Scholarship Program
Scholarship Application
- Must be registered with the American Legion by November 15, 2020
- Prepare an 8-10 minute speech about one of the following amendments: Amendment 1, 4, 13, or 21
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The Hagan Scholarship
Scholarship Application
- 3.5 GPA
- Maintain a four year or less gradation schedule
- Must work a part time job
- Based on family income ($85,000 or less)
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Kelsey's Law/Car Accident Injury Survivor
Scholarship Application
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident,
- Be currently enrolled as a full or part time student in an accredited college or university within the United States,
- Have sustained injuries from a car or truck accident at some point in your life,
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Deadline: December 31
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United States JCI Senate Foundation (National)
www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program
- Application
- Personal Statement (100-300 Words)
- Reference letters
___________________________________________________________________William D. & Jewell Brewer Scholarship
Scholarship Application
- Son, Daughter, Grandchild or great-grandchild of a war-time veteran
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Application
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The American Legion, Guy M. Wilson Scholarship & William D. & Jewell Brewer
Scholarship Application
- Son, Daughter, Grandchild or Great Grandchild of a war-time veteran
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Application
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Michigan Gem and Mineral Society
mgmsrockclub.com
- Focus on Earth Science fields including geology, lapidary arts, mineralogy, geophysics, oceanography, marine biology, forensics, green technologies, astronomy, meteorology, chemistry, metal smithing, gemology, jewelry making, metallurgy, teaching including elementary education and art, engineering, health care, or research and technology.
- Minimum 2.8 GPA
- Community Service
- Financial Need
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- 250 word essay
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MEA Scholarship
Scholarship Application
- Dependent of an MEA member or MEA-Retired member
- Will attend a Michigan public community or four year college
- Academic achievement
- Extra-curricular activities
- Community service
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Susan B. Anthony
Scholarship Application
- Word Entries may be in the form of an essay, historical fiction, poem, play or song lyrics.
- Image Entries may be in the form of a two-dimensional artwork, or a three-dimensional artwork in any medium.
- Address the theme of "Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope"
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NALS of Jackson County
Scholarship Application
- Enrolled in a school of advanced education with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Resident of Jackson area enrolling in a Michigan school in the legal field
- Must be enrolling for fall term 2022
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True Community Credit Union (Was CP Federal Credit Union)
Scholarship Application
- Member of CP Federal Credit Union
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Video or Essay
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Community Choice Credit Union (College & Trades)
Scholarship Application
- GPA 3.0 or above
- Plan to pursue a two or four year degree in Michigan
- Plan to stay in Michigan after graduating from college
- Essay: What career do you intend to pursue and why? How will this improve Michigan?
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Society of Women Engineers
Scholarship Application
- Must be a female
- Fill out application questions
- Letter of Recommendation
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Project Yellow Light
Scholarship Application
- High school juniors and seniors between the ages of 14 and 20; or full-time undergraduate college students between the ages of 15 and 25 (for students under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign an eligibility form).
- Create a video ad, radio spot, or design for a billboard ad that encourages young drivers who are new to the road to stop distracted driving - specifically phone use while driving.
- Competition winners will be eligible to receive scholarships from $2,000-$8,000.
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William Cayen Skilled Trades
Scholarship Application
- Trade or Vocational Schools
- Engineering, Manufacturing or other Industry Advance Technologies
- Letter of Recommendation
- Essay
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Educational Solutions Scholarship
Scholarship Application
- Must be planning to attend a college or university
- Essay
- School and community involvement
- Letter of Recommendation
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Rosa Parks Scholarship
rosaparksscholarship.org
- Application form
- Essay
- 2.5 GPA or higher
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Brooklyn Masonic Lodge Scholarship
Scholarship Application
- Proof of enrollment to college, university, or trade school
- 250-300 word essay on your vocational or professional goals and relate how past, present, and future activities make the accomplishment of these goals probable.
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Kiwanis Club of Jackson
Scholarship Application
- Graduating from a Jackson County high school
- Will be attending Jackson College, Baker College-Jackson, or Spring Arbor
- Copy of transcript and SAT scores
- Record of extra-curricular activities, volunteerism, and academic achievement, as well as work experience
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Jackson County Farm Bureau
Scholarship Application
- Application
- Career in Agricultural Industry
- College or Trade school
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Career Goals
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Orthopedic Rehab Specialist
Scholarship Application
- GPA 3.25 or higher
- Plan to pursue a degree in a healthcare profession
- Extracurricular, community service and leadership experience helpful
- Essay
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Kelsey's Law
kelseyslaw.com
- Stop Distracted Drivers with a video, graphic or tweet
- Must have a valid Michigan drivers license
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Greater Michigan Construction Academy
Scholarship Application
- GPA and Attendance is considered
- Pursuing post-secondary education and training in a skilled trade program.
- Two Recommendation Letters (use the applicant reference forms)
Deadline: March 2, 2023
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Whitney C. Albertson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Application
- Application Form
- Female Athlete
- Summarize your athletic, academic and extracurricular activities, awards, or honors
- Brief resume of any church/religious activities or organizations you have participated in during high school
- Two letters of recommendation
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CASE Credit Union
Scholarship Application
- Must become a member of CASE Credit Union if you win
- Go to Students on their website
- Application
- Proof of Acceptance Letter
- Essay "Describe an event in your life that made you what you are today and describe three aspects of financial literacy that will help define what you become tomorrow."
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Transcript
- FAFSA Letter
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Aeroquip Credit Union
Scholarship Application
- 2.5 GPA
- Member of the Aeroquip Credit Union
- One recommendation letter
- Essay on the importance of a good financial credit history.
Deadline: April 14, 2023
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The Woman's Club of Jackson
Scholarship Application
- Two letters or recommendation
- Transcript
- Letter of acceptance from an accredited college, university or trade institution
- Outline including work experience, volunteering/community involvement and extracurricular activities, along with a section on any leadership roles held.
- 250-300 word essay on one of the three topics listed above
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Michigan Retailers Association
retailers.com
- Sons and daughters of owners of MRA member businesses, or of full-time employees of Michigan Retailers Association member firms.
- Part-time employees of MRA member businesses who are full-time students.
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Credit Union ONE/William Coyne Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Application
- Community Service
- Member of Credit Union ONE
- 3.0 GPA
Deadline: May 15, 2023
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Jackson Commercial Contractors Association
Scholarship Application
- 2 or 4 year College, University, trade school, formal training program, apprenticeship program
- Letter of Recommendation
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Shaun Kelley Memorial Scholarship !!!!! NEW !!!!!!
Scholarship Application
- Must have participated in a Varsity sport at Columbia Central
- 2.5 GPA
- One letter of recommendation from a CCHS staff member
- Proof of college/university enrollment
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Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship Application
- Two letters of recommendation (one from a chamber member)
- A resume of extra-curricular/community activities
- Essay on "What I have done to make a difference in my community and challenges I have faced through the process." One page, double spaced
- You can find a list of eligible businesses on Irishhills.com. Awardees need to be a child of a chamber member or an employee of a chamber member.
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American 1 Credit Union
Scholarship Application (Website)
- Community Involvement
- Essay
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Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn
Scholarship Application
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Service to school and community
- Acceptance to a two-year, four-year school or trade school
- One page Essay on "Community Service and What Helping Others Means to Me"
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TransPharm Irish Hills STEM Scholarship
Scholarship Application
- Letter of acceptance to a Michigan College/University
- 3 letters of recommendation
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Essay
- Volunteerism
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Sigmund Foundation Scholarship/Sigmund Foundation Trades Scholarship
Scholarship Application
- Jackson or Lenawee County resident
- Acceptance at an accredited college or university
- Priority will be given to students majoring in the Nursing and Aviation fields.
- Proof of financial need/FAFSA completion
- 2.5 GPS or higher
- Two letters of recommendation
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Lammers Heating & Air Conditioning, INC.
Scholarship Application
- Paid internship
- Acceptance to an accredited/certified technology, trade school or community college.
- Desire to pursue an education and career in the skilled trades.
- One letter of recommendation
- Transcript
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Grass Lake Sportsmen's Club
Scholarship Application
- Interested in a career which would be conducive to the goals of promoting and protecting the environment.
- Short answers
- 500 Word essay on you should be chosen for this scholarship
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Irish Hill Eagles #3689
Scholarship Application
- Business/Technical, Community College or State University
- Activities and Employment history
- Attach a Resume'
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Danny Moore Memorial Fund (Trades and/or Military)
Scholarship Application
- Skilled Trades
- or Entering into the US Armed Forces
- Fill out the attached application
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Brooklyn American Legion Trade School Scholarship
Trade/School Scholarship Application
- Must be a relative of a member of the American Legion Post 315
- Must provide proof of junior college, college or trade school enrollment
- Brief essay of your feelings of Americanism
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Gordon Will Opportunity Scholarship
Scholarship Application
- Commitment to community service
- Financial need
- Transcript with a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Two letters of recommendation
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Robin Wheaton Memorial Scholarship ***NEW***
Scholarship Application
- GPA 3.0
- Attending college full time in the fall
- Two letters of recommendation
- Letter of acceptance from college
- Essay
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Columbia Central Athletic Boosters
Scholarship Application will open after spring break
- Must have been a CCHS Athlete
- Short Answers
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Brooklyn American Legion
Scholarship Application
- Must have a family member that is in good standing at the Brooklyn American Legion
- Short answer: Please tell us what community service projects you have participated in
- Essay 500 words: What Americanism means to you.
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Jackson Spartans/MSU Alumni Club of Jackson
http://jacksonspartans.com/
- Must be graduating from a Jackson County High School
- Must be attending Michigan State
- GPA 3.25
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B. Davis Scholarship
Scholarship Link
- Essay of 1000 words or less on the topic of Leadership
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Amanda J. Mierzwa Memorial Scholarship
http://charitysmith.org/memorial-funds/amanda-mierzwa/
- University of Michigan
- Female
- Majoring in a STEM career
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PB&J Scholarship
https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/pbj-scholarship
- Experienced Challenges in their life
- Drive to succeed
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Jackson County Farm Bureau
jackson.michfb.com/Jackson/Programs/Scholarships/Counties/37/Programs/Scholarships.aspx?hkey=339aa47f-0254-4d30-8ef4-cc1ebc43f3cf
- Member of JCFB, or FFA or 4-H
- Recommendation Letter
- Some short answers
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"Aspiring Fashion Professional" Scholarship Program
fashion-schools.org/search/node/scholarships
- Intend to pursue a fashion related field at an accredited post-secondary school or college
- Have a demonstrable record of academic success
- Have a passion and drive for a fashion related career.
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"Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program
animationcareerreview.com/search/node/scholarships
- Intends to pursue an animation related field at an accredited post-secondary school or college
- Has a demonstrable record of academic success
- Has a passion and drive for an animation and/or design related career
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Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
- 500-1000 word essay- Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this will help you achieve your goals.
- There are other scholarship links on this web site as well
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Educational Foundation for Columbia Schools
Deadline for All the Following Scholarship is the WEDNESDAY BEFORE SPRING BREAK!!
Application is at the following link:
sites.google.com/jcisd.org/edfoundationforcolumbiaschools/home
Robert (Bob) Elrod
Judith K. Horning
Kevin Kennedy
Jeremy Joel Knickerbocker
Mary B. Neely
Rothfuss Family
Rudy T. Sitarz
James R. Swain
Julia R. VanWinkle
Loans:
John George, Jr. Student Loan Fund
www.johngeorge.org
- Available October 1st-May 1st
- Must reside in Jackson County or be attending a Jackson County High School (CCHS)
- be a graduate of one of its high schools
- student must successfully complete at least 12 credit hours each semester and maintain a 2.25 GPA each semester in college.
SallieMae
salliemae.com
- Fixed or variable rates
- Three repayment options
- No origination fees
Parent Plus Loans
direct.ed.gov/parent.html
- Direct loans ate low-interest loans for students and parents to help pay for the cost of a student's education after high school
- borrow directly from the federal government and have a single contact
- Online access to your Direct Loan
- Choose from several repayment plans that are designed to meet the needs of most borrowers, and you can switch repayment plans if your needs change.
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