Scholarship Bulletin Board

Scholarship money is awarded by community groups, individuals, and foundations. Information and applications arrive on a rolling basis. The information is posted here. Seniors interested in scholarship opportunities should check this website frequently.


Students who match the criteria outlined by the organization are encouraged to apply. Applications for many scholarships are available online. Click on the links below. If there is not a web link, a paper application may be available in the College & Career Center. Students are reminded to observe deadlines. Completed applications must be submitted to your counselor prior to the deadline, if a counselor recommendation is required.


Local Scholarship Programs

AAA Michigan School Safety Patrol Scholarship

American Women's Business Association

American Legion Department of Michigan Scholarship

American Legion Auxiliary - scholarships and programs for girls

Automation Alley Scholarship Program

Beverly Hills Lions Club Community Service Scholarship 2010- for graduating high school seniors residing in the Village of Beverly Hills; documented community service involvement. Deadline to apply is April 1st.

Birmingham SCHOLAR - for students residing in the Birmingham School District at the time of graduation. Based on financial need, student academic performance, community service, work experience, and student/family circumstances.

Central Michigan University Scholarships 

Community Caring Scholarship

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan - Detroit Economic Scholarship

Current Surfaces, Inc. Track Athlete Scholarship - for students with 3 or more years of track participation. Application deadline in April.

Delta Chi Fraternity - U of M Ann Arbor - For a male student enrolling at U of M

H.T. Ewald Foundation Scholarship Program

Eastern Michigan University Alumni Scholarship

Harold I. Gach Memorial Scholarship - For a student admitted to MSU, with at least a 3.2 GPA, and experience with cancer, either themselves or a parent.

Independent Bank Scholarship - Student must have at least a 3.0 GPA, plan on attending a Michigan college or university and write a 500 word essay on "Five Practical Steps for Ethical Decisions Making Businesses Should Adopt"

Jennifer Gordon Polan Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 to one graduating Groves senior who has one or more of these characteristics - leadership, commitment to community service, compassion for humanity and the environment.

Jeptha Wade Schureman Scholarship Program - Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan. Must be resident of Oakland County, plan to attend one of the public universities in Michigan, and have lost their fathers due to death or loss of parental rights. Must be pursuing a major that leads to a career in law, dentistry, nursing, or medicine. To access application, type in the name of the scholarship in the website's search engine.

National Council of Jewish Women - Greater Detroit Section, Jewish Youth Awards

Jewish War Veteran Department of Michigan Scholarship - for children or grandchildren of a veteran without restriction or consideration as to race, religion or creed. This is not the national scholarship listed below.

Labor Council For Latin American Advancement, Oakland County Chapter, Scholarship Award - for Oakland County graduating seniors of Hispanic heritage.

MEA Scholarship - For HS senior interested in education field. Application now available in Career Center. Deadline is February.

Metropolitan Detroit Bureau of School Studies Scholarship Award - June 1 deadline. For students enrolling at member institutions including OCC, Oakland U, Wayne State U, and WCCC.

McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship Program - January deadline

Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation Scholarship - deadline Jan 31.

Michigan Society of Professional Engineers - January deadline

Michigan Oil & Gas Producers Education Foundation - Scholarship for seniors enrolling in a Michigan university or community college, with 3.0 GPA, and pursuing a degree in an energy-related field of study.

Michigan Nursing Scholarship Program

Michigan Retailers Association Scholarships

Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union - Six scholarships for HS seniors who are members of the MSGCU.

Michigan State University Alumni Club of Oakland County Scholarships

Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association Scholarship 

Michigan State Troopers Assistance Fund

NALS of Michigan Scholarship Fund

National Commission for Cooperative Education Scholarship

Oakland Community College Chancellor's Scholarship - application deadline February

PFLAG Detroit Scholarships

Society of Automotive Engineers Detroit Section Scholarship - for children and grandchildren of members.

Telluride Association Scholarship - application for Telluride House Scholarship at University of Michigan click here.

Tip Toppers Club of Detroit Kae Sumner Einfelt Scholarship Award

University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit Scholarship Awards

University of Michigan Alumae Club of Birmingham - Deadline to apply April 1.

West Maple Elementary School Alumni Scholarship

Zonta International Club of Pontiac-North Oakland Community Service Scholarship


32 Degree Masons of the Valley of Detroit 2008 Scholarship Program - minimum GPA 3.0, ACT 22, SAT 1030; no other specific requirements. Request application before February 1st by email to valleyofdetroit@32degreemasons.org or by fax to 313 724-1996. Include student's full name and mailing address. Applications must be received by Feb. 19.


National Scholarship Programs

American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program

AXA Achievement Scholarships

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Pi Tau Omega Chapter Scholarhip

American Polish Engineering Association Scholarship

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Scholarship 2008 - for students enrolling in Tri-county area pre-nursing program.

Association of American Indians Scholarships

All-ink.com Scholarship

Best Buy Scholarship

Brandeis Genesis Institute for Russian Jewry (BGI) Undergraduate Fellowship Program

Burger King Scholars Program

Conclave Radio Industry Scholarship - Application and information. April deadline.

CosmoGIRL! of the Year and Scholarship

Co-op Services Credit Union Scholarship

Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarship

Careers and Colleges Scholarship

Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program  (Click on Foundation to access application)

DECA Scholarships

Donna Reed Performing Arts Scholarship

Davidson Fellows

Epsilon Sigma Alpha International Foundation Scholarship

ESA Foundation

FIJI Black Diamond Scholarship - for males attending U of M - Ann Arbor in Fall 2008.

Harvest Education Foundation - scholarships for careers in RV and Campground Industry

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Janice M Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund

Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America

The Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program

KFC - Colonel's Scholars Program

Little People of America Scholarship

Mercedes-Benz DRIVE YOUR FUTURE Design Award Scholarship Competition

MetroPCS Community Scholars Program

Michigan Council of Women in Technology Scholarship

Michigan Society of Professional Engineers Engineering Scholarships

Michigan Recreational Boating Industries Scholarship and Paper Application

Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association Scholarship

Michigan Society for Medical Research Essay Contest

Miss Cheerleader of America High School Scholarship Program - selection is based on short interviews and prom-type gown competition.

National Association of Black Automotive Suppliers Scholarship - for graduating African-American high school seniors who have outstanding academic and community leadership and who plan to enroll full-time in engineering, technology, business or related curriculum.

National Vocabulary Championship

National Co-op Scholarship Program

National Safety Council - Billy D Young Scholarship

National Society of Black Engineers Scholarships

Prom Guide Scholarship

Peterson's Regional Colleges Student Network

Presidential Freedom Scholarships

Realtors Association Scholarship Fund

Rare Foundation Scholarship - postmark by Dec 1st.

Rosa Parks Scholarship

Rosetta Stone Communicate and Connect Scholarship

Re/Max American Dream Scholarship 

Resolve to Evolve Essay Scholarship from scholarships.com

Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship

SAE Engineering Scholarships

Sam Walton Community Scholarship

Shell Oil Company Minority Scholarship - applicants must enroll full-time in one of 22 institutions including UofM and MSU in a science or engineering program. Due date - Feb 16, 2010.

Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship -
applicants must enroll full-time in one of 22 institutions including UofM and MSU in a science or engineering program. Due date - Feb 16, 2010.

Stuck at Prom Scholarship

Special Tree Scholarship

Skandalaris Family Foundation Scholarship

Scholarships for students pursuing a career in Food Science and Technology

Society of Women Engineers Scholarships for high school senior women

SAMMY (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year) 2008 Awards

Society of Women Engineers - Admiral Grace Murray Hopper Scholarship 

Sodexo Foundation Stop Hunger Scholarship

Student-View Scholarship Program 2008

Toyota Community Scholars

Tall Clubs International Student Scholarship

United Negro College Fund Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarship from the National Restaurant Association

University of Michigan - Dearborn Chancellor's Scholarship

Virtual History Scholarship

Vegetarian Scholarship Award

Western Michigan University Diversity in Aviation Scholarship

Wal-Mart Scholarships - use code SWCS

Wachovia Monthly Scholarship

Wendy's High School Heisman Award - for seniors participating in one or more of the 33 approved varsity sports. Deadline Oct. 1.

Young Americanos Photography Competition

2008 All-USA High School Academic Team


Scholarships for Juniors

2008 Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship for Juniors

Schubmehl-Prein Competition - Best Essay on Social Impact of Computing

Scholarships for Minorities

Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm

American Institute of Architects/American Architectural Foundation Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship http://www.archfoundation.org/aaf/aaf/Programs.Fellowships.htm

BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html

Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp

Black Excel’s 25 Scholarship Gateways http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

BOEING scholarships (some with HBCU connections) http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships

Brand Essay Competition http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htmm>

CUNY Scholarships and Fellowships http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html

Easley National Scholarship Program http://www.naas.org/senior.htm

Ed Finance Group Scholarship Links http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm

Gates Millennium Scholarships http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12

Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES

HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world) http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html

Historically Black College & University Scholarships http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm

Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships http://holocaust.hklawcom/

Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/

INROADS internships http://www.inroads.org/

Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for African-American students in South Florida) http://www.jackituckfield.org/

Lagrant Foundation Scholarships (for undergraduates in advertising, PR, etc.): http://www.lagrantfoundation.org/site/?page_id=2

LuLac Scholarship Funds http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html

Microsoft Scholarship Program http://www.microsoftcom/college/scholarships/minority.asp

Multiple List of Minority Scholarships http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/black.html

NAACP’s “ACT-SO” Scholarships http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml

National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ) http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html

NCAA Sports Scholarships and Internships http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

Paralegal Studies - Scholarships for Study in http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm

Presidential Freedom Scholarships http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships

RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html

Roothbert Scholarship Fund http://www.roothbertfund/

Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary) http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html

ScienceNet Scholarship Listing http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

Siemens Westinghouse Competition http://www.siemens-foundationorg/

Student Inventors Scholarships http://www.invent.org/collegiate

Student Video Scholarships http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm

Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm

Words of Wisdom - http://content.alltel.com/o/wordsofwisdom/essay.html - for students who are planning to attend one of a list of HBCU's

Xerox Scholarships for Students http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp