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1 Senior Tip Trenton High School Local Program Financial Aid Information and Applying for Financial Aid University Sponsored Websites Letters of recommendation should be asked for well in advance of scholarship deadlines. Make a list or resume of your activities and awards for 9th - 12th grade so that the writer knows what to include in your letter (a form is available in Counseling to fill out). requiring a portion filled out by your counselor should be submitted to the Counseling Office several days prior to the deadline to assure ample time to have them filled out. Students are required to mail their own scholarship materials unless it is specified that they are to be turned in to the Counseling Office. The THS Local Program Common Application is available in the Counseling Office. The recipients are chosen by a scholarship committee made up of THS faculty, administrators and counselors. Over $48,000 in scholarships was awarded last year. Don't miss out on this opportunity. The form will take you less than ten minutes to complete. Find out about financial aid at Get detailed information on planning and paying for college. Apply for financial aid on the web at beginning January 1, Applying for the FAFSA is free. Avoid scams by only using the websites listed above. Your chosen college or university may have several university sponsored or private scholarships for incoming freshmen. See the end of this list for Michigan college scholarship information. Create an account, set up your profile, and view your scholarship matches. Deadline: 2/24/16. Value: $500 - $2,500. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Last year over $48,000 was given to the class of 2015 through this application. Apply for the FAFSA beginning January 1 at Don't miss out on grants, work study and loans. Check your college's website for their deadline for receiving the most financial aid from the FAFSA. Various deadlines. Call the Office of Admissions at your college or university or check the college website for details. Awards may require admission by a certain date or written or verbal competition at the campus. or Michigan College Guide Find your school! Michigan's #1 Source for college selection. Paper copies available in Counseling or the IMC. Online version: Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) Students who have met Medicaid eligibility requirements will be mailed an acceptance form from the Student and Grants (SSG) department. The student must complete the form and return it to SSG before graduation from high school to activate financial eligibility for the program. The student will then receive an "eligibility letter" from SSG. Value: This 2 phase program covers tuition when enrolled in an associate degree or minimum one year certificate program at participating Michigan colleges in Phase I. Phase II provides a $2000 maximum at a participating Michigan colleges. Visit for complete details.

2 Senior Youth for Understanding Intercultural Exchange Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student" (Flat Rock Elks) Many scholarships are open to grades To be considered for scholarship awards, students must meet eligibility requirements listed on the individual scholarship information sheets found on Through the generosity of numerous corporations, governments, foundations and individuals, YFU awards more than $2.3 million in partial or full study abroad scholarships annually. Flat Rock Elks offers six one time scholarships for $500 to the top three male and top three female students in Southern Wayne & Monroe Counties. Judged on academic excellence, community service and leadership skills, and financial need. Deadline: 12/1/15. Value: Partial and full scholarships. Apply at yfuusa.org/scholarships. Deadline: 12/4/15. Value: (6) $500 locally. (2) $50,000, (2) $40,000, (2) $30,000, (14) $20,000, and (480) $4,000 at the national level. Applications can be downloaded at You must submit your application to Flat Rocks Elks, Telegraph Rd., Flat Rock, MI AXA Achievement Are you active in your community? Have you led or initiated a project that benefits others? Have you overcome personal challenges or difficulties to achieve your goals? Find out what it takes to win an AXA Achievement. Deadline: 12/15/15. Value: (10) $25,000, (42) $10,000. Information and apply at APPNA-MI 2016 Senior NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation The American Legion Department of Michigan You must be pursuing a degree in the field of sciences, show financial need and attending a 4-year university in fall GPA = Open to graduating seniors who own and operate their own small business. are merit-based, not based on financial need. The American Legion provides several programs to benefit Michigan youth. The Brewer and Wilson are for seniors who are the sons, daughters, grandsons or granddaughters of war-time veterans who have a GPA of 2.5+ and can demonstrate financial need. Other opportunities are also available; check their website. New round of scholarships with a new deadline. Deadline: 12/16/15. Value: Not specified. Applications are available in the Counseling Office or on the Counseling website. Deadline: 12/18/15. Value: $1,000 - $15,000. Applications are available at Contact the scholarship manager at yef@nfib.org with questions. Online application opens 10/1. Deadline: 1/11/16. Value: $500. Applications are available at An Eagle Scout of the Year is also available - due 3/1/16. packet@michiganlegion.org to have applications ed directly to you when they become available. Wayne State University Med- Direct This new program is for talented students from low-income backgrounds who are interested in attending medical school with an interest in studying health disparities. GPA = 3.5+, SAT = or ACT= 30+. Wayne Med-Direct includes four years of paid undergraduate tuition including room and board, and four years of paid medical school tuition. Deadline: 1/15/16. Value: $251,000. Visit for the application and further information.

3 U of M Club of Greater Detroit Senior You must 1 of 3 criteria: ACT = 31+, SAT = 2050+, or top 1% of your graduating class. You must plan to attend University of Michigan Ann Arbor. Deadline: 1/15/16. Value: (12) $3,000. Applications are available in the Counseling Office or at Princeton Prize in Race Relations University of Dayton Leadership in Service Live Mas NFL Alumni - Detroit Chapter Student Athlete Stephen's Soldiers Cancer Survivors' Recognizes students who are helping improve race relations in their Deadline: 1/31/16. Value: $1,000. Apply online or by mail. schools or communities. Winners are invited to Princeton University for an For more information, visit expense-paid weekend symposium on race. pprize@princeton.edu or call If you plan to attend this top 10 national Catholic university, ask your counselor to nominate you for the Leadership in Service. They are looking for a stuent who has an innate desire for personal development and is committed to service within his or her school, church or community. Not based on GPA or test scores. Deadline: 1/31/16. Value: $2,500/renewable. THS can nominate 1 student. Open to ages This scholarship is for innovators, creators and dreamers who want to share his/her passion and receive support to pursue this passion through a higher educational outlet. Award not need or obstacle based. You must create a video, short film, animation or even a simple Deadline: 1/31/16 (phase 1) and 5/27/16 (phase 2). Value: testimonial and submit it online along with your application. Winners are (220) $2,500 - $25,000. If you are not selected during Phase selected based on the story about their life's passion. Sponsored by Taco Bell Foundation. You must be on track to apply at accredited two-and four-year 1, your application will still be considered for Phase 2 in colleges, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools pending receipt of You need not re-apply. Rule and applications at your diploma. Open to high school athletes who will not obtain an athletic scholarship to compete in athletics at the collegiate level. If you participate in athletics at a college that does not give athletic scholarships, you are still eligible to apply. You must meet one of 3: GPA = 3.0+, or ACT = 19+, or SAT = 1500 combined critical reading/math/writing. The applicant must be a senior who is a cancer survivor or currently diagnosed with cancer. are granted for college education of the cancer survivors. Recipients will be selected by a committee based on the applicant's personal story and life goals. Deadline: 2/5/16. Value: (2) $2,500. Applications are available at or in the Counseling Office. Deadline: 2/15/16. Value: (3) $2,500. More information and applications available at National Co-Op Program Largest independently sponsored merit co-op scholarship program in the U.S. Open to students who plan to participate in college cooperative education at one of their Partner Institutions. University of Toledo is the closest of 10 qualifying colleges. GPA = Deadline: 2/15/16. Value: U of Toledo -(15) $6,000/renewable. Also check college admission deadlines for maximum scholarship opportunities.

4 Senior Michigan Education Association (MEA) Santa Clara University Johnson Scholars Program Discover Student Loans You must be a dependent of a MEA member or MEA-Retired member and attend a Michigan public community/junior college, four-year degree granting institution or vocational training institution that grants a degree, certification or license. These private institutions are also eligible: Baker College-Flint/Owosso, U of D Mercy, Davenport Eastern Region Campus, Adrian, Finlandia, Albion, Kendal College at Ferris. Based on academics, extra-curicular, school and community service, and students from lower income households. For exceptionally talended, high-achieving students with evidence of leadership and service that permeates the high-school career. GPA = ACT 30+. Apply to the university by the early decision, early action, or regular admissions application. No separate scholarship application is required. Semi-finalists will be asked to submit an essay. Visit for more details. They are giving away $50,000 in scholarships. You are automatically entered to win a $2,500 scholarship when you sign up to receive helpful tips on planning and paying for college at No purchase or student loan necessary for students to enter or win. Learn more about the scholarship at Deadline: 2/25/16. Value: Last year (20) $1,800 scholarships were given and (11) $750 to returning college students. Applications are available at Deadline: 2/25/16. Value: (10) Standard tuition, room, and board. Deadline: 2/29/16. Value: Several $2,500. Learn more at SAE Detroit High School Poster Competition Rudy Anaya Credit Union One William G. Coyne Memorial Open to all high school students. You can win a scholarship or cash award by participating in the 39th Annual High School Poster Competition. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, March 15. For a complete list of rules and submission guidelines visit You must plan to become a Police Officer in the state of Michigan. Two letters of recommendation and essay required. Sponsored by the Wayne County Detectives Association. You must have 30 or more hours of documented community service during junior/senior years, a member of a family that has belonged to CUO for a minimum of 6 months, GPA = 3.0+, and plan to enroll full-time in college/trade school in fall Deadline: 3/15/16. Value: $1,000, $600, $300, and $50 cash. Details at Deadline: 3/31/16. Value: Not named. Applications are available in the Counseling Office or on the Counseling website. Deadline: 4/1/16. Value: (1) $2,000, (8) $1,000. Information and applications at: Baker College Career Stephen Wanczak Foundation You must attend Baker at least 1/2 time and enter during summer or fall after graduation. GPA=3.0+. Renewable for a total of 16 quarters. GPA = 2.5+ and begin college full-time in fall Must demonstrate hardship which could otherwise prevent the student from attending college. Deadline: 5/1/16. Value: $6,400 ($500 per quarter fulltime). Check out baker.edu/scholarships for information. Deadline: 5/31/16. Value: $2,000 maximum. Applications are available in the Counseling Office or on the Counseling website.

5 Senior Disability Attorneys of Michigan Your parent(s) and/or guardian(s) must currently receive disability benefits through the U. S. Social Security Administration (Social Security Disability and/or Supplemental Security Income programs) and/or the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs. GPA = Must be attending a 4-year college or 2-year community college. 500-word essay required. Deadline: 5/31/16. Value: (3) $1,000. Applications and instructions are available at FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Check the FIRST website for details on several scholarships. You must participate on a robotics team to qualify (THS has a robotics team). FIRST Participation + Over 180 Providers = Over $20 Million in potential Opportunities. Deadline: Various. Value: $500 - full tuition. Visit for details. Verify scholarship award criteria and deadlines for your college choice on their website. Awards/deadlines are subject to change. Aquinas College Central Michigan University You will be automatically considered for all scholarships for which you are qualified when you apply. Be recognized for your academic & leadership abilities. Awards start at GPA = 2.7+ with extra-curricular activity. award criteria starts at GPA 3.0+ and ACT 21+. Complete your admissions application prior to November 15 for priority consideration. The automatic merit scholarships require no further application. Competitive scholarship qualifying criteria and deadlines are available at go.cmich.edu/scholarships. More information is available at More information is available at Defiance College Eastern Michigan University Ferris State University Grand Valley State University award criteria starts at GPA 2.5+ and ACT 18+. Complete your admission application online at Submit your transcript and ACT or SAT scores. Upon acceptance, students will be notified of the level of scholarship. Additional scholarships are available by competition at Scholars Day on 12/5, 2/6, or 2/13. Invitations will be sent to qualified students. More information is available at EMU awards millions of dollars in academic scholarships to qualified freshmen who are admitted by June of their senior year. The Education First Opportunity is available for students who are admitted by March 1. Qualified students are automatically considered for awards at the time of admission. are automatically awarded to incoming freshmen based on a combination of GPA & ACT. The free FSU admissions application serves as the application for scholarships. Higher test scores can be submitted through the June test date. Other scholarships are available on the FSU website. Most GVSU scholarships require high academic achievement and are automatically awarded to applicants based on information provided in the student's admission application. To search for scholarships for which you may be eligible, visit To be considered for these scholarships, the Admissions Office must receive your completed application and all supporting documents by December 31. More information is available at More information is available at Deadline: December 31. See for complete details.

6 Henry Ford College Lake Superior State University Senior The Henry Ford College Foundation offers students significant scholarship opportunities. Check the website for information. You must apply for admission by May 1. You receive full scholarship consideration simply by submitting your admission application. Check the following website for complete details: or for further information. Deadline: December 1 / May 1. Visit for complete details. Lawrence Technological Madonna University Michigan State University Michigan Technological University Submit your admissions application ( All undergraduate students who have been accepted to Lawrence Tech are automatically eligible for scholarship review. No additional application is necessary. Funding is limited -- apply early. New student merit scholarships are competitive. The awarding process is based on a complete admission application, including essays, academic merit, talents, level of community involvement and personal accomplishments. Admitted students are automatically considered for scholarships. Students who apply by November 1 of their senior year in high school will receive maximum scholarship consideration. Certain scholarships require supplemental applications. Value: $6000 to full tuition. Academic, athletic and portfolio scholarships are available. Apply at competition is 2/20 & 3/15--check for details. For complete consideration, please submit your application for admission by 2/1. Complete details at: Deadline: November 1 for maximum scholarship consideration. More information is available at All admitted students are automatically considered for most merit-based scholarships; a special application form is not required, except for the Michigan Tech Leading Scholars Award and career interest scholarships. Check out their "netprice calculator." See: Monroe County Community College MCCC offers many scholarship opportunities to students. All financial need scholarship require the student to apply for the FAFSA. Apply for MCCC scholarships at Academic Works Online Information page. You must apply for admission to be considered. Deadline: Around April 1. More information at: Northern Michigan University All first-time freshmen students who apply to NMU are automatically considered for the "Excellence, Honors, & Success" awards upon admission. You can view your potential award by using their online scholarship tool: See: for complete details. Oakland University Saginaw Valley State University Incoming freshman should apply by March 1 to qualify for academic merit scholarships. You can also download the 2016 and Financial Aid booklet. There is no separate application for merit scholarships, but some awards do require an additional application process. SVSU students are considered for most scholarships based on admission to the university, submission of a scholarship application and completion of the FAFSA form. Apply for admission early. Private scholarships are available by completing one form. Deadline: March 1. Check for more information. More information is available at Private scholarship application is available beginning 2/1/15. Schoolcraft College Accepted students can apply with one application to be considered for all of the scholarships offered for the upcoming school year. See the website for details. See for complete details.

7 University of Detroit-Mercy University of Michigan University of Michigan - Dearborn Senior More than 90% of undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid including scholarship to help make UDM affordable. To become eligible for UDM scholarships, just apply for admission. Your admissions counselor will discuss your scholarship when an admission decision is made. For additional financial aid, file the FAFSA. Find information regarding incoming freshman scholarships at Most are awarded automatically to eligible students upon admission without additional applications. You should submit the My Profile page to be sure that you are considered for all eligible scholarships. You must be admitted to U-M by 2/1 (a few have different deadlines) for equal consideration for scholarships and apply for financial aid by 4/30 to be considered for need-based scholarships. Your application for admission is also your application for scholarship consideration. Apply for admission by Dec. 15 for priority scholarship consideration. will continue to be awarded as long as available. See for details. Deadline: Apply for admissions early. See for complete scholarship details. Deadline: December 15. See umdearborn.edu/scholarships for complete scholarship details. University of Michigan - Flint You are automatically considered for Freshmen Merit when you apply. You will receive instant information on which scholarship amount you qualify for - no waiting for an answer. Value: $3,000 to $7,000/renewable with a limited number of full-ride scholarships available. You must apply by December 1st to be considered for the full-ride scholarships. Details at Wayne State University Western Michigan University WSU offers a variety of merit scholarships based on GPA/ACT scores and application materials. Some awards require submission of the FAFSA form. Students who submit updated test scores will be considered for upgraded scholarship opportunities as long as funds are available. are awarded at the time of admission. Apply early--some deadlines are in early December. For scholarship criteria and deadlines, visit scholarships.wayne.edu/freshmen.php. More information is available at