WILLIAM D. FORD CAREER-TECHNICAL CENTER Scholarship Opportunities 2014-2015 See the Career Resource Lab for assistance and to obtain application forms for these and other available scholarships. Completed applications are due at my desk at least one week prior to the posted due date. hermatzm@wwcsd.net updated: June 1, 2014 ARAMARK CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP Amount: Two $1,000 1. Open to all William D. Ford Career-Technical Center Culinary Arts students 2. Possess a 2.5 or higher high school G.P.A. 3. Possess a 3.0 or higher overall G.P.A. in Culinary Arts classes 4. Minimum of one (1) year in the Culinary Arts program 5. Interested in a post-secondary Culinary Arts program or school 6. Two (2) letters of recommendation--one (1) from a Culinary Arts instructor and one(1) from the following categories: counselor, business person, principal, employer, personal (family or friend) 7. Official high school transcript 2014 Awardee: Hayley Newport Career Tech Program: Culinary Arts Home High School: Redford Union High School Amount: $1,000 2014 Awardee: Mijai Lewis Career Tech Program: Culinary Arts Home High School: Wayne Memorial High School Amount: $1,000 WESTLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOSEPH F. BENYO SCHOLARSHIP 1. Available to both Livonia and Wayne-Westland Community School students who are Westland residents, graduating senior 2. Interested in pursuing an art, imaging, media or photography-related career at a college and/or technical school 3. Two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, business person or a personal recommendation 4. Demonstrated need of financial aid 5. Have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher 6. Official high school transcript 2014 Awardee: Amanda Beggs Career Tech Program: Digital Media
MICHIGAN CHIROPRACTIC SPECIALISTS, PC SCHOLARSHIP 1. Open to students from Medical Assisting and pursuing a career in the medical field 2. Two (2) letters of recommendation from any of the following categories: career-technical instructor, counselor, employer, principal 3. Student must have a GPA of 3.0 in Career Technical Class 4. Student must submit a brief essay on professional goals 5. Official high school transcript 2014 Awardee: Sara Lamb Career Tech Program: Medical Assisting Home High School: Wayne Memorial High School WAYNE LIONS CLUB MARK EUDALY AND GEORGE ARCHBOLD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $800 1. Wayne or Westland resident from John Glenn or Wayne Memorial High School 2. Open to students from any career-technical area 3. Two (2) letters of recommendation from any of the following categories: career-technical instructor, counselor, employer, principal 4. At least 2.2 high school G.P.A. overall and/or 3.0 in career-technical course work 5. Interested in pursuing further career/technical studies at a post-secondary or technical school 6. Preference given to those with financial need 7. Official high school transcript 2014 Awardee: Coty Gilbert Career Tech Program: Welding Technology Home High School: Wayne Memorial High School Amount: $800 WAYNE-WESTLAND BUILDING ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP 1. Resident of any city within the boundaries of the WWCSD;a graduating senior 2. Two (2) letters of recommendation from any of the following categories: career-technical instructor, counselor, employer, principal 3. At least 2.2 high school G.P.A. overall and/or 3.0 in career-technical course work 4. Interested in pursuing further career/technical studies at a post-secondary or technical school 5. Official High School Transcript 2014 Awardee: Thomas Cargle Career Tech Program: Health Occupations
WESTLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000 1. The Westland Community Foundation Scholarship is available to students who are Westland residents. Personal commitment to Career Technical Education and to the program in which interested. 2. Two (2) letters of recommendation from any of the following categories: teacher/vocational instructor, CTE instructor and/or employer. 3. At least a 2.2 G.P.A. overall and/or 3.0 in Vocational or Career Technical education course work and/or an Outstanding Achievement Skills Certificate. 4. Official high school transcript 5. Student is required to attend the annual summer program held by the Foundation in July. 2014 Awardees: Name Home school Career-Tech Program Amount Orian Askins Tinkham SHAP Medical Assisting $1000 Bradley Bowles Wayne Memorial Emergency Medical Technician $500 Angel Hobson John Glenn High Health Occupations $1000 Sofia Hussain John Glenn Health Occupations $1000 Crystal LaFontaine Wayne Memorial Health Occupations $1000 Autumn LaTour Lea Porter John Glenn John Glenn Emergency Medical Technician Early Childhood Education $500 $1000 Krubo Roberts Wayne Memorial Medical Assisting $1000 Chelsea Walker John Glenn Medical Assisting $1000
WESTLAND ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $2,000 Westland resident, graduating senior 1. Two (2) letters of recommendation from any of the following categories: career-technical instructor, counselor, personal recommendation (business person, principal, or other) 2. Interested in pursuing further career/technical studies at a university, community college or technical training center 3. Official high school transcript 4. Awardee must attend Rotary luncheon 2014 Awardee: Parker Schacht Career Tech Program: Construction Technology Home High School: John Glenn High School Amount: $2,000 RUSS HASLEY MEMORIAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP 1. Two (2) letters of recommendation from any of the following categories: career-technical instructor, counselor, personal recommendation (business person, principal, or other) 2. Interested in pursuing further career/technical studies at a university, community college or technical training center 3. Official high school transcript 4. Open to students from Automotive Technology and pursuing a career in the automotive field 2014 Awardee: Alberto Sanchez Career Tech Program: Automotive Technology Home High School: Melvindale High School Bradley Hura Career Tech Program: Automotive Technology Home High School: Lutheran Westland High School Jordan Tumminello Career Tech Program: Automotive Technology Home High School: Belleville High School LARRY STOCKWELL AUTOMOTIVE SCHOLARSHIP 2014 Awardee: Roger Labean Career Tech Program: Automotive Technology Home High School: Wayne Memorial High School
JIM DANIELS MEMORIAL AUTOMOTIVE SCHOLARSHIP 2014 Awardee: David Ertman Career Tech Program: Automotive Technology BERNARD VISH MEMORIAL AUTOMOTIVE SCHOLARSHIP 2014 Awardee: Donovan Harrington Career Tech Program: Automotive Technology Home High School: Belleville High School CHARLES W. ATTWOOD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS 2014 Awardee: Name Home School Career Tech Amount Program April Ciaravino John Glenn Health Occupations $1000 Brittney Johnson John Glenn Early Childhood $1000 Teacher Education Jacob McDougall John Glenn Emergency Medical $1000 Technician Alexis Lester John Glenn Health Occupations $1000 Karyna Smith John Glenn Graphic Design/Print Technology $1000
WESTERN WAYNE PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS UNION TODD STANAWAY MEMORIAL PARAMEDIC SCHOLARSHIP Amount: Two-$6500 Two full tuition - for Paramedic Training 1. There will be two full tuition scholarships awarded for paramedic training. All costs and textbooks are included for the Paramedic Training. This training is offered through Michigan Academy of Emergency Services. 2. Open to full time residents of the City of Wayne or Westland and cannot be related to any current or past employee of the City of Wayne or Westland Fire Department. 3. Submit two letters of Recommendation. 4. Short essay is required 5. Submit copies of SAT and ACT scores if available. 6. Official high school transcript. 7. Wallet size picture of the applicant 2014 Awardee: Jacob McDougall Career Tech Program: EMT Home High School: John Glenn High School Amount: $6,500- tuition for Paramedic Training 2014 Awardee: Autumn LaTour Career Tech Program: EMT Home High School: John Glenn High School Amount: $6,500- tuition for Paramedic Training WESTERN WAYNE PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS UNION BRIAN A. WOEHLKE MEMORIAL PARAMEDIC SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $6500 One full tuition - for Paramedic Training 1. There will be two full tuition scholarships awarded for paramedic training. All costs and textbooks are included for the Paramedic Training. This training is offered through Michigan Academy of Emergency Services. 2. Open to and cannot be related to any current or past employee of the City of Wayne or Westland Fire Department. 3. Submit two letters of Recommendation. 4. Short essay is required 5. Submit copies of SAT and ACT scores if available. 6. Official high school transcript. 7. Wallet size picture of the applicant 2014 Awardee: Kalee Widener Career Tech Program: EMT Home High School: Westland Christian Amount: $6,500- tuition for Paramedic Training
WESTERN WAYNE PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS UNION BOBBY FOUST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Amount: $1000 1. The city of Westland's firefighters are offering two, one thousand dollar monetary scholarships for tuition at any University, College, Technical or Trade school. 2. Open to full time residents of the City of Wayne or Westland and cannot be related to any current or past employee of the City of Wayne or Westland Fire Department. 3. Submit two letters of Recommendation 4. Short essay is required 5. Submit copies of SAT and ACT scores if available 6. Official high school transcript. 7. Wallet size picture of the applicant 2014 Awardee: April Ciaravino Career Tech Program: Health Occupations Home High School: John Glenn High School Amount: $1000 2014 Awardee: Michelle Janes Career Tech Program: Medical Assisting Home High School: Wayne Memorial High School Amount: $1000 2014 Awardee: Jessica Porath Career Tech Program: Health Occupations Home High School: John Glenn High School Amount: $1000 BRUCE HASLEY -WILLIAM D. FORD CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER SCHOLARSHIP 1. Two (2) letters of recommendation from any of the following categories: Career-Technical instructor, counselor, personal recommendation (business person, principal, or other) 2. Official high school transcript 3. Interested in pursuing further career/technical studies at a university, community college or technical training center 2014 Awardee: MariahLucas Career Tech Program: Graphic Design/Print Technology 2014 Awardee: Justin Benson Career Tech Program: Culinary Arts 2014 Awardee: Antonio Escobar Career Tech Program: Health Occupations Home High School: Crestwood High School
Amount: Two $500 WESTLAND CIVITAN CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS 1. Enrolled in Wayne-Westland School District 2. Evidence of strong personal character and work ethic 3. Involvement in school or community that have challenged the student 4. Minimum of 2.2 GPA and a 3.0 in Career Technical coursework 5. Recommendation of Career Technical Instructor and Counselor 2014 Awardee: Jennifer Tigani Career Tech Program: Graphic Design 2014 Awardee: Jacob McDougall Career Tech Program: Automotive Technology EMMA DUBORD SCHOLARSHIP Wayne County Extension for Family and Community Education Amount: $400 1. Student must be a resident of Wayne County 2. Student must be a graduating senior from an accredited Wayne County High School 3. Student has been accepted to Michigan State University, other accredited Michigan college or Community College. Student must be pursuing a degree in Family and Consumer Science, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Health, Nutrition or a related field. 4. Write a 200-400 word essay explaining why you are considering a career in Family and Consumer Science, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Health, Nutrition or a related field. 5. Official high school transcript 6. Recommendation from Principal, Counselor or Teacher (recommendation form provided) 2014 Awardee: Vanessa Chandler Career Tech Program:Early Childhood Teacher Education Home High School: Belleville High School Amount: $400.00
Links to further information on available scholarships: Michigan Dept of Education FAFSA www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Free Application for Federal Student Aid US Dept of Education CollegeBoard.com Scholarships.com Student Aid on the Web Tuition Incentive Program State of Michigan- Office of Scholarships and Grants college.gov apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/scholarshipsearch.jsp www.scholarships.com http://www.studentaid.ed.gov www.michigan.gov/osg or 1-888-447-2687 24 Hr Assistance with FAFSA!-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) Project ACE http://www.projectacecenter.org Access to College for Everyone