1. The College You Plan to Attend – use college websites to find merit based and/or need based scholarships

2. High School – school bulletin, counseling office & bulletin board in cafeteria; check weekly.

3. Community Organizations – i.e. Elks, Boy Scouts, church, 4H, etc.

4. Employers – yours or your parents may offer scholarship opportunities.

5. FREE Online Scholarship Searches – links above for FASTWEB and Career Cruising: (Click Link)

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Here, we have researched many scholarship opportunities for you on a local, county, state, and national level.

• American Association of Yemeni Students & Professionals
  • Email: michigan@aaysp.org
• American Federation of Teachers of Michigan: Career goal of teaching.
  • Email: porterscholars@aft.org
• BigSun Scholarship 2017 offered to any student that plays a sport.
  • Deadline is June 19, 2017 (with Essay.)
• B. Davis Scholarship.
  • Deadline May 22, 2017.
  • Award value $1000 (with Essay.)
• Credit Union One Scholarship Program.
  • Must be a member of the Credit Union One of Michigan.
  • Deadline is April 1, 2017
• Bint Jbeil Cultural Center Scholarship
  • 3.5 & up GPA
  • Community service
  • Financial need
• Dearborn Area Theatre Association
  • Participated in theatre programs in Dearborn & Dearborn Heights
• Dearborn Elks Lodge Scholarships
  • Available to children and grandchildren of Elk members
• Dearborn Optimist International Essay Contest
  • $2,500
  • Applicants submit a short essay to a local club which will send an essay to a district competition
• Eid Festival Scholarship
  • Email: scholarship@eidfestival.org
• Fashion-Schools.org: Fourth annual “Aspiring Fashion Professional” Scholarship Program
  • Deadline June 1, 2017
• Lloyd F. Hutt Scholarship
  • Must write an essay
  • Deadline: January 31st , 2017
• Leaders Advancing & Helping Communities (LAHC)
  • Financial need
  • Available to senior high school students, undergraduate, & graduate.
• Metropolitan Detroit Bureau of School Studies
  • Must be Pursuing a prefession in human services
  • Must be attending: Wayne State University, Oakland University, Oakland Community College, Clair Community College, or Wayne Community College.
• Michigan Council of Women in Technology Goundation
  • Female US citizen enrolled in a technology related college program
  • Two letters of recommendation required
• Michigan Education Association
  • Academic achievement
  • community service
  • Extracurricular activities
• Michigan Oil & Grass Producers Education Foundation
  • Pursuing a degree in crude oil or natural gas industry.
• Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) Competition
  • Student or parent employed at a business that is a member of MRA. (use access code: MIRA)
• NALS of Michigan Scholarship
  • Deadline is January 15, 2017
  • $1,000 non-renewable tuition
  • Students enrolled in a school of advanced education in the legal field
• OMBAR  second annual “Aspiring Business Professional” Scholarship Program
  • Deadline June 1, 2017
• Robert Edward Lang Scholarship
  • $1,000 scholarship to high school seniors pursuing a degree related to international studies
  • Deadline is March 1, 2017
• Rotary Club of Dearborn Past President Young Scholarship
  • Academic Achievement, leadership, community service.
• Stefan Wanczyk Foundation Scholarship 
  • Deadline is May 31, 2017
  • For more information, visit your school counseling office
• U of M Club of Greater Detroit
• Wayne State Journalism
  • Seniors with a GPA of 3.00+
  • Majoring in Journalism
  • Contact: anails@wayne.edu

• The Carson Scholars Program
  • $1,000
  • Open to students in grades 4 through 11 who enjoy community service
• Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
  • $40,000
  • For those interested in entering the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service
• Buick Achievers Scholarship
  • $100,000
  • Seniors who plan to enter in an automotive or other related field in college
• Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship
  • $1,000
  • Open to high school students to submit a photo, artwork, or graphic design to be the front of a greeting card.
• Davidson Fellows Scholarship
  • $50,000
  • Applicants must submit a collegiate level project in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy, or Outside the Box.
• Poster Contest
  • $1,000
  • Open to high school students who submit an original poster that is unique to them.
• Doodle 4 Google
  • $30,00 to recipient; $50,000 to school
  • Open to students in grades k-12 who have to submit a doodle representing the chosen theme for the year.
• Frame My Future Scholarship
  • $1,000
  • Create an original digital image that reflects your plans for the future.
• Davis-Putter Scholarship
  • $10,000
  • For those with a passion for social and economic justice.
• GotChosen Social Exchange Scholarship
  • $5,000
  • Write a post and have people like it. The post with the most likes wins.
• Conscious World Youth Leader Scholarship
  • $5,000
  • For those 18 or older that have uplifted the world.
• Google Science Fair
  • $50,000
  • Open to students ages 13 to 18 who have to make an experiment.
• WyzAnt College Scholarships
  • $10,000
  • Submit an essay on the power of education.
• Stuck at Prom Scholarship
  • $500 to $10,000
  • Make a prom outfit out of Duck Tape and submit your photos
• Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
  • $1,000
  • Write a very short essay on a given topic. This is open to all high school students.
• U.S. Bank Financial Genius Scholarship
  • $5,000
  • For students 13 and older who have to fill out an application and complete online modules.
• JW Surety Bond Scholarship
  • $1,000
  •  Make content for this corporation’s website.
• Siemens Competition in Math, Science, and Technology
  • $100,000
  • For high school students who submit a creative research project.
• Quest Bridge National College Match
  • full scholarship
  • For low-income students who demonstrate great academic success.
• Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
  • $20,000
  • Seniors who submit an essay on an assigned topic.
• Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
  • $100,000
  • For those 18 and older who write an essay.
• First Freedom Student Competition
  • $2,500
  • For high school students who submit either an essay or a video about religious freedom.
• Intel Science Talent Search
  • $150,000
  • For those who have solutions to complex technological problems.
• Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
  • $5,000
  • For middle and high school students for their service to others.
• Voice of Democracy Scholarship
  • $30,000
  • For high school students who have to write a speech about their opinion on democracy
• Elks Most Valuable Students Competition
  • $15,000
  • Seniors who are planning to pursure a four-year degree.
• American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
  • $18,000
  • Seniors who demonstrate a deeper understanding of the U.S. Constitution.
• AXA Achievement Scholarship
  • $15,000
  • For seniors who demonstrate ambition and desire.
• Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
  • $20,000
  • For high school seniors with a GPA of at least 3.0 and are attending a college or university after graduation.
• Poetry Out Loud Competition
  • $20,000
  • For those who have an interest in poetry.

• Air Force Aid Society Grant and Scholarship
  • $2,000 to $5,000
  • Open to students whose parents are active duty, retired, or deceased of the U.S. Air Force. Applicants need to have a GPA of at least 2.0.
• Arborjet Taking Root Scholarship Program
  • For students who plan to study forestry, environmental science, or another related major in college.
• Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc) Scholarship Program
  • Open to those who work in a book store or whose parents do.
• CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship Program
  • For Seniors who live in a Congressional Black Caucus district, have a GPA of at least 2.75, and plan to pursue a degree in a health-related field
• Cognizant Making The Future Scholarship Program
  • $5,000
  • For Seniors who will have to submit a video documentation displaying creativity and innovation.
• Dollars for Scholars Student Volunteer Award
  • For seniors who enjoy volunteering and helping the community.
• GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
  • $10,000
  • For seniors who demonstrate characteristics of President Ronald Reagan, such as integrity, drive, and leadership.
• Globe Education Network (GEN) Scholarship Program
  • For anyone planning to attend Globe University, Broadview University, or the Minnesota School of Business.
• Great Lakes National Scholarship
  • $2,500
  • For seniors who plan to pursue a degree in STEM courses and have a minimum GPA of at least 2.75.
• ICMA-RC Vantagepoint Public Employee Memorial Scholarship Fund
  • For Seniors whose parents passed while working as a public employee. Awards are based on merit and financial need.
• Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program
  • up to $10,000
  • For seniors whose volunteer work significantly gives back to their community.
• James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program
  • For seniors who want to pursue a career in culinary arts.
• MathMovesU Middle School Scholarship
  • $1,000
  • Open to 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th graders who must explain how math impacts their lives. The school of any of the 150 winners also gets $1,000.
• Military Commanders’ Scholarship Fund
  • For Seniors who had a family member serve in the U.S. military.
• Rent-A-Center Make A Difference Scholarship
  • Open to customers and children of employees who plan to attend college.
• State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship
  • For Seniors who have a GPA between 2.5 and 3.2 and demonstrate leadership in their community.
• Toshiba Machine Co., America Scholarship Program
  • $2,500
  • For Seniors who have a GPA of at least 3.0 and plan to enroll in an industrial maintenance or plastics processing program of study.

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