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November 2019

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SCHOLARSHIPS

See also Scholarship Book online, the Scholarship File, and Bulletin Boards outside Guidance!

Currently available in the Career Room

11/01 Wendy’s High School Heisman scholarship

11/13 Regeneron Science Talent Search- due to organization

11/20 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship- due to organization

12/06 Comcast Leaders and Achievers

12/09 Presidential Schools Award-Bowling Green State University

12/12 McDermott Scholarship-due to organization

12/12 Eugene McDermott Scholars Program at UT Dallas-due to organization

12/15 Derrick Law Firm Scholarship-due to organization

01/11 Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund-due to organization

01/01 Army ROTC at U of Dayton-due to organization

01/01 CMU Leader Advancement Scholarship- due to organization

01/18 University of Michigan Club Scholarship-due to organization

02/15 DAR Good Citizens Program and Scholarship contest

02/20 Michigan Education Association Scholarship-due to organization

03/15 Troy Community Lions Scholarship

04/01 Credit Union One Scholarship

04/01 The Officer Collins Rose Memorial Foundation Scholarship- due to organization

05/01 Visionary Scholarship Program-due to organization

05/01 Chancellor’s Scholarship- Oakland Community College

05/22 B. Davis Scholarship- due to organization

Ongoing Ferris State University Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)

Wendy’s High school Heisman Scholarship- You need to maintain at least a B average, participate in at least on

school-sponsored sport, a leader in your community as a role model at your school. You apply

Regeneron Science Talent Search- High -school senior with a great original research project. The online application is now open now through November 15th at 8 p.m. The Society for Science & the public and Regeneron are proud to award more than $3.1 million to deserving students. Any questions email at sts@

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship- High-achieving high school seniors from household incomes at or below $95,000 are eligible for this scholarship. Recipients are awarded up to $40,000 per year to complete their bachelor’s degree, in addition to opportunities for internships, study abroad, and graduate school funding. To apply: Visit WWW.CTD-COLLEGE

Comcast Leaders and Achievers- Students with a 2.8 or higher, demonstrates leadership abilities in school activities and strong commitment to and involvement in community service. Apply online

Presidential Scholars Award- For information visit the office of Admissions scholarship page at

McDermott Scholarship- Valued at more than $250,000 (out-of-state) or $150,000 (in-state), the scholarship includes tuition, stipend, study abroad and professional development funding. Qualifications and deadline are online. Please visit website for more information. If you have any questions, please contact us at (972)883-4610 or mcdermott@utdallas.edu.

Derrick Law Firm Scholarship- A $1,000 Scholarship for those affected by auto accidents. The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergrad in the United States who has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual. The Dirk Derrick Scholarship has a brief submission process, and applicants will be judged. For more information and apply go to .

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund- application at

Army ROTC at U of Dayton- Scholarships potentially totaling $224,000 rotc

CMU Leader Advancement Scholarship- The Leader Advancement Scholarship awards 40 high school seniors from across the nation who have distinguished themselves through their records of leadership and service with an $8000 scholarship-$2000 per academic year- to enroll in CMU’s renowned leadership development program. To qualify for the Leader Advancement Scholarship, you must be admitted to CMU and have a minimum high school grade point average of 3.0. For questions e-mail cmulead@cmich.edu

University of Michigan- Scholarship Information for fall 2020 Entrance – The University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit is pleased to announce to announce that we have gone digital for the 2019 Scholarship application. We offer 12 outstanding scholarships to incoming freshman at the University of Michigan. Students are encouraged to apply for the scholarships before receiving an acceptance letter but know you must be a member of the incoming class of Fall of 2020 to be a recipient. By completing the online application, you will be considered for all the scholarships. You can log on to: to start application process

Eligibility Criteria:

1. ACT: Minimum score of 31

2. Or Sat: Minimum score of 1430

3. Or Top 1% of your graduating class

(Must meet 1 of the 3 criteria)

Once you are logged in, go to the Scholarship tab to get access to the application

Should you have any questions on the process please email?

scholarships@

The entire online application must be completed and submitted no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, January 17, 2010. At that time all items must be marked complete for the application to be considered.

DAR Good Citizens Program and Scholarship contest- The DAR Good Citizens program recognized outstanding young people who exhibit the qualities of good citizenship in their homes, schools and communities

Michigan Education Association scholarship- Dependent of an MEA member or MEA-Retired member in good standing. Graduate of a Michigan public high school, that has an MEA bargaining unit. Priority is given on the basis of: Academic achievement, Extra- curricular activities, School and community service, Students from lower income households. For the application go to: to access the application. Also available in the Counseling Office.

Troy Community Lions Scholarship- The Troy Community Lions will be offering two $1000 college scholarships to graduating seniors. They must reside in Troy, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and plan to attend college in September 2020. You can get application online at or in the Counseling Office.

Credit Union One Scholarship- Complete 30 or more hours of community service, be a 2020 graduating high school senior, be a member of a family that belongs to Credit Union One of Michigan, grade point 3.0

The Officer Collin Rose Memorial Foundation Scholarship- Award $1,000- The Officer Rose Memorial Foundation Scholarship honors the memory of fallen Wayne State University Police Officer Collin Rose. He was murdered while on a street investigation in Detroit in November 2016. He was pursuing a master’s degree from the university at the time of his death. This scholarship may be renewed once for the following academic year. Student must request renewal by April 1 the academic year of the initial award and show proof of continued enrollment in one of the eligible fields of study while maintaining passing grades. Applicant shall be majoring in mediation, dispute resolution, criminal justice, law enforcement, firefighting or paramedic services. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website. /s/scholarship-application-zxnp.pdf

Visionary Scholarship Program- Awards multiple winners ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 Eligible High School Students Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

Application deadline 2019-2020 Award Year: May 1, 2020. How to apply

Chancellor’s Scholarship – For Oakland Community College Students.

B. Davis Scholarship- This scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post-secondary institution. There are no age restrictions. Be sure to include your name and the school you ae attending this year and next. This is not an academic scholarship, but they would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are. To apply for this scholarship, you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on this topic:

Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual. Your submission must be sent to them by email at awards@

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Scholarships & Information on the WEB

cmich.edu/honors CMU Centralis Honors Scholarship Competition, 3.7 GPA, ACT 27

go.cmich.edu/scholarships various scholarships available at CMU

FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) information & application

Children of injured, killed, or POW/MIA military personnel

More than 1.5 million scholarships, updated daily

admissions.iastate.edu Iowa State U multiple scholarships, some for Michigan residents

mistudentaid Financial aid resource for Michigan residents

Funding Your Education: The Guide to Federal Student Aid helps students understand the financial aid process, and is available as a PDF at funding.

• Students and parents can order publications at .

• Detailed information on federal student aid for students and parents is available at .

SAT Practice Tests - see

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OPPORTUNITIES

Central University- Scholarship opportunity- Centralis scholarship – Student who have a 3.7 and a 1260 SAT (27 ACT) score can compete with other top high-school seniors for one of many full-ride or full tuition scholarships to Central Michigan University. All scholarship recipients secure a spot in CMU’s prestigious Honors Scholarship Program in addition to the awards. Go to cmuadmit@cmich.edu for more information.

Explore Engineering - Engineering overnight: Nov 1 Women Engineering Program and Minority Engineering Program Overnight:

Explore Engineering: Nov.2 Explore Engineering Contact Shawnee Breitenstein in the school of engineering at udengineering@udayton.edu or 937-229-5080

Free speech Essay Contest- Winner receives a $10,000. Entries due by January 31, 2020. Go to CONTEST

Fun Scholarship Opportunity- To enter all a student needs to do is tell us what they are bringing from their hometown to college and why it’s important to them. Once a year they will award a $500 scholarship. Our scholarship is open to any high school students who will be attending college. ABODO is all about helping students find housing and we wanted to help students further by offering this scholarship. Please take a look .

Ge-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program- For high school seniors who demonstrate: Leadership, Drive, Integrity, Citizenship Up to $40,000 per Scholar Apply by Jan. 3, 2020 online at scholarships

Lawrence Technological University Media Mash-Up- Free Hands-On Workshops for High School Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors November 19, 2019 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Workshops are the following: Digital Graphics, Game Art, Lights-Camera-Action, Movie Magic. Register and more information Itu.edu/mediamashup or 248-204-3160

University of Michigan- Scholarship Information for fall 2020 Entrance – The University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit is pleased to announce that we have gone digital for the 2020 Scholarship application. We offer 12 outstanding scholarships to incoming freshman at the University of Michigan. Students are encouraged to apply for the scholarships before receiving an acceptance letter but know you must be a member of the incoming class of Fall of 2020 to be a recipient. By completing the online application, you will be considered for all the scholarships. You can log on to: to start application process

Eligibility Criteria:

4. ACT: Minimum score of 31

5. Or Sat: Minimum score of 1430

6. Or Top 1% of your graduating class

(Must meet 1 of the 3 criteria)

Once you are logged in, go to the Scholarship tab to get access to the application

Should you have any questions on the process please email?

scholarships@

The entire online application must be completed and submitted no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, January 17, 2020. At that time all items must be marked complete for the application to be considered.

OppU Achievers Scholarship- Award Amount $2,500 – High school senior, college student, graduate students, cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 U.S. citizen or resident. They select a new scholar every quarter. Deadline: December 31, March 31, and June 30th. To Apply student’s, submit a short response to the question “What makes you an achiever?” Apply online.

Overeaters Anonymous – Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experiences, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating, bulimia, and anorexia. They welcome everyone who wants to stop his or her compulsive food behaviors. If you have questions about our program, please feel free to reference our local website at or the national website at or contact us at 248-559-7722.

Princeton Prize in Race Relations- Students win $1,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Princeton University to attend the Princeton Prize Symposium on Race. They recognize high school students who help improve race relations in their schools or communities. Apply by January 31st at pprize.princeton.edu

2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards- Apply for a 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Award and you could win a $1,000 scholarship and a trip to Washington, D.C. in May. Access the application at spirit. or plete the application and the student/parent agreement; then, on the “certification” page, email or print and deliver instructions to your certifier (deadline: November: November 15, 2019). Your application can be certified by

Your school principal.

Rochester College – Warrior Fridays – They’re an awesome opportunity to get to know the RC community, from the faculty to the facilities. Meet RC students and professors. They are offered on the following date: Nov. 15, 2019, Feb. 28,2020.

Troy Community Chorus- Vocal Music Scholarship- Troy Community Chorus Vocal Music Scholarship Sing

Scholarship award = $750.00 The vocal music scholarship application must be a 9-12th grade high school student living or attending school in the City of Troy. The scholarship is designed to further the applicant’s musical education or training in Vocal Music. All applications must be submitted by January 12, 2020 and applicants will be asked to audition before the Choir Board on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. The recipient will be invited to perform at the Chorus’ Spring Concert on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Athens High School. To obtain an application, e-mail susan.mckinnon@ or download one from .

COLLEGE NEWS & EVENTS

Check the Bulletin Boards outside the Guidance Office for recently added news!

Banson NYC Fashion Week Adventure – Feb. 6-10th 2020, in New York City – for information call 917.328.1469 or see

2019 Career Night- Free and open to the community – Oakland School Technical Campus Northeast 1371 North Perry, Pontiac, MI 48340 (248)451-2700 Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 4:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Learn more about the programs offered at OSTC-NE with demonstrations and activities in Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Welding, Machining, Health Science, Robotics and more! Learn more at career-night. (248)451-2700

Case Western Reserve University- Fall Open House November 11, 2019, Schedule your visit at case.edu/admission/visit

Catholic College Night- 4th Annual knights-of-Columbus, Catholic College Night, which will be held this year at Madonna University on November 7, 2019, 6:00-8:00 p.m. High school students and their parents an opportunity to speak with representatives from multiple Catholic Institutions from across the U.S. in one evening to gain a better understanding of:

The academic and co-curricular benefits of attending a Catholic College/University

Navigating the complexities of Financial Aid and Scholarships

All students from both public and private High schools are encouraged to attend. There is no cost for attending. Plus, free pizza dinner. For more information and student registration please visit our web site

College Weekend Twenty 20- February 21-23, 2020 Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit MI (313)867-4700

education@

Friday- Clash of the Champions Night – All performing arts come together to compete for a grand prize.

Saturday- 23rd Annual College Fair – with colleges, universities, trade schools, training centers, venders and session speakers.

Sunday- “Rep Your School” Sunday they will rep’n their colleges with t-shirts and scholarship giveaways.

Cosmetology Information Night- Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northeast, 1371 N. Perry Street, Pontiac, MI 48340. Learn more about the field of cosmetology and find out if it is right for you. Get a jump start on their career as a cosmetologist, hair stylist or other related fields while in high school obtaining real world experiences and instruction from industry professionals. Enrollment begins at this event. Call for more information at (248) 451-2700 or visit

Detroit Lions Student Business Fair- Tuesday, December 10th from 9:30-12:30 – It gives students an opportunity to learn about the behind the scenes workings of an NFL Team

For $39 Participants Receive the following: Game ticket for Dec. 15th 1 p.m. Opportunity to purchase game tickets for family and friends, behind the scenes tour of Ford Field, presentation from the Detroit Lions executives, question and answer session with Lions executive.

Free bus parking available for December 10th event

Please call 313-262-2029 or e-mail studentfair@lions. to make your reservation

studentfair

Earlham College fall visit event- Sunday-Monday November 11, 2019 earlham.edu/visit

James Madison College -Michigan State University- 2019 Fall Visit Days Friday, November 1, Friday November 15,

10:00 -12:15, followed by optional tour and lunch for more information and registration, see jmc.msu.edu/visit

Kettering U Open House – Sat. Nov. 9, 2019, 9:00 am-3:00 pm – see kettering.edu/visit

Kettering University- Doctor for a day- November 16, 2019 9:30-2:00 $50/student+one parent/guardian $30/student only lunch will be provided. During the Doctor for a Day program, future doctors will perform simulated surgery in our “Surgery in a Box”

workshop and perform simulated patient assessments. You will also meet Kettering faculty, pre-med and medical school students. Register at kettering.edu/visit

Michigan Dearborn- Fall Open House November 7, 2019 Engineering & Computer Science Career Night, December 4, 2019 Health Professions Info Night

Michigan Dearborn-Engineering & Computer Science Career Night- Thursday November 7, 2019 6:30-8:30 register online umdearborn.edu/career night

Oakland Schools Technical Campus Career Night- January 31, 2020 from 5:00-7:30 for more information go to:

Oakland U - Education and Human Services Day – Sat., Nov. 9, 2019 9:00 am-2:30 pm –Oakland.edu/visit

or call 800.OAK-UNIV

2020 Science & Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit- Cobo Center Michigan Hall, Detroit, MI March 10-13,2020. Online registration: Friday March 7, 2020 Register online at

University of Dayton ROTC – 4-year full-tuition and fees, with room and board allowance – see rotc

University of Detroit Mercy – Visit Day, Sat., Dec. 7, 2019 9:00 am-12:00 pm – call 800.635.5020 or email admissions@udmercy.edu

University of Michigan Flint Fall Preview Saturday – Nov. 2, 2019 10:00 am-2:00 pm – register at go.umflint.edu/preview

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