Private Scholarships
Here are the private scholarships that are
available through the Byron High School Counseling Office. Applicants must
be graduating in June 2012 unless noted. Scholarships
are listed in order by the date that the scholarships are due or must be
postmarked.
Wendy's High School Heisman...due 5 pm CST, Oct. 2,
2011
Criteria: Honors both male and
female high school students who excel in academics, athletics, and student
leadership. Applicants must be high school seniors who have at least a
B (3.0 GPA) average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport.
To apply, go online to
www.wendysheisman.com.
Horatio Alger Scholarship Program...due
Oct. 30, 2011
Amount: Scholarships range from
$2,500 - $20,000
Criteria: For high school seniors that are
planning to enter college in
Fall 2012 with the intention of completing a Bachelors degree; exhibit
critical financial need; involved in co-curricular and community activities;
and have a 2.0 minimum GPA. Applications can be submitted online at
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships.
3rd Annual "Freedom in Academia" Student Essay
Contest...due Nov. 5, 2011
Amount: First place = $5,000, Second
place = $2,500, Five Runners Up = $1,000
Criteria: High school seniors
write an in-depth (800-1000 words) explaining why free speech and First
Amendment rights are crucial to higher education and how abuses of these
rights harm the college experience. Go to
www.thefire.org/contests for
more information and detailed directions.
AXA Achievement Scholarship...Dec. 1, 2011
Amount: Scholarships of $10,000 (one
for each State) and $25,000 (one for each State)
Criteria: Applicants must show
ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self,
family and community and the ability to succeed in college. Learn more
and apply online at
www.axa-achievement.com.
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student
Scholarships...due Dec. 2, 2011
Amount: 500 scholarships are awarded
valued from $60,000 for first place to $4,000 for the lowest level
Criteria: Applications are
judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. MVS scholars
are outstanding students who are at or near the top of their class, active
in school and community activities, and recognized as leaders by their
peers. For complete details and applications, go to
www.elks.org/enf/scholars .
All applications must go through a local Elks Lodge before reaching the Elks
National Foundation office.
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards...due Dec. 15,
2011
Amount: 100 scholarships worth
$1,000 to $10,000
Criteria: Qualified candidates must
be operating a small business. All applicants must be nominated by a
dues-paying member of NFIB. The selection committee will consider the
applicants’ academic records, extracurricular activities, leadership, and
character. Evidence of entrepreneurial spirit and initiative in running
their business will be heavily weighted. Financial need is not a factor.
BK Scholars Awards...due Jan. 10, 2012
Amount: $1,000 awards; 3 $50,000
James W. McLamore WHOPPER awards; 1 $25,000 King award; up to 4 $5,000
regional awards
Criteria: There are a couple
of different levels of GPA requirements--the general (non-employee) track
must have a 2.5 minimum GPA while the employee track must have a 2.0 minimum
GPA. High school seniors, Burger King employees, and children of
Burger King employees are eligible to apply. Go to
www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html for
information and how to apply.
Guy Wilson Scholarship...due Jan. 16, 2012
Amount: $500
Criteria: Available only to
Michigan high school seniors who are a son, daughter, grandchild or
great-grandchild of a war-time veteran (see below chart) planning to attend
any Michigan accredited college or university. Applicants must
have a minimum 2.5 GPA, financial need, proof of parent's or grandparent's
honorable active war-time military service, and statement of goals and
intentions. Go to
http://www.michiganlegion.org/scholarships/wilson.html for information
and application.
Wartime
Era Dates
World War
I...Apr. 6, 1917 - Nov. 11, 1918
World War
II...Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1946
Korean
War...June 25, 1950 - Jan. 31, 1955
Vietnam
War...Fe. 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975
Lebanon/Grenada...Aug. 24, 1982 - Jul 31, 1984
Panama...Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990
Persian
Gulf War...Aug. 2, 1990 - Until cessation of hostilities including
Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom
William D. & Jewell Brewer Scholarship...due
Jan. 16, 2012
Amount: $500
Criteria: Available only to
Michigan high school seniors or college students (but don't yet have a
Bachelor's degree) who are a son, daughter, grandchild or great-grandchild
of a war-time veteran (see above chart) planning to attend any nationally
accredited college or university. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5
GPA, financial need, proof of parent's or grandparent's honorable active
war-time military service, and statement of goals and intentions. Go
to
http://www.michiganlegion.org/scholarships/brewer.html for information
and application.
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) U.S.
Scholarship Program...due Jan. 27, 2012
Criteria: Scholarships are
available for students in financial need who have demonstrated academic
achievement, leadership and community involvement. Go to
www.rmhc.org for complete program details
and eligibility requirements.
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship...due Feb.
1, 2012
Amount: up to 375 $2,000 winners
nationwide
Criteria: Applicants must show
ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self,
family and community and the ability to succeed in college. Learn more and
apply online at
www.axa-achievement.com.
Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards...due
Feb. 1, 2012
Amount: 250 scholarships worth
$4,000
Criteria: For children and
grandchildren of Elks members. Applicants will be judged on the core
Elks values: knowledge, charity, community service, and integrity. For
complete details and applications, go to
www.elks.org/enf/scholars .
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program...due Feb. 8,
2012
Amount: Up to $20,000 (up to $5,000
per year renewable) for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board
Criteria: High school seniors
must have a minimum 2.75 GPA, enroll in a public college or university
within your legal state of residence, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree, be
a US citizen or permanent resident, and demonstrate financial need.
Apply online at www.kfcscholars.org.
Shiawassee Community Foundation Scholarships...due
Feb. 10, 2012
All applications can be found on the Foundation's
website at www.shiawasseefoundation.org. I have listed below the applications
that are applicable to Byron students. For other districts, go
directly to their website.
Rollin V. Dasen Memorial Scholarship
- Applicants must be Shiawassee County high school
seniors
- Applicants must be planning to attend MSU and
pursue a degree in either the College of Communication Arts and
Sciences, College of Education, College of Arts and Letters, or College
of Natural Science -OR- planning to attend CMU to pursue a degree
in the either the College of Communication and Fine Arts or College of
Education and Human Services
- Applicants must demonstrate good character and
community service
- Financial need will be considered
Drew
Decker Memorial Scholarship
-
For
Shiawassee County High School students or graduates
-
Applicants
must be pursuing a career in the music field or to attend band camp
-
Not grade
point sensitive
-
Financial
need will be considered
Alford
and Alice Emmert Scholarship
-
Students
of any state accredited public or private high school in Shiawassee
County who have spent the majority of their secondary school years in
the County
-
This
scholarship shall be awarded only to students attending a four year
accredited college or university
-
The
following list of studies, in order of priority, may be funded by this
scholarship:
o
Agriculture
o
Forestry
o
Hard Sciences (Engineering, Physics, Chemistry,
etc)
o
Natural Sciences
o
Biology
o
Veterinary Medicine
o
Economics
o
International Studies/History
o
Computer Sciences
o
Accounting
o
Teaching
o
Other studies not specifically excluded
o
Pre-Law/Law, Pre-Medicine/Medicine, Political
Science, Sociology, Psychology, Athletics/Sports
-
Financial
need will be considered
-
Applicants
shall have career goals, be of good character and well-motivated as
demonstrated by the following:
o
Seriousness of intent to attend college by a
course of study in high school appropriate to the preparation for college
o
A history of summer or part time employment in an
effort to fund part of their own higher education expenses
o
Evidence of self-motivation by such things as
activities, hobbies, and interests that teach skills or advance learning
o
Academic achievement sufficient to successfully
meet the challenges of education beyond the high school level. A high GPA
is not to be stressed as primary criteria
o
Involvement in volunteer work in their community,
neighborhood, church or school
o
The intent to enroll as a full time student in
more than the minimum number of credits per semester or term in college
o
Leadership ability in their community, church or
school
Edward
W. Flynn Memorial Scholarship Fund
-
Shiawassee
County High School Senior
-
Planning
to major in the field of natural resource conservation; including but
not limited to aquatic sciences and/or forestry.
-
Financial
need will be considered.
Cyril and Ella M. Gregoricka Scholarship
-
Shiawassee
County High School Senior
-
Planning
to study either environmental engineering or agriculture
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Demonstrates civic responsibility, compassion and concern for others,
good character and value system
-
Financial
need will be considered
-
Involvement in FFA (only for students applying for the agriculture
scholarship)
Clarence S. Hood Memorial Scholarship
-
Must be
Education Majors – particularly those aspiring to be History/Social
Studies Teachers on the secondary level of public schools
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Graduates
of a High School in Shiawassee County (preference given to Owosso High
Students and Alumni)
-
Financial
need will be considered
-
GPA may be
average or higher
Kris Marie Kulhanek Memorial Scholarship
Jill Malzahn Memorial Health Fund
-
Shiawassee
County High School students planning on going into the medical field
-
Financial
need not essential, but will be considered
Nathan Nover Memorial Scholarship
-
Graduate
of a High School in Shiawassee County
-
Pursuing
further education in the accounting or medical field
-
Grade
point average of 3.0 or higher
-
Be active
in at least one extracurricular activity
Paul Penjaska Family Scholarship
-
Graduates
of a High School in Shiawassee County (college students must have
completed a minimum of two years at an accredited Michigan private or
public college or trade school)
-
Financial
need will be considered
-
Preference
given to those studying physical sciences (defined as any of the natural
sciences that deal primarily with non-living materials such as physics,
chemistry and astronomy), trades or engineering
David A. Reed Agricultural Scholarship
Evan James Reed Memorial Scholarship
The recipient(s) shall attend any Shiawassee County
High School and intend to pursue further education at an accredited
institution in the field of special education to aid the mentally or
physically challenged/impaired. The recipient(s) should have academic
performance that would indicate success at the college level and may
re-apply in conjunction with an interview. It is not intended to be
grade point sensitive or financial need directed.
Bill and Kay Scarlett Memorial Scholarship
-
Shiawassee
County High School Graduates that plan on furthering their education at
an accredited college or university within a two year period after high
school graduation.
-
Financial
need will be considered
-
Candidates
should demonstrate a grade point average that would predict success in
the completion of a degree program
Cheryl L. Hrcka Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Shiawassee
County Catholic Religious Education High School Seniors planning on
furthering their education at a college, trade school, or religious
education program.
-
A member
in good standing of a Shiawassee County Catholic Church
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A good
citizen with high moral character
-
A grade
point average to assure the likelihood of completing a college education
-
Priority
will be given to students actively involved in the youth group of their
church
-
Financial
need will be considered
Durand St. Mary's K of C Council 7955 Scholarship
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Student of
Durand St. Mary’s Catholic Church
-
Student’s
family must be a member in good standing of Durand St. Mary’s Catholic
Church
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Demonstrate leadership in the parish and community
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Acceptance
and attendance at an accredited educational institution
-
Award is
merit based without regard for family income and is renewable
-
Candidates
may be interviewed
Durand Lions Club Scholarship
Iris (Turk) Lott CMU Library Science Scholarship
-
Durand or
Byron High School Graduates
-
Must have
at least a “B” average
-
Specializing in Library Science at Central Michigan University
-
Financial
need will be considered
Byron Community Scholarships
-
Byron High
School Graduates
-
Planning
to attend an accredited trade/vocational school or college
-
Community
service
-
Good grade
point average
-
Financial
need will be considered
Robert J. Cole Memorial Scholarship
Roger and Marian Talbot
Family Scholarship
-
Byron High
School Seniors and Alumni currently attending college
-
Preference
is given to those students attending Baker College, Central Michigan
University, Ferris State University, Lansing Community College or
Michigan State University
Kailey Elizabeth Jordan Memorial Scholarship
To
award grants to accredited Michigan horse camps to allow Michigan
handicapped or terminally ill children (ages 16 and under) who love
horses and who would benefit from therapeutic horseback riding.
Michigan Education Association Scholarship...due
Feb. 10, 2012
Amount: Last year, 36 scholarships
(20 to high school seniors and 16 to returning college students) totaling
$36,000 were awarded
Criteria: Selection based on:
academic achievement, school/community service, extracurricular activities,
and all other criteria being equal, first consideration will be given to
children of MEA members and students from lower income households.
Students must attend a Michigan public college or university or vocational
training institution that grants a degree, certification or license.
Mrs. Smith has paper applications, but applications can be obtained at
http://www.mea.org/awards/meascholarship.html.
Best Buy Scholarship Program...due Feb. 15, 2012
Amount: 1,200 scholarships of $1,000
each
Criteria: For students in
grades 9 - 12. Students need solid grades plus community service or
work experience. Apply online at
www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or
www.at15.com.
National Co-op Scholarships...postmark deadline
Feb. 15, 2012
Amount: There are 155 merit
scholarships totaling $4 million
Criteria: Applicants must have
a minimum 3.5 GPA and have completed all required admissions applications
materials and be accepted at one of the WACE partner institutions (Drexel U,
Johnson & Wales U, Kettering U, Rochester Institute of Technology, U of
Cincinnati, U of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology). For a
scholarship application or to complete your application online, go to
www.co-op.edu.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program...due
Feb. 17, 2012
Amount: There are 20 scholarships
worth $10,000 (renewable up to $40,000)
Criteria: For college-bound
students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and
citizenship. Go to
www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships for an online application.
Kroger's "I Can Make History" contest...due Feb.
24, 2012
Amount: Prizes in each category
include 2 scholarships ($2,000 and $500) to 1st and 2nd place in 12th grade;
2 scholarships ($2,000 and $500) to 1st and 2nd place in 11th grade; 1
laptop to all 1st place winners in 4th - 10th grades; and 1 family field
trip pack to all 2nd place winners in 4th - 10th grades
Criteria: In celebration of
Black History Month, prizes will be given in the categories of art, essay,
music and poetry. Visit
www.icanmakehistory.com for more information and to download application
forms. All entries must be the student's original work which address
one of two themes: "How are you and/or your community making history?" or
"What does Black History Month mean to me?"
2012 Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship...due
Feb. 28, 2012
Amount: Twenty one-year awards of
$2,500
Criteria: For graduating high
school seniors enrolling in engineering or geosciences at universities
identified by Shell (including MSU and U of M Ann Arbor). Upon
successful completion of first year studies and other criteria established
by Shell, the recipient may be eligible to receive a four-year renewable
award of $5,000 annually. Applicants must plan to enroll full-time in
geology, geophysics, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical
engineering, geological engineering, geophysical engineering, mechanical
engineering, or petroleum engineering. The application is available
for download at http://goo.gl/HQSIY under
the "high school seniors" tab.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program...due Feb.
29, 2012
Amount: 100 scholarships of up to
$25,000 per year (renewable for up to 5 years) -PLUS- an additional 1000
scholarships of $2,000 one-time awards
Criteria: Applicants must be
planning to attend college full-time in 2012-13 and planning to major in a
field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business
with an interest in the automotive industry. Go to
www.buickachievers.com to apply
and for more information.
Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation...due Mar. 1,
2012
Amount: $2,000
Criteria: Winners are selected
on the basis of leadership, scholarship, financial need, and dedication to
the civil rights principles of Rosa L. Parks, whose historic stand against
racial prejudice in 1955 brought her national recognition. Applicants
must have a 2.5 minimum GPA, describe financial need, and document community
activities. See the application at
www.rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org for other criteria.
Zonta Club Scholarships...due March 10, 2012
Applicants for both will be judged on leadership
skills, academic excellence, financial need and working toward an Associates
or Bachelors degree.
Zonta Club of Owosso and Baker College of Owosso--up
to $1000 for a Shiawassee County student attending Baker College of Owosso
Zonta Scholarship--$500 or more to promote the
status of women
Memorial Healthcare Foundation Scholarships...due
Mar. 16, 2012
Amount: Two $1000 scholarships
Criteria: For two seniors from
a high school within Memorial Healthcare Center's service area that pursue
studies in select health care disciplines. See below link for a list
of approved disciplines. The application can be accessed the other
link, online at
www.Memorialhealthcarefoundation.org or Mrs. Smith has a few copies.
Byron Masonic Scholarship...due to Mrs. Smith by
March 16, 2012
Criteria: Applicants must show
strong academics as well as participation in extra-curricular activities
(either in school or out of school). Financial need, reference
letters, ACT scores, GPA and a personal statement will be taken in to
consideration.
*IMPORTANT--there is a different date on the
scholarship...ignore it. Those are Lodge deadlines...the application
must be submitted directly to the Lodge or Mrs. Smith by March 16*
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the
Year (SAMMY) 2012 Award Program...due online by Mar. 19, 2012
Amount: 25 winners will
receive a $7,500 college scholarship, an invitation for winners,
parents/guardians to attend a SAMMY 2012 awards weekend at Walt Disney World
in Orlando, FL in June 2012, and an opportunity to be pictured in a special
congratulatory Milk Mustache ad in a June 2012 edition of USA TODAY.
Criteria:
Teachers, coaches, principals, counselors, athletic directors, parents and
relatives are encouraged to nominate a scholar athlete for the SAMMY 2012
Award. Additionally, all high school seniors may self-nominate
themselves for the award. Judging of the nominees will be based on
five criteria: academic performance (35%), athletic excellence (35%),
leadership (15%), community service (10%) and milk experience essay (5%).
Applications will be accepted online at
www.sammyapplication.com.
Shiawassee Women's Association of Today & Tomorrow (S.W.A.T.T.)
Scholarships...due Mar. 24, 2012
Amount: Two $500 scholarships
Criteria: Applicants must be
pursuing further education in a professional career, seeking financial need,
and in good scholastic standing (at least average grades).
Delta Kappa Gamma/Alpha Eta Chapter
Grant...due Mar. 26, 2012
Amount: One scholarship
worth at least $200 (or it can be evenly divided between two recipients)
Criteria:
Applicants must be a female graduate from Clinton or Shiawassee County high
schools pursuing a degree in education. Applicants must have average
or above average grades.
AAA Michigan School Safety Patrol Scholarship...due
to Mrs. Smith by March 30, 2012 (who will then forward one nominee to AAA by
their deadline)
Amount: Two $1,000 scholarships
Criteria: For seniors that
served as AAA School Safety Patrol members in Michigan. Students must
documented proof of AAA Michigan Safety Patrol participation, good academic
standing (3.0 or better GPA and 21 or better ACT) and a strong record of
participation in the community and extra-curricular activities. See
Mrs. Smith for an application.
Voorhies Scholarship...postmark deadline Mar.
31, 2012
Amount: Varies depending on need
Criteria: Applicants must have
a 3.0 GPA and live in Genesee or Shiawassee Counties. Awards are
generally based on financial need, but extra-curricular activities, GPA, and
awards are also considered.
Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) Scholarship
Competition...due Apr. 2, 2012
Amount: at least 30 scholarships of
$1000 each
Criteria: Awards are NOT based
on financial need. Applicants, or a parent, must be employed at a
business that is a member of MRA. The application can be found online
at www.retailers.com (access code
MIRA) or you can call 800-366-3699 for an application.
Michigan Oil & Gas Producers Education Foundation
Scholarship...due Apr. 2, 2012
Amount: At least $500
Criteria: Applicants must have been
accepted for enrollment at a Michigan university or community college, have
a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must
also be pursuing a degree in a field of study which will allow them to
obtain full time employment in the crude oil and natural gas industry.
Go to www.mogpef.org for an application.
Thomas Michael Jennings Foundation Scholarship...due
Apr. 14, 2012
Amount: $2,500
Criteria: For any student who
wishes to enroll in any undergraduate, graduate, or professional program
(including current college students). The scholarship is not
restricted to a particular field of study. The Foundation will be
looking at academic achievement, character, and community service when
considering a candidate.
James Oliver Curwood Scholarship Award...due
Apr. 15, 2012
Amount: $750
Criteria: This scholarship is
open to any graduate of a Shiawassee County school; the parent must be a
resident of Shiawassee County. Criteria to be used in selecting
recipients include: financial need, a GPA that may have prevented recipient
of other scholarships, completion of application, recent transcript, and
work experience. The application should be typed or written with a
black pen. The application is available at
www.shiawasseecountyhistsoc.org.
Byron Area PTA Scholarship...due May 4, 2012
Amount: $500
Criteria: Applicants must be a
Byron High School senior who plans to attend college and has shown a
commitment to their community through volunteer hours. Submit the
completed application to Mrs. Smith who will then forward it to the Byron
PTA president.
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