SCHOLARSHIPS (February 2023 - Updated) FEBRUARY Deadlines - Utica Community Schools

SCHOLARSHIPS (February 2023 - Updated)
                                         FEBRUARY Deadlines
 Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan
Sponsor: Community Foundation
Amount: Multiple Awards - Various
Closing Date: February 15, 2023 – Deadline to Register for Portal
Description: One application for numerous scholarships. Beginning November 15th, students can register in the
scholarship portal and apply to any scholarship for which they are eligible. The deadline to register for the
scholarship portal is February 15, 2023 and deadline for application is March 15, 2023. Contact the Program Officer at
the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, at scholarships@cfsem.org with questions.
Apply at: https://cfsem.org/scholarships/

Detroit Economic Club Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Amount: Two renewable awards: $2,000
Closing Date: February 15, 2023 to access the application; March 15, 2023 to apply
A $2,000, renewable, scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student from Detroit, Macomb, Oakland and/or
Wayne counties who will be entering college as a freshman in the fall. Special consideration will be given to
students who have overcome specific hardships to achieve their personal and educational goals. Student must
demonstrate financial need by completion of the FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov)
Apply at: https://cfsem.org/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/

Miguel Cabrera Family Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: February 15, 2023 to access the application; March 15, 2023 to apply
Description: A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student from Detroit, Macomb, Oakland and/or
Wayne counties who will be entering college as a freshman in the fall. Eligible candidates will be in good academic
standing (2.5 or above) and be full first-generation college students (“first generation” meaning that student and/or
their siblings are the first in their family line that will attend, or with respect to a sibling, have graduated from a
university) or are from historically underrepresented student populations.
Apply at: https://cfsem.org/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/

MEA Scholarship
Sponsor: Michigan Education Association (MEA)
Amount: Variable
Closing Date: February 16, 2023
Description: Several scholarships will be awarded to young men and women that are a dependent of MEA member
or MEA-Retired member in good standing and a graduate of a Michigan public high school or private high school
that has an MEA bargaining unit. Student must have plans to attend an undergraduate program of a Michigan public
community/junior college, four-year degree-granting institution, or vocational training institution that grants a
degree, certification or license. Those attending the following private institutions ONLY are also eligible: Baker
College-Flint/Owosso; University of Detroit–Mercy; Adrian College; Finlandia University; and Albion College. (The
aforementioned private institutions are existing local MEA affiliates.) Priority is given on the basis of: Academic
achievement, extra-curricular activities, school and community service, and students from lower income households.
Apply at: https://www.mea.org/mea-scholarship/

(NEW/LOCAL) Community Choice Foundation Scholarship for Graduating Seniors
Sponsor: Community Choice Foundation
Amount: Fifteen $5,000 awards
Closing Date: February 28, 2023 @ 5:00 PM
Description: Community Choice Foundation believes that learning is a life-long process and are proud to offer 15
scholarships to students who have the desire to attend college in Michigan. Students must have a minimum GPA of
3.0, have a strong record of Giving Big to the community through volunteerism or public service, must be accepted
at a two- or four-year Michigan college or university and have a desire to live and work in Michigan after attaining a
college degree. Link to apply below. Additional questions can be directed to Jeremy Cybulski at 877-243-2528.
Apply at: https://www.communitychoicecu.com/scholarships

(NEW/LOCAL) Community Choice Foundation Scholarships for Students Pursuing Skilled Trades/CTE
Sponsor: Community Choice Foundation
Amount: Four $2,500 awards
Closing Date: February 28, 2023 @ 5:00 PM
Description: Skilled trades will play an important role in Michigan’s future. Community Foundation supports students
seeking vocational training or certification through accredited programs by offering four $2,500 scholarships. Link
to apply below. Additional questions can be directed to Jeremy Cybulski at 877-243-2528.
Apply at: https://www.communitychoicecu.com/scholarships

                                                     MARCH

(NEW) Fred and Lena Meijer Scholarship for Meijer Team Members and Children of Team Members
Sponsor: Meijers
Amount: several varied awards $4,000 - $10,000 (last year 165 awards were made!)
Closing Date: March 1, 2023
Description: This scholarship is available to a current part-time or full-time Meijer Team Member with an
employment start date prior to March 1, 2019 and/or a dependent child of a former Meijer Team Member whose
employment was terminated due to death, retirement or permanent disability. Student must be attending a college,
university or technical school full time in the fall 2023.
Apply at: https://meijerscholarship.egrant.net

(NEW) JAMESON BATES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsor: Four County Community Foundation
Amount: several $1,000 awards
Closing Date: March 1, 2023
Description: students residing in Shelby Township who are pursuing a degree in the medical field are eligible to
apply.
Apply at: Apply for a Scholarship | Four County Community Foundation (4ccf.org)

(NEW) MICHIGAN SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT CREDIT UNION
Sponsor: MICHIGAN SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT CREDIT UNION
Amount: Award amounts vary
Closing Date: March 1, 2023
Description: A variety of scholarships are available to eligible students pursuing vocational training, education,
police or fire-fighter cadet training and more. See website for more information and to apply.
Apply at: MSGCU Scholarships

(NEW) ROBERT A. LEONARD SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsor: Robert A. Leonard Charitable Trust
Amount: 15 awards will be granted ranging from $750 - $7,500
Closing Date: March 1, 2023
Description: minimum 2.8 GPA and community service involvement required of applicants. Awards are for book
awards, tuition awards and housing allowance. See website for more information and to apply.
Apply at: Home | RAL Charitable Trust (raltrust.org)

(NEW) ROSA PARKS SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsor: Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: March 1, 2023
Description: The Rosa L. Parks Scholarship Foundation is dedicated to awarding scholarships to Michigan high
school seniors who hold close to Mrs. Parks' ideals while demonstrating academic skills, community involvement
and economic need.
Apply at: https://www.rosaparksscholarship.org/application

(NEW) SHELBY COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsor: Four County Community Foundation
Amount: several $1,000 awards
Closing Date: March 1, 2023
Description: students residing in Shelby Township are eligible to apply.
Apply at: Apply for a Scholarship | Four County Community Foundation (4ccf.org)

University of Michigan Dearborn – Alumni Legacy Scholarship Application
Sponsor: University of Michigan Dearborn Alumni
Amount: Tuition Only
Closing Date: March 6th, 2023
Description: See scholarship application for details, requirements, and documentation necessary to apply. Two
letters of recommendation from teachers and a letter of nomination from a University of Michigan – Dearborn
alumni are required.
Apply at: Application can be found in the Counseling Information Schoology Course in the Materials folder under
Scholarships, on Henry Ford II’s Website and hard copies available in the Counseling Office

(NEW/LOCAL) Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation
Amount: Nineteen scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $2,000
Closing Date: Postmarked by March 10, 2023
Description: SHACF scholarship program offers nineteen scholarships totaling $32,000. Student can apply for no
more that two scholarships listed on application with each scholarship having their own separate requirements.
Apply at: Application can be found in the Counseling Information Schoology Course in the Materials folder under
Scholarships, on Henry Ford II’s Website and hard copies available in the Counseling Office

(NEW/LOCAL) Friends of Macomb Township Scholarship
Sponsor: Friends of Macomb Township Foundation
Amount: Six $1,000 awards
Closing Date: March 15, 2023 by postal delivery or in person.
Description: Graduating high school seniors who are residents of Macomb Township and who plan on attending a
higher education or career/technical institution for 2020/2021 school year can apply.
Apply at: Application can be found in the Counseling Information Schoology Course in the Materials folder under
Scholarships, on Henry Ford II’s Website and hard copies available in the Counseling Office

(NEW!) Horatio Alger Association Undergraduate Scholarship
Sponsor: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
Amount: 1020 scholarships up to $2,500
Closing Date: March 15, 2023
Description: For graduating seniors who will be enrolled in a 2 year of less career or technical degree/certification
program in Fall 2022 who demonstrate financial need.
Apply at: https://scholars.horatioalger.org

(NEW!) Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
Amount: 1020 scholarships up to $2,500
Closing Date: March 15, 2023
Description: For graduating seniors who will be enrolled in a 2 year of less career or technical degree/certification
program in Fall 2022 who demonstrate financial need.
Apply at: https://scholars.horatioalger.org

(NEW) NPC Centennial Scholarships for Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
Amount: 10 scholarship awards of $2,000 each
Closing Date: March 15, 2023
Description: The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is made up of 26 inter/national sororities and is the largest
advocacy and support organization for the women’s-only sorority experience. Beginning with women graduating high
school in 2023, NPC plans to award 10 college scholarships of US$2,000 each annually through our new NPC
Centennial Scholarships Program. The scholarships may be used to offset college tuition, dues and fees.
Apply at: NPC Centennial Scholarships Application 2023 (smarterselect.com)

(NEW) The Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship Program
Sponsor: The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA)
Amount: Twenty four scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $1,500
Closing Date: Request application by March 15 and submitted by April 1
Description: Scholarships are not based on financial need. To be eligible, the student or his/her parent must be
employed at a business that is a member of Michigan Retailers Association.
Apply at: retailers.com/scholarship-program

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsor: SWE- National
Amount: Variable
Closing Date: March 20, 2023
Description: The SWE -NATIONAL chapter annually awards several scholarships to exceptional high school senior
women who intent to pursue a degree in engineering.
Apply at: https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.asp

Houzz Scholarship Programs *
Sponsor: Houzz
Amount: $2,500 Multiple
Closing Date: March 31, 2023
Description: Multiple scholarships for students who plan to enroll in interior design, architecture, landscape,
architecture, architectural engineering, or construction management programs in the U.S. Specific scholarships: (1)
Women in Architecture (2) Residential Design Scholarship (3) Sustainable Residential Design Scholarship (4)
Residential Construction Management Scholarship
Apply at: https://www.houzz.com/scholarships

(NEW) EMARSP Scholarship
Sponsor: Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel
Amount: $750 award
Closing Date: March 31, 20223
Description Four $750 scholarships will be awarded to qualified students. Eligibility criteria: financial need, scholastic
performance, extracurricular activities in school and the community and written recommendations. See application
for more information.
Apply at: Application can be found in the Counseling Information Schoology Course in the Materials folder under
Scholarships, on Henry Ford II’s Website and hard copies available in the Counseling Office

(NEW/LOCAL) Summit Scholars
Sponsor: Summit Oral Surgery
Amount: $1,000 Multiple
Closing Date: March 31, 2023
Description: Six scholarships for students who plan to pursue a career in the medical field. Applicants must be high
school senior in Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair or Wayne counties, with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Apply at: Summit Scholar application

                                         APRIL - JULY Deadlines

(LOCAL!) Shelby Lions Club Academic and Community Service Scholarships
Sponsor: Shelby Lions Club
Amount: Four $2,000 scholarships available
Closing Date: April 1, 2023
Description: Four $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who meet the following eligibility requirements
and are selected by the Shelby Township Lions Scholarship Committee. Student must be a graduating HS senior with
a 2.5 GPA or higher, reside in Shelby Twp. and attend public school. Students must be a U.S Citizen, have
documentation of acceptance to a post-secondary educational/technical/vocational institution. Visit website for the
application and additional details.
Apply at: http://shelbylionsclub.org/scholarships/

(NEW) Fluid Power Scholarship
Sponsor: National Fluid Power Association
Amount: Multiple $2,000 scholarships available
Closing Date: April 3, 2023
Description: A minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, 500-word essay, and one letter of recommendation are required
from each applicant. The Foundation’s goal is to help graduating high school seniors, and individuals enrolled at
technical colleges, community colleges, and universities pursue their interests in fluid power.
Apply at: $2K Scholarships - NFPA Foundation

(NEW/LOCAL!) 2023 LEADS! Scholarship
Sponsor: The Ohio-Michigan of Career Colleges and Schools (OMACCS)
Amount: 133 Scholarships for full or partial tuition
Closing Date: April 7, 2023
Description: Full and partial scholarships to nineteen Ohio and Michigan career colleges. If you have questions
regarding the scholarship program, contact the OMACCS office at (614) 487-8180 or ktrofholz@omacc.orge
For more information on the application process and participating career colleges go to OMACCS.org.
Apply at: https://omaccs.org

(NEW) The Donovan Xavier Baker Scholarship
Sponsor: The Donovan Xavier Baker Scholarship Fund
Amount: $2,500 award
Closing Date: April 30, 2023
Description: A scholarship offered to African American males ages 17-22 to assist in post high school education.
Donovan graduated from Benjamin O. Davis Aerospace & Technical High School, attended Henry Ford Community
College, and was attending Ohio Technical College as a full time student and only had 9 months to completion of his
education as an Automotive Technician when his life was cut short. Award of $2,500 to the winning essay. To be
deposited in the winner’s college account. For more information and to download application go to the website
listed below.
Apply at: www.thedonovanxavierbakerscholarshipfund.com

(NEW/LOCAL) Kiwanis Club of Utica-Shelby Township Scholarship
Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Utica-Shelby
Amount: $1,000, non-renewable
Closing Date: May 1st, 2023
Description: The Scholarships winners receive a $1,000 scholarship and may re-apply as long as they are still
attending college. The committee receives the applications and each application is reviewed on many facets
including Community Service, Academic Achievement, Financial Needs. The Scholarship Program is made possible
by fundraising activities from the Kiwanis Club of Utica Shelby Township. Over the last 30 years we have provided in
excess of $230,000 in Scholarships to local students. QUESTIONS: hello@uticashelbykiwanis.org
Application should be mailed to Scholarship Committee Kiwanis Club of Utica Shelby Township P.O. Box 180264,
Shelby Twp., MI 48318-0487
Apply: Application can be found in the Counseling Information Schoology Course in the Materials folder under
Scholarships, on Henry Ford II’s Website and hard copies available in the Counseling Office

(NEW) Robotics Challenge Scholarship
Sponsor: National Fluid Power Association
Amount: $7,500 per year for up to four years
Closing Date: May 1, 2023
Description: Graduating high school seniors who participate as part of a FIRST® Robotics, National Robotics League,
or VEX Robotics Competition Team and uses pneumatics in their robot. A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, 1,000-
word essay, and one letter of recommendation are required from each applicant. The goal of the
NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship is to bring an awareness of pneumatic options in robotics to high school
students and to stimulate increased use of fluid power products in these competitions.
Apply at: Robotics Scholarship - NFPA Foundation

(LOCAL) Homer J. Van Hollenbeck Scholarship
Sponsor: Homer J. Van Hollenbeck Foundation
Amount: multiple $3,000 awards
Closing Date: May 31, 2023
Description: The Homer J. Van Hollenbeck Foundation will be providing $3000 scholarships to hardworking current
high school students in the Macomb County area. Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher and demonstrate
financial need.
Apply at: Application can be found in the Counseling Information Schoology Course in the Materials folder under
Scholarships, on Henry Ford II’s Website and hard copies available in the Counseling Office

Prime Scholarship
Sponsor: Prime Medical Alert
Amount: Up to five $1,000 scholarships
Closing Date: July 31, 2023 for Fall; December 15, 2023 for Spring

Description: Scholarship is open to students working towards a two-year or four-year Nursing degree.
Apply at: https://www.primemedicalalert.com/scholarship/

Senior Planning Social Work & Eldercare Award
Sponsor: Senior Planning
Amount: 1-5 awards each semester- minimum award is $900
Closing Date: July 31, 2023 for fall; December 15, 2023 for Spring
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are high school seniors or
undergraduate students with less than 90 credit hours. Applicant should be working towards a degree in social work
with the intent on assisting seniors and the elderly upon graduation.
Apply at: https://www.seniorplanning.org/senior-planning-social-work-eldercare-award/