SCHOLARSHIPS (January 2023) JANUARY Deadlines

SCHOLARSHIPS (January 2023)
                                            JANUARY Deadlines
MAB Foundation Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Michigan Association of Broadcasters
Amount: two $750 awards
Closing Date: January 22, 2022
Description: High school seniors who have been accepted at a Michigan College, university or trade school and plan
to study and pursue a career in a broadcast-related field may apply for one of two $750 scholarships.
Apply at: Scholarships - Michigan Association of Broadcasters (michiganmedia.com)

APIASF
Sponsor: Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Amount: $2,500 one year awards - $20,000 multi-year awards
Closing Date: January 19, 2023
Description: The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is the nation's largest 501(c)3 non-
profit organization that provides scholarships to Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIAs) with financial need.
Live at or below the poverty level or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status; Are the first in their families to
attend college; Are representative of the APIA community's diversity, geographically and ethnically, especially those
ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and have
placed strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
Apply at: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/

(NEW) Ryan Fischer Legacy Award
Sponsor: The Ryan Fischer Legacy Scholarship Foundation
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: Completed applications MUST be turned into the athletic director (Mr. Bertich) by the end of the school
day on Friday, January 27, 2023.
Description: The Ryan Fischer Legacy Award was established to Honor the life of Ryan Fischer and the legacy he left in
the Michigan Hockey Community. Ryan had a strong faith in God, a passion for his country and an unconditional love for
all others. He encouraged his teammates to live a life that represents the integrity, character, and sportsmanship that
Ryan displayed in all facets of his life. Eligible students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, have been accepted to a
college/university, have a varsity letter in at least two varsity sports including hockey, demonstrate high moral character,
sportsmanship, leadership, integrity, and a positive attitude. Additional requirements within the application include an
essay, letter of recommendation from your Varsity Hockey coach and two additional letters of recommendation. Apply
at: www.RyanFischer.org

Advocates Scholarship
Sponsor: The Advocates
Amount: $1,000, offered biannually
Closing Date: Fall Term - January 31, 2023; Spring Term – June 30, 2023
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students in the United States. Applicant must
submit an essay on a given topic related to problems we face on the road.
Apply at: https://www.advocateslaw.com/scholarship/

(NEW/ UCS ONLY) 2023 Superintendent’s Scholarship
Sponsor: Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence
Amount: Varies – Several Scholarships Available
Closing Date: Monday, January 30th, 2023
Description: UCS graduating seniors are invited to apply for the 2023 Superintendent’s Scholarship awards program.
Applications must be submitted electronically. Students are required to receive one recommendation from a teacher,

school counselor, administrator, or non-family member. The individual making the recommendation will need to submit an
appraisal from and recommendation electronically.
Apply at: www.UticaK12.org/SuperintendentsScholarship

UNION PLUS Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Union Plus Education Foundation
Amount: $ 500 - $4,000
Closing Date: January 31, 2023
Description: Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as
defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse
or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one-year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31 of the
scholarship year. This is a competitive scholarship. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social
awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. The required essays
can account for up to half your total score. Scholarship applicants are judged by a committee of impartial post-
secondary educators.
Apply at: https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/money/union-plus-scholarships

                                         FEBRUARY Deadlines

(NEW) Military Scholarship
Sponsor: Fisher House Foundation
Amount: 700 scholarships / $2000 each
Closing Date: Varies
Description: Scholarships for Service is a free public resource for students of families with a military service
background to search and access thousands of scholarship options. Every scholarship listed here is specifically
tailored for active, guard and reserve military, Veterans, retired personnel or their families.
Apply at: http://search.militaryscholar.org/

University of Michigan Greater Club of Detroit
Sponsor: University of Michigan Greater Club of Detroit
Amount: $3,500 Multiple
Closing Date: February 10, 2023 @ 5:00 P.M.
Description: Multiple scholarships available for students who plan to attend U of M in Fall 2023. Eligible students
must have a minimum ACT score of 31 or minimum SAT score of 1430 or in the top 1% of graduating class. If you have
questions regarding the application process, email scholarships@umclubgreaterdetroit.org
Apply at: Scholarships - U of M Club of Greater Detroit (umclubgreaterdetroit.org)

(NEW) 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

(NEW) 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 - JULY Deadlines

(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) 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) 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)

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!) 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

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) 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

(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) 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

(NEW/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/