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Scholarships From Outside Organizations

Please Note - The outside scholarship announcements on this page are provided as a service. Most of these scholarships are not administered by the foundation. You must contact the individual organizations below to apply for their respective scholarship.

AES Engineers Scholarship

Scholarships are intended for future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. For more information visit www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm.

AICPA/Accountemps Scholarship

Scholarships are intended for students who aspire to a career in accounting and finance. You can visit the AICPA website for more information.

American Cancer Society

Cancer survivors age 20 or younger may be eligible for the Great Lakes Division Foundation Young Survivor Scholarship Program. More information is available at www.cancer.org/scholarships.

American Lawyer Academy Viral Video Scholarship

The American Lawyer Academy Viral Video Scholarship Contest offers $25,000 in scholarships toward college tuition at a recognized academic institution. Students that want to use their talents and creativity to help spread a positive safe driving message that captures the imagination YouTube generation can visit www.ViralVideoScholarshipContest.com to get video submission guidelines, link to information about the regional contest rules, and more.

Arab American Women's Business Council Scholarship

Scholarships are open to students of Arab descent. Please visit the AAWBC website for more information and click on the scholarships tab.

Arab American Scholarship

Deadline to apply is April 6th. Applications must be submitted online ONLY by visiting our website at www.lahc.org.

Belleville Area Women's Club Scholarship

An annual scholarship is awarded to a woman in our surrounding community, a scholarship to "go back" to school and further her personal education. Please contact Shelly Brown-Willick, Scholarship Committee Chairperson at (734) 776-5848 for further questions. Please click here for information on this scholarship.

B. Davis Scholarship

The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2012.

Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship. While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.

Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships. We are trying to improve the students’ chances for success. The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.

The deadline for applications is May 28, 2012

Amount of Scholarship: $1,000

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com

BigSun Scholarship

The BigSun Organization offers an annual $500 scholarship to a young student/athlete. The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. Please visit their website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

Buick Achievers Scholarship

As a fellow supporter of students and education, we wanted to share some exciting news!

The prestigious Buick Achievers Scholarship has expanded eligibility to include current college undergraduates as well as high school seniors. This scholarship, funded by the GM Foundation, is designed to help students who are leaders in both the classroom and their communities, but who may not have the financial means to attend college.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program will award:

Up to $25,000 per year for 100 students --AND--
$2,000 one-time awards for 1,000 students

We encourage students to apply who…

Are high school seniors or current college undergraduates enrolling for full-time study at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university for the 2012-13 academic year.
Plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology, or select Design and Business-related programs.
Have an interest in a career in the automotive or related industries.

Don’t wait! The program closes February 29, 2012.

For more information visit: www.buickachievers.com

Coca-Cola Scholarships Foundation

Scholarships are available to students of two-year institutions who demonstrate a commitment to community service. Information can be found at www.coca-colascholars.org. Click on the Apply online/Two-Year Colleges Scholarship link.

Datatel Scholars Foundation

A variety of scholarship opportunities are available to students at Datatel client organizations, which includes Henry Ford Community College. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must apply online here. Application deadline is January 31st.

Executive Women International

Scholarships are available for women in transition through the Executive Women’s International Association. Information can be found at www.executivewomen.org.

Grainger Tools for Tomorrow Scholarship

Scholarships are available for second-year students enrolled in a technical education program at the associate level. Technical Education Program means a program of study leading to an associate’s degree or licensed certification in electronic systems, heating/air conditioning, plumbing, welding, automotive, construction or other industrial trade.
Qualified applicants are asked to contact one of the following HFCC Architecture and Construction Technology Faculty:
Lee Yaros at (313) 317-1517; Craig Priskorn at (313) 317-1516; and Chad Richert at (313) 317-1515. Applications and all supporting information must be received by February 28, 2012.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Minority Scholarship

The Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Firm sponsors an annual Minority Scholarship Program through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation that awards $2,000 to a paralegal/legal assistant student and $1,000 to a legal secretarial student. Scholarships are awarded to students of color accepted or currently attending an accredited school in Michigan and current or former residents of Michigan. Visit (http://grcf.egrant.org/) to apply for scholarship or visit one of the following websites for details:
www.grfoundation.org
www.wnj.com

The Deadline for submitting applications to the foundation is April 1, 2011.

Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) Nursing Program Scholarship

The Nursing Scholarship Program is a selective program of the U.S. Government that helps alleviate the critical shortage of registered nurses currently experienced by certain types of health care facilities by helping needy students complete their registered nurse training. In exchange for the scholarship, upon graduation, the newly minted nurses work at these types of facilities for at least 2 years. http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing/

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers a variety of scholarships including the Community College Transfer Scholarship and Gates Millenium Scholars. More information is available at www.hsf.net/.

LiveCitizen.com Award

College students, 18 years and older, are eligible to win a $1,000 scholarship by participating in a LiveCitizen.com competition to come up with the most innovative and popular political quote/tagline. The competition runs thru January 31, 2012 and you can read more about the opportunity here: http://www.livecitizen.com/doc/campaign.

Michigan Association- Education of Young Children

The Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children is offering a $1,000 scholarship for a student who is majoring or minoring in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field, e.g. Early Childhood Special Education, Family Studies. Students who are matriculating from a two-year institution to a four year institution are eligible for this scholarship. A detailed description of the scholarship as well as an application form is available at www.MiAEYC.org. Applications must be postmarked by January 23, 2012 and the award will apply to the fall semester 2012.

Marathon Petroleum Michigan Refining Division Scholarship in Process Technology

Awarded to students earning certification in Process Technology or an Associates in Applied Science in Process Technology
Full tuition, fees and books for PTEC Certification Program
Confirmation of Detroit residency with high school diploma or GED
Submit letter of interest and willingness to commit to the academic requirements of the PTE Program
Three written letters of reference specific to this scholarship application

Submit the above information: Henry Ford Community College, Attn: Corporate Training – Process Technology Scholars Program, 5101 Evergreen Rd., Dearborn, MI 48128. Selected candidates will undergo a Foundational Learning Skills Assessment as part of the application process. Contact pattys@hfcc.edu for more information.

Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship

The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) has launched its scholarship competition for the 2011/2012 year. Awards are up to $500 for community college students. These awards are for one year and are not based on financial need. Students are encouraged to apply online through MRA’s website at www.retailers.com by April 1, 2011.

Michigan State University Western Wayne County Alumni Club

This is a transfer scholarship established to assist HFCC students who will be going on to Michigan State University for their bachelor degree work. Contact Mr. Sanford Sulkes at (734) 261-7272 for additional information.

Montana State University Presidential Scholarship

Montana State University Presidential Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship at Montana State University. It includes full tuition as well as a generous stipend. Postmark deadline for applications is January 4, 2011. The 2011 Presidential Scholorship application is available from the Montana State University website as PDF file.

NALS of Detroit Scholarship

NALS of Detroit Scholarship presents two (2) $500.00 nonrenewable tuition/books-only scholarship to those enrolled in a school of advanced education in the legal field. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholastic or legal career achievements, future career goals, demonstration of financial need, and leadership ability. The scholarship award may be granted to any qualified applicant in the legal field.

NALS of Michigan Scholarship

Annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000 nonrenewable tuition/books-only scholarship to an individual enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a school of advanced education pursuing a degree in the legal field. High school seniors as well as college students are eligible. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholastic or legal career achievements, future career goals, demonstration of financial need, and leadership ability. The scholarship award may be granted to any qualified applicant in the legal field.

The candidate must:

Be a high school senior or enrolled in a school of advanced education (including current school year) or a NALS of Michigan member.
Have at least a B average, or if percentile system is used, not below 90 percent.
Be in need of financial assistance.
Be able to enroll in the fall term (2010). Candidates nominated in prior years who meet current qualifications are eligible for re-nomination.

All applications must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2010. Any application postmarked after that date will be disqualified. Please contact the HFCC Foundation Office for complete details and application at (313) 845-9620, or e-mail dlarson@hfcc.edu.

National Association for Legal Professionals

Scholarships are periodically available to students who are interested in careers in the law and/or criminal justice. Information can be found at www.nals.org.

Nazareth Association of Kalamazoo Nursing Scholarship

The Nazareth Association of Kalamazoo assists students pursuing a Nursing Degree in Michigan. Check out our website in order to better understand our organization at www.nazarethassociation.org. Click here for more information about our association, its mission and our scholarship application. If you have additional questions, please contact Gladys Sudeikis or Mary Van Tassel at (269) 342-1191.

Pearson Prize for Higher Education

A two-tiered award meant to both identify students who are giving back to the college community and help them continue their work. http://www.pearsonfoundation.org/pearsonprize/

The Pearson Prize supports students who have:

completed at least one year in college;
demonstrated leadership in community service;
been attending a two- or four-year school.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship at Grand Valley State University

Scholarship of up to $1,200 awarded to outstanding students who have achieved at least a 3.5 Cumulative Grade Point Average. Applicants must be a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Society, apply for admission to Grand Valley State University by March 15 for the Fall semester of 2011, and be enrolled as a full time student at Grand Valley State University. You must submit a letter of application indicating your education and career goals and send a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. For a copy of the application, Please Contact Dr. Nabil Abraham at (313) 845-6460. For additional information about this scholarship, call the Grand Valley State University Admissions Office at (616)-331-2025

Project Working Mom

Scholarships for working mothers and fathers going back to school. Please download the Project Working Mom Application.

Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation Scholarship

The Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation and the Michigan Boating Industries Association invites you to pursue a marine career in the exciting Michigan boating industry by applying for an educational scholarship. Click here for more information http://www.mbia.org/content.aspx?page=programs_rbief. Click here to read a letter from the RBIEF or click here for the scholarship application.

Russell J. Ebeid `62 ACCESS Scholarship

The Russell J. Ebeid `62 ACCESS Scholarship program is offering scholarships to Arab-American students at HFCC who will be transferring to Kettering University. The scholarships are anticipated to be $5,000 per year and are renewable for students meeting the University’s satisfactory academic progress standards for scholarships. Mr. Ebeid’s intent is to support Arab-American students who are interested in scholarship, cooperative education and an opportunity to become successful in their collegiate careers. Two scholarships per year will be awarded. The deadline for applying is March 1. To apply, Download the PDF application form from the following website: http://admissions.kettering.edu/pdfs/2011Russell.pdf

The Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs

Adressing financial need through scholarships is a key priority of The Sallie Mae Fund. Sallie Mae offers several scholarships including First in My Family, Unmet Need, American Dream, Community College Transfer, the Writers of Passage and the Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund. For more information visit www.salliemaefund.org

SME EF Scholarship

The SME Foundation awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors, current undergraduates and masters or doctoral degree students pursuing degrees in manufacturing and related fields at two-year and four-year colleges.
For more information go to SME Education Foundation Scholarships

Soroptimist International of Flat Rock

The members of the Flat Rock chapter are sharing information regarding the Virginia M. Wagner Educational Grant. The award process begins at the club level where grant amounts vary at the discretion of the club. Additional district and regional awards are possible. Click here for award criteria and grant application. Please contact Gilda Kreucher, Program Chairperson of Soroptimist-Flat Rock at (734)671-2031 for additional information. Deadline is January 15, 2012.

Soroptimist International of Grosse Pointe - Women's Opportunity Scholarship Award

The Soroptimist International of Grosse Pointe provides two scholarship awards ($1,000 and $2,000) to women who are attending school in a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program. The $2,000 award recipient is then eligible for a regional award of $3,000 to $5,000 and a Soroptimist International of the Americas award of $10,000. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 15, 2011. Please visit www.soroptimist.org for more information or contact Susan Lewandowski at 313 882-9706 or slewand12@yahoo.com.

Soroptimist International of Trenton (Virginia M. Wagner Educational Grant)

The Soroptomist International of Trenton is advertising the Soroptimist International Midwestern Region's $1200 Virginia M. Wagner Educational Grant. Applications are due no later than January 15, 2012. Click here to see the flyer, cover sheet and application. For questions, please contact Sandy Rushlau at srushlau@comcast.net.

Speciality Equipment Market Association

If you are interested in a career in the specialty automotive industry scholarship assistance may be available through SEMA. Visit www.sema.org/scholarships.

StudentScholarships.org

The scholarship program is open to students attending a college or university, a community college, or a technical college or trade school. Applications can be found at http://www.studentsscholarships.org/awards.php.

Talbots Scholarship Program

In keeping with its long-standing tradition of helping women succeed, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to present the 2012 Talbots Scholarship Foundation and the Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award for perseverance and ingenuity, which is presented in memory of the founder of Talbots. This program empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life. Please click here for more information on this scholarship.

The University of Michigan - Dearborn

Students transferring to the University of Michigan - Dearborn may be eligible for one of many transfer scholarships. For a complete listing visit: http://www.umd.umich.edu/fa_transferscholarships/.

The Michigan Community College Scholarship

A one-time $1,500 scholarship offered to entering students selected on the basis of their academic performance and other qualifications. All entering transfer students are automatically considered and no application is required For more information, see: http://www.finaid.umich.edu/media/pdf_scholarships_autogen/commcollege.pdf .

Candidates may also contact the the HFCC Counseling Department for more information.

The Michigan Community College Scholar Award

The Michigan Community College Scholar Award is a renewable $5,000 award that recognizes academic performance and other achievements such as membership in honor societies, community service, and participation in co-curricular activities. To be considered for the scholarship for winter 2011, students must submit an application by November 1, 2010. The application can be downloaded from: The Michigan Community College Scholar Award.

For more information about the scholarship, see: www.finaid.umich.edu/media/pdf_scholarships_autogen/commscholar.pdf.