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AFSA Fire Safety ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/5/2012
Deadline:
April 5, 2012
Eligibility:
All seniors
Award: 
Ten $2000 scholarships
Requirements:
 Read an essay. Answer a 10 question quiz.
Website: http://www.afsascholarship.org/hsinformation.html
Kelly Tanabe ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/31/2011
Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2011
Eligibility:
Grades 11-12
Award: 
$1000
Requirements:
 250 words on educational goals.
Website: http://www.gkscholarship.com/
Blogging ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/31/2011
Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2011, but start early.
Eligibility:
Senior and a blog
Award: 
$1000
Requirements:
 Blog on issue for presidential election. Win by quality & social metrics.
Website: http://yourlocalsecurity.com/scholarship
College JumpStart ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
10/17/2011
Deadline:
Oct. 17, 2011
Eligibility:
Grades 10-12
Award: 
$1500 and other prize levels
Requirements:
 250 words on educational goals.
Website: http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/
United Youth Fitness ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9/30/2011
Deadline:
Sept. 30, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$1500
Requirements:
 500 word essay on what fitness means to you.
Website: http://www.unitedyouthfitness.org/Scholarship.html
Discus Awards ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
8/31/2011
Deadline:
Aug. 31, 2011
Eligibility:
Grades 10-12
Award: 
$2000 monthly
Requirements:
 Images/videos of your involvement.
Website: http://www.discusawards.com/
Vancouver Restaurant ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
7/31/2011
Deadline:
July 31, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$500
Requirements:
 500 word essay on 3 main causes of higher college costs.
Website: http://www.cafeilnido.net/vancouverrestaurants.html
Healthy Respect Win-Win ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6/30/2011
Deadline:
June 30, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
Many awards from $1000-$25000 scholarships
Requirements:
 Essay topics on education and dreams
Website: http://healthrespect.org/win-win-plus/
Breylan Communications ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6/30/2011
Deadline:
June 30, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
 $1000
Requirements:
 Two essays under 1500 words on communication inventions.
Website: http://www.breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/132/scholarships.php
Ryan and Jamie Smith Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6/15/2011
Deadline:
June 15, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$5000
Requirements:
 1000 word essay: Can we end poverty in 30 years?
Website: http://smithcompanies.com/Serve/Scholarship/
StudentScholarships.org ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6/1/2011
Deadline:
June 1, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$1000 
Requirements:
 250-500 words on college course you are most looking forward to.
Website: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipprograms.php
Fraser Institute Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6/1/2011
Deadline:
June 1, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$500
Requirements:
 1000-1500 word essay:  Is capitalism dead?
Website: http://www.fraserinstitute.org/education-programs/students/essay-contest.aspx
Antique Trader Big Dig ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6/1/2011
Deadline:
June 1, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$3000
Requirements:
 500-1000 word essay on what you can bury that will be worth something 200 years from now.
Website: http://www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php
Literary Essay ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/31/2011
Deadline:
May 31,, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
Three $1000 awards
Requirements:
 Write an essay on DJ Solomon's book, Xen
Website: http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_literary_essay_scholarship_competition_8926.php?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=greeningm%40royaloakschools.com&utm_campaign=20110501_literaryessay
Philanthro ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/31/2011
Deadline:
May 31, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$250-$1000 renewable AND mentor AND professional support
Requirements:
 Application with Q's on hardship and ambition
Website: http://www.philanthroproductions.org/value/leadership-professional-development/education-2/
24 Seven Energy ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/31/2011
Deadline:
May 31, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$1000
Requirements:
 Online application
Website: http://24sevenenergy.com/scholarship/
College Jumpstart ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/15/2011
Deadline:
April 15, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
Scholarships $250 - $1500
Requirements:
 Answer questions about education goals and ambitions
Website: http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/
US Bank Internet ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/31/2011
Deadline:
Mar. 31, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
40 $1000 scholarships
Requirements:
 online sign-up, brief
Website:
Cappex Great Achievements ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2/28/2011
Deadline:
Feb. 28, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$1000
Requirements:
 List achievements in service, volunteerism, leadership, etc.
Website: http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/scholarshipDetails.jsp?scholarshipCode=gas&code=FW_230
Joshua Expeditions ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2/1/2011
Deadline:
Feb 1, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
Two $500 scholarships
Requirements:
 Essay of less than 1000 words:  How I make a difference in the world (service, etc.)
Website: http://www.joshuaexpeditions.org/essay-contest.htm
Optimist International Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
1/31/2011
Deadline:
Jan. 31, 2011
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$2500
Requirements:
700-800 word essay (MLA format, 2x-spaced): "How My Education is the Key to a Successful Future"
Website:
Details/Format:

Title Page:  topic, # of words, name, address, phone, school, date of birth

Page 1:  Topic and Number of words at top of page.

Numbered Pages at bottom of each page.

No identification of student, parents, school, or community in essay.

Gen and Kelly Tanabe ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/31/2010
Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2010
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$1000
Requirements:
Brief statement
Website:
CastleInk Paperless ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/31/2010
Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2010
Eligibility:
All seniors
Award: 
$1000
Requirements:
Explain how you reduce, reuse, recycle
Website:
Healthy Respect ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/30/2010
Deadline:
Dec. 30, 2010
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
Several from $500 to $25,000
Requirements:
Brief essay on what makes you unique and a role model
Website:
MTV: Get Schooled ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/17/2010
Deadline:
Dec. 17, 2010
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$10000
Requirements:
Description on a digital solution to make applying for financial aid easier.
Website:
Antique Traders Big Dig ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/3/2010
Deadline:
Dec. 3, 2010
Eligibility:
All seniors & college freshmen
Award: 
$3000
Requirements:
Short Essay on What Objects You Own That Will Have Value in Future
Website:
Courage to Grow ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/1/2010
Deadline:
Nov. 1, 2010
Eligibility:
Students of divorced parents, 2.0 GPA
Award: 
$500 each month
Requirements:
Short Essay on why you deserve a scholarship
Website:
Cappex "Don't Pay for College" ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
10/31/2010
Deadline:
Oct. 31, 2010
Eligibility:
All seniors & college freshmen
Award: 
$1000
Requirements:
Entry form
Website:
 
Monster College $5000 Give-AwayUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
10/17/2010
Deadline:
Oct. 17, 2010
Eligibility:
All students who joining MonsterCollege search engine
Award: 
$5000
Requirements:
None.  Just click on link and have a free FastWeb account. You can enter multiple times.
Website: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FastWeb Back to School SweepstakesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
10/3/2010
Deadline:
Oct. 3, 2010
Eligibility:
All students who join FastWeb college search web
Award: 
$5000
Requirements:
None.  Just click on link and have a free FastWeb account. 
Website:
Cappex GPA Isn't Everything ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9/30/2010
Deadline:
Sept. 30, 2010
Eligibility:
All seniors
Award: 
$1000
Requirements:
Entry form--based on extra-curriculars, leadership, activities
Website:
"No Essay" ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9/30/2010
Deadline:
Sept. 30, 2010
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$2000
Requirements:
Entry form.
Website:
"I Don't Want to Pay for College" ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
8/31/2010
Deadline:
Aug. 31, 2010
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$1000
Requirements:
Fill out a form--no essay!
Website:
SuperFuture ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
8/15/2010
Deadline:
August 15, 2010
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$5000; $2500
Requirements:
Survey.  Scholarship is part of PR campaign by Pearl Future
Website:
 
Giving Soul ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
7/31/2010
Deadline:
July 31, 2010
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$250; ongoing
Requirements:
Questionnaire on how you make a difference in the world
Website:
Gen and Kelly Tanabe ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
7/31/2010
Deadline:
July 31, 2010
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$1000
Requirements:
Brief statement
Website:
"A GPA Isn't Everything" ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
7/31/2010
Deadline:
July 31, 2010
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$1000
Requirements:
Fill out a form
Website:
College Prowler "No Essay" ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
7/31/2010
Deadline:
July 31, 2010 (11:00 pm)
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$2000
Requirements:
Short form
Website:
SPLC High School Press Freedom AwardsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
7/1/2010
Deadline:
July 1, 2010
Eligibility:
All students of journalism
Award: 
$5000
Requirements:
600 word statement on how you have stood up in defense of the First Amendment.
Website:
Healthy Respect ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6/30/2010
Deadline:
June 30, 2010
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$5000; $2500
Requirements:
350-500 words on how performing arts have changed your life.
Website:
Thursday Exam!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/7/2010
Congrats!
You're done! 
 
Now quit thinking about the test until July!
Frame My Future ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/15/2010
Deadline:
March 15, 2010
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
5 $1000 awards
Requirements:
Photo or art project which represents your future career
Website:
Morality of Profit Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2/28/2010
Deadline:
Feb. 28, 2010
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$20000 scholarship; $5000 3rd prize
Requirements:
Essay of 3000 words on morality & profit
Website:
Women in Mathematics Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2/26/2010
Deadline:
Feb. 27, 2010
Eligibility:
Grades 9-12
Award: 
Unknown prize; publication
Requirements:
Essay of 500-1000 words about a woman with a career in mathematics.
Website:
Gen and Kelly Tanabe ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/31/2009
Deadline:
Dec 31, 2009
Eligibility:
Juniors-Seniors
Award: 
$1000 scholarship
Requirements:
Personal statement; merit based
Website:
Foreclosure.com ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/31/2009
Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$5000; several $1000 awards
Requirements:
1000-2500 words on how to solve the foreclosure crisis; winning entries go to Pres. Obama
Website:
College Prowler "No Essay" ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/30/2009
Deadline:
Dec. 30, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$2000 scholarship
Requirements:
Profile on CollegeProwler
Website:
SEVEN Essay Contest on PovertyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/7/2009
Deadline:
Dec. 7, 2009
Eligibility:
All students
Award: 
$10000 scholarship
Requirements:
Essay of any length on business solutions for poverty
Website:
Cappex Don't Pay for College ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/30/2009
Deadline:
Nov. 30, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$1000 scholarship
Requirements:
Profile on Cappex, involvement
Website:
GPA Isn't Everything ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/30/2009
Deadline:
Nov. 30, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$1000 scholarship
Requirements:
Profile on Cappex, involvement
Website:
Eugene Thorpe Writing ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/1/2009
Deadline:
Nov. 1, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$2000 scholarship
Requirements:
2000 word Essay: Defend free market vs. real estate failure
Website:
Cappex Class of 2010 ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
10/31/2009
Deadline:
Oct. 31, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$1000 scholarship
Requirements:
Profile on Cappex, involvement resume
Website:
Zinch Student Stimulus ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9/5/2009
Deadline:
Sept. 5, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$5555 scholarship
Requirements:
Profile on Zinch.com, need & merit
Website:
A GPA Isn't Everything Scholarship!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
7/31/2009
Deadline:
July 31, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$1000 scholarship
Requirements:
Leadership, service, extra-curriculars 
Website:
William S. Broomfield ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/29/2009
Deadline:
April 29, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$5000 scholarship
Requirements:
2.0 GPA; citizenship and leadership
Website:
Go to SSC
The Fountainhead Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/25/2009
Deadline:
April 25, 2009
Eligibility:
11-12 Grade
Award:
$50 - $10,000
Requirements:
800-1600 word literary essay on novel "The Foundtainhead" by Ayn Rand
Website:
Kevin Rakoczy Memorial ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/22/2009
Deadline:
April 22, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$500 scholarship
Requirements:
3.0 GPA, sports, short essay.
Website:
Go to SSC
Donald M. Currie ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/6/2009
Deadline:
April 6, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
Five $800 scholarships
Requirements:
Well-rounded application.
Website:
Go to SSC
Royal Oak Arts CouncilUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/1/2009
Deadline:
April 1, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$1500
Requirements:
Involved in arts; need; 3 examples of work; pursuing arts
Website:
Go to SSC
Michigan State Troopers ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/31/2009
Deadline:
April 1, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$1000 scholarship
Requirements:
3.25 GPA, need, essay on community commitments
Website:
Go to SSC
Realtors Association ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/20/2009
Deadline:
March 20, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
Many thousands
Requirements:
Univ. in Michigan; generally good resume
Website:
Royal Oak Community Coalition ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/13/2009
Deadline:
March 15, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
2 $500 scholarships
Requirements:
Essay or PPT on "Why I am drug and alcohol free," community service or extra-curriculars
Website:
Heino and Cloyd ScholarshipsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/9/2009
Deadline:
March 9, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
Six $2000 scholarships
Requirements:
Join Mich. Schools & Govt Credit Union
Website:
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache AwardUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/6/2009
Deadline:
March 6, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$7500 scholarships
Requirements:
Academics, leadership, athletics, and milk experience!
Website:
Janice Scott Memorial FundUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/3/2009
Deadline:
March 3, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
Varies
Requirements:
Leadership, essay, 2.5 GPA
Website:
Go to SSC
Cappex' "A GPA Isn't Everything" ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/1/2009
Deadline:
March 1, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$1000 scholarship
Requirements:
Complete a profile with leadership and extra-curricular activities highlighted.
Website:
Wiedner & Vandercook Memorial Peace ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2/28/2009
Deadline:
March 1, 2009
Eligibility:
Senior w/ social justice experience
Award: 
Dozens of $500 scholarships
Requirements:
2 Rec. letters, essay on your work
Website:
 
 
College Prowler Essay ContestUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2/27/2009
Deadline:
Feb 28, 2009 (final monthly chance)
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
Several $2000 scholarships
Requirements:
Submit your best essay.  Period.
Website:
Royal Oak Rotary ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2/26/2009
Deadline:
Feb. 26, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
Thousands
Requirements:
Academics, service, need, purpose, focus, and planning
Website:
Go to SSC
32nd Degree Masons of the Valley of Detroit ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2/25/2009
Deadline:
Feb 25, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
Varies
Requirements:
3.0 GPA; 22 ACT
Website:
Burger King ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2/2/2009
Deadline:
Feb 2, 2009
Eligibility:
Seniors
Award: 
$1000 scholarships
Requirements:
2.5 GPA; Work 15 hours; extra-curricular involvement
Website:
NWTF Scholarship (Nat'l Wild Turkey Fed.)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/31/2008
Deadline:
Jan. 1, 2009
Eligibility:
3.0 GPA, involved in school & community, active hunter, member of NWTF or Xtreme Jakes ($10)
Award:
$250 - $10,000
Requirements:
Application
Website:
All-Ink ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/26/2008
Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2008
Eligibility:
2.5 GPA
Award: 
up to $5000
Requirements:
2 short essays and resume
Website:
 
 
Alvin Cox Memorial ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/30/2008
Deadline:
Nov. 30, 2008
Eligibility:
Everyone
Award:
5 $1000 awards and others
Requirements:
Two page essay on college motivation/need
Website:
Erin Peterson ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
11/28/2008
Deadline:
Nov. 30, 2008
Eligibility:
3.0 GPA, Leadership, teamwork, kindness
Award:
$2000
Requirements:
Short answers, resume
Website:
BBG Systems ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9/19/2008
Deadline:
Sept. 19, 2008
Eligibility:
Major in business, math, education, engineering, geophysics, communication
Award:
$3000
Requirements:
500 word essay on best future career
Website:
Dell Why I Deserve a Scholarship VideoUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9/8/2008
Deadline:
Sept. 8, 2008
Eligibility:
Any senior
Award:
$2500, $1500, $1000
Requirements:
Two minute video on why you deserve a scholarship; votes for your video
Website:
 
 
 
Dedication for Education ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
8/30/2008

Deadline:

August 31, 2008

Eligibility:

Everyone

Award:

12 $600 awards

Requirements:

1 personal essay and 1 financial need essay (each up to 400 words)

Website:

http://www.dheducation.org/scholarships.php

Congolop, Inc. AwardUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
7/31/2008

Deadline:

August 1, 2008 

Eligibility:

Interest in community issues 

Award:

$500 

Requirements:

Personal essay, video, photos on community issue 

Website:

 http://www.congolop.com/index.php

SET Financial Fund Service ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/29/2008
Deadline:  June 1, 2008
 
Prize:  $5600 scholarship
Form:  Recommendation letter on service, application forms
Eligible: Needy students, service-oriented funds
Chrysler "My Journey Through the D" ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
5/1/2008
Deadline: May 1, 2008
 
Prize: $500-$5000
Form:  500-750 word essay
Eligible:  Juniors and Senior
A celebration of your personal stories growing up in Metro Detroit!  Create your own headline and give us your reasons why, deep in your heart, you still believe in Detroit and the surrounding southeast Michigan area.
National Population Policy ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/14/2008
Deadline: April 18, 2008
 
Prize: $500-$2000
Form:  500-750 word essay
Eligible:  Seniors and college underclassmen
Many people believe that our nation is already greatly overpopulated with regards to our limited natural resources and fragile environment. Do you agree that Congress should create a National Population Policy? If so, what would you recommend as its chief goals? If not, how do you propose we solve this problem?
ROHS and RO Community ScholarshipsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/11/2008
Seniors,
 
Apply for all of these!  Do not apply for one or two.  Almost all of the local scholarships are determined by a single group at a single meeting.  Every year deserving seniors lose money because they failed to apply for scholarships which the group wanted to award them. 
 
Staff scholarship due April 4!
Straightforward ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
4/11/2008
Deadline: April 14, 2008
 
Prize:  $1000
Form: Essay submitted online
Eligible:  Seniors and college students
Why is the completion of a postsecondary program important to you, and what do you hope to achieve once you get a degree?
America-in-Solidarity ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/28/2008
Deadline:  April 1, 2008
 

Prize:  $1000 scholarship

Form: Essay of 3-5 pages

Eligible:  Seniors and college students

Website: http://www.americasolidarity.org/scholarships/2008_ottilie_markholt_scholarship

1. For the past few decades, union membership has seen significant drops in the overall percentage of organized workers. Discuss ways to stop this trend and revitalize union organizing in America.

2, Analyze the impact of the World Trade Organization and recent free trade agreements (like CAFTA nad  NAFTA) on America's working families.

3. Describe how a union has benefited you and/or your community.

MCAR Realtors Association ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3/14/2008
Deadline:  March 14
 
Prize:  Several, as high as $5000
Form:  Online application
Eligible:  Seniors, based on service, career goals, financial need
 
 
University of Michigan Scholarships and GrantsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2/1/2008
Metavue Corporation ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
2/1/2008
"Famous People and Their Work" Scholarship
 
Deadline: Feb 1, 2008; $500
Write a 1000+ word researched essay on a famous person and his/her contribution to our society. 
Wayne State University Scholarships and GrantsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
1/31/2008
All Majors -- Easy Essay for Scholarships!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/31/2007
All-Ink.com Scholarship
 
Dec. 31 Deadline:  Five $1000 scholarships!
To apply for this scholarship, you must submit a 50- to 200-word essay on who has had the greatest impact on your life, and a 50- to 200-word essay on what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college.
 
Dec. 31 Deadline -- Essay on EducationUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
12/31/2007
Frank O'Neill Memorial Scholarship
 
Dec. 31 Deadline: Two $1000 Scholarships
To be eligible, you must submit an essay of fewer than 750 words on how the education of your generation is better or worse than the education of your parent's generation.
 
American Scholarship for all majors!Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9/30/2007

September Scholarship Deadline: Sept. 30, 2007:  $500

American Scholarship for all majors!

You must submit a 500-1,000 word essay on diversity, and whether or not diversity is important in America. Diversity is the concept of accepting different ethnicities, backgrounds and/or cultures into the daily American lifestyle. Diversity also consists of being equally fair to women and minorities.  All majors!  http://www.americanscholarshipcontest.com/

Admission Facts ScholarshipUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9/30/2007
Admission Facts Scholarship
 
Deadline Sept. 30, 2007:  $750
Easy to enter!  Just fill in your resume!  Do it online now! 
 
AES Engineers Scholarship Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
9/15/2007

Early Scholarship Deadline: Sept. 15, 2007:  $500

AES Engineers Scholarship for all majors!

The AES Engineers Scholarship is available to students who are future leaders. You must demonstrate character, personal merit, commitment, leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement and motivation to serve and succeed to be eligible for this award. An essay is required. All majors!  http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm