The March 2016 Shortlist |  |
1. 2016 Rosa Parks Scholarship
Deadline: Mar. 1
Award: $2,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to high school seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA that will be attending college prior to August 2016. Applicant must demonstrate community involvement.
Contact Information: http://www.rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org/Application.doc
2. Life Lessons Scholarship Program
Deadline: Mar. 1
Award: Up to $15,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to legal residents of the U.S. or its territories between the ages of 17 and 24 that have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian.
Contact Information: http://www.lifehappens.org/life-lessons-scholarship-program/
3. Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Deadline: Mar. 1
Award: Up to $14,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to high school seniors or current college students with above average grades. Applicant must be intending to pursue a college curriculum directed towards a career in applied geophysics or a closely related field.
Contact Information: http://www.seg.org/web/foundation/programs/scholarship
4. Community Choice Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: Mar. 1
Award: Up to $5,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to students planning on attending a college in Michigan that pledge to stay in Michigan after graduation. Applicants will be evaluated based on dedication to serving the community, GPA, and a written essay.
Contact Information: https://www.communitychoicecu.com/resources/scholarships
5. Beyond the Boroughs Scholarship
Deadline: Mar. 15
Award: Up to $20,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted to a college or university from a low-income household
Contact Information: http://www.beyondtheboroughs.org/the-scholarship/scholarship-requirements/
6. SMOFI Annual Scholarships
Deadline: Mar. 15
Award: $1,250
Scholarship Overview: Open to African American male seniors in Southeast Michigan planning to attend a college or university in the fall of 2016. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Contact Information: http://www.smofi.org/programs/scholarship
7. Creative Patriotic Art Award
Deadline: Mar. 31
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to students in grades 9-12. Applicant must submit an original piece of art that expresses patriotism to the local Ladies Auxiliary Scholarships Chairman.
Contact Information: http://www.vfwauxiliary.org/programs-page/scholarships/
8. James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Mar. 31
Award: $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to children and financial dependents of Teamster members who are graduating high school seniors. Applicant must be in the top 15 percent of their high school class and planning to attend an accredited college or university.
Contact Information: https://teamster.org/benefits/jrh-scholarship
9. National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program
Deadline: Mar. 31
Award: Up to $12,000
Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be legally blind in both eyes and reside in the United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.
Contact Information: https://nfb.org/scholarships
10. Sandisk Scholars Program
Deadline: Mar. 31
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to high school seniors or students in their sophomore or freshman year of college who will be majoring in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Contact Information: http://www.sandisk.com/about-sandisk/corporate-responsibility/community/scholars-program/
Deadline: Mar. 1
Award: $2,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to high school seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA that will be attending college prior to August 2016. Applicant must demonstrate community involvement.
Contact Information: http://www.rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org/Application.doc
2. Life Lessons Scholarship Program
Deadline: Mar. 1
Award: Up to $15,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to legal residents of the U.S. or its territories between the ages of 17 and 24 that have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian.
Contact Information: http://www.lifehappens.org/life-lessons-scholarship-program/
3. Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Deadline: Mar. 1
Award: Up to $14,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to high school seniors or current college students with above average grades. Applicant must be intending to pursue a college curriculum directed towards a career in applied geophysics or a closely related field.
Contact Information: http://www.seg.org/web/foundation/programs/scholarship
4. Community Choice Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: Mar. 1
Award: Up to $5,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to students planning on attending a college in Michigan that pledge to stay in Michigan after graduation. Applicants will be evaluated based on dedication to serving the community, GPA, and a written essay.
Contact Information: https://www.communitychoicecu.com/resources/scholarships
5. Beyond the Boroughs Scholarship
Deadline: Mar. 15
Award: Up to $20,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted to a college or university from a low-income household
Contact Information: http://www.beyondtheboroughs.org/the-scholarship/scholarship-requirements/
6. SMOFI Annual Scholarships
Deadline: Mar. 15
Award: $1,250
Scholarship Overview: Open to African American male seniors in Southeast Michigan planning to attend a college or university in the fall of 2016. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Contact Information: http://www.smofi.org/programs/scholarship
7. Creative Patriotic Art Award
Deadline: Mar. 31
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to students in grades 9-12. Applicant must submit an original piece of art that expresses patriotism to the local Ladies Auxiliary Scholarships Chairman.
Contact Information: http://www.vfwauxiliary.org/programs-page/scholarships/
8. James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Mar. 31
Award: $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to children and financial dependents of Teamster members who are graduating high school seniors. Applicant must be in the top 15 percent of their high school class and planning to attend an accredited college or university.
Contact Information: https://teamster.org/benefits/jrh-scholarship
9. National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program
Deadline: Mar. 31
Award: Up to $12,000
Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be legally blind in both eyes and reside in the United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.
Contact Information: https://nfb.org/scholarships
10. Sandisk Scholars Program
Deadline: Mar. 31
Award: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Overview: Open to high school seniors or students in their sophomore or freshman year of college who will be majoring in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Contact Information: http://www.sandisk.com/about-sandisk/corporate-responsibility/community/scholars-program/