Scholarship Center
At the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation there are more
than 60 scholarship funds dedicated to post secondary
education.
Active applications and links to apply are list at the bottom of this
page.
Jack
Edward Allen Memorial Scholarship
February 20 -
March 23, 2009
Grand Traverse County
Available to
graduating seniors from a Traverse City High School (Central, West, St. Francis,
TC Christian) and who have attained the Eagle Scout ranking from the Boy Scouts
of America and are planning to attend college or a technical program.
Barney
and Renie Barber Trade Scholarship Fund
March 2 -
April 10, 2009
Kalkaska and Antrim County
Available
to graduating seniors from Kalkaska or Mancelona High Schools who are planning
to attend a vocational or trade school to pursue a program related to the
building trade.
Bellaire School Scholarship
Fund
March 4 - April 10,
2009
Antrim County
Scholarships are available for
seniors graduating from Bellaire High School who are planning to attend Michigan
State University and/or are an art student.
Benzie
Central Science Scholarship
Not Available in
2009
Benzie County
Available to graduating students
from Benzie Central High School who plan to pursue higher education in the
science field and are in need of financial assistance. Applicants must have
shown an expressed interest in science and have also excelled in the field.
Joe
Brisson Memorial Scholarship
February 20 - March 23,
2009
Regional
Intended for students from
Traverse City High Schools or for students who live within the five counties of
Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau and have played in a
soccer league, whether school or community related, and have an avid passion for
soccer and life.
Kalee
Bruce Memorial Scholarship
March 2 - April 10,
2009
Benzie County
Available to graduating seniors
from Benzie or Frankfort High Schools who are planning to pursue post secondary
education.
Buckley
Schools Marie Guyton Scholarship
March 4 - April 10,
2009
Grand Traverse County
Three scholarships will
be awarded each year to seniors at Buckley Community Schools planning to attend
an accredited college, university or trade school. The Marie Guyton
Valedictorian Scholarship, Eleanor Smith Salutatorian Scholarship,
and Marie Guyton Leadership Scholarship. No application will be necessary
for students to qualify for the Marie Guyton Valedictorian and Eleanor Smith
Salutatorian scholarships, as the scholarships will be awarded to the
valedictorian and salutatorian of each senior class at Buckley Community
Schools. The Marie Guyton Leadership Scholarship application will be available
each spring.
Camp
Roy-El Scholarship
March 2 - April 10,
2009
Grand Traverse County
Available to juniors and
seniors currently completing undergraduate degrees at Michigan based colleges
and universities with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must be pursuing a
profession dedicated to working with persons with disabilities. Possible fields
may include allied health, nursing, medicine, occupational therapy and physical
therapy or students in social work and special education. Previous applicants
are eligible to apply again.
Central
Lake School District Educational Fund/Osborne Scholarship
March 20 - April 15, 2009
Antrim
County
Provide flexible funds to support non-operational educational
opportunities for the Central Lake School district area residents outside of the
public school and/or with the public school system. These opportunities may
include educational programs; scholarships; technology and arts equipment needed
for classroom activities; and mini grants to support teachers.
Suzanne
Cline-Walthour Memorial Scholarship
March 5 - April
10, 2009
Antrim County
Available to graduating
seniors from Elk Rapids High School with preference for, but not limited to,
students planning to pursue an elementary education degree or planning to attend
Ferris State.
Helen
and Dale Cropsey Educational Endowment
March 4 -
April 10, 2009
Leelanau County
Applicants must be a
resident of Suttons Bay or the Bingham area, be attending an accredited post
secondary educational institution in the state of Michigan, and must demonstrate
financial need. Priority will be given to students who are planning to attend
Michigan State University and who attend Immanuel Lutheran Church or First
Lutheran Church, though any graduating senior attending church in Suttons Bay is
encouraged to apply.
Miss
Elk Rapids Scholarship Fund
Miss Elk Rapids Pageant
- March 14, 2009
Antrim County
Given to support
educational scholarships for the Miss Elk Rapids Pageant award winners. If you
have questions or would like to receive information about becoming a Miss Elk
Rapids contestant please contact pageant director, Sara McGuire at (231)
264-9676.
Elk
Rapids Industrial Development Corporation
March 10
- April 10, 2009
Antrim County
Available to Elk
Rapids High School students with a minimum 2.5 GPA, entering or planning to
enter a vocational program in a college, trade school, or apprentice training.
Elk
Rapids Scholarship Fund
March 10 - April 10,
2009
Antrim County
Available to graduating seniors
from Elk Rapids High School who plan to attend a post-secondary educational
institution.
Gene’s
Auto Parts Scholarship for the GT Academy
March 11 -
April 15, 2009
Grand Traverse County
Available to
graduating seniors from Grand Traverse Academy pursuing a post-secondary
education (including trade and vocational schools).
Peter
James Gorno Scholarship Fund
Caro - March 2 - March
25, 2009
Antrim County and Caro, MI
Available to
one graduating senior from Elk Rapids High School and one graduating senior from
Caro High School who are pursing a post-secondary education.
Home
Builders' Association of the GT Area
Scholarship
February 27 - April 3,
2009
Regional
Available to area residents pursuing
continuing education in the building trades.
Bennie
M. Kline Scholarship Fund
Not Available in
2009
Antrim County
Available to Elk Rapids seniors who are pursuing
advanced educational training at a trade school. Renewing students given
priority if making satisfactory progress.
Mancelona
Rotary Business Scholarship
March 4 - April 10,
2009
Antrim County
Available to graduating seniors
from Mancelona High School who are planning to pursue a post secondary education
in business, entrepreneurship, or accounting.
Otho
Mathias Scholarship Fund
March 4 - April 10,
2009
Antrim County
Available to a Mancelona High
School graduating senior pursuing a degree in education.
Medical
Care Facilities Council Scholarship Fund
March 12 -
April 15, 2009
Regional
For students who, or for
students whose parents, are employed at member medical care facilities.
Riopelle/Dowden
Technical Scholarship Fund
February 20 - April 6,
2009
Regional
Available to students from the
five county area that are planning to attend any accredited post-secondary
institution full or part-time for an associate of Arts or Science degree or a
certificate program or registered apprenticeship program.
Traverse City Central High
School Scholarships
February 16 - March
16, 2009
Grand Traverse County
Available to
students graduating from Traverse City Central High Schools. Students complete
one application and are considered for several scholarships. Use link above for
more information on available scholarships for graduating seniors of TC Central.
Traverse City West Senior High
School Scholarships
February 16 - March
16, 2009
Grand Traverse County
Available to
students graduating from Traverse City West Senior High School. Students
complete one application and are considered for several scholarships. Use link
above for more information on available scholarships for graduating seniors of
TC West.
Traverse
City High School Scholarships
March 5 - May 15,
2009
Regional
Available to students graduating
from Traverse City High School. Students should contact their school office for
more information.
University
Center Scholarships
March 16 - April 15,
2009
Regional
Marvin and Luella Rorick and Richard
and Clarine Olson Scholarship for students at the Northwestern Michigan College
University Center who are pursing a degree in the human services field,
including social work, nursing, family life, etc.
USS
Indianapolis/Gwinn “Angel” Scholarship Endowment
Fund
March 1 - April 15,
2009
Available to direct relatives of those who were involved
with the USS Indianapolis and the rescue of the survivors. Eligible applicants
may include graduating seniors or full- or part-time college students.
Ida
Palmer Weigand Memorial Scholarship
No Application
Required
Leelanau County
Awarded to the Suttons
Bay High School graduating seniors (male and female) with the highest ACT
scores.
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