Scholarship Center
Below is a list of Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation scholarships for post secondary education. During ACTIVE scholarship periods, where applications will be accpeted, the links to the online applications for each of these scholarships appear at the BOTTOM of this page.
Jack Edward Allen Memorial Scholarship
Grand Traverse County
February 15 - March 22, 2010
Available to graduating seniors from a Traverse City area high school and who have attained the Eagle Scout ranking from the Boy Scouts of America.
Barney and Renie Barber Trade Scholarship Fund
Kalkaska and Antrim County
February 15 - March 25, 2010
Available to graduating seniors from Kalkaska, Forest Area, or Mancelona High Schools who are planning to attend a post-secondary program (including vocational or trade school) related to the building trades.
Bellaire School Scholarship Fund
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
Benzie County
Not Available in 2010
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
Regional
February 15 - March 22, 2010
Intended for a graduating senior from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, or Leelanau. Applicant should be able to demonstrate adventurous spirit, a passion and zest for life, and will have played in a soccer league, whether school or community related.
Kalee Bruce Memorial Scholarship
Benzie County
February 15 - March 25, 2010
Available to graduating seniors from Benzie or Frankfort High Schools who are planning to pursue post-secondary education.
Buckley Schools Marie Guyton Scholarship
Grand Traverse County
February 15 - March 25, 2010
Three scholarships will be awarded each year to seniors at Buckley Community Schools: 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. The Marie Guyton Leadership Scholarship application will be available each spring.
Camp Roy-El Scholarship
Grand Traverse County
February 15 - March 25, 2010
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
Antrim County
Available to graduating seniors from Central Lake Public Schools.
Suzanne Cline-Walthour Memorial Scholarship
Antrim County
February 15 - March 25, 2010
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 University.
Helen and Dale Cropsey Educational Endowment
Leelanau County
February 15 - March 25, 2010
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 church in Suttons Bay (with preference for students attending Immanuel Lutheran Church or First Lutheran Church).
Miss Elk Rapids Scholarship Fund
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
Antrim County
February 15 - March 25, 2010
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
Antrim County
February 15 - March 25, 2010
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
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
Antrim County and Caro, MI
February 15 - March 25, 2010
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
Regional
February 15 - March 25, 2010
Available to area residents pursuing continuing education in the building trades.
Bennie M. Kline Scholarship Fund
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 Club Scholarship
Antrim County
Available to graduating seniors from Mancelona High School who are planning to pursue a post-secondary education.
Otho Mathias Scholarship Fund
Antrim County
Available to a Mancelona High School graduating senior pursuing a degree in education.
Medical Care Facilities Council Scholarship Fund
Regional
February 15 - March 25, 2010
For students who, or for students whose parents, are employed at member medical care facilities.
Northwest Michigan Osteopathic Scholarship Fund
Regional
February 15 - March 25, 2010
For students from the five-county region that are enrolled in MSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Riopelle/Dowden Technical Scholarship Fund
Regional
February 15 - March 25, 2010
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.
TBAISD Career Tech Center Scholarship Fund
Regional
February 15 - March 26, 2010
Available to students from the five county area that are enrolled at the Career Tech Center. Students may apply for two types of scholarships: Academic Based or Tools of the Trade.
Traverse City Central High School Scholarships
Grand Traverse County
February 15 - March 15, 2010
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
Grand Traverse County
February 12 - March 15, 2010
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
Regional
Available to students graduating from Traverse City High School.
University Center Scholarships
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
February 1 - April 10, 2010
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
Leelanau County
No Application Required
Awarded to the Suttons Bay High School graduating seniors (male and female) with the highest ACT scores.
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