External scholarships are available to students from organizations and agencies outside the University. One of the most common external scholarships is the Michigan Competitive Scholarship, awarded through the Michigan Office of Scholarships and Grants.
For information, contact the Michigan Office of Scholarships and Grants Web site or call 888.447.2687. We encourage students to avoid search services that charge a fee.
Additionally, visiting Web sites affiliated with your area of interest (such as Health Services or Social Services) often provides additional information that may not appear on the normal search services.
NALS of Michigan Scholarship Award
One annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to individuals 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. You must also have at least a B average. In a percentile system, no lower than a 90 percent.
Applications are available at 403 Pierce Hall Scholarships Bulletin Board.
Deadline: January 15, 2010
GEICO Achievement Awards
Student must be Sophomore or Junior have at least 3.0 overall GPA. Be majoring in Business, IT, math, or a related field. Be a leader on campus and in the community. Information & Applications can be found at geico.jobs/achievement Deadline: February 20, 2010
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Scholarship
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Scholarships for female students from developing countries. Six to ten grants of approximately $12,000 each.
Application must be filled out online www.mmmf-grants.org , you can also check if you are eligible.
Deadline: February 18, 2010
US Bank
Scholarships available to current college freshman, sophomore and juniors who are enrolled for Fall 2009 and must be a U. S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
Information & application www.usbank.com/studentloans
Deadline: March 31,2010
Army Nurse Corps
Association Scholarships for nursing students who plan to enter or who have previously served a component of the US Army and enrolled in a program not funded by a component of the US Army, or nursing students whose parent(s) and/or spouse are or have served in a component of the US Army.
Applications and information are available at http://e-anca.org or 403 Pierce Hall on the bulletin board. Deadline: April 1, 2010
Epilepsy Council of West Michigan
Joel Bierens Scholarship $500
Student will need letter from their attending doctor who is treating their epilepsy, also a letter describing them selves and their condition, must be Michigan resident.
Information found @ www.epilepsycouncil.org.
Deadline: June 1, 2010
ONGOING ACCEPTANCE:
Association on American Indian Affairs
Scholarships available to Native American and Alaska Native students. Information and Applications available at www.indian-affairs.org
The BeckRidge Chorale is offering three $1000.00 scholarships to students, ages 16 and over, interested in vocal performance. The winners of the scholarships must agree to participate in the BeckRidge Chorale for two seasons. For more information visit the Web at www.beckridgechorale.org or call (734) 416-9885
The Get Out of Debt Scholarship is offering four $500 awards for students to help with tuition. This is an ongoing scholarship and you can apply online at: http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/debt/debt-scholarship.html
No application deadline.
Michigan Service Scholarship ( Americorps Program)
$1000.00 Scholarships are available to students who complete 300 hours of service in one year to community agencies. Information and applications available at http://www.micampuscompact.org/
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Scholarships available to Undergraduate students must be U.S. Citizens. Information and Applications are available at www.dar.org/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Scholarships available for students of Hispanic Heritage, must be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 , have cumulative GPA of 3.0 , pursing first undergraduate of graduate degree, must apply for FAFSA. Information and Applications available at: www.hsf.net
The Sallie Mae Fund
The Sallie Mae fund This is a website to search for scholarships that are awarded each year, but you must take the first step and apply. Tell them about yourself and you will get a list of scholarships for which you might be eligible from a database of 3 million awards worth more than $16 billion.
Start your search at www.thesalliemaefund.org/scholarships
Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation
This scholarship opportunity is for women entering the field of business, design or engineering, with career aspirations in the automotive industry. Awards are in the amount of $2,500. Click Here for the application - http://www.kvcc.edu/FINancial/forms/Automotive%20Women 's%20Alliance%20scholarship.pdf
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