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South Lake Elementary Scholarship Elmwood/Avalon/Koepsell.  Deadline:  April 26, 2024.  Pick up Application form in Counseling Office or click link above.
                            
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1 for 2 Education Foundation Scholarship (2021).  Deadline:  2/15/2021.  Up to 10 recipients.  Up to $25,000 each.  https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/1-for-2-education-foundation-scholarship-2021/8000
Adcraft Scholarship Fund - Diversity in the D Scholarship.  Deadline:  April 30, 2021.  Click on link and scroll down to middle of page.  Award:  College Junior Year:  $5,000 plus mentorship.  College Senior year:  $5,000 plus mentorship.  Ten week paid internship to be completed during junior or senior year.  https://adcraft.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=627778&module_id=325925
AFSCME Scholarship (Local 2457)- $500.  Deadline:  April 24, 2023.  Please see counselor for application or click on link above.
AES Engineers - $500.00.  Deadline:  October 8, 2021.  Please visit https://aesengineers.com/scholarships.php for more information.
All Star College Scholarship.  Deadline:  May 14, 2021.  Award:  $10,000 annually.  Open to incoming freshmen who were adopted at the age of 13 and are younger than 20.  Applicants must demonstrate financial need.  https://www.umpscare.com/scholarship/all-star-college-scholarship/
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships.  Deadline:  June 30, 2021.  Award: Varies.  Open to incoming freshmen and undergraduate students that have financial need and have demonstrated interest in pursuing an automotive career.   https://www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships/
Bloomfield Hills Financial.  Stock Market Trading game.  Top 3 at end of game win up to $5,000. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1109092517063&ca=f841a115-3093-4bfd-bc6a-d958226af421
Bridging the Dream Scholarship. $10,000. Deadline: May 17, 2024.  Apply at: https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream/
Burger King Scholars. https://burgerking.scholarsapply.org/
Cameron Impact Scholarship.  Deadline:  Early applications up to May 21, 2021. Final submissions:  September 10, 2021.   Award:  up to $50,000.  Open to high school student sin the graduating class of 2022 that are planning to enroll full-time in a college or university in the U.S.  Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence (3.7 GPA), excel in a variety of extra-curricular activities, demonstration participation in community service areas, and be motivated leaders.   https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/ 
Cimarron Ridge Legal Group Scholarship.  Must be entering law field.  $1,000 one time award. Must be attending a 4yr college/university or 2yr community college in fall of 2021. Incomplete or late applications NOT accepted.   Deadline:  April 30, 2021. https://cimarron-law.com/practice-areas/grand-junction-auto-accident-lawyer/#scholarship
(CLASS OF 2024)  Coca-Cola:  Deadline: October 2, 2023 (CLASS OF 2024).  https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
CommunityChoice Foundation (15) graduating high school scholarships at $5,000 each; (6) continuing education scholarships at $2,500 each; and (4) skilled trade scholarships at $2,500 each.  Deadline to apply:  March 7, 2024.  Visit: Communitychoicefoundation.org
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.  Various scholarships.  The registration deadline has passed, but you may email a request to register late for the scholarship portal at: [email protected].  Deadline for applications:  April 1, 2024.  https://cfsem.org/scholarships/
Courageous Persuaders. Various scholarships: $500-$2000.  Create a 30-second commercial to warn middle school students about the dangers of drinking and driving or the dangers of distracted driving.  Grades 9-12.  Deadline to submit:  March 10, 2023.  (Winners announced in May 2023)
https://courageouspersuaders.com/
David’s Faith & Hope for Life Foundation Scholarship.$2500. Renewable for 3 years. Deadline:  April 30, 2024.  https://faithhopelife.com/scholarship/
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Macomb Alumnae Chapter: Deadline: March 1, 2024. Seniors who are part of an underrepresented racial group or persons of color and also reside in, or attend school within the areas of:  Clinton Twp, Eastpointe, Harrison Twp, Macomb, Macomb Twp, Mt. Clemens, Roseville, Shelby Twp, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Warren and Washington Twp. 2.5 GPA or above. Accepted full-time at community college, university, trade or vocational school for Fall 2024.
https://www.macombdeltas.org/scholarship/
 
The Donovan Xavier Baker Scholarship: $2500. Deadline: April 30, 2024. Essay. Senior African-American males. Must be attending 2yr/4yr college or university or vocational/technical school.
https://www.thedonovanxavierbakerscholarshipfund.com/
 
Don Frederick Memorial Scholarship - download application above or come to counseling office for same - Deadline:  April 26, 2024.
 
Don't Text and Drive Scholarship - September 30, 2021 (1 Award - $1,000)
http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship
 
Goodfellows St. Clair Shores Scholarship 2024.  2 $1500 scholarships for SLHS students. Due April 26, 2024 to counseling office. Must be resident of St. Clair Shores, 2.5+ GPA, Senior attending college/university/trade school in fall.  Download application above or visit the counseling office for a copy.
 
MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS FOUND AT THIS LINK:  https://www.unigo.com/pay-for-college/scholarship/2019-scholarships-enews
East Macomb Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel Scholarship: (4) scholarships for $750 each. 
Deadline:  March 31, 2024.  Applications available in the counseling office.
FreeStar Financial Credit Union Scholarships. $1000 each.  Must be member of Credit Union and GPA 3.0.  Deadline: February 28, 2021    Applications
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes 20/21.  Deadline:  January 8, 2021  Up to 20 recipients.  Awards up to $25,000.  https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/foot-locker-scholar-athletes-2021/7996
Hagen Scholarship Foundation. $15,000 per year.  Deadline: March 1, 2024.  GPA: 3.5.  Must be US citizen, must enroll at 4 year college/university, must work in college. Need-based merit scholarship.
https://haganscholarships.org/
Homer J. Van Hollenbeck Foundation- $3000. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher, student must attend a Macomb County high school, and demonstrate hardship/financial need.  Applicants must also begin college full-time in the fall of 2024. Deadline: May 31, 2024. Please come to Counseling Office for application.
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program.  Up to $25,000 for Juniors.  Eligible for students attending college in Fall 2025.  Deadline: March 15th, 2024.   https://horatioalger.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=30cf6294182e9c72962b308fe&id=0b03fd1f1e&e=a954178cf8
Hutt Scholarship-$2000. Typed essay (750-1500 words). Deadline: Jan. 31st, 2023. Link to application: https://www.lmcu.org/about/community-relations/hutt-scholarship/
James Bush Memorial Scholarship 2024. $1,000.   2.0+ GPA, participated in at least one SLHS sport.  Essay (600-800 words) regarding motorcycle awareness.  Deadline: May 3, 2024 at 3:00pm to your counselor.  Application available in counseling office as well as above, at top of page.
John Galt Scholarship.  Deadline:  June 30, 2021.  Award:  $10,000.  Open to current students at accredited institutions for the current academic year that are enrolled full-time in a supply management or similar program with the intention of seeking a career in the supply chain field.   https://johngalt.com/scholarship/
Josie Rewald Memorial Community College Scholarship - Female student or other underrepresented gender pursuing an engineering or technology degree at a university or college.  Deadline:  April 14, 2021  http://www.swedetroit.org/scholarships.html
http://www.swedetroit.org/uploads/2/0/2/4/20241007/scholarship_application_fy21_-_rewald.pdf
Kiwanis Club of Shorewood Scholarship.  Must have cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.  Deadline:  April 24, 2024.  Come to Counseling Office for application OR visit link.  https://dwyq4sa1lz55y.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/139/2020/05/scholarship-application-Final-32020AB.pdf
Italian American Club of Livonia Charitable Foundation Scholarship (Class of 2024). Based on Italian Ancestry, Academics, Financial Need and Character.  Deadline: October 31, 2023.  Application available in the counseling office.
Lake Trust Credit Union.  AVAILABLE JANUARY 11, 2021 - Deadline:  February 29, 2021.  https://laketrust.org/Foundation/Scholarships
Macomb Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Deadline: March 1, 2024  www.macombdeltas.org
McCormick Murphy Law Firm.  $500  Deadline:  April 30, 2021.  https://www.mccormickmurphy.com/#scholarship 
Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (massp) (3) separate scholarships available at $2,500.00 each.  Scholarship may ONLY be used towards tuition and room/board costs.  Payment made directly to the student's account at the education institution they choose to attend in August.   See counselor for application and details.  Deadline:  March 16, 2020
Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union:  $2500 Scholarships    Deadline:  February 27, 2024 at 10:00pm. Apply at: https://www.msgcu.org/scholarships
MEA (Michigan Education Association Scholarship): Value is TBD (but last year was $1500)  Deadline:  Must be received by February 17, 2022. Applicants are no longer required to mail their documents.  Instead, they will need to send application documents in PDF format by email at [email protected].  Please click link for more eligibility requirements and the application:    http://mea.org/mea-scholarship/
https://mea.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2021_MEA_Scholarship_Application.pdf
-Dependent of MEA Member or MEA-Retired member in good standing
-Graduate of Michigan public high school or private high school that has an MEA bargaining union.
2024 Metro Bureau Scholarship Award. $1,500 (or $2000 if going into education). Students intending to enroll at:  Oakland Community College, Oakland University, Wayne County Community College, or Wayne State University.
Deadline: March 13, 2024.  https://www.metrobureau.org/
Metro Detroit Youth Day College Scholarships 2023 & Community Service Awards. $250-1000.  Deadline:   May 26, 2023. GPA 2.0+  
http://www.metrodetroityouthday.org/scholarships.html
Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) $3,500. Student or parent must be employed at a business that is a member of MRA. Apply online: www.Retailers.com   Application deadline April 1, 2024.
Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation Metro Detroit Youth Day.  Deadline:  March 16, 2020.  See counselor for details.
Mike Rowe Scholarship for students planning to enroll in a vocational or trade related program. $ varies.  Deadline: May 1, 2021.  https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/
National Council of Negro Women-Macomb Section: Annual Education Awards Scholarships. Deadline: April 30, 2023. Essay. GPA 3.0 and above.  https://form.jotform.com/230332807614046
Navigate Your Future Scholarship.  Deadline:  June 25, 2021.  Award:  $2,500.  Open to seniors in high school that are planning to have a career in an aviation related program at a college or university.  http://nata.aero/Scholarships/Navigate-Your-Future-Scholarship.aspx 
NDIA Stem Scholarship 2022.  Deadline:  March 25, 2022.  Award:  up to $1500.  Open to seniors planning a STEM major.  3.0 minimum GPA.   https://stem.ndia-mich.org/
NDIA Stem Scholarship 2022.  Deadline:  March 18, 2022.  Award:  up to $1500.  Open to female seniors planning a STEM major.  3.0 minimum GPA  https://connect.ndia.org/widmichigan/programs/horizonhighschool
No Sweat Scholarship 2023. Deadline: March 31, 2024. Award: $2500. Open to 8th-12th. Apply at: https://c7x4cz0s.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https
"NOBLE" The Detroit Region IV, Metropolitan Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives 2020 Scholarship.  Cumulative GPA 2.75-3.4.  Deadline:  March 27, 2020.  See counselor for details.
Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools (OMACCS) 2021 LEADS! Scholarship Program: $500-8,000. Deadline: April 9, 2021.  Application
ONNFSA Scholarship.  Deadline:  June 25, 2021.  Award:  Varies.  Open to students of students of Native-American blood that are confirmed members of the Navajo people.  https://onn.empower-xl.com/fusebox.cfm?fuseaction=NewApplication
PB&J Scholarship Fund - scholarship focused on helping students whose test scores or GPAs might not be the best but have the drive to succeed.  Amount $500-$1,000.  Deadline:  May 31, 2021.  https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/pbj-scholarship?utm_source=notification&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pbj2020
2020 Ponton Law Scholarship - Deadline:  July 31, 2020 Amount:  $1,000.  https://www.jamesponton.com/practices/car-accidents/#scholarship
Print and Graphic Scholarship.  Deadline:  May 1, 2021.  Open to current full time high school seniors and high school graduates.  Applicants must be pursuing a career in graphic communication, technology, or management at a technical school or college located within the U.S.  Win up to $5,000.  https://www.pgsf.org/
R&D Systems Scholarship.  Deadline:  June 16, 2021.  Award:  $1,500.  Open to students pursuing a degree in science related field.  Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment to a college or university with a declared major in a science related field.  https://www.rndsystems.com/grants-scholarships/scholarship-application
Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation - $2,000. High school senior, GPA 2.5 or above.  Essay required.  Deadline March 1, 2022.  Direct link to application:  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6530278/Rosa-Park-Application-2022-copy Website:  https://www.rosaparksscholarship.org/
Robert Edward Lang Scholarship-$1000.  Seniors pursuing a degree related to International Studies. Must have 2.5+ GPA and reside in Macomb, Oakland or Wayne County.  Deadline:  Not listed  http://www.unadetroit.org/scholarship/
REALTOR Scholarship Fund: $1100.  Deadline: March 15, 2024.  Application
https://www.realtorscholarshipfund.com/
Robert A. Leonard Jr. Charitable Trust Scholarship.  $2500-$10,000.  2.8 GPA or higher, 40hrs Community Service, Essay.
Deadline: March 1, 2024  Application
SET SEG Skilled Trade Scholarship. $500. The SET SEG Foundation is awarding 20 scholarships to Michigan public high school seniors who are enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited two-year college, technical school, or other accredited technical institute within the next 12 months. Click here for more information!
Society of Women Engineers-Detroit - 2024 Scholarship. Female student or other underrepresented gender pursuing an engineering or technology degree at a university or college. Deadline: May 3, 2024. http://www.swedetroit.org/scholarships-and-high-school-awards.html
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTs65MPC9wdzCIM5Ziq7IIPJSqqMM6RUagDaWIJzLu0o7r6Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
St. Clair Shores Community Chorus.  Wednesday, April 21, 2021 6:30 p.m. Scholarship Auditions Night at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 22360 13 Mile Road, SCS (corner of 13 Mile and Greater Mack).  Scholarship applications:  https://www.scscommunitychorus.org/scholarships
St. Clair Shores Waterfront Environmental Committee 23/24 Scholarship. $500.  Applicant (class of 2024) must be involved in at least one of the committee's projects. Deadline: Monday, Jan 8th, 2024 (waiting for confirmation) by 4:00pm at the SCS's City Clerk's Office or mailed to: Waterfront Environmental Committee Scholarship
27600 Jefferson Circle Drive St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48081.  Please come to the Counseling Office for application OR visit www.scswec.org
http://nebula.wsimg.com/4e9c27b165264541372175fc8c6416c8?AccessKeyId=E8E3741D490CB4E50390&disposition=0&alloworigin=1
Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger and a VARIETY of Scholarships- $5000. Commitment to volunteer service in your community.  Applications at
https://studentscholarships.org/2021scholarships.php#sthash.G03GaNlO.dpbs
Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund Scholarships.  Deadline:  May 15, 2021.  Award:  up to $10,000.  Open to women meeting the requirements of various scholarships.  https://sbmef.org/scholarship
Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation.  Multiple scholarships, some of which are open to Macomb County residents, or to anyone, and some are specific to Sterling Heights residents:  https://sterling-heights.net/748/Scholarships
Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest.  Deadline:  June 9, 2021.  Award:  up to $10,000.  Open to residents of the U.S. that are at least 14 years of age.  Applicants must create and wear to prom either a dress or a tuxedo made entirely out of Duck brand crafting tape and submit at least one photo of themselves wearing their creation.  http://www.stuckatprom.com
Tallo's $10,000 Scholarship for High School Seniors - Deadline:  March 27, 2021:  https://tallo.com/10k-scholarship/
The American Legion-various scholarships. For more information visit: www.legion.org/needalift or www.michiganlegion.org/scholarships
The Coolidge Scholarship.  Full-ride for four years of undergraduate study.  ONLY JUNIORS CAN APPLY.    Expires:  January 26, 2022    https://coolidgescholars.org/selection-timeline/   Application
The Earnest Scholarship.  Deadline:  June 30, 2021.  Award:  $5,000.  Open to any student who will be soon enrolled or currently enrolled in an accredited university or college.  It is open to DACA students.   https://www.earnest.com/student-loans/scholarship 
The Officer Collin Rose Memorial Foundation Scholarship. $1,000 for students pursuing a major in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice, Firefighting or Paramedic Services.  Renewal for an additional year.  Deadline:  April 1, 2019.   Application
The Recovery Village HealthCare Scholarship. $1000 for students pursuing a medical-related field.  Deadline:  June 30, 2019  Application
The 2021 Desire to Inspire Scholarship.  Deadline:  June 6, 2021.  Award:  up to $1,500.  Open to high school juniors and seniors who are historically underrepresented minority groups with an interest in pursuing a career in health care.  https://blackmanmd.com/The-Desire-To-Inspire-Scholarship/
Tower PinkStar Scholarship:  Award ranges from $1,000-$2,000.  Apply at:  www.grfoundation.org.  Deadline:  March 1, 2021.  Any questions, contact Ruth Bishop at [email protected].
Trotter Project.  Deadline:  May 5, 2021.  Award:  $10,000.  Open to students pursuing culinary arts, hospitality, and agricultural studies.  https://www.thetrotterproject.org/scholarships
UNIGO Shout it Out Scholarship.  $1500.  Deadline: September 30, 2021  Application
United Negro College Fund- various scholarships. https://scholarships.uncf.org/?_ga=2.47294499.58013990.1572883384-1906711706.1572883384
USGIF Scholarships.  Deadline:  May 16, 2021.  Award:  $1,000.  Open to students interested in using capabilities of geospatial science, data and technologies to address human insecurity challenges.  https://usgif.org/usgif-scholarship-program/
Warrior's Legacy Scholarship.  Deadline:  Early Application is May 31, 2021.  Award:  $5,000.  Open to high school seniors and undergraduate students who are children of members of the military and law enforcement and first responders.  https://www.federalresources.com/scholarship/
We The Students Essay Contest.  $20,000.  Includes an essay.  Deadline:  April 15, 2021.  Application
Women's Civic League of St. Clair Shores. $750-2,000. Deadline:  March 27, 2020.  Apply at:  http://www.wclscs.com
Young & Free Michigan Scholarship Competition (Michigan First Credit Union). Question for the competition will be posted Monday, May 3, 2021 at 9 a.m.  Deadline:  June 4, 2021.    https://michiganfirst.com/About/Community/Scholarships
Sailing Thru The Shores Student-Athlete Scholarship.  NOT BEING OFFERED IN 2021.
Friends of Polish Art Scholarships.  $2500 Each: