Ensuring that by 2025,

60% of Jackson County residents will have a

post-secondary degree or valuable credential

February Scholarships 2017

Make a Difference Scholarship
Eligibility:

Current customers of Rent-A-Center, Get It Now!, Home Choice or RAC Acceptance in good standing, or
Customers within the past two years who are in good standing, or
Immediate family members of above customers, or
Dependents, age 25 or younger, of current Rent-A-Center, Get It Now!, Home Choice or RAC Acceptance,
RAC national Product Service or RAC Field Support Center
Must live in U.S. or Puerto Rico
High school seniors or grates who plan to enroll or students already enrolled in full-time undergraduate study
at an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational technical school in the United States or
Puerto Rico for the entire upcoming academic year
Minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale

Award: $1,000
Deadline: 11:59 pm EST on February 1, 2017
Application: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/makeadifference/

Calvin Alumni Association-Southwest Michigan, Kalamazoo Scholarships

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school senior students who live in Southwest Michigan Chapter area.
Deadline: February 2, 2017
Application: https://calvin.academicworks.com/
Calvin J. Peterson Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility:

Member of Service 1 Federal Credit Union or the child or grandchild of a member of Service 1 Federal Credit
Union
High school or college students who plan to enroll or are already enrolled in an undergraduate course of study at
an accredited two or four year college or university

Award: 2 - $1000 awards

Deadline: February 6, 2017
Application: https://www.service1fcu.com/youth/scholarship-program

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Eligibility:

Be 18 or younger as of Oct. 1, 2017.

Be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States, or a Permanent Resident of the United States residing in the United
States, or be stationed overseas due to active U. S. military duty.
There is no minimum age for eligibility.
The Davidson Institute is looking for students whose projects are at, or close to, the college graduate level with a
depth of knowledge in their particular area of study. This scholarship is not geared toward students at the novice
level. See specific Category Requirements below.

Instructions:

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of significant work. Significant work is an accomplishment that experts in
the field recognize as meaningful and has the potential to make a positive contribution to society. Such work may
be:
an exceptionally creative application of existing knowledge
a new idea with high impact
an innovative solution with broad-range implications
an important advancement that can be replicated and built upon
an interdisciplinary discovery
a prodigious performance
another demonstration of extraordinary accomplishment

Awards: $50,000, $25,000 & $10,000

Deadline: February 8, 2017
Application: http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/Article/Davidson_Fellows___How_to_Apply_362.aspx

NHS Scholarship Program

Eligibility:

High school seniors who are members in good standing of an affiliated National Honor Society chapter are
eligible to be selected by their local chapter to apply for the scholarship.

Amount: $1000
Deadline: February 10, 2017
Application: https://www.nhs.us/students/the-nhs-scholarship?SSO=true

2017 Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship

Eligibility:

Currently a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate accounting program preparing for a career in state
and local government finance.
Undergraduate students must be in the process of completing at least their junior year by the time the scholarship
is awarded.
Citizen or permanent resident of the United State or Canada.

Recommendation by students academic advisor or the chair of the accounting program.

Student has not been a past winner of a scholarship program administered by the GFOA.

Award: 2 awards of $9,000 each

Deadline: February 10, 2017
Application: http://www.gfoa.org/about-gfoa/student-opportunities/scholarships-full-and-part-time-students

The Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship

Description: This competition is for students who are enrolled full-time in a graduate program that prepares students for
careers in state and local government finance. Eligible students should expect to be enrolled in the 2017 semester
Award: $14,000
Deadline: February 10, 2017
Application: http://www.gfoa.org/about-gfoa/student-opportunities/scholarships-full-and-part-time-students

Win Our Hearts Jackson Community Foundation Early Bird Deadline

To have your name entered into a drawing to win a prize, complete the submission process for the Jackson Legacy
Scholarship, Myer & Lois Franklin Scholarship, and/or any of the Jackson Community Foundations competitive
academic scholarships by the early bird deadline: Check website
Questions? Call the Jackson Community Foundation at 517.787-1321, email dashlock@jacksoncf.org, or contact the
College & Career Access Center at 517.990.0671 or stop by our office at the Jackson Crossing Mall (across from Target).
Final Scholarship Deadline: February 14, 2017 by 5:00 p.m.
The National Co-Op Scholarship Program
Eligibility:

Cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale

Applied and be accepted for the 2017-2018 academic year at one of the WACE Partner Institutions

Instructions: Complete the National Co-Op Scholarship Program Application including a typed one-page essay
describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program.
Award: Varies up to maximum $6,500
Deadline: February 15, 2017
Application: http://waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html

AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship

Eligibility: Candidates must:

plan to enter an accredited four-year college/university within 12 months of the scholarship deadline
be currently enrolled in a public, independent, parochial, military, home-school or other high school in the United
States. (If not currently enrolled, please explain extenuating circumstances)

Instruction:

Complete and submit online application

Current high school transcript (reflecting high school senior status)
Brief 200-word autobiography (CVs and resumes will not be accepted)
An essay title
A 1,200 to 1,500-word essay that answers the following questions:
1. How has Alzheimer's disease changed or impacted your life?
2. What have you learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with
Alzheimer's disease?

Award: $5,000 scholarship to the winner; and $2,500 and $1,000 scholarships to the first and second runner-up,
respectively.
Deadline: February 15, 2017
Application: http://www.youngleadersofafa.org/about_new.html

ISA Educational Foundation Scholarships

Eligibility:

Recipients of awards are full-time college or university students in either graduate, undergraduate, or 2 yr. degree
program with at least an overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Students should be enrolled in a program in automation and control or a closely related field.

College or university students who demonstrate outstanding potential for long-range contribution to the fields of
automation and control.

Award: Varies
Due Date: February 15, 2017
Application: https://www.isa.org/students/scholarships/

Amos and Marilyn Winsand-Detroit Section Named Scholarships

Eligibility:
Applicants must be enrolled in a two or four-year program and must be residents of Michigan or attending a Michigan
College. Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or a related field
Award: $2,500

Deadline: February 15, 2017

Application: http://www.aws.org/foundation/page/scholarships

Fisher House Scholarship for Military Children

Eligibility:

Dependent unmarried children under age 23 of active duty personnel, reserve/guard and retired military members,
or survivors of service members who died while on active duty (also see Heroes' Legacy Scholarship) or survivors
of individuals who died while receiving retired pay from the military.

Applicants should ensure that they, as well as their sponsor, are currently enrolled in the Defense Enrollment
Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database (or call 1-800-538-9552) and that they have a current dependent
military ID card. The DEERS database will be the primary method of verifying eligibility.

Must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a full-time undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college
or university in the fall term of 2017.

High school applicants must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 basis). College applicants must
have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 basis).

Students attending a community or junior college must be enrolled in a program of studies designed to allow the
student to transfer directly into a four-year program.

Award: $2,000 Non-Renewable

Deadline: February 17, 2017
Note: Do not request an application via mail. Visit your nearest commissary for an application.
2017 Alice Campbell Scholarship
Eligibility:
Graduating high school seniors

Current traditional college students

Non-traditional adult students returning to college, all on a full or part-time basis

Award: 3 awards of $1,000

Deadline: February 17, 2017
Application: https://www.southcentralcu.org/Alice_Campbell_Scholarship_117.html

Spirit of Anne Frank Scholarship Award

Eligibility:
In order to apply for this scholarship, you:

Must be a high school senior in the United States.

Must be attending a four year college in the fall of 2016.

Must exhibit extraordinary leadership in your school and/or community and a meaningful effort to address
issues of social justice. This interest and involvement should be exhibited by spearheading organizations,
programs or events that address issues of intolerance, prejudice and injustice in your community.

Submission Requirements:

Applicants must submit a 1,000-word personal essay highlighting your work for social justice.

Applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation from people familiar with with your work.

Applicants and parents must complete the Terms and Conditions Page and upload the signed page as a PDF or
JPG

Award: One award of $5,000 and one award of $10,000

Deadline: February 19, 2017
Application: http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/scholarships/spirit-of-anne-frank-awards.php

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships

Eligibility:

Students must be in their senior year attending high schools in the U.S.
Students must demonstrate an active role and a strong commitment in promoting a vegetarian/vegan diet and
lifestyle (vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl).
Students must attend a college or university in the U.S.

Instructions: Students must submit an essay, a copy of their transcripts for the last two years of high school, a minimum
of three recommendations of which at least one recommendation must come from a teacher, and documentation regarding
their passion and promotion of vegetarianism (such as published articles, photos, and newspaper stories).
Award: One award of $10,000 and two awards of $5,000
Deadline: February 20, 2017
Application: http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

Michigan Education Association (MEA) Scholarship

Eligibility:

Graduate of a Michigan public high school

Will attend or is currently an undergraduate student of a Michigan public community/junior college, four-year
degree-granting institution, or vocational training institution that grants a degree, certification, or license. Those
attending the following private institutions ONLY are also eligible: Baker College-Flint/Owosso; University of
Detroit-Mercy; Davenport University-Eastern Region Campus; Adrian College; Finlandia University; Albion
College; and Kendall College of Art And Design of Ferris State University.

Previous recipient of MEA Scholarship Award

Note: Children of MEA officers, fund trustees, and MEA staff are not eligible.

Instructions: Applicants must complete ALL sections of the application form. Do not staple any of the materials or put
materials in any type of folder or portfolio, as it will be discarded.

Official high school transcript showing cumulative GPA, including first semester of senior year, and any higher
education course transcripts including dual enrollment.
Copy of SAT and/or ACT score documentation (if not included on the transcript)
Personal statement (see application)
Personal resume (one-sheet limit is strictly adhered to)
Principal/designee or counselor/college advisor statement and his/her signature (see application)
Three signatures of applicant on required lines (see application)

Award: Varies
Deadline: February 23, 2017
Application: http://www.mea.org/mea-scholarship

CP Federal Credit Union Youth Member Education Scholarship

Eligibility:

Students who are currently members of CP Federal Credit Union

Graduating high school senior in the 2016 graduating class
Must be a member in good standing on the date of the application
Must be a member on the last day of the academic year in which the award is to be given
GPA of 2.50 or higher
Plan to enter college in the next academic year (2017-2018)
Evidence of enrollment in an accredited college, technical school, or university

Application: Complete the application and return both application and media release form with either video or essay to
the address stated within the application. Those eligible can choose to enter a video or an essay. They may apply only
once. The following criterion for formatting has been provided below:
Video Criteria: Creativity, visual effects, comprehension of the topic. Make it active, engaging, and fun!
Essay Criteria: Organization, language use, originality, clarity, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure,
comprehension, and expression on the topic.
Topic: CP Federal Credit Unions financial education program, The Vault, teaches our young members how to save,
share and spend their money, wisely. This years topic is Heroes. Who is your hero? How have they affected your life?
What are you doing to live by their example and how can you be a hero for someone else?
Award: The total amount shall not exceed $5,000
Deadline: February 27, 2017 by 5:30 p.m.
Application: https://www.cpfederal.com/documents/CP%20Scholarship%20Application%202017.pdf

American 1 Credit Union Community Involvement Scholarship

Eligibility:

Resident of Michigan

Graduating high school senior

Planning on attending some form of higher education in the fall of 2016

DO NOT need to be a member of American 1 Credit Union

Instructions: Applicants must turn in an application and write an essay of 1500 words or less on the benefits of altruism
to the address listed on the application.
Award: $500
Deadline: February, 2017 *Information will be available on the American 1 website in January, 2017.
Application: https://www.american1cu.org/giving-back

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

Eligibility:

High school seniors or graduates or current undergraduate students

Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university based in the U.S. or
Puerto Rico for the entire 2017-2018 academic year (excluding proprietary and online).

Plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and
Business-related programs of study. See website for list of eligible programs.

Be interested in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries

Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States or Puerto Rico

Instructions: Complete online application and provide a list of work experience and involvement in school and
community activities, most recent transcript, and your parents/guardians financial information from their most recently
filed tax return, or your own financial information IF youre an independent student (determined by FAFSA).
Award: 100 recipients to receive an award of up to $25,000 per year, available for four years, and one additional year for
those entering a five-year engineering program.
Deadline: February, 2017 * Information will be available on the Buick Achievers Scholarship website in January,
2017.
Application: https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/reminder/

Krogers I Can Make History Scholarship

Eligibility:
Open to 4th through 12th grade students
Enrolled in Michigan
Instructions
Enter an original essay, piece of art, music or poetry that is related to this years theme.
Award: maximum award of $2,000

Deadline: February or March, 2017 * Information will be available on the Buick Achievers Scholarship website in
January, 2017.
Application: http://savingsangel.com/blog/2016/01/07/krogers-i-can-make-history-scholarship-contest-giving-away71000/

American Society of Naval Engineers Scholarship

Eligibility:

Must be applying for support in their final year of an engineering program at an accredited undergraduate college
or university.

Selection criteria includes the following:

o Academic record
o Work history
o Professional promise
o Interest in naval engineering
o Extracurricular activities
o Three recommendations

Award: $3,000 - $4,000

Deadline: March 1, 2017
Application: https://www.navalengineers.org/students/scholarships/Pages/ASNELandingPage.aspx

Funded by
Jackson Community Foundation Jacksons 13 Connected Community Schools Preparatory Funds The Bill and
Vi Sigmund Foundation The Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation The Samuel Higby Camp & Margaret H. Camp
Charitable Fund Hurst Foundation The Alvin L. Glick Foundation The Benja-Men Group

FAFSA Due by March 1, 2017!

Jackson Community Foundation Scholarship Application
Deadline: March 1, 2017