The scholarship page is continuously updated with all new scholarship opportunities that become available to Monroe High School students. Scholarship alerts will also be sent via Google Classroom.
If you have any questions about scholarship opportunities, or the application process, or need assistance with locating scholarships to apply for, please contact Jennifer Mink at mink@monroe.k12.mi.us, and I will be glad to assist you and answer any questions you may have.
Scholarships by Due Date
December
Thiel High School Fellowship
30 awards $100,000
A. must be under the age of 22. B. Be interested in designing and building things
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14065/thielfellowship
Apply by December 31, 2023
Scalacube Gaming Scholarship
1 award $2,000
A. Must be a citizen of the U.S. enrolled in high school or College. B. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0. C. Must be a Minecraft player or previous youth ambassador.
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/23983/scalacube-gaming-scholarship
Apply by December 31, 2023
AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship
2 awards $10,000
A. be a high school senior intending to pursue an aerospace STEM Major in one of the following areas: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering or Physics.
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25703
Apply by December 31, 2023
Future Travel Nurse Scholarship
10 awards $1,000
A. Must be in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA or higher. B. have been accepted to a nursing program at an accredited institution in the U.S.
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24071
Apply by December 31, 2023
Design Thinking Scholarship
2 awards $1,000
A. Be enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited two or four-year college or university located in the U.S.
https://studentsscholarships.org/scholarship/11010
Apply by December 31, 2023
January
MASFPS/NAFEPA Scholarship: Apply by January 10, 2024. Every year, the Michigan Association of State and Federal Program Specialists (MASFPS) awards up to three state scholarships between $500 and $1,500 to eligible high school seniors. Selections are based on the NAFEPA (National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators) scholarship guidelines. MASFPS/NAFEPA Scholarship Details
Guy M. Wilson Scholarship
$500
Available to only Michigan residents who are high school seniors and are a son, daughter, grandchild or great-grandchild of a war-time veteran planning to or are attending any Michigan accredited college or university or trade school. Selection is based on a student’s G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher, financial need, parent’s or grandparent’s honorable active war-time military service, goals, and intentions. Scholarships are $500 and non-renewable.
https://michiganlegion.org/wp-content/programs/2024/2024BrewerWilsonAppV.7.19.23.pdf?aa8385&aa8385
Apply by January 22, 2024
American Legion
5-$500 awards/1$1,000 awards
Must be a Michigan resident, Must be a direct descendant (child, step-child, grandchild or great-grandchild) of an honorably discharged veteran or active duty service member, Must have 2.5 GPA or higher, Must have financial need
paper copy in career center on magazine rack
Apply by January 22, 2024
William D. & Jewel Brewer Scholarship
$500
Available to only Michigan residents who are high school seniors or college students – without a bachelor's degree, who are a son, daughter, grandchild or great-grandchild of a war-time veteran planning to or are attending any nationally accredited college or university or trade school. Selection is based on a student’s G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher, financial need, parent’s or grandparent’s honorable active war-time military service, goals, and intentions. Scholarships are $500 and non-renewable.
https://michiganlegion.org/wp-content/programs/2024/2024BrewerWilsonAppV.7.19.23.pdf?aa8385&aa8385
Apply by January 22, 2024
Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship
20 awards $4,500
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9976
Apply by January 22, 2024
February
Girls Youth Leadership Award
1-$500 1-$250
www.monroecountysoroptimist.org
Apply by February 1, 2024
University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit
18 scholarships
Must meet 1 of the 4 criteria: GPA (unweighted) of 3.8 ACT minimum score of 31 SAT minimum score of 1430 Top 1% of graduating class
https://alumni.umich.edu/communities-clubs/detroit/scholarship-application/
Apply by February 9, 2024
MEA Scholarship
Unknown
Dependent of MEA member or MEA-Retired member in good standing.Graduate of a Michigan public high school or private high school that has an MEA bargaining unit. (Diploma must be received in the year of application.) Graduate of a Michigan public high school or private high school that has an MEA bargaining unit. (Diploma must be received in the year of application.) Note: Children of MEA officers, fund trustees, and MEA staff are not eligible. (A child of an MEA, MESSA or MEA-FS staff person is eligible if the other parent is an MEA member in good standing).
https://mea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-24-MEA-Scholarship-application.pdf
Apply by February 15, 2024
Community Foundation of Monroe County
https://cfmonroe.org/scholarships/
Deadline: February 21, 2024
March
MCCC Instrumental and Vocal Performers
https://www.monroeccc.edu%2fscholarsh
Deadline: March 1, 2024
University of Michigan Dearborn Alumni Legacy Scholarship
Paper copy located in the magazine rack
Deadline: March 6, 2024
Equinox
Paper copy located in the magazine rack
NOT RELEASED YET
Arlene Walsh Memorial Scholarship
$2,000-$2,500
Paper copy located in magazine rack
Must be going into the medical field
NOT RELEASED YET
The "No Sweat" Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2023
Robert W. Wohlgamuth Memorial Scholarship Fund
$2,500
Student must reside in Monroe County, MI for at least 1 yr. s Student must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 in a Monroe County, MI School. s Student must be a high school senior who has participated in a high school sport for a minimum of 2 years and is currently participating on one or more athletic team(s). s Student must have clean disciplinary records, both school and athletic record. s Student must successfully complete graduation requirements in the current school year
NOT AVAILABLE YET
Ronald Stamper Memorial Scholarship
http://www.myaocu.com/scholarships
Applications must be submitted online.
NOT AVAILABLE YET
April
Graceful Memories Scholarship
(1) $1,200 Scholarship
You must be pursuing a degree at a college, community college or technological school. The scholarship may be used for tuition or books. You must have a 3.0 GPA and be majoring in the medical field.
Applications are Due by April 25, 2024
Applications are located in the Career Center or may be printed out at link below.
Matthew W Gertz
(2) $2, 000 Scholarships
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must
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Be a Monroe High School Senior who will attend college full-time in the Fall 2024
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Be pursuing a degree in the above-named science fields
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Attend a four-year college/university in the Fall 2024 or an accredited technology school where a four-year degree can be earned
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Have a 3.75 cumulative GPA in science and technology in grades 9 – 12; and a 3.5 overall cumulative GPA in grades 9 – 12
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Demonstrate an enthusiasm for science (ex: student belongs to a science or technology club; been part of a science project on his/her own time, etc.)
Application Due April 25, 2024
Applications are located in Career Center or may be printed from link below.
Anthony “Tony” Pollzzie Memorial Scholarship
(1) $1,000 Scholarship
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Current Graduating Senior
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GPA: Minimum 2.5 or higher
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Has taken and passed an MHS CTE Advanced Course.
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Played at least one season of a varsity sport.
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Complete 5 Community Service Hours in an area of youth athletics, (examples…Volunteering for Monroe First Downer Games, Community Education Sport Offerings, Youth Camps, Local Recreational Leagues, etc.)
Applications are due by April 25, 2024. They are located in the Career Center or may be printed from this link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nUP67Yxem8d8MQF5LOEuRfymxE1_lNllA-6HEZAuwYM/edit?usp=sharing
The June R. Heck English Scholarship Fund
(1) $600 Scholarship
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Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
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Be a Monroe High School graduating senior, entering college in the fall of 2024
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Be of at least average maturity for his/her age, and be of good health and character
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Have shown promise and proficiency in the use of English language, literature and/or journalism
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Attend a Michigan college or university or an out-of-of state college/university granting reciprocity
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Be a citizen of the United States
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Have financial need
Applications are due by April 25, 2024 and are located in the Career Center or may be printed from link below..
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LeB52wlb6ZCHnbNCjQG8IGTuvW8fENp0yYlSb7-E17A/edit?usp=sharing
Jonathan B. Loop Scholarship
(1) $1,300 Scholarship
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Be a graduating high school senior, entering Central Michigan University in the fall of 2024
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Be a business major; first preference will be given to students majoring in accounting
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Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
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Have earned a varsity letter in any sport
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Demonstrate participation in school and community activities
Due by April 25, 2024 and are located in the Career Center, may also be printed from link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zFp02yIWw0wVWL2RT3es8sXlAZ9bUEn1n0lNe_ezi7c/edit?usp=sharing
Donald Packer Memorial Scholarship
(1) $1,000 Scholarship
Must be a current graduating senior enrolling in a full-time four-year college or university in the fall of 2023
2. Must have a 3.45 or above GPA in a college preparatory curriculum
3. Must show evidence of school and community activities
4. Must write one-page narrative about a Monroe High School teacher who either inspired the student or gave extra effort to help the student.
Applications due by April 25, 2024 and are located in the Career Center or can be printed from link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fe9gjrg_IHpTtLHjoJmrBknLRH2KvlqYg-kGz2jeOGI/edit?usp=sharing
Monroe County Fair Association
Daniel Stotz Memorial Scholarship.
NOT AVAILABLE YET
Monroe County Fair Association
Warren Siebarth Memorial Scholarship
NOT AVAILABLE YET
Monroe County Fair Association
Agricultural Scholarship
NOT AVAILABLE YET
Monroe County Fair Association
NOT AVAILABLE YET
May
Custer Elementary Scholarship
(5) $500 Scholarships
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be a MHS senior who will attend college or a trade school full-time in the fall 2024.
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have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the end of semester 1 of your senior year.
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attended Custer for a minimum of 4 years.
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write a 1 page narrative about future plans.
Applications due by May 1, 2024. Located in the Career Center or may be printed from link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e-ac5xhtWtiIEBnSUyxMdkvLDWEQpJ00aH9yXezjbQk/edit?usp=sharing
Chuck Dewilde Memorial Scholarship
Monroe County Radio Communications Association
NOT AVAILABLE YET
College and University Scholarships
Monroe County Community College
Employer Scholarships
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