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Monroe High School

    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 

     

    November 

    Elks National Foundation "Most Valuable Student" 

    Lots of different award levels

    https://aim.applyists.net/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fElksMVS

    Deadline: November 13, 2024

     

     

    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, 2024

     

    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, 2024

     

    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, 2024

     

    January 

     

    MASFPS & NAFEPA Scholarship Program

    Student eligibility:

    - enrolled in public school district or charter school with at least one staff member who is an active MASFPA/NAFEPA member

    -On track to graduate at the end of the 24/25 school year

    - Will be attending post-secondary institution in 25/26 

    Paper copies located in Career Center

     

    Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship

    20 awards $4,500

    https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9976

    Apply by January 24, 2025

     

     

    February

     

    Girls Youth Leadership Award

    1-$500 1-$250

    www.monroecountysoroptimist.org

    Apply by February 1, 2025

     

         March 

     

    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 March 7, 2025

    Applications are located in the Career Center or may be printed out at link below.

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vl34hlh6qFIda3E9eLlq-DExi47x8gbx/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111956035068702644084&rtpof=true&sd=true

     

    Equinox Scholarship

    Due Date March 21, 2025

    Paper copy located on magazine rack in counseling center

    Must show financial need

     

    Monroe Public School Scholarship

    Due Date March 21, 2025

    Paper copy located on magazine rack in counseling center

    Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA

     

    Sean Brady Memorial Scholarship

    Due Date March 21, 2025

    Paper copy located on magazine rack in counseling center

    Must have participated in the following high school sports; Soccer, Cross Country, or Track

     

    Matthew W. Gertz Scholarship for Science and Technology

    Due Date March 21, 2025

    Paper copies located on magazine rack in counseling center

    Must 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

     

    June Heck

    Due Date March 21, 2025

    Paper copies located on magazine rack in counseling center

    Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA 

     

    Donald Packer

    Due Date March 21, 2025

    Paper copies located in the counseling center

    Must show evidence of school and community activities

     

    Anthony (Tony) Pollzzie Memorial Scholarship

    Due Date March 21, 2025

    Paper copies located in the counseling center

    Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA or higher

    Must have taken and passed an MHS CTE Advanced course

    Must have played at least one season of a varsity sport

    Must have completed five community service hours in an area of youth athletics

     

    Robert W. Wohlgamuth Memorial Scholarship

    Due Date March 21, 2025

    Paper copies located on magazine rack in counseling center

    Must have a 3.0 GPA 

    Must have participated in a high school sport for a minimum of 2 years 

    Must have clean disciplinary record, both school and athletic record

     

    Chuck Dewilde Memorial Scholarship

    Due date March 21, 2025

    Paper copies located in counseling center

    Must be taking classes related to electronics, electrical engineering or computer science

     

     

    Arlene Walsh Memorial Scholarship

    $2,000-$2,500

    Paper copy located in magazine rack

    Must be going into the medical field

    Due before March 31st 

     

     

     

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          May 

    Custer Elementary Scholarship

    (5) $500 Scholarships

    1. be a MHS senior who will attend college or a trade school full-time in the fall 2024.

    2. have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the end of semester 1 of your senior year.

    3. attended Custer for a minimum of 4 years.

    4. 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

    Not available yet

     

     

     

     

     

    College and University Scholarships  

    Eastern Michigan University

    Central Michigan University

    Monroe County Community College

    University of Toledo

    Wayne State University

     

    Employer Scholarships

     

     

     

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