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To be eligible for the Scholarship, the kid’s parent must have sustained a catastrophic injury or fatality in a Michigan work related accident covered by workers’ compensation. The parent’s injury or death must be compensable under Michigan Workers’ Compensation Law. There cannot be any dispute regarding the compensability of the parent’s injury/death.

What are the criteria for the Scholarship?

The applicant must meet standards set by the Executive Committee of KIDS’ CHANCE OF MICHIGAN, LLC. The standards are based primarily on the financial needs of the student. The applicant must be a Michigan resident, between the ages of 17-22, and must demonstrate financial need related to the parent’s injury/death.

What is the length of the Scholarship?

The Scholarship is good for one school year or term and may be contingent upon grades. The applicant may reapply at the end of one school year or term for the Scholarship for following school year or term. Renewals are contingent upon availability of funds.

What does the Scholarship cover?

Scholarships from $3750.00 to $7500.00, depending on the availability of funds and the number of qualified applicants, are applicable at any accredited college, community college, trade or vocational school within Michigan. Scholarships are paid directly to the educational institution. Scholarships may cover tuition and books not covered by other grants and/or scholarships.

What documentation is needed along with the completed application?

The Scholarship Committee will not review your application until it has received copies of all documents referenced in the scholarship application form, (see below) (Additional information may be requested to verify data received)

Application Requirements:

A) In order to be eligible for the scholarship the applicant must be a dependant of a current Kent County Farm Bureau regular or associate member, or if married or 21 years of age or older, have his/her own Kent County Farm Bureau membership.

B) The applicant should have a scholastic grade point average of 2.75 or above, on a 4.0 scale.

C) Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than April 15th.

D) The scholarship is to be applied toward tuition beginning with the fall semester following receipt of the scholarship. Awards are made in two installments one each at the end of the first two semesters. To receive any installment the student must maintain a 2.75 GPA for the semester.

E) The scholarship is a gift, not a loan.

F) The award of the scholarship is solely within the discretion of the Kent County Farm Bureau Board of Directors.

The Michigan Competitive Scholarship is available to undergraduate students pursuing their first degree and is based on both financial need and merit. To be considered, a student must take the SAT (Class of 2017 and beyond) prior to entering college and achieve a qualifying score of at least 1200.

Eligibility

A) Student must provide their Social Security number to MI Student Aid by their senior year in high school.

B) Achieve a qualifying SAT score of at least 1200 prior to entering college.

C) Possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.

D) Demonstrate financial need.

E) Enroll at least half-time.

F) Be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year. If a dependent student, parent must also be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year.

G) Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee.

H) Not be incarcerated.

I) For renewal, maintain a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0.

J) For renewal, must meet institution's Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy.

K) Not be in default on a Federal student loan.

Application Process

Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.

The first institution listed on the FAFSA will be considered the priority school. Students are responsible for notifying MI Student Aid of a change in their college choice. This can be done through the MiSSG Student Portal or by calling 1-888-447-2687.

Deadline

The Federal processors must receive the FAFSA by March 1 each year.

Program Limits

Program eligibility ends when a student has received a baccalaureate degree, after completing the equivalent of ten semesters (or term equivalent), or when a student has been out of high school over ten years, whichever occurs first. Future awards are subject to available and approved funding.

Application Requirements:

A) In order to be eligible for the scholarship the applicant must be a dependent of a current Ottawa County Farm Bureau regular member, or if married, or 21 years of age or older, have his/her own Ottawa County Farm Bureau membership.

B) The applicant should have a scholastic grade point average, as indicated by Michigan State University, of 2.75 or above, on a 4.0 scale.

C) The applicant must be accepted or enrolled at Michigan State University in an agriculturally related course of study.

D) Applications must be received no later than March 1 at the Ottawa County Farm Bureau office in the calendar year for which they are applying. Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than April 15.

E) The scholarship is to be applied toward tuition at Michigan State University beginning with the fall semester following receipt of the scholarship. Awards are made in two installments, one each at the end of the first two semesters. To receive any installment the student must maintain a 2.75 GPA for the semester.

F) The scholarship is a gift, not a loan.

G) The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage students who are preparing for careers in the agricultural industry. The award of the scholarship is solely within the discretion of the Ottawa County Farm Bureau Board of Directors.

Application Requirements:

A) Applicant must be resident of Isabella County.

B) Applicant must be studying an agricultural related field.

C) Applicant must be enrolled in, or planning to attend, a trade school, community college or university.

D) Scholarships are awarded based on GPA, leadership and community activities as it relates to their field of study, and educational and career plans.

E) Applicant must submit a copy of his/her transcript with the application.

The Evans Scholarship is a full tuition and housing college scholarship for high-achieving caddies with limited financial means. To qualify, caddies must meet the requirements of having a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character.

Scholarship applications are accepted at the beginning of an applicant's senior year of high school, as well as from college freshmen.

The entire application – including supporting documents like evaluations, recommendation letters, transcripts, test scores, a CSS profile and FAFSA information – are expected to be completed by October 30. The Scholarship Committee will begin its review when the application is complete. The Committee will interview finalists, and the final selection rests with the Committee. All decisions will be finalized by April 1.

Scholarship Requirements

A) Strong caddie record: Applicants must have caddied, regularly and successfully, for a minimum of two years and are expected to caddie at their sponsoring club the year they apply for the Scholarship.

B) Excellent academics: Applicants must have completed their junior year of high school with above a B average in college preparatory courses. The ACT and SAT will be optional for 2021 applicants.

C) Demonstrated financial need: Applicants must clearly have a need for financial assistance.

D) Outstanding character: Applicants must be outstanding in character, integrity and leadership.

Application Timeline

August 1: Application available online. Review the information on the website.

October 1: CSS Financial Aid Profile becomes available. Please complete the CSS Profile online and submit to CSS along with the required fee as soon as possible. The Evans Scholars Foundation CSS code is 0153. You can also file FAFSA online on October 1. Please submit a copy of your completed FAFSA Federal Student Aid Report with the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number when it becomes available.

October 30: Applications are expected to be completed, including all supporting documents (completed CSS Profile, FAFSA Federal Student Aid Report, High School Evaluation, Caddie Evaluation, letters of recommendation, high school transcript and test scores).

April 1: All application decisions are finalized.

The William B. Howell Memorial Scholarship honors an individual who spent his entire professional career actively participating in and promoting the welding industry. Mr. Howell was a member of the American Welding Society for fifty years.

William B. Howell retired from Hobart Brothers Company as Executive Vice President after 44 years of service. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Hobart Brothers Company and the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology. Mr. Howell was a graduate of The Ohio State University and was active in a broad range of community-related activities.

William B. Howell would be very pleased to support the American Welding Society's education initiative through his scholarship. Mr. Howell believed in helping people who were willing to help themselves.

PURPOSE

The purpose for this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to those individuals interested in pursuing a career in welding.

ELIGIBILITY

The William B. Howell Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a minimum four-year degree in a welding program at an accredited university. All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements.

A) Applicant must be a minimum of eighteen years of age.

B) Applicant must have a minimum high school diploma.

C) Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 overall grade point average.

D) Student may be enrolled full or part time.

E) Proof of financial need is required to qualify.

F) Applicant must submit all required application information.

G) Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and plan to attend an academic institution located within the United States.

H) Priority will be given to those individuals residing or attending school in the states of Florida, Michigan and Ohio. (A resident is defined as having lived in the specific area for a minimum of one year.)

I) Applicants may reapply; however, persons who have received this award may reapply and may be granted the award for a maximum of four years.

The award will be presented to individuals nationwide. Applicant does not have to be a member of the American Welding Society.

The AWS Foundation does not discriminate by age, race, color, national origin, disability, creed, or gender.

To be eligible for the Arctic Chiropractic "Got a Spine Scholarship" a student must:

1) Be attending college or university no later than October of 2023.

2) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2023.

3) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.

4) Be a U.S. or Canadian resident.

5) Be attending a school in the U.S. or Canada by October of 2023.

6) Submit answers to the essay questions no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline.

*Note that you can be enrolled in any field of study.

To be considered eligible for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship you must:

1) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2023.

2) Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the May 1st, 2023 deadline.

3) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

4) Be a resident of the United States or Canada.

The scholarship winner will be announced roughly 6 weeks after the deadline and will be posted on this website immediately after. All applications must be received by 11:59 pm ET on the day of the deadline. No late applications will be reviewed.

Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu are active philanthropists who avidly support a variety of organizations such as: Children Mending Hearts, Cedars Sinai, the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Children's Action Network, GenArt, AVIVA, Project Angel Food, Center Dance Arts, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Obesity, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Help for Orphans, the American Red Cross, P.S. Arts, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Art of Elysium, Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, Children's Action Network and the Music Center.

Student Eligibility

To be eligible for the Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu "Review It" Scholarship a student must:

1) Be attending college or university no later than September of 2023.

2) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.

3) Be attending or planning to attend a school in the US.

4) Submit answers to the essay questions no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline.