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A Senior Scholarship Meeting was held on 2/6. Students received a packet of information that included a senior calendar, list of local scholarships, and information about Senior Honors Night.
Scholarship Info. for the Class of 2012:
List of Local Scholarships for the Class of 2012
Cargill Community Scholarship: Applications and program guidelines are available at www.cargill.com, keyword: scholarship. Please note: Each application must have a signature from a Cargillemployee-- Cargill, 3100 Bonanza Rd,Lake Odessa. Deadline is February 15, 2012.
Michigan Education Association (MEA): Applications are available at http://www.mea.org/awards/meascholarship.html. Criteria of selection: Academic achievement, school/community service, extracurricular activites--all other criteria being equal, first consideration will be given to children of MEA members and students from lower income households. Recipients must attend a public state institution of higher education or the few private institutions listed on the application. Additional criteria available on the application. Postmark deadline is Friday, February 10, 2012.
Rosa Parks Scholarship: Applications are available at rosaparksscholarshipfoundation.org. Postmark deadline is March 1, 2012.
Barry Community Foundation: Open to Barry County residents. Online application and information available at www.barrycf.org. Due March 15, 2012.
Lakewood Area Choral Society Scholarship: Applicant will pursue a major in vocal music education or voice at a four-year, accredited institution. Information and application at www.lacsmusic.org. Due March 7, 2012.
Portland Federal Credit Union McCrumb Scholarship: Scholarship application and information is available at their website at www.pfcu4me.com under the "youth" link. Due March 31, 2012.
Sunfield Area SPY's Scholarship: Open to LHS seniors who are residents of the Sunfield area (live within the boundaries of the Sunfield elementary school attendance area). Criteria includes community involvement, documented leadership ability or qualities, and be a well-rounded individual. Information and application available at www.sunfieldspys.org. Due March 15, 2012.
Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) Scholarship: To be eligible, the student or his/her parent must be employed at a business that is a member of MRA. Apply online at www.retailers.com or call 800.366.3699 for an application. Applications must be requested by March 15 and submitted by April 2, 2012.
Steven J. Thatcher Scholarship (Seniors planning to attend CMU): Criteria: Student must attend CMU, minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, preference will be given to applicants who are residents of Ionia County. Completed application is due to the Guidance Office by 2/21/12.
Delta Kappa Gamma Grant-In-Aid: Applications are available in the G.O. The Grant is awarded to females majoring in teacher education. Due: 4/10/12
Eckstrom Future Teacher Scholarship: Due 3/19
Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: Postmark deadline 3/15
Lakewood Area Lions Club Scholarship: Due 3/22
David and Margaret Smyth Scholarship: Due 2/24
Lakewood Athletic Association Scholarship (LAA): Due 3/19
Lakewood FFA Alumni Association Scholarship: Due 3/28
Paul and Alberta Allen Scholarship--application: Allen Checklist
Allen Information page Due 3/21
Kylie Erdman Memorial Scholarship--app. & checklist: Erdman criteria Due: 3/26
Chuck Henney Memorial Scholarship--application: Henney checklist Henney information page Due 3/20
Lakewood Ed. Support Personnel Association Scholarship (LESPA)--app.: LESPA Support Staff Recommendation Due: 2/27
Union Bank Scholarship--application: Union Bank informational letter Due: 3/27
Hastings Elks Lodge 1965 Scholarship: Due: 4/16
Wiselogel/Wiselogle Memorial Scholarship--app.: Wiselogel/Wiselogle Memorial Scholarship criteria Due: 3/23
John Simon Memorial Scholarship--app.: Simon information page Due: 3/1
Green Acres Retirement Community Scholarship: Green Acres is giving two scholarships. Applicant must live in Ionia County and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additional criteria and how to apply is in the G.O. Deadline: 5/1/12
Sally D. Rumfield Memorial Scholarship: Majors accepted: Library Science, English, Literature, and Teaching/Education. Minimum GPA: 3.5. Additional criteria is on the application. Deadline: 4/13/12
To receive Federal Student Aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after January 1. Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or request a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1.800.433.3243).
Recommendation Request Form
Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources:
Michigan Student Financial Aid Information http://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid
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