CLASS OF 2016 - SENIOR INFORMATION-SCHOLARSHIPS-IMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Prom - April 30, 2016
Senior Portfolios Due - May 6, 2016
Baccalaureate/Senior Awards - May 19, 2016 - 7:00 p.m.
Senior's Last Day of School - May 20, 2016
Senior's Last Band Concert - May 22, 2016 - 4:00 p.m.
Graduation Practice - May 26, 2016 - 8:30 a.m.
Graduation Ceremony - May 26, 2016 - 7:00 p.m.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
**All seniors are encouraged to check out the local scholarships made available through local foundations and businesses in our area. Copies of these scholarship application forms are available and can be picked up from Diane in the high school office or Kelly in the athletic office.**
SVSU is excited to announce the 2016 Dow Science and Sustainability Education Center Summer Internship Program. High school students currently in grades 9th - 11th are encouraged to apply for this incredible paid opportunity by April 1, 2016. In addition, Middle School and High School STEM teachers are also encouraged to apply for this paid internship opportunity by April 1, 2016. Please Diane for more information.
The Engineering Society of Detroit offers a $2,000 scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing a career in engineering or science. Deadline to apply is March 31st. See Diane in the high school office for details.
The Zonta Club of Mt. Pleasant is offering scholarships to two female students to attend the Inland Seas Summer STEM program this summer scheduled for June 16th – 18th. The Inland Seas Schooner will travel from Suttons Bay to Frankfort, Michigan. The tuition for this experience is $300 per student, paid for by the Zonta Club of Mt. Pleasant. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to Suttons Bay and home from Frankfort. See Diane for an application. Deadline for submitting applications is Friday, April 15th. If there are any questions about this opportunity contact Megan Goodwin at 989-506-5076 (cell) or 989.774.3218 (office).
Members First Credit Union Scholarship: This scholarship is available to students who have a Members First Credit Union account in good standing. Applications are available in the high school office. MFCU is offering one $2,000 scholarship, six $1,000 scholarships and four $500 scholarships. Deadline to apply is April 15th.
Seniors: Northwood University is interested in hosting a campus tour/workshop day this spring for Beal City seniors. If you are interested in participating in this event, please sign up on Mrs. Millerov's door. Once our students have signed up, a date and time for this tour will be established. See Diane in the high school office for more information.
Applications for the $1,000 Nottawa-Sherman Firefighter's Association scholarship are due March 16, 2016.
Students may click on the scholarship link on the front page of www.nsfd.net to download the guidelines and application forms.
If you have any questions, e-mail Frank Benn at 11-17@nsfd.net
Northwood University offers academic merit scholarships based on a student's ACT/SAT score and GPA to all student who have been accepted to Northwood. They also have several other scholarship opportunities available to incoming Freshmen. If you plan to attend Northwood University, see Diane in the high school office for more information.
Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies (COPAS) is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students attending a Michigan College or University who will be an accounting, finance or petroleum technology major. Application deadline is March 31, 2016. See Diane in the high school office for a copy of the application.
AAA of Michigan is offering scholarships of $1,000 to be awarded to four graduating seniors attending a Michigan public, private or charter high school. Students must show proof of AAA Michigan School Safety Patrol participation in elementary or middle school, good academic standing and a strong record of involvement in the community and/or extra-curricular activities. A personal letter of introduction must be included describing community and extra-curricular activities and what being a Safety Patroller meant to them. Deadline to submit applications is May 6, 2016. See Diane in the high school office for more information.
*Check out individual College and University websites for specific Scholarships and Financial Aid opportunities you may qualify for!
* Also a good idea to inquire about potential scholarship at parents employers/business they work for, or organizations or associations they may be members of!
*See Diane or Kelly for scholarship applications or more information regarding Scholarships and college admissions/applications.
*ATTENTION ATHLETES: If you plan on playing Division I or II athletics in college, you MUST register through the NCAA Clearinghouse/Eligibility Center as soon as possible. Please visit http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.html
Local Scholarships: (more local scholarships will roll in this winter and be due in the spring, please check back frequently).
Mount Pleasant Area Community Foundation: Numerous Beal City Specific Scholarships as well as Mt Pleasant Area Tech Center scholarships. Go to www.mpacf.org to apply online (should be available early January), deadline is March 4th.
Nottawa‐Sherman Firefighter’s Association Scholarship: $1,000 to a graduate who lives within the Nottawa or Sherman township area, has a GPA of 2.0 or higher and preference given to those pursuing careers in public safety/health. Application available at http://www.nsfd.net/ Not available yet, usually due in March‐watch their webpage
Lake Trust Credit Union: offers 10 $1,000 scholarships to MI high school seniors with a 2.6 or higher GPA attending a 2 or 4 year school. Go to laketrust.org/scholarship to apply. Not available yet, watch their webpage
Aggie of Excellence: Given to a student that exemplifies excellence academically, artistically, athletically or within the community. Must have good character and show I through a short essay. Application on guidance office door Due April 22
Beal City Education Association: 3.0 minimum GPA, must plan to attend 2 or more years in college or tech school and must participate in graduation activities. Application on guidance office door Due April 22
Beal City Knights of Columbus: Offers two $800 scholarships (one boy/one girl) determined through random drawing. Student must be a child of a current BC K of C Council 3651 member. Application on guidance office door, Due April 22
David Brickner Memorial Scholarship: $2,500 scholarship available to one BCHS Grad, no minimum requirements to apply. Application on guidance office door, due April 22
Dennis Memorial Scholarship: (Must be attending CMU in the fall) Valued at over $1700—application on guidance office door, due April 22
Weidman Lion’s Club Scholarship: Applicant must live in the Weidman or Beal City school district; one scholarship will be given in each area. 3.0 minimum GPA. Application not available yet (will be put on guidance office door once its available), due in April Michigan Scholarships:
Michigan Education Association: Must be a dependent of a current or retired MEA member in good standing. Go to www.mea.org/mea‐scholarship to access the application. Deadline February 25th, 2016!
Disability Attorneys of Michigan‐ 3 $1,000 scholarships to graduating MI seniors who have a parent/guardian receiving disability benefits from the Social Security Administration or Veterans Affairs. Also must have a min. gpa of 3.0 and attend a 2 or 4 year college. 500 word essay required as well. Go to damichigan.com/resources for the application DEADLINE MAY 31ST, 2016 National Scholarships:
Nursing Schools Almanac awards a $1,000 scholarship to an aspiring nurse. Go to www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com for detailed information and application‐deadline June 30, 2016
Many out there—use sites listed below to find what’s available.
College Specific Scholarships: (All schools have numerous scholarships available to their enrolled students. Please visit respective school webpages for their available scholarships and financial aid!)
Helpful Scholarship Search Websites: Millions of Scholarships are out there. The ones I have listed are just ones that mail me information or applications to provide—if you know of good ones or would like me to post others, please email me! These are some great websites to search for more scholarships
www.fastweb.com www.cappex.com/scholarships www.highfivescholarships.com
2016 is an exciting year for education as most public and private not-for-profit colleges and universities in Michigan are incorporating online degree programs. Knowing that students and families are faced with trying to figure out the best educational route to take, OnlineColleges.net has refocused their site and its resources to provide an investigative review of the online education landscape and critically evaluate the best program available, from quality to affordability. Most importantly, they have provided scholarship information that students can leverage to help finance their education.
You can see the entire guide along with some of its features here:
Because of their non-biased approach and focusing on only not-for-profit public and private higher education institutions, they have become a valuable resource for government entities like Michigan Community College Network and City of Manistique, Michigan.
If you find the resource useful like others have, would you mind including a link to it in your website too? Of course, you are free to choose the best place for it on your site.
Thank you.
Jude Bellen
jude.bellen.ocnet@gmail.com
Mt. Pleasant Bowler's Youth Education Grant Program - Open to any graduating high school senior. Application deadline is April 15th. Must have unimpaired amateur standing in bowling and be a past or current member in good standing for at least 3 years of an organized Mt. Pleasant Youth Bowling Program. See Diane in the high school office for an application.
HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN SCHOLARSHIP:
RESERVED FOR STUDENT ENTERING BUILDING INDUSTRY RELATED FIELD OF STUDY (i.e. interior design, architecture, construction management, electrical, plumbing, heating, carpentry, building trades, etc.) Applications due at Home Builders’ Association Office by March 31, 2016. See Diane in the high school office for an application and details. There are two scholarships available; one for a student entering the building industry and another for a student who is the child of a Home Builder's Association member.