REALTORS Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must be a REALTOR member or Affiliate Member of SWMAR or be a spouse, child, or grandchild of a member of the Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS or Affiliate Member of SWMAR. A minimum 3.0 GPA and one page essay describing a little about yourself and what you hope to accomplish with your education are required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, College senior, College freshman, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Hubert Pelham Memorial Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must be a current Southwestern Michigan College Student with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Two reference letters and a short essay on one of the following topics are required: What does freedom in America mean to me, and how do the armed forces help preserve and protect that freedom? What is the importance of a college education and how will a college education benefit me? Preference will be given to the child or spouse of a military person.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College sophomore, College freshman, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Military Service Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must be a U.S. veteran or spouse of a veteran who is a current student with a minimum 2.0 GPA and 12 completed credit hours at Southwestern Michigan College. The following are required: submission of DD-214, completed FAFSA, and a short essay.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, College sophomore, College senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Endowed Scholarship
Award: -
Selection based upon a number of factors, including but not limited to donor restrictions (such as curriculum), GPA, and need as determined by the FAFSA. Priority consideration for Restricted Endowed Scholarships will begin in early spring and will continue until scholarship funds are exhausted.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, College freshman, College senior, College junior
- All Majors Eligible
Academic Scholarship
Award: $7,000
Graduating high school students are automatically considered for academic scholarships after submitting an application for admission as well as official high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. All awards require full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 credits per each semester) and may be reduced if the student receives other restricted or tuition-specific aid.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Talent Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of individual departments. Students must demonstrate experience or ability in their chosen talent for consideration. Applicants may be contacted by the department for which they are applying to schedule an interview or audition.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
John MacGregor Technician Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicant must be seeking a technician degree at a college or university with plans to work in the plumbing, heating/cooling, or electrical service industry.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College junior, College sophomore, College freshman
- Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installer and Repairer, General, Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic and Repairer, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R), Plumber and Pipefitter, Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Tech./Technician, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Legacy Foundation Technician Level Scholarships
Award: $5,000
Applicant must be working on a technical degree, either at a technical college or through an apprenticeship program and planning to work in the plumbing, heating/cooling, or electrical service industry.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College junior, College freshman, College senior, College sophomore
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic and Repairer, Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Tech./Technician, Plumber and Pipefitter, Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installer and Repairer, General, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
Jill Reed Women in the Trades
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a woman who is planning to work in a plumbing, heating/cooling, or electrical service business, with a preference given to applicants who will be helping with marketing in this industry. Applicants working in other business management positions such as accounting, business management, human resources, etc. will also be considered.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, College junior, College freshman
- Marketing, Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installer and Repairer, General, Marketing Management and Research, Other, Marketing Research, Plumber and Pipefitter, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
AC Pro/Troops to Trades Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicant must be a Troops to Trades veteran who is involved in a HVAC technical training program.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, College sophomore, College junior, College senior
- Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic and Repairer, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Tech./Technician
Nexstar Legacy Foundation Management Level Scholarships
Award: $5,000
Applicant must be planning to run or work in management at a plumbing, heating/cooling, or electrical service business.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, College sophomore, College senior, College junior
- Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Tech./Technician, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R), Business Management, Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic and Repairer
Residential Fellow Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is in the top 20% of their high school class. Minimum 25 ACT score required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- All Majors Eligible
Trustee Scholarship
Award: $12,000
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Minimum 24 ACT score and 3.5 GPA required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- All Majors Eligible
Dean's Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Minimum 21 ACT score and 3.0 GPA required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- All Majors Eligible
Founder's Award
Award: $9,000
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Minimum 18 ACT score and 2.75 GPA required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- All Majors Eligible
Monticello Foundation Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is a female freshman. Essay required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
StudentCam 2015 Competition Rules
Award: -
Applicant must be currently enrolled in a high school in the U.S. Required to create a documentary between five and seven minutes on the theme: "Tell a story that demonstrates how a policy, law, or action by either the executive, legislative, or judicial branch has affected you or your community". Allowed to work individually or in groups of up to three people.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school junior, High school freshman, High school senior, High school sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Bev Sellers Memorial Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior student who is enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in vocal music (performance, education/pedagogy, or therapy). Essay, three letters of recommendation, official transcript, list of musical activities, and a list of extra-curricular activities required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College senior, College junior, College sophomore
- Vocal Music
Wayne V. Black Memorial Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university in the U.S. Must be majoring in computer science, engineering, engineering technology, information technology, political science, pre-law, or telecommunications. Biography, essay, copy of transcripts, and references required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College junior, College freshman, College senior, College sophomore
- Pre-Law, Information Technology and Systems, Mathematics and Computer Science, Political Science/Government, Law (LL.B., J.D.), Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, General, Information Technology, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications
Google SVA Scholarship
Award: $10,000
Applicant must be a currently enrolled full-time veteran or active duty undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in computer engineering or computer science. Resume, copy of current transcripts, two letters of reference, three essays, and DD 214 or Active Duty orders and Memorandum of Understanding from commanding officer required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College freshman, College sophomore, College senior, College junior, Master's-level study
- Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, Software, Mathematics and Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Computer Engineering Tech./Technician, Computer Science, Information Technology and Systems, Computer Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Raytheon Patriot Scholarship
Award: $10,000
Applicant must be a U.S. Army Veteran who is a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduate or graduate student at a four-year college or university. Resume, three essays, DD214, transcript, and one letter of reference required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, College senior, College junior, Master's-level study
- All Majors Eligible
PNC-SVA "Leading With Integrity" Scholarship
Award: $10,000
Applicant must be a veteran student who is pursuing a degree from an accredited institution majoring in business administration, finance, or a related field and pursuing an MBA. Must be honorably discharged from Active Duty or currently serving in the Guard or Reserve. Resume, DD214, proof of enrollment, two letters of recommendation, personal statement, and one essay required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- Business Administration, Finance, General
PanHellenic Scholarship
Award: $10,000
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student of Hellenic descent from the United States. Minimum 3.5 GPA, two character reference letters, two letters of recommendation, transcripts, and an essay between 1,000 and 1,250 words required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College junior, College freshman, College senior, College sophomore
- All Majors Eligible
Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must have been actively engaged in some aspect of the franchising business for at least two years and currently enrolled or planning to enroll in the ICFE program. Resume, essay, letter summarizing any particular need or merit, and two letters of recommendations required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- All Majors Eligible
Gray Plant Mooty CFE Scholarship
Award: $2,500
Applicant must be a founder or employee of a franchisor who has been offering franchises for five years or less. Required to be enrolled in the CFE program and an IFA member. Resume, essay, letter summarizing any particular need or merit, and two letters of personal recommendation required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- All Majors Eligible
Doc Cohen Franchising Scholarship
Award: $4,500
Applicant must be a college student majoring in business, entrepreneurship, finance, food service, franchising, hospitality, or marketing. Essay and two reference letters required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- College sophomore, College junior, College freshman, College senior
- Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Food Service, Business Administration, Hospitality, Finance, General, Franchise Operation
Kelly Elizabeth Baker Memorial Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Applicant must be a high school senior at Middleburg Academy OR a member of St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church. Selection is based on involvement in civic and religious activities, participation in extracurricular school activities, and academic achievements.
- Virginia
- High school senior
- All Majors Eligible
John Borden Memorial Scholarship
Award: -
Applicant must be a Computer Clubhouse member who is a graduating senior from Fairfax County Public Schools. Strong record of participation in Clubhouse activities, strong record of community involvement, STEM related degree objective, and proof of U.S. citizenship required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior
- Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Technology, Mathematics, Other
Sonlight Curriculum Foundation Scholarship
Award: $5,000
Applicant must be a home-schooled student entering a college or university. Selection based on academic performance and extracurricular activity involvement. Must have purchased a minimum of five Sonlight Curriculum Core programs. Photograph, essay, and reference letter required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- High school senior, College freshman
- All Majors Eligible
Dr. Robert Hawkins Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Applicant must be working toward a degree in instrumental (band) music education. Essay, current transcript, photo, and three letters of recommendation required.
- No Geographic Restrictions
- No Restrictions
- Music, Other, Music, Instrumental, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Music, General Performance, String Music Perfomance
