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Scholarship Guide

State

• Nursing Scholarships This program provides $4000 in Nursing scholarships for student enrolled in a Licensed Practical Nurse, Associate Degree in Nursing, and Bachelor of Science Nursing program at a participating institution. This program is currently in development at the State level.

• MI-Student Aid Scholarships based on merit for Michigan students.

• Michigan National Guard Grants for the Michigan National Guard members.

Private

Scholarship Scams

Websites for Private Scholarships General | Minority | Foundations | Other

General

• FASTWEB Free scholarships, fellowships and grants search.
• Fastaid Free scholarships, fellowships and grants search.
• Dollars for scholars find general information about planning for college, scheduling and taking College Board aptitude tests, college search tips, applying to colleges, and paying for your college education. Also provides Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) estimator.

Minority

• Black Excel Information for African-American students about college finances.
• Minority Scholarship Resources through Financial Aid
• Gates Millennium Scholars Financial need grants funded by the Culture Fund awarded to undergraduate college students in all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science.

• United Negro College Fund A charitable organization that offers scholarships and fellowships for African-American students and faculty who attend colleges and universities in the United States.

• American Indian College Fund Nonprofit fund supporting more than 6,000 students with needed scholarship, endowment and operating monies.
• Hispanic College Fund Target Hispanic students planning degrees in business or technology related fields and demonstrate academic excellence and leadership.
• Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Federal Square Office Plaza, 2901.5 I-75 Business Spur, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, Phone: (906) 632-6809, Fax: (906) 632-0689.

Foundations

• Battle Creek Community Foundation The Foundation annually awards $2.5 million in scholarships and grants to high school students and adults from Calhoun County. Click into the foundation website for general information, description and application.
• Grand Rapids Community Foundation The Grand Rapids Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1922 for the benefit of the surrounding communities. Scholarship available to Kent County residents (several also available to Ottawa County residents). See web site for a list including a brief description, eligibility and how to apply for each scholarship.
• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation helps young people of exceptional promise reach their full potential through education.
• Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kalamazoo County residents or attends school within K/RESA. ( Also includes several for Calhoun, Allegan, St. Joseph or Van Buren County residents.) For scholarship list, criteria, award and deadlines visit the Kalamazoo Community Foundation Scholarship web site.

Other

• Families of Freedom Students who lost a family member from the terrorist attack on September 11 and needs financial assistance to continue their education. For questions and applications contact (877) 862-0136 or email freedom@csfa.org. For general information visit www.familiesoffreedom.com