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Private Donor Scholarships

American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)

Eligibility Criteria

• Freshman with 2.5 GPA overall and a 3.0 GPA in mathematics and the sciences
• Planning to major in engineering, mathematics, computer or the physical sciences
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be a member of one of the under represented minority groups in the sciences and technology

Awards

Varies, Renewable

Contact

Office for Student Financial Aid

Berrien Community Foundation

Dunn Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Established by Jeanne & Eddie R. Dunn, this program provides scholarships to part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate students demonstrating financial need.

Eligible students are entering or presently attending an accredited college/university in any field of study and have a 2.75 or better GPA.

Preference will be given to women in transition (e.g., returning to college after raising children, a divorce, or widowed with definite goals for the next steps in their lives).

This scholarship can be used at Andrews University, Lake Michigan College, Southwestern Michigan College, or Western Michigan University in Berrien County for tuition, books, fees, and other costs related to attending.

Awards

• Nonrenewable scholarship of $5,000.00
• Deadline for application March 8, 2008

Contact

Download application

See Berrien Community Foundation webpage for other scholarships and information.

Questions? Call (269) 983-3304, ext. 2, to speak with Anne Mc Causland, Program Director.

Berrien Community Foundation

Howard Instrumental

Eligibility Criteria

This scholarship was established to encourage young people with a gift for music and the drive to be a musician to continue with their formal educations. Established in 1996, this scholarship has made college possible for so many students and has helped train future musicians and instructors.

This award is offered to those individuals who are pursuing a degree in instrumental music (i.e., Music Ed/Applied Music) at an accredited College or University with emphasis on upperclassmen and post-graduate students.

Awards

Each year at least one scholarship will be awarded to a qualified applicant. There is a possibility of renewal. The amount and the renewal of the award are dependent on the need of the applicant and funds available. In 2008, a scholarship may range from $1,000-$4,000.

Applications must be postmarked by March 8 for consideration in the next school year

Contact

Download application

See Berrien Community Foundation Web site for other scholarships and information.

Questions? Call (269) 983-3304, ext. 2, to speak with Anne Mc Causland, Program Director.

Kalamazoo Promise

Contact

Complete details on the Kalamazoo Promise Web site

Perry, John W. Fund

Eligibility Criteria

The DRCNet Foundation, in association with Students for Sensible Drug Policy, is pleased to present the John W. Perry Fund, providing scholarships to students losing federal financial aid because of drug convictions. The fund has monies for the 2007-08 school year, so eligible students are urged to apply as soon as possible.

Contact

Please visit www.RaiseYourVoice.com/perryfund/ to fill out a pre-application, complete a Drug Conviction Worksheet, print an application form or brochure, or for further information.

The Fund can also be reached at perryfund@raiseyourvoice.com or by phone at (202) 362-0030. Students, financial aid officers, friends and family members and supporters of potential applicants, as well as media, activists, potential donors and other interested parties, are all welcome to contact us.

Rankin, Jeannette foundation (JRF) Scholarship

Every year the Jeannette Rankin Foundation awards scholarships to women 35 years of age and older who, through undergraduate or vocational education, are seeking to better themselves, their families and their communities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Women, at least 35 years of age or older
• U.S. citizens
• Pursuing a technical/vocational degree, an associate degree, or a first bachelor degree.
• Enrolled or accepted in an accredited school
• Low income

Contact

Deadline to apply is March 1. To find the exact income guidelines for this program or to apply go to the Web site.

Young, Paul H. Chapter Academic Scholarship of Trout Unlimited

Eligibility Criteria

The Paul H. Young Chapter of Trout Unlimited is accepting Academic Scholarship applications through March 15. Our Board of Directors will review all applications and determine scholarship recipients in May. Students chosen to receive scholarships will be notified in June. Awards will be distributed by August.

 

Awards

Undergraduate scholarships: $500.00 Graduate scholarships: $1,000.00

Contact

More information about Trout Unlimited is available at www.tu.org or at the Paul H. Young Chapter Web site: www.paulyoungtu.org. email scholarship@paulyoungtu.org