Kenley Farrel Memorial Scholarship

The Michigan Mosquito Control Association is offering TWO scholarships to encourage interest in mosquito control and to assist a student financially towards a higher education in Natural Science or a related field. The Kenley Farrel Memorial Scholarship and the William Lechel II Memorial Scholarship. These scholarships are available to high school seniors and undergraduate college students. To access the Kenley Farrel Scholarship application visit: www.mimosq.org and go to the "Scholarship" tab. Deadline date is: October 2009. To access the William Lechel Memorial Scholarship visit: www.mimosq.org and go to the "Student Competition" tab. Deadline date: November 15, 2009.

Ray A. Kroc Scholarship (McDonald's Corp.)

A $1,000.00 scholarship is being offered through the McDonald's Corp. of Tawas for one area high school senior. Stop in the counseling office for info. Deadline date to counseling office: Friday, May 8th.

Whittemore Speedway Scholarship

The Whittemore Racing Club is offering a scholarship to area high school seniors. A 2.75 GPA is required and a brief statement of what this scholarship would mean to you. All applications must be postmarked no later than April 20, 2009 to address given on application.

Kiwanis Club Scholarship

Applications are now available in the counseling office for the Kiwanis Club Scholarship. This scholarship is available to all seniors who plan on attending college, a trade school or a vocational school. Two recommendation letters and a brief resume are required. Deadline date to the counseling office: April 24, 2009.

The Thomas Pintkowski Memorial Scholarship

One female & one male will receive a $500.00 scholarship. You must have been a member of at least one varsity athletic team during your senior year, plan on attending a post secondary institution and carry a minimum GPA of 3.0. Deadline to the counseling office is: April 17, 2009.

The Holy Family Council of Catholic Women Scholarship

Applicants must be members of Holy Family Church, active in the youth ministry, plan on attending post secondary institution and carry at least a GPA of 2.5. Applications are available in the counseling office and must be returned to the office by: May 1, 2009.

Judith L. Thibault Scholarship

The Judith L. Thibault Memorial Scholarship application is now available in the counseling office. This scholarship is in memory of a long time resident and business owner in the Tawas area. Requirements: Current senior and plans on attending a college, university or trade school in the fall. Deadline to counseling office is: May 1, 2009.

Ryan Coleman Scholarship

Ryan Coleman Scholarships are now available in the Counseling Office. Offered to a high school senior who's overall GPA falls between 2.5 and 3.5, however others may apply. This scholarship was created to perpetuate the memory of Ryan Coleman, a Tawas High School student who died of cancer. Deadline to the Counseling Office is: April 2, 2009.

2009 Student-View Scholarship Program

A quick and easy scholarship to apply for. $7,000.00 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community college or career school. No minimum ACT score or grade point average, no essay required, no lengthy application forms and no application fees. Simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. The scholarship winner will be announced in May, 2009. Scholarship deadline: April 22, 2009.

St. Joseph Health System Foundation Scholarships

Two $500.00 community scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors or graduates from Alcona, Arenac-Eastern, AuGres, Hale, Oscoda, Tawas or Whittemore-Prescott who are pursuing a career in a health care related field. Students must carry a minimum GPA of a 2.0, be involved in extra curricular activities or community volunteerism and (for college student, be enrolled full-time carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours.) Applications are available in the counseling office or by contacting the Foundation office at: 989-362-0113. Completed application must be turned into St. Joseph Hospital's Foundation Office by: April 13, 2009.

Sammy Body by Milk "Mustache" Scholarship

This application is available online for any senior athletes. Visit sammy.bodybymilk.com.

Top O'Michigan Insurance Scholarship

A $1,000.00 renewable scholarship is being offered to a senior pursuing a career in the field of insurance or business and planning on attending Olivet College, in Olivet Michigan. The insurance industry offers career opportunities including areas of marketing, automation and underwriting. Applicants should be pursuing a career in the insurance field and should have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Applications are available in the counseling office. Application must be submitted to address given by MARCH 31ST.

Tawas Area Education Foundation Scholarship

Applications are now available for the Tawas Area Education Foundation Scholarships. The Education Foundation covers five different scholarships. Two letters of recommendation are required. Applications can be found in the Counseling Office or on this website. Deadline to the Counseling Office or TAEF office is: April 1, 2009. http://www.tawas.net/files/taef/scholarship.pdf

Tawas High School Student Council Scholarship

The Student Council Scholarship is available for current high school seniors. You must have participated in Student Council for at least 2 years. Applications are in Counseling Office. Deadline date to office is: May 1, 2009.

Fraternal Order of the Eagles Scholarship

The Fraternal Order of The Eagles #2588 of East Tawas Scholarship applications are now available in the Counseling Office. Requirements are: Must be a graduating senior, statement of goals, four letters of recommendation, 2 from school personnel and 2 from non-school personnel. Deadline to the Counseling Office is: March 27, 2009.

Tawas Football Alumni Association Scholarship

The Tawas Football Alumni Association is offering a $500.00 scholarship to a SENIOR football player who is planning on furthering his education after graduation from high school. Applications are available in the Counseling Office and must be submitted by April 1st to address given.

Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation

This is a $2,000.00 non-renewable scholarship offered to graduating seniors. Winners are selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, financial need, and dedication to the civil rights principles of Rosa L. Parks, whose historic stand against racial prejudice in 1955 brought her national recognition. Applicants must: Graduate by August 2009, have a 2.5 GPA or above, describe financial need, complete application form and essay, document community activities, confirm admission to university or college, furnish official copies of high school transcript and ACT results and furnish 3 letters of recommendation. Stop in the Counseling Office for more information. Applications must be submitted by: March 1, 2009.

The Michigan State Troopers Assistance Fund Scholarship

Scholarship application is available for seniors who plan to attend college or trade school. Criteria includes: GPA of 3.25 or higher, complete copy of FAFSA form, essay outlining accomplishments/community involvement, transcript and complete application. Stop in the Counseling Office for more information. Application must be postmarked on or before:
April 1, 2009.

KFC Colonel's Scholarship

KFC is looking for outstanding seniors with financial need and entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the KFC Colonel's Scholars program. To qualify, a student must be:

• Graduating from high school this academic year (between 12/1/08 and 8/31/09)
• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Maintaining a high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Planning to attend a public, in-state college or university
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree

The online Scholars application will be available from December 1, 2008, to February 10, 2009, at: http://www.kfcscholars.org/. For questions, visit the website or call toll-free, 1-866-532-7240.

Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority Scholarship

Interested in becoming a pilot? The Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport Authority is offering a Pilot Training Scholarship. Applicants must be enrolled in high school or equivalent, be at least 16 years of age, be a full-time resident of Alcona or Iosco County, and be able to meet the standards of FAA Third Class medical certificate. Applications in the the Counseling Office. Deadline to address given is: April 1, 2009.

The Sunrise Side Republican Women's Annual Scholarship: The candidate must be a female U.S. citizen. Open to a graduating senior or 1st year student at a college or university. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or better and must participate in activities of the Sunrise Side Republican Women's Club. Stop in the Counseling Office for an application. Deadline for submitting is March 27, 2009 to address given on application.

College Goal Sunday

SENIORS! NEED HELP FILLING OUT THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)? Sunday, Feb. 10th, is College Goal Sunday. Between 2:00 & 4:00 PM you can get free expert help! Delta College and Kirtland Community College are both holding these. If you want to complete the FAFSA online on College Goal Sunday you must request PIN numbers at http://www.pin.ed.gov/ by Jan. 24th. Get one for yourself and one for your parents! See the Counseling Office for information.

Best Buy Scholarship

SENIORS! The BEST BUY Scholarship is available online Dec. 28th - Feb. 15th, 2009. Visit www.bestbuy.com/scholarships. A great scholarship to apply for!

GFWC Women's Club of Tawas Area

The GFWC Women's Club of Tawas Area has scholarship applications now available in the counseling office to ALL SENIORS accepted to a 2 or 4 year college. Deadline date to the Counseling Office is April 1, 2009.

Iosco County Community Foundation Scholarships

Two Scholarship opportunities through the Iosco County Community Foundation are now available for seniors:· The Carl & Christine Huebner Scholarship for Music/Creative Writing/Performing Arts· The Michael Wentworth Scholarship for the ArtsApplications and information can be found online at http://www.cfnem.org/ or in the Counseling Office. Deadline to the address given is April 1, 2009.

Michigan Oil & Gas Producers Educational Foundation Scholarship

The Michigan Oil & Gas Producers Education Foundation is offering a $500.00 scholarship to a senior that will be pursuing a degree in an energy field of study. A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required and must demonstrate financial need. A scholarship application can be found online at http://www.mogpef.org/ or in the Counseling Office. Deadline date is April 1, 2009.

Helen Laidlaw Foundation Scholarship

The Helen Laidlaw Foundation Scholarship is now available in the Counseling Office for students pursuing a career in the health field. (First priority goes to students going into nursing.) Two recommendation letters are required. You may either mail in application or drop it off at address given. Deadline to the Foundation is March 1, 2009.

Stephanie Wilkuski Scholarship

Stephanie Wilkuski Scholarship applications are now available in the Counseling Office. The scholarship is sponsored by the GFWC Ladies Literary Club and is available to ALL SENIORS. Two letters of recommendation are needed. (2) $500.00 scholarships are awarded. Deadline to the Counseling Office is February 16, 2009.

Ronald McDonald House Scholarship

Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program: Planning on attending a two or four year college or university? Could use some financial assistance? For more information stop in the Counseling Office or visit the website at: http://www.rmhc.org/ Application deadline is February 16, 2009.

Michigan Society of Professional Engineers

Michigan Society of Professional Engineers has 36 scholarships available to high school seniors! Get online and check them out. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum ACT score of 26. Visit their website at http://www.michiganspe.org/. Deadline is February 9, 2009.

Burger King Scholarship

Burger King Scholarships are available online at www.bk.com/scholars. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher, work part-time, be active in community service and demonstrate financial need. Deadline is February 2, 2009.

Sam Walton Community Scholarship (Wal*Mart)

The Sam Walton Community Scholarship through Wal*Mart is available online. Visit their website at http://www.walmartfoundation.org/. To qualify for the first year non-renewable award a student must be a graduating high school senior that plans on attending a college or a university. Associates of Walmart may not apply. See the website for general guidelines and other scholarship opportunities. Found under Education/left side listing. Must be postmarked by January 31, 2009.

General Federation of Women's Club

The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) Scholarships for students pursuing a career in the Arts or Nursing fields is now available in the Counseling Office. These scholarships are open to ALL SENIORS and past graduates. You must include a statement towards your field of interest and three reference letters. Deadline to the Counseling Office is January 30, 2009.

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships

"The American Legion's" Department of Michigan has several scholarship opportunities for students whose parents or grandparents were war time veterans. Stop in the Counseling Office for information or visit their website at http://www.michiganlegion.org/. Deadline is January 19, 2009.

NALS of Michigan (Assoc. for Legal Professionals)

The NALS of Michigan (Assoc. for Legal Professionals) is offering a scholarship for students pursuing a degree in the legal field. Stop in the Counseling Office for information. Applications must be postmarked by January 15, 2009.

Michigan Elks "Gold Key" Scholarship

The Michigan Elks Association offers the "Gold Key" Scholarship. This is offered for special-needs students who want to pursue a higher education at an accredited educational institution or a licensed vocational school. Stop in the Counseling Office for more info. Applications must be filed with the local Lodge by January 15, 2009.

Financial Aid Presentation

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TAFT Scholarship Application Available

The TAFT Scholarship application is now available. It is due by April 15, 2009. Click the link at the top of page for more information.