LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
There is no application process for these two scholarships.
Return to the appropriate scholarship committees.
Four County Community Foundation Scholarships
Applications are available at: www.4ccf.org
*These applications must be received in the counseling office no later than Friday March 23rd at 3:30 pm.
Hilda Hill Memorial Scholarship
For students planning to attend a Vocational/Technical School
(Students can reapply for a second year of this grant)
Applicants must be a senior in good standing graduating from Almont, Capac, or Imlay City High Schools. The student must have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.0. The application is 4 pages long, needs a letter of recommendation, and includes a 250-500 word essay. Applicant must submit 6 applications which must include transcripts of official grades.
Hilda Hill Memorial Scholarship
For students planning to attend a university, college or community college
(Students can reapply for a second year of this grant)
Applicants must be a senior in good standing graduating from Almont, Capac or Imlay City High Schools, have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.5, and have successfully taken the Michigan Merit Exam (MME). The application is 4 pages long, needs a letter of recommendation, and includes a 250-500 word essay. Applicant must submit 6 applications which must include transcripts of official grades.
Hilda Hill Memorial Scholarship
For Students with Special Needs
(Students can reapply for a second year of this grant)
Applicants must be a senior in good standing graduating from Almont, Capac or Imlay City High Schools, and have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.0. The application is 4 pages long, needs a letter of recommendation, and includes a 250-500 word essay. Applicant must submit 6 applications which must include transcripts of official grades.
Russell W. Ligon Memorial Engineering Scholarship
(Students can reapply for the scholarship)
This scholarship is available to high school seniors or present college students planning to study engineering or computer science. The application is 5 pages long, asks for 3 recommendation letters, and has the applicant answering several questions. Applicant must submit 9 applications which must include the high school transcript.
Murdie Educational Scholarship
Human and Animal Medicine Studies
(Students can reapply for the scholarship for 3 additional years)
Applicant must be a graduating senior in good standing at Almont, Dryden or Imlay City High Schools, have an established need for financial assistance, attend an educational institution located in Michigan, be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year degree program, and must major in human or animal health care (nursing, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or any profession devoted to the alleviation of human or animal suffering). **Grades are not the primary factor in the selection process. The application is 2 pages long, asks for one letter of recommendation, requests official high school grades and test scores, and asks for a 250 word essay.
Youth Advisory Committee Scholarship Awards for Vocational and College Scholarships
Students must attend and/or reside in Almont, Armada, Capac, Dryden, Imlay City or Romeo. A 2 page application that requests 2 character references and a high school transcript must be included. Students will be asked to submit 9 additional copies of just the application page. Applications are available at www.4ccf.org and in the Almont Counseling Office or click here for a tab and type application that you can fill out, print out and then turn in
Jean Currey Stanwood Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.5 and plan on attending college in the fall.
Vincent Festerman Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Vinnie, a former student at Almont Schools, the family and friends have set up this scholarship. The student must be planning to attend an accredited college or university, have a true desire to succeed in a chosen field indicated by previous personal or private successes and initiatives, have a letter of recommendation from at least one educator at Almont High School that illustrates the individual’s responsibility, potential for success in the future, work ethic and respect accorded by peers and staff, write a 500 word essay, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, and fill out the Vincent Festerman Memorial Scholarship application.
Robert W. Creger Sr. Memorial Scholarship Foundation
The recipient must attend Almont High School and be a resident of the Almont Community School District, plan to attend a trade school, Bible College, community college, or 4 year college or university following graduation, enjoy helping others, be a self-starter who is conscientious, demonstrate empathy toward others, motivate others with encouraging words or actions, and be a person who not only individually benefits those around them, but corporately as in his/her neighborhood, school and community.
Almont Athletic Booster Scholarship
Applicants must be a graduating senior of Almont High School, have earned a GPA of 2.2 or above, have participated in and received a certificate for at least 2 interscholastic sports/year for at least 2 years at Almont High School, and be accepted or plan to attend college or trade school within the year after graduation.
The following Scholarships need the ALMONT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP application (click here)
Capac State Bank Scholarship
Students must be seniors in good standing to graduate from Almont High School and plan to attend a college or trade school in the fall. Financial need will be considered.
Tri-County Bank Scholarship
Students must be seniors in good standing to graduate from Almont High School and plan to attend a college or trade school in the fall. Financial need will be considered.
Almont Education & Community Foundation Scholarship
The student must be a senior in good standing planning to attend a college or trade school in the fall. Financial need may be considered.
Gloria Ann Jenkins Memorial Scholarship
The student must be a senior graduating from Almont High School attending a college in the fall and majoring in the field of education.
Walter and Virginia Messer Scholarship
The student must be a senior in good standing planning to attend a college or trade school in the fall. Financial need may be considered.
Berville Lions Club Scholarship
The student must be a student in good standing planning to enroll in undergraduate studies in the fall. Financial need is a major component to this scholarship.
Almont Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
The Almont Chamber of Commerce is offering a non-renewable scholarship to an Almont High School senior who is interested in pursuing a degree in the business field. The senior must be in good standing, and planning to pursue a degree in business from an accredited college or university.
Janice Rhein Memorial Scholarship
Janice was a Spanish teacher at Almont High School who died in a snowmobile accident. This scholarship is given to a student who best reflects the values and character of Janice Rhein. It is a senior student who will be attending a college in the fall, has a GPA of 3.0 or higher and truly loves the school and the people (teachers, secretaries, administrators, custodians…) in it. All seniors meeting these criteria will be considered. There is no application process.
Almont Music Boosters Ted Anderson Memorial Scholarship
The Almont Music Boosters will provide a minimum of 1 $500 scholarship to a minimum of 1 graduating senior who meets the following eligibility requirements, as determined by the band director: The student is a graduating senior who is enrolled in a four-year college or university, majoring in any program; has enrolled in 4 full academic years of instrumental music; has maintained a minimum GPA of 3.75 in all terms of instrumental music; has maintained exemplary attendance at all instrumental music functions; has either held a position of leadership within the program and/or has demonstrated leadership qualities; and has maintained a high level of musicianship throughout his/her music study. Students meeting this consideration will automatically be eligible for the scholarship, no application process is necessary.
Lapeer County Community Foundation Scholarships
Applications available at: www.lapeercountycommunityfoundation.org
Mail applications directly to the foundation.
Lapeer County Medical Fund
This scholarship was established to promote various medical related purposes. Applicants must be residents of Lapeer County, be accepted into and enrolled in an accredited medical program and maintain a 3.2 GPA. Preference is given to applicants based upon financial need. Fill out the General Scholarship application from the Lapeer County Community Foundation available at www.lapeercountycommunityfoundation.org
Ross P. Broesamle Education Fund
This scholarship was established to support educational assistance to students from Almont Township or the Village of Almont and the Township of Dryden or the Village of Dryden. Applicants must reside in the geographic areas stated and be accepted or enrolled in an accredited state approved degree granting institution. The basis for the scholarship award is financial need and scholastic record. Fill out the General Scholarship application from the Lapeer County Community Foundation available at www.lapeercountycommunityfoundation.org
Wayne Hildebrant Police Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established to provide assistance to an accredited police academy or college/university law enforcement program. Applicants must be residents of Lapeer County, accepted into an accredited police academy or college/university law enforcement program, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and show financial need. Fill out the General Scholarship application from the Lapeer County Community Foundation available at www.lapeercountycommunityfoundation.org
The Daley Acres Agricultural Scholarship
This scholarship was established in February of 2011 to honor Thomas Daley who died tragically in an agricultural related accident on January 31st, 2011 and in memory of his grandfather “Kip” who dedicated his life to agriculture and the family farm in Lapeer County.The objective of the scholarship is to honor Thomas and the life he lived. The candidate should have a genuine passion for the agricultural field, hoping to play a part in the preservation of Michigan’s farming community. A choice will be made based on the candidates overall character, looking for the man or woman who best represents Thomas Daley. www.lapeercountycommunityfoundation.org
Return to the Appropriate Scholarship Committees and be aware of their deadline dates
Lapeer County Republican Party
The student must be a graduating senior, having established residence in Lapeer County prior to beginning of the school, year, be a registered voter, or agree to register within 30 days of their 18th birthday, have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for their final 2 years of education, and submit a typed essay.
Lapeer County Democratic Party
Knights Columbus # 1987 Scholarship
(Previous scholarship winners may also apply)
Applicants must be Lapeer County High School graduates, have completed the official scholarship application, have obtained an academic excellence of at least 2.5 (based on a 4.0 scale), must show financial need, and must plan to attend an accredited trade or business school, college or university. During high school the student should have shown the following attributes: consistent effort to be academically successful, good citizenship in the school and community, and concern with and service for the welfare of other students and their community.
Lapeer County Bar Association Scholarship Award
This scholarship is available to a 12th grade Lapeer County High School Student pursuing a college degree in a law related area.
Will be available online as soon as it becomes available.
GM Women's Retail Network Dealer Development Scholarship
Heidebreicht Chevrolet in conjunction with General Motors Women's Retail Network is sponsoring a new scholarship program to encourage women to consider a career in automotive retail. This scholarship is intended for women who are enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and non-traditional education institutions that offer sales and service degrees in the automotive retail field. Visit the website at www.gmsac.com for more information.
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