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The Following Local
Scholarships Are Available For Seniors In The Class Of 2008. Applications
Are Available In The Counseling Office. Be Aware That There May Be Different
Deadlines For Each Of Them. Please Continue to Check The Web Site As Other
Scholarships May Be Posted Later And Some Are Still Pending
(Last Update - 4/1/08)
THE JOSEPH MILLER
SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000
The sole purpose of this fund
shall be the awarding of scholarships for post-high school education or
vocational training to a resident of the Township of Grosse Ile who may have
financial need. The fund was established to honor Joseph Miller, past fire
chief and school board member. The scholarship may be used for in-state or
out-of-state, public or private school. DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2008
ROTARY “SERVICE
ABOVE SELF” AWARD - $2,500
ELIGIBILITY:
2007 Graduate of Grosse Ile High School.
Student must show demonstration of voluntary contribution of time and energy
toward the unselfish acts of helping others. Examples can be of a personal
nature (one-on-one) or as part of a group activity such as the blood drive,
hospital service, senior citizen helper, church work, UNICEF, etc. Service
above self is the key phrase.
DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2008 (PLEASE NOTICE THIS IS AN EARLIER
DEADLINE THAN THE OTHERS)
KIWANIS CLUB
CITIZENSHIP SERVICE AWARD – 2 @ $500
Each year the Kiwanis Club of
Grosse Ile selects and honors two graduating seniors for being involved and
for participating in school activities. These students need to demonstrate
citizenship to the community of Grosse Ile. DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2008
LIGGETT TRUST
AWARD – 3 @ $1,000
The Liggett Award results
from a request made by Louis G. Liggett to the Trenton and Grosse Ile School
districts. Mr. Liggett established a trust fund that is to be used to
provide financial aid for students who have a need. Applicants will be
judged on financial need, sincerity of purpose in continuing their education
and demonstrated service to school and/or community. DEADLINE: APRIL 25,
2008
THE MEMORIAL ART SCHOLARSHIP IN
MEMORY OF NICOLE CRYDERMAN-MOHAMMED, BRAD MOHAMMED AND KEVIN MOHAMMED
($1,500) DEADLINE: APRIL 25,
2008
1)
Letter of recommendation from
a teacher or adult community member
2)
Sample of art work
3)
Letter of application
indicating need and future art training plans
GROSSE ILE SOCCER ASSOCIATION – 2
@ $500 - 1 male, 1 female
GISA will award two awards to
a male and female student/athlete who participated in the GISA program as a
youth and participated in Soccer at the Varsity level at Grosse Ile High
School. All applicants must write an essay explaining the impact that
participating in soccer had on their academic career.
DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2008
GIYRA SCHOLARSHIP (GROSSE ILE YOUTH
RECREATION ASSOCIATION) (3
@ $500)
Outside committee choice for
students who were active in GIYRA sports. DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2008
(PENDING)
GROSSE ILE HIGH
SCHOOL THESPIAN SCHOLARSHIP – 1 @ $600
Applicants must be a member
of troop 2860 and have demonstrated commitment and dedication to excellence
in the theatre. No application is needed. See Mr. Steve Kiersey with any
questions. DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2008
STEVE SIMS
LEADERSHIP AWARD – 1 @ $2,000
The Steve Sims Leadership
Award will be awarded to a senior girl who has participated in Basketball
and/or Track and Field and who has demonstrated the outstanding leadership
qualities that were valued by Steve Sims. Applicants must plan on attending
college, have earned a Varsity letter in Girl’s Track & Field and/or Girl’s
Basketball, complete all paperwork associated with the application,
demonstrate competitive spirit, sense of fairness, humility, integrity, love
of life, sense of humor, giving spirit, and the ability to motivate.
DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2008
THE GROSSE ILE
EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (G.I.E.A.) – 1 @ $1,000
The G.I.E.A. wishes to award
$1,000 to a graduating senior who wants to further his/her education. The
money will be awarded when the committee receives a receipt of registration
or show of enrollment at a college or university. DEADLINE: APRIL 25,
2008
DR. HUNTER AND
LUPINI HEALTH SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD - $1,000
BY NOMINATION. Nominee must demonstrate ability and interest in health sciences.
GROSSE ILE ROWING
SCHOLARSHIP - 2 @ $250
BY NOMINATION. A scholarship will be awarded to one male and one female graduating
senior who were active in Grosse Ile High School rowing.
THE BARBARA J.
BLANTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – 1 @ $500
Applicant must be a
graduating Grosse Ile High School senior who has been accepted at an
accredited institution for post secondary education who plans a career in
performing arts, computer science or education. DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2008
EDUCATION FIRST
CREDIT UNION – 1 @ $500
Qualifications:
Student must have an open savings account in good standing at the credit
union with a minimum balance of $5.00; have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better; must
be a 2008 June graduate of your school; provide letter of acceptance from
post-secondary educational institution; provide two recommendation letters –
one from a high school instructor and one from an extra-curricular source;
provide a personal goal summary (not to exceed one typed page).
THE MILDRED AND
LAWRENCE SAWITZKY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- Minimum $1,000
Teacher nomination
MARJORIE AND
DONALD TREADWELL SCHOLARSHIP (1@$1,000)
Must be a graduating senior
with a minimum GPA of 3.5, who shows extra-curricular and community
involvement. You must write an essay explaining why you are deserving of the
scholarship and how you will use the money. DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2008
GROSSE ILE MUSIC
BOOSTERS’ – JOHN BISHOP INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP – 1 @ $1,000
Applicant must submit a
letter of interest. Criteria: student’s participation in the Instrumental
music program, attitude, performance and financial need; student must be
enrolled in a music class during their senior year. DEADLINE: APRIL 25,
2008 TO MR. NATE BEARINGER
GROSSE ILE MUSIC
BOOSTERS VOCAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP – 1 @ $1,000
Applicants must participate
in the High School’s Vocal Music program and show achievement in Vocal Music
and provide a resume describing what they have done in school and outside of
school in regards to Vocal Music, school and community activities they are
involved in, what they will do with the scholarship, and why they deserve to
receive this award. Financial need may be taken into consideration. DEADLINE:
APRIL 25, 2008 TO MS. COLLEEN CURRAN
GROSSE ILE
MUSICALE SCHOLARSHIP– 1@ $1,000
Contact the High School Music
Department for more information
DR. JAMES PARKER
VOCAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP – 1 @ $1,000
Applicants must be a Grosse
Ile High School current or past graduate who is enrolled or plans to enroll
in a college program with the intent of becoming a vocal music teacher.
Financial need is a factor.
THE CHRISTOPHER
PALAZZOLA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – 1 @ $1,200
Students who have actively
participated in athletics and music. Winner is determined by teacher and
coach nomination.
THOMAS E. GUNNELL
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES – 1 @ $1000
This $1,000 scholarship was
established in 2007 to honor a student who demonstrates a strong interest in
the biological sciences. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0; plan on
attending a community college or university; has chosen a career in the
Biological Sciences (Biology, Science Education, Pre-Vet, Pre-Med,
Pre-Dental, Zoology); a signature endorsement from a Grosse Ile School
Science teacher; and applicants must submit a typed essay describing why
they are deserving of this scholarship. DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2008
THE FOLLOWING AWARDS ARE LISTED
UNDER GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND CAN BE APPLIED FOR WITH ONE
APPLICATION. THE APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE.
DEADLINE:
APRIL 25, 2008
CLEMENT CHANG
MEMORIAL AWARD – 1 @ $250
Applicant must have
participated in Grosse Ile athletics; made a significant contribution to the
improvement of school community; demonstrated service and good citizenship
MILDRED SAWITZKY
– 1 @ $500
Applicant must be admitted to
a four year Michigan college or university.
THE
FREDERICK D. ROBERTSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – 1 @ $500
Applicant does not have to be
a top student; must be admitted to a four year university or college;
demonstrate leadership and made a significant contribution to school and
community. Financial need is a factor.
THE EDWARD MAYNE
SCHOLARSHIP HONORING THE CLASS OF 1938 – Minimum 2 @ $1,000
Applicant must plan to attend
a four year Michigan college of university; does not have to be a top
student but have qualities of honesty, leadership, loyalty, integrity,
imagination and consideration. Financial need is a factor.
GROSSE
ILE HERB SOCIETY (2 @ $1,000 – 1 MALE, 1 FEMALE)
Graduating senior who will be
attending college, must be active in community service and show financial
need.
GIHS FACULTY SCHOLARSHIP ($400)
Graduating senior planning to
attend college in Fall 2008
NATIONAL CITY BANK SCHOLARSHIP
($400)
Graduating senior who will be
attending college
MILDRED A. SABO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(1@ $900)
Graduating female attending a
four year college. Factors considered are academic ability, strong
character, work ethic and financial need.
BERNIE WHALEY MEMORIAL TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP FOR FUTURE TEACHERS (1@$500)Graduating
senior who will be attending college in the Fall of 2007 and will be
majoring in Education.
THE FOLLOWING THREE ATHLETIC
AWARDS ARE BASED ON NOMINATIONS BY HEAD COACHES AND/OR THE ATHLETIC
DIRECTOR
JAY TISSOT
ATHLETIC AWARD – 2 @ $500 AWARDS: 1 MALE, 1 FEMALE
Nominated by head coaches of
male and female varsity teams and the Athletic Director. Recipient must
exemplify the qualities of achievement, commitment, sportsmanship and
leadership, both academically and athletically.
RON SOLACK
ATHLETIC AWARD – 2 @ $500 AWARDS: 1 MALE, 1 FEMALE
Nominated by the Athletic
Director and is based on point totals of participation in varsity sports.
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