2021 - 2022 Scholarship Submissions

In order to submit West Iron County Scholarship Applications please go to the WIC Scholarship Website

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Children of Veterans Tuition Grant

Description : The Children of Veterans Tuition Grant (CVTG) provides undergraduate tuition assistance to the children of qualified Michigan veterans who are deceased, totally and permanently disabled, or missing in action (MIA), due to a service-connected injury or illness.

Application: Students must complete an application. The application can be downloaded from www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid or the student can request an application by calling 1-888-447-2687. To check the status of an application, the student can log into the MiSSG Student Portal at www.michigan.gov/missg.

For more information visit https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mistudentaid/CVTGFactSheet2016-17_532792_7.pdf

2019-2020 William G. Coyne Memorial Scholarship Program*

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Complete 30 or more hours of documented, qualified community service during Junior/Senior year of high school ending April 1, 2020**

• Be a 2020 graduating high school senior

• Be a Member of a family that has belonged to Credit Union ONE of Michigan for a minimum of 6 months (in good standing)***

• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or above

• Plan to enroll in, beginning in the fall of 2020, a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or accredited trade or vocational school

*Credit Union ONE of Michigan does not discriminate on the basis of age, marital status, gender, race, color, height, weight, religion, national origin, veteran's status, citizenship, sexual orientation or disability.

**Contact your high school counseling center for volunteer opportunities that may assist you in meeting your community service requirement.

***Employees and board Members of Credit Union ONE and their immediate family Members are ineligible to receive an Award.

Credit Union One Scholarship Application

2018-2019 Michigan Legion-William D. & Jewell Brewer Scholarship

Deadline January 13th, 2020

• $500 Award

William D. & Jewell Brewer Scholarship – available to only Michigan residents who are high school seniors or college students – without a bachelors degree, who are a son, daughter, grandchild or great-grandchild of a war-time veteran planning to or are attending any nationally accredited college or university or trade school. Selection is based on a student’s G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher, financial need, parent’s or grandparent’s honorable active war-time military service, goals and intentions. Scholarships are $500 and non-renewable.

To apply for the Brewer Scholarship click here

The details of the scholarship are included here: https://www.michiganlegion.org/scholarships

Student Trooper/Youth Cadet Law Enforcement

– Four participants of the American Legion, Department of Michigan student trooper program will be selected by the instructors of the program in four areas. To learn more about the Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program click here. Awards are given for the following:

Student Trooper of the Year – $1,000

Class Orator – $500

Academic Award – $500

Marksmanship Award – $500

To apply for the Student Trooper/Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program click here.

Jujnior Class Scholarship Samsung Boys/Girls State Scholarship

Scholarship applications are restricted to high school juniors who attend the current session of either The American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program and are a direct descendant – i.e. child, grandchild, great-grandchild, etc. – or a legally adopted child of a wartime U.S. military veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership.

For more information on the Samsung, American Legion Scholarship click here

To learn about attending Boys State click here and to learn about Girls State click here

Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship

Deadline: March 1st, 2020

It is important to acknowledge the sacrifices of our service members who preserve our freedom, but that is not enough. The sacrifices of the children of those who served should also be honored. Providing funds to assist these children so they can pursue higher education is a concrete way of showing how much we, as a nation, care.

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship to support the children of our warriors. These scholarships are awarded to 15 students annually who excel in academics and volunteer in their communities.

Scholarships Awarded

Three $5,000 scholarships are awarded annually per geographic division, for a total of 15 scholarships. These scholarships are for undergraduate study only at a four-year accredited college or university, and may be used for tuition, books, fees, room, and board.

The details of the scholarship are included here: https://www.alaforveterans.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors-National-Presidents--Scholarship/

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Michigan- Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Postmarked March 15th, 2020

ELIGIBILITY: Daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughters, of any honorably discharged or deceased men/women veterans of World War I, April 6, 1917-November 11, 1918; World War Il, December 7, 1941-December 31, 1946; Korean Conflict, June 25, 1950-January 3 1, 1955; Vietnam Hostilities, February 28, 1961-May 7, 1975; Granada and Lebanon Hostilities, August 24, 1982-July 31, 1984; Panama Hostilities, December 20, 1989-January 31, 1990; or Persian Gulf Conflict, August 2, 1990 to date to be set by Congress.

REOUIREMENTS: Applicant must be a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of application and for one year preceding the date of this award. Applicant must be going into, or in her senior year of high school, or freshman/sophomore year of college but not over 21 years of age. Complete information must be given as to the applicant's family financial status. A copy of parent or guardian's most recent Income Tax Return (1040 Pages 1 & 2) or a Federal FAFSA Form completed in 2015 must be included with the application. Applicant must mail her own entry. Please fill out all questions on the application. If not applicable, indicate so by N/A.

The details of the scholarship are included here: https://michalaux.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Michigan-Memorial2020-oct-revision.pdf

Public School Administration Scholarship

Application Open January 15th to March 31st 2020

Scholarship Amount:

• $7,500 per year for a maximum of two years

Eligibility:

• Masonic background required. Member in good standing of the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, or is a spouse, son, brother, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandson, or granddaughter, of current or past member in good standing of the Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction.

Required Documentation:

• Completed application

• Transcripts of College, University, and Graduate Records

• Not more than four (4) letters of recommendation

The details of the scholarship are included here: https://scottishrite.org/brothers-in-the-community/scholarships/

Crystal Falls-Iron River Masonic Lodge

The Crystal Falls-Iron River Masonic Lodge and the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation are offering a scholarship to a graduating senior from West Iron County High School in the amount of $500. Preference will be given to an individual anticipating entering one of the trades and pursuing a Certificate, Associates or Baccalaureate program. The scholarship deadline is March 29th. Please use the WIC General Application to apply and submit the application to Mrs. Nyberg on March 29th.

Scholarship Amount:

• $500

Eligibility:

• An individual anticipating entering one of the trades and pursuing a Certificate, Associates or Baccalaureate program.

Required Documentation:

Use WIC General Application and submit it to Mrs. Nyberg by April 1st, 2020

IRON COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Deadline April 15, 2020

The Iron County Fair Association will provide two, one-time scholarships in the amount of $500 to two Iron County Students. One student will be selected from each school to receive this scholarship to aid in the continuation of their higher education. The students who receive this scholarship must graduate from high school in May 2020, be an Iron County resident, and must be a first-year student attending a trade or technical school in the Fall 2020 semester. Please fill out this scholarship application, complete with an attached essay by April 15, 2020. Applications can be found in the counseling office. Essays will be received by the Iron County Fair Association by delivering applications to your school's guidance counselor, or by mail at:

Iron County Fair Association PO Box 6

Iron River, Ml 49935

American Legion Legacy Scholarship

Deadline: April 15th, 2020

To qualify and apply for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship, you must be able to answer YES to the following 3 questions.

1. Are you currently a high school senior and/or accepted at or attending an institution of higher education?

2. Is your institution of higher education a nonprofit and regionally-accredited institution? (If you are unsure, contact your institution's admission office. Regional accreditation applies to the whole school not a program.)

3. Does at least one of the following statements apply to you?

   1. A legal parent of mine died while serving on active duty, U.S. military service on or after September 11, 2001. (Does not have to be a death out-of-country or in combat.)

   2. A legal parent of mine is a Post-9/11 veteran of the U.S. military, who has been given a disability rating of 50% or higher by the Veterans Administration.

If you can answer YES to the previous 3 questions, you may fill out this online application.

The details of the scholarship are included here: American Legion Legacy Application

Fostering Futures Scholarship Application and Information

Scholarship Application will be available March through June 30th, 2020

The Fostering Futures Scholarship (FFS) provides eligible foster youth with scholarship funds for tuition, fees, room/board, books, and supplies/equipment required for enrollment. The FFS is available to students on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must complete one application per academic year and return it to Student Scholarships and Grants, listed at the bottom of the application.

The details of the scholarship are included here: https://www.michigan.gov/setwithmet/0,4666,7-374-87551_61346-331411--,00.html

WYKON ATHLETIC “SPIRIT” SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship Amount:

• $500.00 WILL BE AWARDED TO FOUR (4) STUDENTS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO TEAM AND SCHOOL SPIRIT AS WELL AS SPORTSMANSHIP.

Eligibility:

• MUST BE A SENIOR WHO PARTICIPATED IN WYKON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FOR AT LEAST TWO (2) YEARS.

• STUDENT MUST GO ON TO FURTHER EDUCATION.

Required Documentation:

• SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF OF GOING ON TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION, SUCH AS A CONFIRMED CLASS SCHEDULE OR A PAID TUITION RECEIPT FOR THE FALL TERM.

PLEASE NOTE: PROOF IS NOT DUE WITH THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, BUT IS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE BOOSTER CLUB IN ADVANCE OF THE START OF THE FALL TERM SO THE SCHOLARSHIP CHECKS CAN BE DISTRIBUTED TIMELY.

For more information please click here

Wykon Athletic"Spirit" Scholarship Application

Maple Syrup Fest Scholarship

Have not received updated application-WAIT TO APPLY!

Deadline April 1st, 2019

The Phelps Maple Syrup Fest, an event sponsored by the Phelps Chamber of Commerce, will award a $500 scholarship to one area student who will be enrolling in an institution of higher education in the coming fall semester. Students in the school districts of Phelps, Iron River, Watersmeet, Northland Pines, and Three Lakes will be eligible; homeschooled students in these areas are also eligible. The scholarship will be used for tuition and/or required educational expenses. The payment will be made directly to the institution at the beginning of the second semester, after confirmation of enrollment and proof of maintaining a 2.5 GPA has been received by the Phelps Maple Syrup Fest committee.

Scholarship Amount:

• $500

Eligibility:

• The committee will be looking for an area student who exhibits excellent study habits and a good work ethic. Academics, extracurricular activities, and volunteer service will also be considered. Applicants are encouraged to participate in Maple Syrup Fest activities. Those that volunteer before, during or after the event will be given special consideration. You may volunteer during the event at the Phelps School on April 6, 2019 or by assisting the committee in pre-event or post-event tasks (hanging posters, compiling mailings, preparing signage, etc.) as agreed upon between the applicant and the committee. To schedule volunteer hours or learn more about how to participate, please contact the Phelps Chamber of Commerce at 715-545- 3800 or via email Chamber-office@Phelpswi.us.

Required Documentation:

• Current transcript

• 1-2 reference letters

• 250-500 word typed essay. The essay should describe your academic and career goals/ambitions and your plans to achieve them, along with any other pertinent information that makes you a strong candidate for this scholarship. Tell us about YOU!

Applications must be returned by mail to Phelps Chamber, P.O. Box 217, Phelps, WI 54554 by April 1, 2019.

Maple Syrup Fest Scholarship

Glacial Gardeners Master Gardener Volunteer Association Scholarship

Have not received updated application-WAIT TO APPLY!

Deadline: April 1st

Amount: $500

The essay will be used as the deciding factor on who will be awarded the scholarship. If you have any questions feel free to contact the the committee at glacial.gardeners@gmail.com

The details of the scholarship are included here: Application