In keeping with its long-standing tradition of helping women succeed, the Talbots Charitable Foundation is proud to present the 2010 Talbots Scholarship Foundation and the inaugural Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award for perseverance and ingenuity, which is presented in memory of the founder of Talbots. This program empowers women to enrich themselves through learning and achieve a college education later in life.
Other Scholarship Options
Many organizations have scholarship opportunities for students. High school guidance offices and local libraries are good sources of scholarship information. Students may also wish to check with local organizations, businesses, churches and parents' employers to see if scholarships are available. It is best to avoid any scholarship service that requires a fee.
Several free scholarship searches can be found online, including:
College Board's Scholarship Search
http://www.collegeboard.com/paying
FastWeb Scholarship Search
http://www.fastweb.com
Wired Scholar
http://www.wiredscholar.com
The Financial Aid Office also receives information regarding scholarships available from various agencies and organizations. The following private scholarships have not been endorsed by Northern Michigan University and we are not responsible for any changes made to the scholarship or any charges by the awarding agency. Review each individual scholarship requirement, application process and deadline carefully before you apply. Never provide your social security number, credit card or payment information. We recommend that you avoid any offers that provide these services for a fee. If you have any questions regarding an individual scholarship, please contact them directly.
The Detroit College Promise Scholarships
The scholarships are currently available to Detroit residents who are also students at Cody High School or Douglass High School in Detroit.
Eligibility Requirements:
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attend Cody and reside in Detroit from 12/1/2208 through graduation
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attend Cody and reside in Detroit from the first week of 9th grade through graduation, or
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attend Frederick Douglass and reside in Detroit from the first week of 9th grade through graduation
Scholarship Amount:
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$250 per semester ($500 per year) towards tuition and mandatory fees
Click on the Student Login in tab here to apply.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
The Talbots Scholarship Foundation and the inaugural Nancy Talbot Scholarship Award
Eligibility Requirements:
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Women currently residing in the U.S. or Canada
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Women who have earned a high school diploma or their GED on or before September 2000
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Enrolled or planning to enroll in a full or part time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, or vocational-technical school
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Be attending the full 2010-2011 Academic Year and receiving a degree no earlier than may 20111
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Have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete an undergraduate degree as of the beginning of the 2010 Fall Academic Semester
Scholarship Amount: (10) $15,000 and (1) $30,000
Additional information and application can be found here.
Application Deadline: January 2, 2010
Department of Homeland Security Scholarship Program
Scholarships ave available for 10-week summer internships at federal research facilities or DHS Centers of Excellence. These are intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS Mission.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Undergraduate students
- U.S. citizenship required
Scholarship Amount:
- Full tuition and fees
- Monthly stipend
Information and application can be found here.
Application Deadline: January 5, 2010
Department of Homeland Security HS-STEM Summer Internship Program
This is a 10-week summer research experience for students. Students will have the opportunity to conduct research in DHS mission-relevant areas at various federal research facilities.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Undergraduate students
- U.S. citizenship required
- Majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines
Scholarship Amount:
- Stipend of $500 per week
- Transportation expenses to/from their internship location
Information and application can be found here.
Application Deadline: January 5, 2010
NALS of Michigan Scholarship
A nonrenewable tuition/books only scholarship is available to those enrolled in a school of advanced education in the legal field. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholastic or legal career achievements, future career goals, demonstration of financial need and leadership ability.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a high school senior or enrolled in a school of advanced education (including current school year) or a NALS of Michigan member
- Have at least a "B" average, or if percentile system is used, not below 90 percent
- Be in need of financial assistance
- Be able to enroll in the fall term (2010)
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Rules, regulations and application are available here.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2010
Campus Discovery Scholarship
A scholarship is being offered for college students who complete an online survey about their college experiences. The student who best responds to the following question will be awarded $5,000: "Assume you could go back in time and talk to yourself as a high school senior. Knowing what you know now about college life and making the transition, what advice would you give yourself?"
Eligibility Requirements:
- U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Enrolled at any 2-year or 4-year college or university in the U.S.
The complete list of rules and online application can be found here.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2010
Department of Homeland Security Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions
This 10-week summer research experience provides opportunities to increase and enhance the scientific leadership at Minority Serving Institutions in research areas that support the mission and goals of DHS. The program supports research teams composed of a faculty member and up to two students (undergraduate or graduate level).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Undergraduate or graduate student
- U.S.citizenship required
Scholarship amount:
- Stipend
- Transportation expenses to/from the internship location
Information and application can be found here.
Application Deadline: February 1, 2010
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Michigan Scholarships
Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) is an educational scholarship opportunity for child care providers.
Scholarships available are Building Foundations; CDA Assessment; Associate Degree; and Bachelor Degree. Scholarships include the majority of tuition, fees, and books; travel stipend; release time; and cash incentives.
You may be eligible if you are:
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An employee working a minimum of 20 hours per week in a licensed center or group home earning $14.25 or less per hour.
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A registered family home provider, licensed group home owner or center owner/director earning $15.00 or less per hour, and working 30 hours or more per week.
For additional information and application contact 1-866-MI TEACH or www.mi4c.org/teach
