IHS Scholarship List

B. Davis Scholarship

General Information
The generosity of our site sponsors have allowed us to offer a scholarship to help the students who visit our site.
The winner(s) of this scholarship will be notified by email and their name(s) will be shown on this site.

Deadline and Eligibility
DEADLINE: May 24, 2019
AWARD VALUE: $1,000

This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
 

There is no age restriction
Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next
This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are.

Please do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation at this time.

Application Procedure

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below:

Your submissions must be sent to us by email at awards@studentawardsearch.com

 

Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most.  Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.

Michigan Legion Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS

Are you looking for money for college?

The American Legion, Department of Michigan provides opportunities for high school students to apply for scholarships or prize money for college through the programs we offer.  Awards vary by program and qualifications.

Are you the descendant of an American war-time era Veteran?

$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

$500 Award

Guy M. Wilson Scholarship – available to only Michigan residents who are high school seniors and are a son, daughter, grandchild or great-grandchild of a war-time veteran planning to or are attending any Michigan 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 Guy M. Wilson Scholarship click here.

Up to $20,000

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

Scholarships available to any participant of these programs. 

American Legion Baseball Scholarships.  If you play on an American Legion Baseball team in Michigan see the our baseball page here for two available scholarships.

To apply for the Robert Turner Scholarship click here.

$800 up to $18,000 possible for Oratorical Contest

Oratorical Contest Scholarships– The American Legion Oratorical Contest contestants compete at the department level for  $1500 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $800 for third place with scholarships.  The first place winner will advance to the national contest for an opportunity to win $14,000, $16,000, or $18,000 in scholarship money.  Learn more about our oratorical contest here.

Register by November 20, 2018 to compete in the contest click here.

$500 to $1,000

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.

$1,000 to $10,000 for qualifying Eagle Scouts

Eagle Scout Scholarship – Boy scouts who are members of an American Legion, Department of Michigan post troop and have obtained the level of eagle scout or are the descendant of American Legion member may apply.  The winner at the department level receives a $1,000 scholarship and is advanced to the national level for consideration for Eagle Scout of the Year and a $10,000 scholarship.  See the scouting page for more details.

Friends of the Ida Branch Library Scholarship Application Requirements

 

The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, May 3, 2019. The application may be returned to the Ida High School Guidance Department or the Ida Branch Library, 3016 Lewis Ave., Ida, Michigan 48140.

 

The applicant must:

• Live within the Ida School District or attend Ida High School
• Have a current Monroe County Library System library card
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Be a high school senior
• Attend college in the 2019-2020 school year

 

The application will contain:

• Name
• Address
• Phone Number
• Email
• A 250 – 500 word essay in 12 pt. Times New Roman, 1” margins, double spaced on either:
  • How have the library resources aided you in your high school career?
  • How has a book that you have read influenced your life?
• In 250 words or   less, describe any information you would like the scholarship committee to know, including activities, work experience, and volunteer opportunities in which you have participated – especially library or literacy related.

 

 

Two scholarships of $250 each will be awarded. Ida Friends of the Library Scholarship funds are limited to use toward books, college tuition, and fees at any college the student will be attending in the 2019-2020 school year.

 

Return completed application to the Ida Branch Library or the Ida High School Guidance Department no later than close of business Friday, May 3, 2019.

 

 

Who are the Ida Branch Library Friends?

The Friends of the Ida Branch of the Monroe County Library System is a nonprofit group of citizens who work together to stimulate a greater interest in and use of the library; to acquaint the community with the functions, resources, facilities and needs of the library; to promote and enrich the services of the library; to encourage and administer library gifts, donations, and memorials of individuals and organizations; to coordinate information to the community of issues of library legislation; to sponsor programs designed to add to the cultural life of the community and to ensure the existence of the Ida Branch of the Monroe County Library System for years to come.

 

Two (2) $1,000 Scholarships Available 

Application for the Monroe County Fair Association Agricultural Scholarship

Application for Warren Siebarth Memorial Scholarship

Romelda Oberski Memorial Scholarship

Romelda was the valedictorian of Ida High School class of 1948.  She was a mother of 6 children that also graduated from Ida High School.  Romelda enjoyed giving back to this community, and played an intricate part in restoring and displaying the alumni picture boards by the superintendent’s office. 

We the children of Romelda would like to honor our mother by awarding a scholarship to a graduating Senior of Ida High School that will be enrolling into a community college, university or trade school in the following academic year.  The scholarship payment will be made out the college or university. 

Application for the Romelda Oberski Memorial Scholarship

 

2019 Monroe County 4-H Scholarships

Varies Scholarships 

Due: 4-19-19

4-H Scholarship Info and Application

 

The Bedford Community Foundation intends to award at least five and perhaps as many as 10 scholarships in the amount between $500-$1,000 to worthy members of the senior class of Ida Public Schools, Bedford Public Schools and/or State Line Christian Schools for use in higher education or technical education programs. Additionally, graduates of either of these schools or graduates of local high schools already in higher education or technical education program whose parents live in Bedford Township shall also be eligible to apply for scholarships. Applications, transcripts, and letters of recommendation are due before April 12, 2019

Scholarship Application

Ida Civics Club Community Volunteer Scholarship Application

The Ida Civic Club Community Volunteer Service Scholarship is awarded to an Ida High School senior who will continue their education in a college, university, or a certified vocational education program.

The student must have participated as a volunteer in Community Service.

(examples of Volunteer Community Service- but not restricted to: Christmas in Ida, Ida Community Day, 4-H outreach programs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Habitat for Humanity, Meals for the Needy, Church outreach programs, Ida Public Schools volunteer programs)

Return your completed application to your counselor by end of the school day on April 12, 2019

At least two reference letters are required to accompany your completed application. 

The Guidance Office will attach your Student Transcript to your completed application

Robert W. Hemelgarn Memorial Scholarship

 

Criteria:

1.  Applicant must be a graduating student of Ida High School.

2.  Scholarship is applicable to all further educational endeavors at any 4-year college, 2-year college, or technical/vocational school.

3.  Recipient will be chosen by officers of the Robert W. Hemelgarn Memorial Scholarship.

4.  Applicant may or may not be called for a personal interview.

5.  This scholarship will award $500 (five hundred dollars) to the recipient at the annual Honors Banquet. 

6.  Scholarship funds will be mailed to student upon completion of a successful first grading period.    

 

Application Due: April 12, 2019 to the High School Office

Link to Scholarship Application

Charlie Warren Scholarship

2019

Ida Seniors involved in Ida Wrestling and Young Life can apply

April 19, 2019 Deadline 

Turn Application and all Supporting Documents into the Office

$500.00

Link to the Charlie Warren Scholarship Application

 

Doris Larrow Scholarship                                           Doris Larrow Scholarship Application

Doris Larrow was a charter member of Lynn C. Weeman Unit 514 American Legion Auxiliary. All five of her children attended Ida High School and she was dedicated to community service. This scholarship is presented in her honor. 

Criteria: 
1. Applicant must be a graduating senior attending Ida High School and have at least a 2.0 GPA. 
2. Scholarship is applicable to all further education at any four year college, two year college, junior college, or technical/vocational school. 
3. Recipient will be selected by members of the Lynn C. Weeman Unit 514 American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship Committee.
4. This scholarship will award $500.00 (five hundred dollars) to the recipient upon successful completion of the first grading period of the applicant’s chosen educational institution. 

Application must be submitted to school office no later than April 18
 

 

$750 Betty Bliss Scholarship
$750 Dale Lynn Mason Scholarship
$750 Young Farmer Memorial Scholarship

 Monroe County Farm Bureau Scholarship Application

 

Monroe County Michigan Education Association-Retired Scholarship Application 

 

$1,000 non-renewable scholarship 

 

Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of education and/or be the child or grandchild of an MEA/MEA-R member. 
 
The applicant must also: 

• be a resident of Monroe County. 

• have completed 24 or more credit hours at an accredited Michigan college or institution with a reciprocal agreement. 

• use the scholarship at an accredited Michigan college or institution with a reciprocal agreement. 

 

Application procedure: 

 

Applicants should submit: 

1. Cover page 

• full name 

• current age 

• complete home address 

• email address and telephone number 

• high school, address, and year of graduation 

• current college, address, expected graduation date 

• title of degree being pursued 

1. Copy of college transcripts to date 

1. An essay that describes: 

• how you learned about and qualify for this scholarship 

• if applicable, identify MEA/MEA-R member and district(s) where employed and relationship to applicant 

• educational goals and career plans 

• work experience 

• experience with volunteer and community activities 

 

Send all materials to ScholarMEA.retired@gmail.com OR mail to: 

 

Monroe County MEA-R Scholarship Committee 

4200 S. Otter Creek Rd. 

LaSalle, MI 48145 

 
Applications must be postmarked or transmitted on or before May 15, 2019. 

Application 

The Senior Team has been gifted six $500 scholarships by D & P Communications to award to graduating seniors who plan to attend a two or four-year institution after graduation. The students who are selected will be expected to communicate directly with the company and they give Ida High School permission to share their contact information and post-secondary plans with D & P Communications. Winners will also have their name announced in the press.  

 

The Senior Team is committed to encouraging and equipping all students to pursue their post-secondary plans. As educators, we also know that students are unique and talented in many different areas. Some students are talented writers and many students are talented artists, singers, actors, poets, and web designers.   We want to give students a chance to answer the prompt in a variety of different forms. Creativity is encouraged.

 

Please complete the application as well as submit your project to the office by Friday, April 26th.  If your project is in digital form, please e-mail it to Mrs. Riley at riley@idaschools.org by 4:00 on April 26th.  Any live performances must be performed after school on  April 30th. The sign up for a performance slot will be in the front office. All projects must be 10 minutes or less.  

 

Please select ONE of the questions below to respond to:

 

1. What is one lesson you have learned from your hometown that you plan to take out into the world and how do you plan to do that?  

B. What makes you interested in the career that you want to pursue? Why are you passionate

about this field?

C. What is one way that you plan to give back to your community when you complete college?

 

Your presentation will be evaluated on depth, creativity, and preparedness.

 

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

 

Name of Applicant: __________________________________________                                                                                 

Home Address: ________________________________________________________________                                                                                                                            

Cell Phone #: _________________________  E-mail Address: __________________________                                                                                                                                      

Anticipated College/University/Trade School: _____________________________________                                                                                               

 

Planned Major/Degree:_________________________________________________________

 

Prompt you are responding to (circle): A B C

 

Response Medium ___________________________________________________

***If you feel an explanation of your project is needed to help the committee understand how your project relates to the prompt you chose, please attach an explanation to this application.

 

Scholarship Info and Application