What are general scholarships? General scholarships refer to scholarships offered through organizations and businesses outside of the school or institution of choice. Below are a variety of scholarships that you may eligible to apply for. This is not an exhaustive list, and you can find more scholarships by searching various scholarship sites. A few of scholarship sites are located under Additional Resources.
American Legion: The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Michigan offers scholarships for descendants of veterans. HERE
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarships : Students interested in computer science, engineering and robotics can apply for a $40,000 scholarship and a paid internship. HERE
Arbor Financial Credit Union: Arbor Credit Union is offering several $2,000 scholarships. HERE
Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Western Michigan : BBB Trust Scholarship honors young leaders who demonstrate Trust and Ethics in their daily lives as they work to make a difference in their school and community. HERE
Burger King: Scholarship for any employee or employee's dependents. HERE
ChoiceOne Bank: $1,000 scholarship awarded based on essay submission and location. HERE
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation: A $20,000 scholarship awarded to 150 high school seniors. HERE
Community West Credit Union: Scholarship information linked here. HERE
Consumers Credit Union: One $10,000 scholarship and ten 1,000 scholarships available. HERE
Culver's: Scholarship for team members working towards earning college or technical school degrees. HERE
Daughters of the American Revolution: Several scholarships available for all graduating high school students. Applications can be submitted between Nov 1st - Jan 31st . See more information on their website HERE
Discover Manufacturing: Scholarships available for graduating high school seniors, pursuing a degree in manufacturing related programs. Must be a resident of Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm, or Muskegon county. HERE
Economic Club of Grand Rapids: An annual essay contest with scholarships awarded between $500 - $3,000. HERE
Elks National Foundation Legacy Award: Scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. HERE
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Contest: Awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks. When applying choose Grand Rapids Elks Lodge #48 as the sponsoring lodge. HERE
Derrick Law Firm: $1,000 scholarship for those affected by auto accident. HERE
Grand Rapids Community Foundation: Awards hundreds of scholarships annually primarily to Kent County students bound for or in college, or pursuing a technical career. HERE
Grand Rapids Housing Commission: Residents of a GRHC housing program are welcome to apply for a $2,000 scholarship. HERE
GreenStone Farm Credit Services: Offering up to $40,000 in scholarships to college freshman pursing a degree in an agriculture-related field. HERE
Gun Lake Tribe: Offering a 20,000 scholarship. Students do not need to be a tribal member to apply. HERE
Hagan Scholarship Foundation: A nationwide four-year need-based merit scholarship. HERE
Heisman High School Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship for students who have participated in at least one sport with a GPA of 3.0 or better HERE
Horatio Alger Associates: Receive up to $2,500 to purse career and technical education. HERE
ICES Bridging Cultures Scholarship: Share your thoughts on how knowing people from other countries & cultures make our lives better. HERE
Junior Achievement Scholarship: Seniors who have participated in a Junior Achievement program during their K-12 education or have served as a JA volunteer in any year of high school are eligible to apply for the scholarship. HERE
Kent County Education Association: Offering 5 -$500 scholarships for a dependent child of KCEA or Kent County ESP (Educational Support Personnel)Credit Union ONE. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office.
KCEA Scholarship: KCEA will be awarding 6 scholarships this year for dependents of KCEA members. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office.
Lake Michigan Credit Union: A scholarship for anyone who banks with Lake Michigan Credit Union. HERE
Lakewood Area Choral Society Scholarship: Graduating seniors who plan on majoring in voice performance or music education are welcome to apply for a $1,000 scholarship. Contact your high school choir director for more information.
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship: Open to individuals studying eligible engineering or computer science majors who demonstrate financial need and come from underrepresented or underserved communities. HERE
Mary Jane Dockeray: For students planning to attend Grand Valley State University and pursue a career in science. HERE
MEA Scholarship: For dependents of MEA member or MEA-Retired member in good standing. HERE
Michigan Education Association Member: If you are the dependent of an MEA (Michigan Education Association) or retired MEA member, than you are eligible to apply for one of their several scholarships. HERE
Michigan Elks Charitable Grand Fund Scholarship: A scholarship aimed to help students with special need go to a college(2 yr or 4yr), trade school, or vocational school. HERE
Michigan Retailers Association: An annual scholarship for students or their parent who work for a company that is a member of Michigan Retailers Association. HERE
Phi Delta Kappa Chapter 1607 Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship(s) for student seeking a career in education. HERE
Portland Federal Credit Union: Awarding 10 - $1,000 scholarships for students going onto college or entering a skills trade program/training. HERE
River Valley Credit Union: Active members of River Valley Credit Union can apply for a $1,000 scholarship. HERE
Roger B. Chaffee Scholarship: A scholarship for a deserving student interested in pursing a college career in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences. HERE
Rockford Area Community Endowment Scholarship: Two, $2,000 scholarship available to those who demonstrate involvement in the Rockford community through work experience or service to others. Applicants must live in the City of Rockford, Algoma, Cannon, Courtland, or Plainfield Twp.
Rosa Parks Scholarship: A $2,500 scholarship awarded to a Michigan high school senior who holds close to Mrs. Parks' ideals while demonstrating academic skills, community involvement and economic need. HERE
SET SEG Scholarship: Students pursuing higher education in principles of insurance and risk management. HERE
Student Insights: Scholarships open to all students regardless of academic achievement or financial need. HERE
University Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship: Scholarship for students who would plan to give back and support West Michigan upon completion of their studies. Please see Mrs. Wallace in the counseling office for the application or view it HERE
Vietnam Veteran: Scholarship for a high school senior who plans to attend college in the fall and who are direct descendants of someone who served in Vietnam. HERE
William G. Coyne Memorial Scholarship: Credit Union ONE offers this scholarship. HERE
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarships : Students interested in computer science, engineering and robotics can apply for a $40,000 scholarship and a paid internship. HERE
Arbor Financial Credit Union: Arbor Credit Union is offering several $2,000 scholarships. HERE
Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Western Michigan : BBB Trust Scholarship honors young leaders who demonstrate Trust and Ethics in their daily lives as they work to make a difference in their school and community. HERE
Burger King: Scholarship for any employee or employee's dependents. HERE
ChoiceOne Bank: $1,000 scholarship awarded based on essay submission and location. HERE
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation: A $20,000 scholarship awarded to 150 high school seniors. HERE
Community West Credit Union: Scholarship information linked here. HERE
Consumers Credit Union: One $10,000 scholarship and ten 1,000 scholarships available. HERE
Culver's: Scholarship for team members working towards earning college or technical school degrees. HERE
Daughters of the American Revolution: Several scholarships available for all graduating high school students. Applications can be submitted between Nov 1st - Jan 31st . See more information on their website HERE
Discover Manufacturing: Scholarships available for graduating high school seniors, pursuing a degree in manufacturing related programs. Must be a resident of Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm, or Muskegon county. HERE
Economic Club of Grand Rapids: An annual essay contest with scholarships awarded between $500 - $3,000. HERE
Elks National Foundation Legacy Award: Scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. HERE
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Contest: Awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks. When applying choose Grand Rapids Elks Lodge #48 as the sponsoring lodge. HERE
Derrick Law Firm: $1,000 scholarship for those affected by auto accident. HERE
Grand Rapids Community Foundation: Awards hundreds of scholarships annually primarily to Kent County students bound for or in college, or pursuing a technical career. HERE
Grand Rapids Housing Commission: Residents of a GRHC housing program are welcome to apply for a $2,000 scholarship. HERE
GreenStone Farm Credit Services: Offering up to $40,000 in scholarships to college freshman pursing a degree in an agriculture-related field. HERE
Gun Lake Tribe: Offering a 20,000 scholarship. Students do not need to be a tribal member to apply. HERE
Hagan Scholarship Foundation: A nationwide four-year need-based merit scholarship. HERE
Heisman High School Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship for students who have participated in at least one sport with a GPA of 3.0 or better HERE
Horatio Alger Associates: Receive up to $2,500 to purse career and technical education. HERE
ICES Bridging Cultures Scholarship: Share your thoughts on how knowing people from other countries & cultures make our lives better. HERE
Junior Achievement Scholarship: Seniors who have participated in a Junior Achievement program during their K-12 education or have served as a JA volunteer in any year of high school are eligible to apply for the scholarship. HERE
Kent County Education Association: Offering 5 -$500 scholarships for a dependent child of KCEA or Kent County ESP (Educational Support Personnel)Credit Union ONE. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office.
KCEA Scholarship: KCEA will be awarding 6 scholarships this year for dependents of KCEA members. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office.
Lake Michigan Credit Union: A scholarship for anyone who banks with Lake Michigan Credit Union. HERE
Lakewood Area Choral Society Scholarship: Graduating seniors who plan on majoring in voice performance or music education are welcome to apply for a $1,000 scholarship. Contact your high school choir director for more information.
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship: Open to individuals studying eligible engineering or computer science majors who demonstrate financial need and come from underrepresented or underserved communities. HERE
Mary Jane Dockeray: For students planning to attend Grand Valley State University and pursue a career in science. HERE
MEA Scholarship: For dependents of MEA member or MEA-Retired member in good standing. HERE
Michigan Education Association Member: If you are the dependent of an MEA (Michigan Education Association) or retired MEA member, than you are eligible to apply for one of their several scholarships. HERE
Michigan Elks Charitable Grand Fund Scholarship: A scholarship aimed to help students with special need go to a college(2 yr or 4yr), trade school, or vocational school. HERE
Michigan Retailers Association: An annual scholarship for students or their parent who work for a company that is a member of Michigan Retailers Association. HERE
Phi Delta Kappa Chapter 1607 Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship(s) for student seeking a career in education. HERE
Portland Federal Credit Union: Awarding 10 - $1,000 scholarships for students going onto college or entering a skills trade program/training. HERE
River Valley Credit Union: Active members of River Valley Credit Union can apply for a $1,000 scholarship. HERE
Roger B. Chaffee Scholarship: A scholarship for a deserving student interested in pursing a college career in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences. HERE
Rockford Area Community Endowment Scholarship: Two, $2,000 scholarship available to those who demonstrate involvement in the Rockford community through work experience or service to others. Applicants must live in the City of Rockford, Algoma, Cannon, Courtland, or Plainfield Twp.
Rosa Parks Scholarship: A $2,500 scholarship awarded to a Michigan high school senior who holds close to Mrs. Parks' ideals while demonstrating academic skills, community involvement and economic need. HERE
SET SEG Scholarship: Students pursuing higher education in principles of insurance and risk management. HERE
Student Insights: Scholarships open to all students regardless of academic achievement or financial need. HERE
University Club of Grand Rapids Scholarship: Scholarship for students who would plan to give back and support West Michigan upon completion of their studies. Please see Mrs. Wallace in the counseling office for the application or view it HERE
Vietnam Veteran: Scholarship for a high school senior who plans to attend college in the fall and who are direct descendants of someone who served in Vietnam. HERE
William G. Coyne Memorial Scholarship: Credit Union ONE offers this scholarship. HERE
