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Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI)

FOSSI is a national program which seeks to increase the number of underrepresented professionals in the chemical industry workforce by providing scholarships to students pursuing preferred STEM degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). FOSSI also connects scholars to leadership development, mentoring, and internship opportunities at sponsoring companies.  Scholars Apply Here (FOSSI)

FOSSI is a national program which seeks to increase the number of underrepresented professioFOSSI Future of STEM Scholars Initiativenals in the chemical industry workforce by providing scholarships to students pursuing preferred STEM degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). FOSSI also connects scholars to leadership development, mentoring, and internship opportunities at sponsoring companies.

 
PB&J Scholarship Link

Hi Seniors! We wanted you to be aware of a scholarship that isn’t based on your GPA! The PB&J Foundation is offering high school seniors awards of $500 to $1000.

The PB&J Scholarship is for students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but who still have the drive to succeed. Examples of personal challenges include, but are not limited to- medical issues, peer issues, bullying, change of school, minority status, etc.

Also, family issues- divorce, death, lack of income, homelessness, foster care, abuse, etc. When in doubt, students are encouraged to apply; this scholarship is meant to be inclusive.

Click here for more information
 

The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Michigan (BBB) is seeking applications for its 2022 BBB Trust Scholarship. The 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. This scholarship is open to High School seniors (class of 2022) who will attend college in the fall of 2022. BBB will award three (3) scholarships worth $1,500 each. 

Rules and eligibility:

-High School Senior (Class of 2022)

-Attending college in Fall 2022

-Live in Western Michigan Service Area

-Demonstrate basic financial need

Applicants will be asked to make a 800-1000 written submission that, using an example or examples from their life, shows how they demonstrate or have demonstrated the characteristics of Trust and Ethics. Applications will be judged by a panel of BBB staff and members of the business and nonprofit community. Scholarship winners will be honored at the Trust Award Celebration to be held July 13, 2022.

Applications must be received by March 31, 2022 to be considered. Complete eligibility and rules, along with a link to apply can be found at BBB.org/wmiawards and click on Trust Scholarship or go directly to the application here.

 
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6530278/Rosa-Park-Application-2022-copy

Eligibility Requirements

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  •  Be a senior attending a public or private  Michigan High School

  •  Graduate by August of the application year.

  •  Have GPA of 2.5 or above

  •  Complete an application form and essay

  •  And, meet additional requirements as noted in application package