Private Scholarships
Many SMC students receive scholarships from individuals, groups and organizations outside the college that support education. Some of these scholarships are for students graduating from high school in the current year who apply for them through their high school guidance office. Funds from these outside scholarships are applied to student accounts when the check is received.
In addition, SMC’s Financial Aid office regularly receives notification of private scholarship opportunities offered by foundations, businesses, organizations and individuals. These scholarships have their own application process, requirements and deadlines. Links to these private scholarships are added on a regular basis and it is recommended that students watch this area of our web site for updates.
Remember to check each scholarship for deadlines.
| Scholarship Name | Target Group |
|---|---|
| Mary Free Bed Guild of Grand Rapids Minority Scholarship | Minority students majoring in nursing |
| 2nd Annual Academic Business Scholarship | Students majoring in a business-related degree |
| Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program | Students who are currently registered |
| BigSun Scholarship from The BigSun Organization | Students who are currently registered and involved in a sport at SMC or in the community |
| Talbots Charitable Foundation | Women who graduated from high school or earned a GED on or before September 2000 |
| Jack Kent Cook Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship | Sophomores who will transfer to a 4-year college in the fall of 2011 (must be nominated by SMC) |
| George Harding Scholarship Charitable Trust | Full-time students majoring in business administration, economics or another finance-related field |
| James W. Phelan Scholarship | Junior or senior majoring in architecture, engineer, construction, banking or general business |
| 2010 Tylenol Scholarship | Students majoring in a healthcare related fields |
| Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship | Dependent sons or daughters of employees of MRA member firms or part time employees who work at MRA member businesses |
| The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Two-Year Colleges Scholarship | Students with a minimum 2.5 GPA who have completed some community service in the past year (must be nominated by SMC) |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | Students of Hispanic heritage with a minimum 3.0 GPA |
| Specialty Equipment Market Association Scholarship | Students pursuing a career in the automotive field |
| Michigan Nurses Foundation Scholarship | Students currently enrolled in a nursing program |
| American Cancer Society Young Survivor Scholarship Program | Students who are cancer survivors and age 20 or under |
| Berrien Kennel Club Scholarship | Students who live in Berrien, Cass or Van Buren County majoring in Veterinary or Veterinary Technician |
| The Dunn Scholarship | Current students with preference given to women in transition |
| Michigan State DAR Rosamond P. Haeberle Memorial Scholarship | Students who are Michigan veterans |
| Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship | Students with a long-term career interest in agriculture |
| American Welding Society Foundation District Scholarship | Students in a welding-related educational or training program |
| American Chemical Society Scholars Program | Underrepresented minority students majoring in chemistry or environmental science |
| Lakeland HealthCare Volunteer Scholarship | Active Lakeland volunteers majoring in a health care field Application available at Volunteer Office, Lakeland Medical Center |
| Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital Krziza Healthcare Education Scholarship | Students majoring in health care |
| Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children Student Leadership Award | Students majoring in elementary education or child development |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative College Scholarship | High school seniors whose parents receive service from Midwest Energy |
| NALS of Michigan Scholarship Award | Students pursuing a career in the legal field |
| Michigan Food Processors Association Scholarship | Students pursuing an agriculture-related degree |
| The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Scholarship | Undergraduate nursing students |
| Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Miriam Schaefer Scholarship | Education majors with a major or minor in mathematics education |
| National Italian American Foundation Scholarship Program | Italian American students in any area of study |
| Jeannette Rankin Foundation Scholarship | Low-income women who are at least 35 years old |
| The SallieMae Fund Scholarships | Scholarships are available for many types of students in various majors |
| University of Michigan Materials Science and Engineering Scholarships Student Scholarship Opportunities Current Undergraduate Students |
Students transferring to the University of Michigan and majoring in engineering or materials science |
| Women’s Education Coalition Grant | Adult women from Kalamazoo, Barry, Calhoun, Allegan, St. Joseph or Van Buren Counties with a significant break in formal education; financial need required |
| AMVETS Department of Michigan Nurses and Allied Health Programs Scholarship | Students who are veterans and majoring in nursing or allied health Contact: AMVETS Department of MI, 24715 John R, Hazel Park, MI 48030 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc. | Students whose parent is a current or former Marine |
| Berrien Community Foundation Scholarships | Students from Berrien County; variety of majors |
