Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University is dedicated to assisting students with their financial needs. As an added service to students, we post outside scholarships on our current scholarship page. Outside scholarships are clearly marked and have no affiliation with Kendall College of Art and Design or Ferris State University.
Best Buy Scholarship - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2012
Best Buy Children's Program is pleased to award $1,000 scholarships to 1,200 students living in the U.S. and Puerto Rico who will be entering college in the fall after their high school graduation. Scholarships are awarded to students in grades 9-12 who demonstrate academic achievements, volunteer efforts and work experience. As part of its teen platform, Best Buy and Best Buy Children's Foundation are focused on opportunities to help teen students prepare for a brighter future with dollars for college tuition.
For more information, please visit the Best Buy website.GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: February 17, 2012
Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound high school students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.
Like President Reagan, candidates use the formative experiences of their youth to lead, serve, and pursue a life of purpose and significance, both individually and for their communities. Each year, roughly 20 Scholars will receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient.
For more information, please visit the Ronald Reagan Foundation website.The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - Outside Competition
Deadline: February 17, 2012
Students submit their works to regional programs of The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers and its Regional Affiliates. Kendall College is a proud Regional Affiliate for art. Students can earn opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication and scholarships.
Students must be enrolled in grades 7-12 of a public, private, parochial, home-school or after school program in the U.S., Canada, or in an American school abroad.
Across the country, more than 165,000 works will be reviewed by our panels of arts professionals. More than 50,000 students will earn Honorable Mention, Silver Keys and Gold Keys in regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 2011. Works designated as Gold Keys will be forwarded for national-level review in February 2012.
For more information, please visit the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers website.- Art Deadline: 12/13/2011
- Writing Deadline: 12/23/2011
- Video Game Deadline: 01/09/2012
- Novel Deadline: 02/17/2012
Study Italian at the “Universita per Stranieri” in Perugia, Italy - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2012
The Perugia Sister City Committee of Grand Rapids Sister Cities International and the Universita per Stranieri are pleased to announce the annual Angela Andrews Ryan Scholarship. This award is open to all Grand Rapids area residents attending Grand Rapids area colleges or universities with at least half-time status.
The Università per Stranieri, Italy’s premier language school for foreigners, is offering one month of intensive instruction in Italian language and culture. The award includes tuition plus a modest grant for living expenses. The class must be taken in 2012. In addition to the award given by the University, the Perugia Sister City Committee will award the winner $2,000.00 US. The winner of the scholarship will be required to write a report to the Perugia Sister City Committee following completion of the study.
Hispanic College Fund - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2012
The College and Career Institute is a retention program that serves as a one stop resource center that provides college students with financial, social and career support that will reinforce on-time graduation, and ultimately lead to a cohort of successful Hispanic professionals. During the course of the academic year, accepted students will receive a scholarship ranging from $500 - $10,000, advisory phone calls once per term, and graduation cards upon completion of their degree. In addition, students will participate in webinars on several topics, including: Time Management, Transitions (from high school to college, from undergraduate to postgraduate), Financial Literacy, Internships, Character Building, and Networking & Relationship Building.
Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2012
The Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund raises funds and awards scholarships annually to low-income women thirty five years of age and older who are in an undergraduate or vocational training program and have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves, their families and their communities. In working towards these ends, JRF continues the legacy of Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress and a proponent of peace and women's rights.
For more information, please visit the Jeannette Rankin Scholarship Fund website.NAMTA Foundation Visual Arts Major Scholarship - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2012
The NAMTA Foundation for the Visual Arts believes the enduring vitality of the creative and visual arts industry lies heavily upon the shoulders of today's art students. For that reason, the Foundation annually awards scholarships to help students offset secondary education costs. Scholarship checks are sent directly to the university, college or technical institute, including international schools, and may be used for tuition and/or books.
For more information, please visit the NAMTA Foundation website.Golden Key Scholarship - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Golden Key dares its members to dream big, and never, ever stop. The Society not only offers education-based scholarships to make those dreams a reality, but awards for service and leadership achievements, as well. Some scholarships target specific fields of study, allowing members to study alongside those with similar interests. Others focus on countries or regions, affording members the luxury of studying abroad or participating in a faraway internship program.
Providing a means for hope, Golden Key offers $1,000,000 in scholarships and awards each year, including those for both undergrad and graduate students. This is just one of the many ways the Society enables members to realize their potential through the Golden Key legacy never failing commitment to the advancement of Academics, Leadership and Service.
There is a Golden Key Visual and Performing Arts Achievement Award. Categories within this scholarship are Painting, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, Computer Generated Art/Graphic Design/Illustration, and Mixed Media.
For more information, please visit the Golden Key International Honour Society website.Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship - Study Abroad Outside Scholarships
Deadline: March 1, 2012
The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
The Summer 2012 and Fall 2012 application cycles are now open. Students must study in one country for a minimum of four weeks in length.
For more information, please check out theBenjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship website.
Robert Glover & Edward Blakely Memorial Scholarships - Outside Scholarships
Deadline: March 2, 2012
The Kent County Credit Union will award 2 scholarships of $1000 each to students who will attend college in the fall of 2012.
- Criteria:
- Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Must have a savings account with Kent County Credit Union, (you can open one)
- Write a 400-600 word essay. Essay question is listed on the application.
Oxbow Scholarship - Outside scholarship to attend Oxbow classes
Deadline: March 2, 2012
Ox-Bow awards scholarships to all types of students taking courses at Ox-Bow, from degree-seeking students, to those seeking life-long learning opportunities, all Ox-Bow students are encouraged to apply. As most scholarship deadlines fall before class registration starts, students who are awarded scholarships are responsible for registering for Ox-Bow classes. All scholarships are partial scholarships and vary in award amount.
ISRAEL DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP - For Kendall College of Art and Design students who have had at least two classes of course work in ceramics or students majoring in Sculpture and Functional Art. Credit or non-credit courses.
For more information on all of the scholarships offered, please visit the OxBow website.Lowell Arts Council - West Michigan Regional Art Competition - Outside Award
Deadline: March 17, 2012
The West Michigan Regional Competition is open to all visual art media. Participation is open to Lower West Michigan artists 18 years and older. Eligible counties are Oceana, Newago, Mecosta, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Montcalm, Ionia, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Berrien, Cass and Saint Joseph.
Only artwork completed within the last two years will be eligible. Work previously accepted into the West Michigan Regional Competition is ineligible.
There is a non-refundable entry fee (total) of $30 for LowellArts! members and students or $35 for non-members. Each artist may submit up to two entries.
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Drop Off
- Friday, March 16 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- Saturday, March 17 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Important information regarding proper presentation of entries:
- All work MUST be properly framed with no exposed glass edges.
- All 2-dimensional work must have a hanging wire. SAW-TOOTH OR RING HANGERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
- All hanging 3-dimensional entries must have adequate hanging hardware and hanging systems.
- Entries may be no larger than 4 feet in any one direction.
- If entry weighs more than 50 pounds, you must obtain approval by the staff prior to delivery.
- Labels must be firmly affixed to the upper right hand corner on the back of the entries.
- Entry labels on 3-dimensional work must be tied, taped or pinned securely to each piece.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: March 30, 2012
Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:KarMel Scholarship - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2012
The KarMel Scholarship was created to encourage students to write/create something that will express their views on the gay/lesbian/bi/transgender topic. It is designed to challenge students to create something unique and to showcase the many talented artisans/writers.
Wyzant Scholarship - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Cofounders Andrew Geant and Michael Weishuhn started WyzAnt in 2005 after realizing that there wasn't an effective online service for students and tutors to locate, evaluate, and do business with each other. Since day one, WyzAnt's focus has been to improve the efficiency of the tutor matching process and to facilitate affordable, high-quality tutoring. With these goals in mind, they provide not only a full-featured website but also the highest possible level of personalized customer support. They enjoy promoting learning and are excited to have helped millions of people connect for private lessons.
WyzAnt helps tutors and students connect for private lessons. Tutors offer lessons in a variety of disciplines including math, science, test preparation, foreign languages, musical instruments and computers. Interested students use their website to locate and contact qualified tutors. Once lessons begin, they support customers by helping with communication, quality control, payment, privacy and security.
$5,000 in scholarships are currently available for three deserving students! In 300 words or less, write an essay about the most important lesson you have learned in your life. For more information, please visit the WyzAnt website.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation - Outside Scholarships
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Grand Rapids Community Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships annually primarily to Kent County students bound for or in college, or those pursuing a technical career. Academic achievement is integral to a life of opportunity and we encourage you to review our scholarship information and complete our on-line application for entry in the selection process for over 60 scholarships.
For more information, please visit the Grand Rapids Community Foundation website.AFSA Scholarship Program - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: April 5, 2012
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Program
Automatic fire sprinklers save lives and property. We cannot say it enough. We all know what happens when sprinklers aren't present – a building catches on fire and we wait for the fire department to put it out. But what happens when fire sprinklers are present? That's what we want you to find out and that's what these contests are all about.
2011-2012 High School Seniors may enter this contest for the opportunity to win 1 of 10 $2,000 Scholarships. For more information, please visit the AFSA Scholarship Program website.
MyBookBuyer.com - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2012
The MyBookBuyer.com Textbooks For a Year Scholarship essay contest was first established in 2009. We strive to enhance educational opportunities for students by conducting this scholarship contest twice every year (Spring and Fall).
Spring 2012 Essay Topic: Identify one person who has had a significant and positive impact in your life and explain how some of these influences have changed your life. This may be a relative, a teacher or even a public figure who has inspired you.
Essays must be between 500-1000 words. Essays must be submitted through the MyBookBuyer.com online form before the deadline. Open to attending college or university students 18 and older who are legal residents of the United States. Only one entry per scholarship period is allowed.
For more information, please visit the MyBookBuyer.com website.Horatio Alger Michigan Scholarship - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2012
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans is dedicated to the simple but powerful belief that hard work, honesty and determination can conquer all obstacles. Today, through its Members, the Association continues to educate our nation's young people about the economic and personal opportunities afforded them by the promise of the American free enterprise system. Through its scholarship programs, the Association encourages students to pursue their own version of the American Dream. While providing scholarship opportunities, Association Members mentor the Scholars and underscore the importance of service to others. The Members work directly to provide promising young people with the support, education and confidence needed to realize their aspirations.
The Horatio Alger Michigan Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Michigan who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.
The Association is re-opening the scholarship application for the Michigan state scholarship program. High school senior's graduating in the spring of 2012 that are living and attending high school in the state of Michigan may apply from January 15-April 15, 2012.
For more information, please visit the Horatio Alger website.LEAGUE Foundation at AT & T - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2012
In 1996, League At ATT created the LEAGUE Foundation - a scholarship fund - that has awarded numerous college scholarships to self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual or trangender (LGBT) graduating high school students based on a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; significant involvement in community service; and acceptance to an accredited US college or university.
For more information, please visit the LEAGUE Foundation website.Suntrust “Off to College” Scholarship Sweepstakes - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: May 11, 2012
If you are a high school senior planning to attend college or a current college student who will be continuing their undergraduate studies in the fall of 2012, you are eligible to enter our sweepstakes. Fifteen drawings will be held and one winner will be chosen every two weeks through May 11, 2012.
- Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need
- One entry per drawing, but students can register again for each drawing period
- Checks made payable to winner's college of attendance
Healthy Lifesyles Scholarship - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: May 30, 2012
The Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship is open to currently enrolled high school seniors or first-year college students. To be eligible for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen, be under 25 years of age and answer both of the following two essay questions: in under 1000 words, "Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?" and in under 500 words, describe your career plans, goals and personal ambitions.
There is no formal scholarship application. To apply for the Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship, please write your scholarship essay in Microsoft Word or, if you do not have Microsoft Word, in Google office. The latter is free to use on the Internet. After you have finished the writing process, please attach it to an email and send it to: studentaward@fitnessexercises.tv
For more information, please visit the Stay Fit website.American Indian College Fund - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2012
The American Indian College Fund was established in 1989 to provide scholarships to American Indian students and to fund and create awareness about the community-based and accredited tribal colleges and universities that offer students access to knowledge, skills, and Native culture, language, and values.
For more information, please visit the American Indian College Fund website.The Big Dig Scholarship - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2012
To be eligible for the Big Dig Scholarship you must be currently in Grade 12 or in your first or second year of college/university. You also must submit a short essay answering the question on the company's website.
"In 200 years, one of your relatives is going to be digging in what is now your backyard. They are going to find something that you buried in 2012 and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest. The item that you choose to bury today must be currently sold in a store today and be under $500."
For more information, please visit the Antique Trader TV website.John Gyles Education Center - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2012
John Gyles Education Awards are available each year to students in both Canada and the United States. They are the result of a private, benevolent endeavor established in 1990. This year, one (1) $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a selected student.
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To apply for a scholarship applicants:
- Must be enrolled full-time at (or accepted to) a college or university program as an undergraduate or graduate student. (High school seniors, and others, may apply pending acceptance.)
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a scale of 4.0 (or similar grade assessment).
- Must also have citizenship in either the United States or Canada. No preference is given to students from either country.
- Additional criteria are listed on the application form.
Lowell Arts Council - Junior Art Regional Competition - Outside Competition
Deadline: June 2, 2012
The Junior Regional Competition is open to all visual art media. Participation is open to Lower West Michigan artists ages 13-18 yrs. Eligible counties include Kent, Montcalm and Ionia. Only artwork completed within the last two years will be eligible. All forms must be completed in their entirety to insure correct identification, pricing and notification.
Accepted artwork must remain on display for the duration of the exhibit. LowellArts! will charge a 30% commission on all artworks sold during the exhibition. If works are not for sale, the initials, “NFS” must be listed as the price.
Entry Procedure: NO ENTRY FEE. Each artist may submit up to two entries. Entries must be hand delivered or shipped to LowellArts!, 149 S. Hudson, PO Box 53, Lowell, MI 49331.
All artwork must be received by Saturday, June 2, with appropriate application documentation.
Drop Off : May 31 - June 1, noon – 6pm / June 2, 10am-1pm
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Important information regarding proper presentation of entries:
- It is not necessary to frame 2-dimensional work. However, if artwork IS framed, there must be no exposed glass edges and the artwork must have a hanging wire. No saw-tooth or ring hangers will be accepted!
- All hanging 3-dimensional entries must have adequate hanging hardware and hanging systems.
- Entries may be no larger than 4 feet in any one direction.
- If entry weighs more than 50 pounds, you must obtain approval by LowellArts! staff prior to delivery.
- Labels must be firmly affixed to the upper right hand corner on the back of the entries.
- Entry labels on 3-dimensional work must be tied, taped or pinned securely to each piece.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: June 15, 2012
Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?
For more information, please visit the Abbott and Fenner website.Educational Advancement Foundation - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: August 15, 2012
The primary mission of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc. (EAF) is to promote lifelong learning. This mission has been carried out by our leadership since 1980. Education can transform societies and renew hope within our communities throughout the world. EAF has worked diligently to fill the void in funding for education.
Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply. The undergraduate deadline is April 15, 2012 and the graduate deadline is August 15, 2012.
For more information, please visit the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation website.Walmart Foundation Scholarship Programs - Outside Scholarships
Deadline: September 1, 2012
At the Walmart Foundation, we believe that a good education creates opportunities that lead to a better life. To help offset rising college tuition costs, we recently awarded more than $10 million in academic scholarships to help students enroll in higher education in the 2011-2012 school year.
The Walmart Foundation offers two scholarship programs that benefit Walmart associates and their high school senior dependents. For more information, please visit the Walmart website.
VFW Post 5855 Veteran’s Scholarship Fund - Outside Scholarship
Deadline: October 15, 2012
Our goal is to provide Veterans with assistance in funding their higher education. If you are a Veteran attending a University, College or Trade School, you may be eligible for our scholarship. See eligibility information on the application instructions.
The scholarships will be awarded twice a year for the amount of $500 each. These scholarships will be a one-time per person and the monies will be sent to the school's Financial Aid Dept. Deadline date for fall = July 15, and deadline for spring = October 15.
For more information, please visit the VFW Post 5855 website.Michigan Community Foundations - Outside Scholarships
Many Michigan Community Foundations award scholarships to residents of their county and the surrounding areas. Find your local Community Foundation to see if they offer scholarships. Michigan Community Foundations - HomeHispanic Scholarship Fund - Outside Scholarships
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund's (HSF) mission is to strengthen America by advancing the college education of Hispanic Americans. We deliver a range of programs to Hispanic families and students through community outreach and education, affordability via scholarships, college retention and career opportunities. HSF supports a successful path for Latinos to attain a college degree - creating an increasingly valuable asset for a stronger, more competitive America in the 21st century. Celebrating its 35th year, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund has awarded over $300M, resulting in close to 100,000 scholarships to students in need. Please visit their website for more information on numerous applications. Deadline dates vary.Elks National Foundation - Outside Scholarships
The Elks National Foundation provides more than $3.64 million in college scholarships each year through its three scholarship programs. The application process and deadlines vary for each program. All applications must go through a local Elks Lodge before reaching the Elks National Foundation office.
Scholarship amounts vary. Please visit the Elks website for more information.American Indian Arts Council - Outside Scholarship
The continuation and preservation of the arts is essential to the survival of all Native American populations. It is the responsibility of the present generation to hold fast to this belief and to use education as the means to achieve this end. This educational assistance program recognizes those American Indian students who are planning to pursue careers in the fine arts, visual and performing arts, communication arts, creative writing, and arts administration and/or management.
For more information, please visit the American Indian Arts Council website. Deadline dates: Fall = October 1 and Spring = March 15.