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Many organizations have scholarship opportunities for students. High school guidance offices and local libraries are good sources of scholarship information. Students may also wish to check with local organizations, businesses, churches and parents' employers to see if scholarships are available. It is best to avoid any scholarship service that requires a fee.

Several free scholarship searches can be found online, including:

Federal Student Aid

www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov/scholarship

College Board's Scholarship Search

www.collegeboard.com/paying

Student Scholarships Search

www.studentscholarships.org

Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship

The Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship is available to a full-time graduate student who is pursuing an advanced degree and is preparing for a career in state and local government finance.

Eligibility Requirements:

Currently a full-time student in a graduate program that prepares students for careers in state and local government finance and expecting to be enrolled in the Spring 2013 Semester
Baccalaureate degree or its equivalent
Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada
Recommendation by an academic advisor or the Dean of the Graduate Program

Award: $10,000

Application Deadline: February 22, 2013

Additional information and application can be obtained at:

http://www.gfoa.org/ (under the "Student Opportunities" tab)

Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship

The Frank L. Greathouse Government Scholarship is available for award to graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in full-time study preparing for a career in state and local government finance.

Eligibility Requirements:

Currently a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate accounting program preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Undergraduate students must be in the process of completing at least their junior year by the time the scholarship is awarded.
Citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada
Recommendation by your academic advisor or the account program chair

Award: $5,000

Application Deadline: February 22, 2013

Additional information and application can be obtained at:

http://www.gfoa.org/ (under the "Student Opportunities" tab)

VFW Post 5855 Scholarship

VFW Post 5855 offers scholarships that can be used by any Michigan veteran (dependents not eligible) at any Michigan school.

Eligibility Requirements:

Attend a university, college or trade school in the state of Michigan
Provide a copy of student I.D.
Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 (An unofficial transcript will be accepted.)
Submit a copy of your DD 214
Must be a member of one of the following organizations (VFW, American Legion, AM Vets, Purple Hearts, DAV or Marine Corps League)
Provide a copy of your membership card
Must be a resident of the State of Michigan

Award: $500.00 (Scholarships are one-time per person.)

Application Deadline: Fall Semester - July 15; Spring Semester - October 15

Click here for VFW Post 5855 scholarship application and additional information

Lutheran Social Services of Michigan Education and Training Voucher

The Education and Training Voucher Program (ETV) provides up to $5,000 per year to students that are pursuing post-secondary education and meet the following requirements.

Eligibility requirements:

Were in foster care on or after your 14th birthday
Were adopted from foster care on or after your 16th birthday (if adopted prior to 16th birthday, you are NOT eligible)
Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Must receive passing grades
Must be attending at least half-time at an accredited school.
Must receive your first Education Training Voucher (ETV) prior to your 21st birthday
If you meet the above criteria, you can receive the Education Training Voucher (ETV) once each fiscal year until your 23rd birthday.

Award: Up to $5,000 per school year. This can cover the following school-related expenses:

Tuition and fees and room and board
Books, supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses
Health care expenses
Child care

Additional information and application can be obtained at:

www.mietv.lssm.org
1-(877) 660-METV
Caseworker

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Michigan Scholarships

Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) is an educational scholarship opportunity for child care providers.

Scholarships available are Building Foundations; CDA Assessment; Associate Degree; and Bachelor Degree. Scholarships include the majority of tuition, fees, and books; travel stipend; release time; and cash incentives.

You may be eligible if you are:

An employee working a minimum of 20 hours per week in a licensed center or group home earning $14.25 or less per hour
A registered family home provider, licensed group home owner or center owner/director earning $15.00 or less per hour, and working 30 hours or more per week

For additional information and application contact 1-866-MI TEACH or http://www.miaeyc.org/TEACH/foundations.htm