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J.D. Pierce School Scholarship

Established in 1997 by former students of the J.D. Pierce School on the campus of Northern Michigan University.

Amount:	$500 ($250 per semester)
Number awarded:	Varies as earnings allow
Renewable:	Yes, for one additional year
Class status:	Not specified
GPA minimum:	Not specified

Must be full-time student:

Yes

Must demonstrate financial need:

Yes

Additional Requirements

First preference given to direct descendant of graduates of J.D. Pierce School.
If more than one candidate qualifies, the award will go to the student with the highest high school GPA, or cumulative college GPA for transfer students.
If no descendants of graduates are qualified, then descendants of attendees may qualify.
If more than one of THESE qualify, the years of attendance of the relative, and the GPA of the applying student will break the tie.
If no candidates from descendants qualify at all, students in the Education program may receive the award.

Hometown
Upper Peninsula high school graduates

Selection Process
Qualified applications will be reviewed by the appropriate selection committee. Recipients will be notified by the Financial Aid Office.

We are pleased to announce that we have launched a new electronic scholarship search and submission service that will make it faster and easier for you to apply for and monitor the status of your application.

If you are interested in learning more about what privately funded scholarships are available and which ones you might qualify for, please log in to MyNMU and find the Financial Aid - Foundation Scholarships link on the left hand side under Student Services.

Notifications to award recipients will begin May 2013 and continue through August 2013. You can view your financial aid information by visiting MyNMU.

Note: If you wish to be considered for need-based awards, you will need to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the Financial Aid Office.

Visit the Financial Aid Web site for information on the FAFSA application process.

The Financial Aid Web site also has information on additional sources of aid.

If you have a question about a scholarship application you have submitted, contact the Financial Aid Office at 227-2327.