Michigan Scholarships

Persons who have a career or hope to have a career within emergency medical services and plan to work or volunteer in the EMS field within the greater Battle Creek area. How to Apply: These applications are available at the LifeCare Ambulance Office.

Student who are currently attending the Veterinary College at Michigan State University. The recipient must be a resident of the Kennel Club service area. Upon graduation, the recipient must plan to enter a small animal practice. How to Apply: Applications are available at the Battle Creek Kennel Club.

Graduating seniors from Lakeview, Battle Creek Central, Pennfield, Harper Creek, Battle Creek Academy, St. Philip Catholic Central, and Calhoun Christian who are seeking educational opportunities in undergraduate studies at an accredited college or university and will be attending classes full time. Good attendance record, financial need, as well as having demonstrated high honor, integrity, and morality through past actions in the community. How to Apply: General BCCF application and scholarship essay as explained on the last page of the application. (Please check the website for the application form)

CATC graduating seniors who have been accepted or enrolled in a manufacturing training program. Applicants must have a 3.0 at the CATC and 2.0 or higher at their home school. How to Apply: CATC guidance office for application along with it a one to two page essay explaining why you have chosen to pursue a career in manufacturing technology, letter of recommendation, and proof of acceptance to a post-secondary school. (Please check the website for the application form)

Harper Creek graduating senior or Harper Creek Community School staff member, seeking training that will enhance professional performance. How to Apply: General BCCF application and scholarship essay as explained on the last page of the application. (Please check the website for the application form)

CATC graduating senior who has been accepted or enrolled din an automotive training program. Applicant must have a 3.0 at the CATC and 2.0 or higher at their home school. How to Apply: CATC guidance office for applicaton.

The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. Psalm 121:8. CATC graduate or graduating seniors who are pursuing studies in the technical field with preference given to Agriscience, and Natural Resources or related programs. Applicants must provide academic performance, financial need and citizenship. How to Apply: CATC guidance office for applicaton.

African-American female graduating seniors of Battle Creek area public and private schools. Must have a 3.0 GPA or better, financial need, and a letter of reference sustaining community service, including church work (i.e. outreach programs). How to Apply: General BCCF application and scholarship essay as explained on the last page of the application. (Please check the website for the application form)

Associates children from the Battle Creek facility of DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc., who will be pursuing post-secondary training. Extra-curricular activities, work experience, personal recommendations, interview and an essay are among the selection criteria. How to Apply: Special applications are available from Human Resources Department at DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc.

The Fund was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to individuals who are considered a minority by race or representation in the police officer profession. The scholarship will be available for graduates or graduating seniors from the Battle Creek area who are seeking educational opportunities in the Kellogg Community College Police Academy in order to become a police officer. The Battle Creek area is defined as residents or schools providing diplomas or other graduating equivalency in the townships of Pennfield, Emmett, Bedford and the Cities of Springfield and Battle Creek. Students should demonstrate potential to succeed in the police academy program. Financial need, character, and volunteer involvement, leadership and commitment to community will also be considered. For the purpose of this scholarship minority will be defined as African American, Hispanic, Female or other populations which are under-represented in the police officer profession. How to Apply: General BCCF Scholarhsip applicaiton and essay explained on the last page of the application. (Please check the website for the application form)

Graduates or graduating seniors from the Battle Creek area public and private schools who will be pursuing a degree toward a career at a well recognized university or community college. Must be goal oriented, dedicated, energized, and fully committed to obtaining degree. Financial need will be considered. How to Apply: General BCCF application and scholarship essay as explained on the last page of the application. (Please check the website for the application form)

Graduates or graduating seniors of the Battle Creek Area Math & Science Center who will pursue a career in medicine. The selection criteria will include academic achievement, commitment, motivation for pursuing a career through the completion of medical school. As a noted physician in the Battle Creek community, the Dr. Roman Zaplitny Memorial Scholarship was established at his death in 1994 in honor of his work in the Battle Creek community. How to Apply: General BCCF application and scholarship essay as explained on the last page of the application. (Please check the website for the application form)