FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Introduction: The Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship recognizes academic achievements and leadership potential in students whose parent(s), sibling(s) or grandparent(s) is a Ferris State University Alumna(us). For purposes of this scholarship, an alumna(us) is defined as someone who attended Ferris State and received a certificate or diploma.

Eligibility: To be considered for this competitive scholarship a student must:Be the child, sibling or grandchild of a Ferris Alumna(us).
Have a 2.75 cumulative Grade Point Average at the end of fall semester.Have completed a minimum of two full-time semesters. Please note:
1.Students seeking an associate degree must have completed 30 hours at the end of spring semester
2.Students seeking a bachelor’s degree must have completed 56 hours at the end of spring semester.
3.Preference will be given to students in their final year at FSU
4.Have not received this scholarship award previously

How to Apply: Submit this application including an essay describing personal career goals and the role a Ferris State degree will play in the achievement of these goals.
Submit a letter from the Ferris State University Alumna(us) parent, sibling or grandparent, describing the effect their educational experiences at Ferris had on their life or professional career.
Submit the attached recommendation completed by a Ferris Faculty or Staff
member.

Aplication Form : http://www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/pdfforms/FSUAlumniAssociationscholarship.pdf

Application Deadline : April 17, 2009

Source: http://www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/Allscholarship.cfm

AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarships

Introduction: The AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship program provides financial assistance to students who are currently majoring in accounting, finance, or information systems. These awards are intended to encourage students to consider careers in accounting and business.

Eligibility: Must be a declared accounting, finance, or information systems major.Must be a full-time undergraduate (12 semester hours or equivalent) or a full-time master’s level student (9 semester hours or equivalent) at an accredited college or university in the United States for academic year 2009 – 2010.Have completed at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent) of college coursework, including at least 6 semester hours (or equivalent) in accounting.Have maintained an overall and major GPA of at least 3.0. I am a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder).Must be an AICPA Student Affiliate member

Selection Process: A task force will review all qualified applications and select five scholarship recipients based on demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership and future career interests in accounting and business. All applicants will be notified
of the final selection by August 1, 2009.

Aplication Form :http://ceae.aicpa.org/NR/rdonlyres/10126B80-EB90-4099-A7C8-A6BA86445061/0/2009AICPAAccountemps_Application.pdf

Application Deadline : April 1, 2009

Source: http://www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/Allscholarship.cfm

AES Engineering Scholarships

Introduction: AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education.

Eligibility: Available for all majors,Grade Level: All students.Good academic standing.

How to Apply: Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions below:
1.Explain the importance of your current studies in today’s society.
2.There is general agreement that our economy is in trouble. In general terms, how much responsibility should be shouldered by the average citizen?
Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com

Application Deadline: October 6, 2009

Source: http://www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/Allscholarship.cfm

Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarships

Introduction: Ferris offers students a wide variety of scholarship opportunities to its students. Nearly 7,000 scholarships worth a total value of $18.9 million were awarded to students for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Eligibility: 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.Between the ages of 16 and 30.
Grade Level: High School Junior and Above

How to Apply: To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on one of the two topics below. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
f you could have lunch with any famous person, either living or dead, whom would you choose and why? Describe your conversation at lunch.
When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?

Application Deadline: June 20, 2009

Source : http://www.ferris.edu/admissions/financialaid/Allscholarship.cfm