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Specs Howard High School Graphic Design Scholarship

First Place: Full scholarship for Graphic Design Program
Second Place: Partial scholarship of $7,500
Third Place: Partial scholarship of $3,750
Eligibility requirements: To qualify, high school seniors must take the CPAT exam that is given at the school three times a year. The 10 highest scoring testers are invited to write an essay and interview with a panel of judges. Recipients are selected based on their total score in all three areas (CPAT=20%, essay=20%, interview=60%). The top three scores are awarded scholarships.

Rules & Regulations: Student must be a high school senior at the time of the test. The competition is annual and starts in December of each school year. Eligible students must specify which program they are interested in on test day and may not compete in more than one high school scholarship competition. Eligible students must take an exam known as the CPAT at Specs Howard School on one of three available testing dates in order to enter the scholarship competition. Scholarship testing dates will be posted on the Specs Howard website approximately one month before the test. Candidates with the top 10 scores on the CPAT exam from all three testing dates will be selected as finalists. Finalists will be notified and invited to the school to write an essay and meet with a panel of judges from the industry. The total score of the three-part competition will be calculated and the ten finalists will be ranked in order, with the top three being awarded scholarships (SCORING: 20% CPAT, 20% Essay, 60% Interview). Winners will receive written documentation from SHS acknowledging scholarship approval. Upon being awarded a scholarship, the recipient must contact the Admissions Department at Specs Howard School (248-358-9000) within 30 days in order to redeem the scholarship. Scholarships are conditional upon winners meeting all Specs Howard School admission requirements and prerequisites. Scholarships are non-transferable and have no cash value. Currently enrolled students are not eligible to participate. Scholarship includes all textbooks needed to complete the program. Since we are a resident school, recipient will have to make arrangements for housing in the Southeast Michigan area. Scholarship does NOT include housing. Recipients of this scholarship are not eligible for any other Specs Howard School initiated scholarships. Scholarship recipients may request their choice of class, however SHS reserves the right to place the scholarship recipient in a class subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply to individual scholarships. Scholarship must be used for enrollment within 12 months from the date of the student's high school graduation. Partial scholarships are fully earned upon completion of the course. Recipients of partial scholarships must have their financial aid calculated for grant eligibility and other scholarships or outside funding. Grants, other scholarships and outside scholarships will be applied to tuition first. If the remaining balance is less than the amount of the scholarship, the scholarship will be reduced to the amount of the remaining balance. Recipient is subject to all policies, as published in the Specs Howard School catalog, regarding grades, attendance and behavior. Failure to maintain acceptable grades or violation of other school policies will result in the termination of this scholarship. All scholarship recipients must sign a document acknowledging these conditions.

Specs Howard Graphic Design Preparatory Scholarship

$2,500 scholarship
Eligibility requirements: High school seniors recommended by an instructor from a pre-approved, comprehensive graphic design program are eligible for this scholarship on a first-come, first-served basis. Ask your admissions representative for details.

his scholarship is available to high school seniors that have taken classes in high school that are related to their chosen field of study. For example, high school students that have taken graphic design or yearbook classes in high school may apply for the Graphic Design Preparatory Scholarships. Scholarships are available only to graduates of high schools that have been approved by Specs Howard School. The list of approved high schools may be obtained from Specs Howard's Director of Admissions. Ask your admissions representative about it or call 248-358-9000 for more information. Candidates must be recommended for the scholarship by an instructor from an approved high school. Recommendation forms may be obtained from approved high schools or from Specs Howard's Director of Admissions. Ask your admissions representative about it or call 248-358-9000 for more information. Recipients of this scholarship are not eligible for any other SHS-initiated scholarships. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Winners will receive written documentation from SHS acknowledging scholarship approval. Upon being awarded a scholarship, the recipient must contact the Admissions Department at Specs Howard School (248-358-9000) within 30 days in order to redeem the scholarship. Scholarships are conditional upon winners meeting all Specs Howard School admission requirements and prerequisites. Scholarships are non-transferable and have no cash value. Currently enrolled students are not eligible to participate. Scholarship includes all textbooks needed to complete the program. Since we are a resident school, recipient will have to make arrangements for housing in the Southeast Michigan area. Scholarship does NOT include housing. (See our student services page for housing information. Other restrictions may apply to individual scholarships. Scholarship must be used for enrollment immediately following the student's high school graduation. Partial scholarships are fully earned upon completion of the course. Recipients of partial scholarships must have their financial aid calculated for grant eligibility and other scholarships or outside funding. Grants, other scholarships and outside scholarships will be applied to tuition first. If the remaining balance is less than the amount of the scholarship, the scholarship will be reduced to the amount of the remaining balance. Recipient is subject to all policies, as published in the Specs Howard School catalog, regarding grades, attendance and behavior. Failure to maintain acceptable grades or violation of other school policies will result in the termination of this scholarship. All scholarship recipients must sign a document acknowledging these conditions.

Imagine America Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Sponsored by: The Imagine America Foundation (IAF), an affiliate of the Association of Private Sector Colleges & Universities (APSCU).
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be a high school senior selected by a high school counselor or principal. All U.S. high schools are eligible to select up to five graduating seniors to receive the scholarship each year. For detailed criteria, visit the Imagine America website: http://www.imagine-america.org/highschoolscholarships. If your high school is not enrolled in the program, ask your guidance counselor to visit the following link: http://www.imagine-america.org/highschoolcounselors.

Specs Howard Need-Based Adult Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be classified as an independent student by the financial aid office per federal government regulations. An eligible student may also qualify if the student is a dependent whose parent(s) have been denied a Federal Plus Loan.

Rules & Regulations: To qualify for the Needs-Based Adult Scholarship Program, eligible students must be classified as an independent student by the financial aid office per federal government regulations or be a dependent student whose parent(s) has been denied on the Plus Loan.  Students who are currently enrolled at Specs Howard are not eligible for the scholarship.  The Scholarship is limited annually.  The scholarship value is $1,000.00.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Eligible students must be classified as an independent student or be a dependent student whose parent(s) has been denied on the Plus Loan.
• Eligible students must meet all admissions and entrance requirements as stated in the Specs Howard catalog.
• Eligible students must take and pass the entrance exam and score a 14 or above on the Wonderlic portion of the exam.
• Eligible students must have their financial aid calculated and be determined to have an unmet need of at least $1,300.00 for the GFX , DMA & BMA program towards tuition.
• Scholarship value is $1,000 and will be applied to the recipient’s tuition upon completion of the course.  Scholarships may not be sold or transferred, has no cash value, and does not include housing.
• Recipients are subject to all policies, as published in the Specs Howard School catalog, including those pertaining to grades, attendance and behavior.  Failure to maintain acceptable grades or violation of other school policies will result in termination of this scholarship.
• Recipients of this scholarship are not eligible for the Specs Howard School Industry Scholarship.
• Recipients must have written documentation from Specs Howard School acknowledging scholarship approval.
• Upon being awarded a scholarship, the recipient must enroll at Specs Howard School within 30 days for redemption of scholarship.
• Specs Howard School reserves the right to place scholarship recipients in a specific class.
• Recipients must sign a document acknowledging these conditions.

Specs Howard Graphic Design Industry Scholarship

$500 scholarship
Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must have an immediate family member (mother, father, sister, brother, grandparents, aunt, uncle, first cousin, spouse and/or children) who is currently employed in the graphic design industry.

Eligibility requirements: Applicant must have an immediate family member (mother, father, sister, brother, grandparents, aunt, uncle, first cousin, spouse and/or children) who is currently employed in the same field for which they are training. For example, a student enrolling in the BMA program is eligible if a family member works in radio or television. A graphic design student is eligible if a family member works for an ad agency or newspaper. However, the scholarship is not valid for the graphic design student whose parent works in radio. Participants must provide written proof from the relative on his/her employer's letterhead, including the nature of the relation, prior to class start. The Industry Scholarships are fully earned upon completion of the course. Recipients of scholarships must have their financial aid calculated for grant eligibility and other scholarships or outside funding. Grants, other scholarships and outside scholarships will be applied to tuition first. If the remaining balance is less than the amount of the scholarship, the scholarship will be reduced to the amount of the remaining balance. Upon being awarded a scholarship, the recipient must contact the school within 30 days for redemption of the scholarship. Winners will receive written documentation from SHS acknowledging scholarship approval. Scholarships are conditional upon winners meeting all Specs Howard School admission requirements and prerequisites. Scholarships are non-transferable and have no cash value. Currently enrolled students are not eligible to participate. Since we are a resident school, recipient will have to make arrangements for housing in the Southeast Michigan area. Scholarship does NOT include housing. Scholarships may not be combined with any other scholarships sponsored by Specs Howard School. Scholarship recipients may request their choice of class, however SHS reserves the right to place the scholarship recipient in a class subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply to individual scholarships. Recipients of partial scholarships must have their financial aid calculated for grant eligibility and other scholarships or outside funding. Grants, other scholarships and outside scholarships will be applied to tuition first. If the remaining balance is less than the amount of the scholarship, the scholarship will be reduced to the amount of the remaining balance. Recipient is subject to all policies, as published in the Specs Howard School catalog, regarding grades, attendance and behavior. Failure to maintain acceptable grades or violation of other school policies will result in the termination of this scholarship. All scholarship recipients must sign a document acknowledging these conditions.

Specs Howard Alumni & Family Scholarship

Specs Howard Michigan Business Scholarship

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