Scholarships
Each year, the American Mensa Education and Research Foundation (MERF) makes available more than $60,000 in regional and national scholarship funds. In addition, Northern Michigan Mensa is offering a local scholarship of $500. Prizes are awarded based on essays written by the applicants regarding their academic and career goals. Applicants must be citizens or residents of the United States and planning to enroll in a degree program at an accredited institution of higher learning in Fall of 2008. Membership in Mensa is not a requirement in this scholarship contest, nor is there any age requirement.
The application can be downloaded at: http://www.mensafoundation.org/Sites/foundation/NavigationMenu/Scholarships/USprocess/USProcess.htm
When asked for a zip code, enter 49684. That will provide you with the correct entry form.
Submissions must be postmarked on or before January 15, 2008. The completed entry form and essay should be mailed to the address found on the application. Just submit one application and essay for both the local and national contest. For further information, contact temporary scholarship chair, John D. Schultz, at nwoodpc@chartermi.net. Good luck to all applicants!