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What are Michigan scholarships?
Michigan scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Michigan or looking to go to school in Michigan. Michigan scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Michigan scholarships
Before you apply for Michigan scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Michigan scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Michigan scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Michigan scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Michigan scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Michigan scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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Beloit College Midwest Flagship Match
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
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The Beloit College Midwest Flagship Match is open for students that are academically qualified residents of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota that pay the same tuition at Beloit as their home state's flagship public university. For first-year applicants, they must have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above in core academic classes. And for transfer applicants, they must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in college classes. Please see the scholarship website for more information. Eligible students must have been state residents for at least 12 months before enrollment and complete the FAFSA by April 1.
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Summer Youth Scholars Award
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
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The Summer Youth Scholars Award is open to new incoming first-year underGraduate Studentss who participated in a Summer Youth academic program at Michigan Tech. Award amounts vary. Students may contact the Student Financial Services Center for more information.
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Midwest Student Exchange Program for Transfer Students
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
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The Midwest Student Exchange Program for Transfer Students is automatically awarded to Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, or Wisconsin residents. This scholarship covers 25 percent of the amount of the out-of-state portion of tuition. This program is subject to change without notice and is subject to review by the scholarship committee upon receipt of funds and authorization by the Boards of Governors. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
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Michigan Tech Alumni Legacy Award
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
$1,000
The Michigan Tech Alumni Legacy Award is awarded automatically to children or grandchildren of Michigan Tech graduates. Students must submit their application for admission, indicating alumni relationship(s). This scholarship is available for a maximum of four years (eight semesters).
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Isabel Hanford Olmstead Scholarship
No essay
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$3,200
The Isabel Hanford Olmstead Scholarship shall be awarded to a junior or senior collegian or an alumna member of a chapter located in Illinois or Michigan or with a permanent address in the states of Illinois or Michigan who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must be initiated members, college and alumni, of Kappa Alpha Theta in good standing with the Fraternity. New members may apply but should be initiated by the application deadline. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.
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Michigan Technological University Presidential Scholars Program
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No Recommendations Required
$5,500
The Michigan Technological University Presidential Scholars Program is awarded to new incoming first-year students based on cumulative GPA or a combination of cumulative GPA and SAT or ACT score. This is open to academically talented first-year underGraduate Studentss who are Michigan residents. Students without official scores will be considered for awards based on GPA only. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
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Northern Michigan University Wildcat Merit Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
No essay
No Recommendations Required
$4,000
The Wildcat Merit Scholarship will be awarded based on academic record to students entering Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or Summer 2026. The scholarship will be automatically awarded to admitted students who meet the GPA, enrollment term, and residency criteria. No application is necessary. Students will receive $1,500 per year if they have a 3.0-3.24 GPA; $2,000 per year if they have a 3.25-3.49 GPA; $2,500 per year if they have a 3.50-3.74 GPA; $3,000 per year if they have a 3.75-3.89 GPA; and $4,000 per year if they have a 3.9 GPA or higher. Students may receive scholarships for up to 8 consecutive semesters, or until completion of first bachelor's degree, whichever comes first. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
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A. Jackson And Sally K. Smith Endowed Scholarship
Due: 5/31/25
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No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
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The A. Jackson And Sally K. Smith Endowed Scholarship is available to junior, senior, or graduate level students in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at UToledo, majoring in Physics and Astronomy. They must be U.S. citizens, residing in the state of Ohio, Indiana, or the counties of Lenawee, Hillsdale, or Monroe in Michigan. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate responsible citizenship, are active in community affairs, and participate in minor sports at UToledo.
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Baker College Michigan Board of Nursing Scholarship
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$1,850
Baker College Michigan Board of Nursing Scholarship is available to students accepted into the professional track of the Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree Program who intend to practice as a nurse in the state of Michigan and must not receive a full scholarship from another source. The number of scholarships available and award amount will be determined based on the level of funding received from LARA. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
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What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Michigan scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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