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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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Scholarships for Michigan
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Michigan Memorial Sc
Due: 3/15/2025
No min. GPA Required
$1,000
The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Michigan Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students who must be a descendant of a veteran. Applicants must reside in the State of Michigan at the time of application and for one year preceding the date of the award. Applicants must be going into, or in their senior year of high school, or freshman or sophomore year of college at any school, college, or other educational institution. The scholarship grant is for one year, but recipients may reapply for one additional year. Two letters of recommendation from the principal or counselor of the school, clergyman, professor, or person knowing the applicant's character must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Michigan for more information.
Michigan Tuition Grant
Due: 5/1/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$3,000
The Michigan Tuition Grant is available to students who plan to attend or are attending a degree-granting, non-profit independent college. Students must enroll at least half-time. They must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent. Applicants must also be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year. For dependent students, their parents must also be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year. Applicants must not be incarcerated. They cannot be enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree in theology, divinity, or religious education. Applicants must also not be in default on a Federal student loan. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship
Due: 1/22/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
$500
The William D. and Jewell Brewer Scholarship is available to high school seniors or college students (with no bachelor's degree) planning to or are attending any nationally accredited college, university, or trade school in the Fall of 2024. Selections are based upon academic performance, leadership quality, and basis of need. Applicants must be a direct descendant (child, step-child, grandchild or great-grandchild) of an honorably discharged veteran or active duty service member. Applicants must provide a copy of parent's, grandparent's, or great grandparent's discharge papers or equivalent showing entry and discharge dates from honorable active military service. Eligible service dates are December 7, 1941 to present date. For descendants of active duty military service members, a copy of the service members' current military identification card is required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Michigan Medical Car
Due: 3/15/2025
No min. GPA Required
$1,000
The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Michigan Medical Career Scholarship will be awarded to daughters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, sons, grandsons, great-grandsons, wives, husbands or widows of honorably discharged and/or deceased male or female veterans who served in aforementioned conflicts or wars in the application form. The scholarship can be applied for pursuit of study in the Medical field such as: Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Physical Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, etc. Applicants must be a resident of the State of Michigan at the time of application and for one year preceding the date of filing the application. Applicants should be in the top quarter of their class. The scholarship is restricted to students going into or completing their senior year of high school and entering their first year of college. Applicants who have stopped from studying must submit their work history if it has been more than five years since they have attended school. Three letters of recommendation from principal, counselor, educator, clergyman or unrelated person who will vouch for applicant's character must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Michigan for more information.
Guy M. Wilson Scholarship
Due: 1/22/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
$1,000
The Guy M. Wilson Scholarship is available only to high school seniors who are planning to attend any Michigan accredited college, university, or trade school in the Fall of 2024. Selections are based upon academic performance, leadership quality, and basis of need. Applicants must be a direct descendant (child, step-child, grandchild or great-grandchild) of an honorably discharged veteran or active duty service member. Applicants must provide a copy of parent's, grandparent's, or great grandparent's discharge papers or equivalent, showing entry and discharge dates from honorable active military service. Eligible service dates are December 7, 1941 to present date For descendants of active duty military service members, a copy of the service members' current military identification card is required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
LEADS! Scholarship
Due: Varies
No min. GPA Required
Amount Varies
The Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools (OMACCS) is once again offering our LEADS! Scholarship Program for Ohio & Michigan high school seniors graduating in Spring 2022! This year we are offering 95 scholarships at 17 participating Ohio & Michigan career colleges, totaling over $218,000.
Lebanese American Heritage Club's Scholarship Program
Due: 3/31/2025
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
Applicants for the Lebanese American Heritage Club's Scholarship Program must be senior high school students. The monetary value of the scholarship varies from one academic institution to another, pending the matching agreement we have in place with these universities. The LAHC portion of the scholarship is sent directly to the college or university, deposited directly into the students' account, and matched by that particular university accordingly. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Lebanese American Heritage Club for more information.
North Central Region 9 Scholarship
Due: 2/1/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The North Central Region 9 Scholarship Seeking an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial engineering or industrial technology. Applicants must attend two- or four-year colleges or universities within the North Central Region (Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan). First preference to applicants who are North Central Region 9 members, their spouse, and/or children or grandchildren. Second preference will be given to applicants who reside within the states located in North Central Region 9 (Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan).
MAC Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students
Due: 3/31/2025
$1,000
The Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration aims to provide financial assistance to a resident or student of the MAC region pursuing education in archival administration and to encourage the study of archival administration. A scholarship and a one-year membership to MAC will be awarded. Two letters of recommendation must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
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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