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Top 17 Michigan Scholarships in May 2023

Michigan has my personal favorite state motto: “Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice,” which means “If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.” As the state with the longest freshwater shore in the whole country, Michigan certainly earns its motto and is a great place to consider for college.

Whether you are an in-state Michigan resident or live out-of-state and are hoping to attend a Michigan college like University of Michigan or Michigan State, there are Michigan scholarships available to you!

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Keep on reading to learn all about the eligibility, value, and deadlines for the best Michigan scholarships out there!

Top 11 Michigan Scholarships in May 2023

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$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to…

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1 award worth $10,000
Deadline Jun 30, 2023
$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay

Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.

Multiple awards worth $2,000
Deadline May 31, 2023
Niche $15,000 No Essay Scholarship

Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.

1 award worth $15,000
Deadline Jun 29, 2023
Thelma Orr Memorial Scholarship

The Thelma Orr Memorial Scholarship is seeking second-year students in human medicine-related fields from the following Michigan counties: Alpena, Alcona, Iosco, Montmorency, Oscoda or Presque Isle. Applicants must also be…

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2 awards worth $1,500
Expected deadline May 1, 2024
MAC Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration

The Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration Purpose aims to provide financial assistance to a resident or student of the MAC region pursuing graduate education in…

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1 award worth $1,000
Expected deadline Mar 31, 2024
SAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship

The SAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship is funded by SAE International, an organization that advances mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. Each year, their SAE/Ford Partnership…

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1 award worth $5,000
Expected deadline Feb 28, 2024
Western Michigan University Foundation Scholarship

Are you soon applying to or enrolling at Western Michigan University? If you are, and you demonstrate verifiable financial need and a strong academic record, the Western Michigan University Foundation…

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Multiple awards worth up to $16,000
Expected deadline Feb 15, 2024
William B. Howell Memorial Scholarship

The William B. Howell Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a minimum four-year degree in a welding program at an accredited university. Priority will be…

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1 award worth $2,500
Expected deadline Feb 15, 2024
Region H: Heartland Scholarships 1 and 2

The Region H: Heartland Scholarships 1 and 2 are for SWE female members in any engineering, technology, or computing major. The scholarship is for their undergraduate or graduate studies while…

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1 award worth $2,250
Expected deadline Feb 15, 2024
American Transmission Co. Scholarship

The American Transmission Co. Scholarship is for women pursuing engineering majors in CE and EE. Preference will be given to candidates from under-represented groups, veteran candidates, and disabled candidates.

2 awards worth $1,125
Expected deadline Feb 15, 2024
Era L. and Frances L. Walker Scholarship

Are you a graduating African-American high school senior from a Rockford Public Schools high school? If so, consider applying for the Era L. and Frances L. Walker Scholarship! The Era…

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Multiple awards worth up to $10,000
Expected deadline Feb 1, 2024

Additional Michigan Scholarships

Western Michigan University Foundation Scholarship

  • Eligibility: High school seniors with a minimum 3.7 weighted GPA who have been admitted to WMU who qualify for the federal free lunch program; OR are orphaned; OR are wards of the state or in foster care; OR are homeless; OR are undocumented
  • Amount: $16,000 per year
  • Deadline: February 15, 2021

Michigan Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship Program

  • Eligibility: Michigan high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA enrolling at an engineering degree program at a Michigan ABET-accredited college or university
  • Amount: Varies
  • Deadline: February 19, 2021

The Gerber Foundation Merit Scholarship

  • Eligibility: High school seniors graduating from select high schools in Newaygo, Muskegon, or Oceana County with a GPA between 2.0 and 3.7 who plan on pursuing a bachelor’s, associate, or vocational degree
  • Amount: $2,600
  • Deadline: February 28, 2021

The Daniel Gerber Sr, Medallion Scholarship

  • Eligibility: High school seniors graduating from Fremont, Grant, Hesperia Newaygo, oe White Cloud High School, or Home School students in those areas with a minimum 3.71 GPA, weighted or unweighted
  • Amount: $10,600 over 4 years
  • Deadline: February 28, 2021

Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kreager Family Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors in Kalamazoo County or who are enrolled at South Haven High School who have lost a parent or parents through death or abandonment after infancy. Can be enrolling part-time or full-time at a 2 or 4-year program. Must show financial need
  • Amount: Up to $2,500
  • Deadline: March 1, 2021

Kalamazoo Community Foundation General Scholarship Application

  • Eligibility: Students who live or attend high school in Kalamazoo County can be matched with a wide variety of scholarships which are specific to major, life circumstance, high school attended, and a variety of other factors
  • Amount: Varies
  • Deadline: March 1, 2021

Grand Rapids Community Foundation General Scholarship Application

  • Eligibility: Students from Michigan can apply to be considered for over 40 scholarships. The scholarships tend to cater to students from the Grand Rapids area but there are many for those outside the area as well
  • Amount: Varies
  • Deadline: March 1, 2021

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Ladies Literary Club Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are residents of Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Allegan, Montcalm or Barry County and plan to major in Literary Arts at a college or university in Michigan
  • Amount: Varies
  • Deadline: March 1, 2021

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Walter C. Winchester Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Grand Rapids high school seniors with a minimum 3.3 GPA
  • Amount: Varies
  • Deadline: March 1, 2021

Grand Rapids Community Foundation Achille & Irene Despres, William & Andre Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Students of Mexican heritage with a minimum 2.75 GPA residing in Kent or Ottawa County who are enrolling in an undergraduate program
  • Amount: Varies
  • Deadline: March 1, 2021

Senator Philip Hart Memorial Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Michigan high school graduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA or students transferring from another Michigan college or university planning to attend Lake Superior State University. Must be accepted for LSSU Fall Semester 2021 Admission and have a demonstrated interest in public service
  • Amount: Varies
  • Deadline: March 1, 2021

Michigan Competitive Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Michigan residents who have resided there since July 1 of the previous year, demonstrate financial need, have a high school diploma and achieve an ACT score of at least 23 or an SAT score of at least 1200. See website for more details and renewal requirements
  • Amount: Up to $1,000
  • Deadline: Must submit FAFSA by March 1

Rosa Parks Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Michigan high school seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA who demonstrate financial need and community service
  • Amount: $2,000
  • Deadline: March 2, 2021

Michigan Gateway Community Foundation Scholarships General Application

  • Eligibility: Michigan residents pursuing a higher education can fill out this form to be considered for a wide variety of scholarships
  • Amount: Varies
  • Deadline: March 15, 2021

Peters Foundation Scholarship

  • Eligibility: High school seniors who plan to attend a Christian college in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona or Colorado. Priority given to students who plan to pursue a degree in education, environment, environmental engineering, conservation, or forestry
  • Amount: $10,000 to $20,000
  • Deadline: April 1, 2021

Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Dependent sons and daughters of owners of MRA member businesses, or of full-time employees of Michigan Retailers Association member firms. Part-time employees of MRA member businesses who are full-time students are also eligible
  • Amount: $1,000 to $1,500
  • Deadline: April 1, 2021

State of Michigan Student Aid Scholarship Self-Service Tool

  • Eligibility: This is not one specific scholarship or application, but rather a tool created by the state of Michigan that will produce a PDF of regionally specific scholarships if you input your county
  • Amount: Varies
  • Deadline: Varies

State of Michigan Children of Veterans Tuition Grant

  • Eligibility: Michigan residents who are children of veterans who died or became permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty; OR whose parent experienced service-connected illness or injury as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; OR whose parent was totally and permanently disabled in the line of duty and has since passed; OR whose parent has been classified as Missing in Action by the US Government. Must be younger than 26, and maintain a 2.5 GPA to renew
  • Amount: $1,400 to $2,800 per year
  • Deadline: Varies

Frequently Asked Questions 

Does Michigan give scholarships?

The state of Michigan has a department for student aid, which awards the Michigan Competitive Scholarship. This scholarship can be worth up to $1,000 per year, and applicants must submit their FAFSA by March 1.

How long do you have to live in a state to get in state tuition in Michigan?

The amount of time you have to live in Michigan to get in-state tuition varies based on a variety of circumstances, including your financial independence, your parents’ residence, and other ways that you can prove that you are intending to stay in Michigan as a permanent resident. For more details, you can examine the University of Michigan guidelines to in-state tuition here.

Summary of Scholarships

  1. Western Michigan University Foundation Scholarship
  2. Michigan Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship Program
  3. The Gerber Foundation Merit Scholarship
  4. The Daniel Gerber Sr, Medallion Scholarship
  5. Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kreager Family Scholarship
  6. Kalamazoo Community Foundation General Scholarship Application
  7. Grand Rapids Community Foundation General Scholarship Application
  8. Grand Rapids Community Foundation Ladies Literary Club Scholarship
  9. Grand Rapids Community Foundation Walter C. Winchester Scholarship
  10. Grand Rapids Community Foundation Achille & Irene Despres, William & Andre Scholarship
  11. Senator Philip Hart Memorial Scholarship
  12. Michigan Competitive Scholarship
  13. Rosa Parks Scholarship
  14. Michigan Gateway Community Foundation Scholarships General Application
  15. Peters Foundation Scholarship
  16. Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship
  17. State of Michigan Student Aid Scholarship Self-Service Tool
  18. State of Michigan Children of Veterans Tuition Grant

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Korean American Scholarship Foundation Midwestern Regional Chapter Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Students of Korean heritage who live in the Midwestern region, demonstrate financial need, and hold a minimum 3.0 GPA. High school seniors, undergrad students, and graduate students can all apply
  • Amount: Varies
  • Deadline: June 30, 2021 (Opens April 1, 2021)