Michigan Scholarships
Michigan scholarships offer students the opportunity to pay for school without, or with very little, student loan debt after graduation. Like the diverse nature of Michigan colleges, awards for students attending school in the Golden State cover the width and breadth of academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and fields of interest.
Many Michigan colleges, both public and private, offer merit aid when admitting students. Applicants will also find Michigan scholarships from outside organizations as well, like charities, businesses, and clubs and organizations.Searching for scholarships locally, or within the state of Michigan, will provide you with awards that are close to home. To find scholarships by your location, academic interests, community involvement, employment, and more, create a free Fastweb profile.
Michigan College Scholarships
Community College Honors Scholarship-Western Michigan UniversityWestern Michigan University |
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award $2,500 |
deadline April 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Community College Honors Scholarship is open to entering transfer students at Western Michigan University who have completed 24 hours and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. View Scholarship Details |
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Marvin Johnson ScholarshipHeritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Marvin Johnson Scholarship is open to any student who plans to attend an accredited four- year college or university within Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, or Kentucky. You must also be a child or spouse of a trucking company employee or of an independent contractor affiliated with a trucking company in order to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Utah Phillips/J. David Singer Peace ScholarshipVeterans for Peace, Chapter 93 |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Utah Phillips/J. David Singer Peace Scholarship is available to students who reside or attend school in Michigan. You must be majoring in a peace studies program or another program that actively promotes the study of global conflict resolution or issues of peace and justice to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Dual Enrollment Program Scholarship - Michigan Department of TreasuryMichigan Department of Treasury |
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award 100% of tuition |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Dual Enrollment Program Scholarship allows Michigan high school students to begin taking free dual enrollment classes in the 9th grade and continue to take up to ten dual enrollment courses overall in grades 9-12. Participating institutions include: Michigan community colleges, public universities or independent institutions,... View Scholarship Details |
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Intel PhD Fellowship ProgramIntel Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel. View Scholarship Details |
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Thomas W. McDonald Sr. Saginaw Township Business Association ScholarshipSaginaw Community Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline February 13, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Thomas W. McDonald Sr. Saginaw Township Business Association Scholarship is available to students from Saginaw County. You must be majoring in business or a related field at an accredited Michigan college, university or technical school and have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Saginaw County Association of Retired School Personnel ScholarshipSaginaw Community Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline February 13, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Saginaw County Association of Retired School Personnel Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Saginaw County public high schools. You must be pursuing a degree in education at a Michigan college or university and have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Robert E. Stark and Martin H. Stark ScholarshipSaginaw Community Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline February 13, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Robert E. Stark and Martin H. Stark Scholarship is available to undergraduate students from Saginaw County who are attending Michigan colleges and universities. You must be majoring in business or mechanical engineering and have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Paul and Deanna Virciglio ScholarshipSaginaw Community Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline February 13, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Paul and Deanna Virciglio Scholarship is available to full - time graduate students who are graduates of Saginaw County high schools. You must be pursuing graduate studies in math, science, or medicine at an accredited Michigan college or university and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Great Lakes Bay ScholarshipSaginaw Community Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline February 13, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Great Lakes Bay Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors from Saginaw County, Akron, Caro, Fairgrove, Reese, or Vassar. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a two- or four- year Michigan college or university as a full- time student to be eligible for... View Scholarship Details |
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Michigan Colleges
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Four or more years; Public; $54,769 average out-state tuition; $16,865 average in-state tuition |
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Michigan State University
Four or more years; Public; $41,290 average out-state tuition; $15,966 average in-state tuition |
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Grand Valley State University
Four or more years; Public; $19,628 average out-state tuition; $13,900 average in-state tuition |
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Central Michigan University
Four or more years; Public; $12,644 average out-state tuition; $12,644 average in-state tuition |
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Wayne State University
Four or more years; Public; $31,060 average out-state tuition; $13,532 average in-state tuition |
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Western Michigan University
Four or more years; Public; $16,668 average out-state tuition; $13,334 average in-state tuition |
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Eastern Michigan University
Four or more years; Public; $13,950 average out-state tuition; $13,950 average in-state tuition |
Popular Majors in Michigan
- Business, Management, and Marketing
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