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Michigan Competitive Scholarship

Award Amount
$4,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Michigan Higher Education Assistance

Number of Awards & Eligibility: varies
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or an approved refugee (according to federal regulations).
  3. Must have been a resident of Michigan since July 1 of the previous calendar year.
  4. Must enroll on at least a half-time basis.
  5. Must have a score on all parts of the ACT test added together that equals 90 or higher (this is equal to a composite score of 23 or higher).
  6. Must be enrolled at an eligible Michigan postsecondary institution.
  7. Must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
  8. Must not be pursuing a degree in theology, divinity, or religious education.
  9. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available to Michigan resident undergraduate students who are enrolled at an approved Michigan postsecondary institution. Students must demonstrate both financial need and merit and must achieve a qualifying ACT score prior to entering college.

Application requirements for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship are:

  • FAFSA
Additional Information: The Michigan Competitive Scholarship (MCS) program is available to undergraduate students pursuing their first degrees at an approved Michigan postsecondary institution. A list of eligible MI institutions can be found online at the link provided. Students must demonstrate both financial need and merit and eligible applicants must take the ACT and achieve a qualifying score prior to entering college. Students attending Baker College or Davenport University should contact the college financial aid office to see if they are eligible and at what amount.

Award Amount: $1,000 per academic year  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $4,000.

About Michigan Higher Education Assistance:
Contact Information: Tom Freeland ,Michigan Department of Treasury
Address: Bureau of Student Financial Services, Office of Scholarships and Grants P.O. Box 30462 Lansing, Michigan 48909-7962

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