The Best Scholarships in Michigan

Michigan is home to two peninsulas, the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Pistons, Ford Field, The Palace of Auburn Hills, 9.1 million people, and more than 110 colleges and universities. University of Michigan, Western Michigan University, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University, are among the largest and most spirited schools in the country.Michigan is filled with beautiful landscapes, beaches, lakes, and agriculture. Many celebrities choose to come to Michigan for their quality education. Scholarships are an excellent way to offset college expenses in Michigan. Here is a list of 35 Lucrative Scholarships in Michigan. 1. Anthany C. Fortunski P.E. Memorial Grant Student must belong to the MSPE Student Chapter, be a U.S. Citizen, and a resident of Michigan. Student must belong to an ABET-accredited Michigan college, possess at least a 3.0 GPA, and have a plan to pursue a career in the field of engineering, post-graduation. Special consideration is granted to Lawrence Tech University alumni. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Min Award: $1000.00Sponsoring Organization: Michigan Society of Professional EngineersContact: Scholarship CoordinatorEmail: mspe@voyager.netYou can learn more about the Anthony C. Fortunski P.E. Memorial Grant heï » ¿Ã¯ » ¿re. 2. The ROTC Green To Gold Scholarship The Army ROTC Green to Gold Scholarship Option winners will be granted room and board or tuition support, help with books, equipment, and supplies, and a monthly allowance. You must have no criminal record, have served at least two-years Active Duty, have scored a 100 on the GT and a 180 on the APFT. Please check with the Cadet Command for further details.Application Deadline: February 1, 2017Eligibility Year: College JuniorContact: Gold Program ManagerEmail Address: usarmy.knox.usacc.mbx.train2lead@mail.milYou can learn more about the ROTC Green to Gold Scholarship here. 3.David And Barbara Kruse Paw Paw High School Scholarship Must be registered or in the process of registering in a community college, a technical trade school, or participating in a class that is prep for a career as an auto technician, in graphic design, or in information or manufacturing technology. Please email for further details.Eligibility Year: College Freshman, College Sophomore, Trade/Technical,Max Award: $2,000.00Sponsoring Organization: Kalamazoo Community FoundationPhone: 269-381-4416Email: info@kalfound.orgYou can learn more about the David and Barbara Kruse Paw Paw High School Scholarship here. 4.DetroitChapterof Ashrae's JosephB. Olivieri Must be pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture or a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. Please contact Mr. Konadu for further requirements.Max Award: $1,000.00Min Award: VariesContact: Michael KonaduEmail Address: scholarship@detroitashrae.orgYou can learn more about the Detroit Chapter of Ashrae's Joseph B. Olivieri here. 5. The Henkal Corporation's Duck Brand Duct Tape "Stuck at the Prom" Scholarship The Stuck at Prom scholarship rewards individuals for creating prom attire made completely out of duct tape. Couples and singles can enter and must submit an image of the Duck Tape attire being worn by the creator(s) at prom. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Maximum Amount$10,000.00Contact: Scholarship Committee Application Deadline: May 31, 2016You can learn more about the Henkal Corporation's Duck Brand Duct Tape "Stuck at the Prom" Scholarship here. 6. GRCF Guy D. Mary Edith Halladay Music Scholarship Pupils must be Kent County residents for at least two years, be a graduate or undergraduate and be majoring in music at any U.S. college. Financial urgency is a must and the student must have earned at least a 3.0 GPA. For more information, please contact the GRCF via email.Application Deadline: April 1, 2017 Contact: Education Program Association at Email Address rbishop@grfoundation.orgYou can learn more about the GRCF Guy D. Mary Edith Halladay MusicScholarship here. ​ 7.GRCF Grand Rapids Combined Theatre Scholarship Students are required to be registered full-time in a training program or an accredited college, with a concentration in theatre. Student must have participated in a Grand Rapids theatre venue in the past. For details or to apply, please contact the Education Program Officer.Application Deadline: April 1, 2017Maximum Amount: $2,000.00Contact: Education Program OfficerEmail Address: rbishop@grfoundation.orgYou can learn more about the GRCF Grand Rapids Combined Theatre Scholarship here. 8.Heidelberg University Out-of-State Grant The Heidelberg College Out-Of-State Grant is for new college students or transfer students who are not Ohio citizens. Scholarship replenishment is based on continuous academic proficiency.Please visit the title link or email for further details. This grant is sustainable for the whole four if the student continues to demonstrate academic growth.Maximum Amount: $3,000.00Email Address: adminfo@heidelberg.eduYou can learn more about the Heidelberg University Out-of-State Grant here. 9."I Matter" Scholarship Must be a high school graduate in a metropolitan location, that is running or working in a VILLA store, and is registering with an accredited undergraduate program the following school year. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Application Deadline: March 31, 2017Maximum Amount: $5,000.00Contact: Rodney RobbinsEmail Address: Scholarships@Ruvilla.comYou can learn more about the "I Matter" Scholarship here. 10.Kalamazoo Chapter 116-Roscoe Douglas Scholarship To qualify for the Roscoe Douglas Scholarship, students must be enrolled full-time as an undergrad, have completed 30 credit hours, have at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be a student of manufacturing engineering technology. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Min Award: $1500.00Sponsoring Organization: SME Education FoundationContact Person: Scholarship ProgramsEmail: rossami@sme.orgYou can learn more about the Kalamazoo Chapter 116-Roscoe Douglas Scholarship here. 11.Kids Chance of Michigan Scholarship The Kids’ Chance of Michigan scholarship was designed to assist Michigan children ages 17-22, who have had extreme hardship due to the death of a parent due to violence or during employment. The Scholarship is good for one full school year and is conditional and based on academic progress. Students may apply every year during their college attendance. Approvals are based on fund availability. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Maximum Amount: $5,000.00Contact: Susan DelongEmail Address: admin@kidschanceofmi.orgYou can learn more about the Kids Chance of Michigan Scholarship here. 12. Kreager Family Scholarship Must be a Kalamazoo County resident or go to a Kalamazoo County or South Haven high school and must have endured the loss of a mother or father through desertion or decease after birth. FAFSA must show financial inabilities. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Maximum Amount: $2,500.00Application Deadline: March 1, 2017Contact: Scholarship CommitteeEmail Address: info@kalfound.orgYou can learn more about the Kreager Family Scholarship here. 13.Margaret Ellis and Anona White Scholarship Student must be currently registered and attending an accredited college or be a female tradesman, and studying in the field of construction or a related field.Please visit the title link or email for further details.Application Deadline: February 28, 2017Maximum Amount: $1,000.00Contact: Laurel M. Johnson, PEEmail Address: ljohnson@sme-usa.comYou can learn more about the Margaret Ellis and Anona White Scholarship here. 14.McNamee Porter and Seely/University of Michigan Scholarship Any student pursuing the field of sanitary engineering may receive preference, though civil engineering students are also encouraged to apply. Students must be a member of MSPE, a U.S. Citizen, a Michigan resident, possess at least a 3.0, and be enrolled in the engineering program at a Michigan university or college. Staff referrals are required. The student must have leadership qualities and documentation to prove those qualities. Please visit the title link or email for further detailsMinimum Award: $1500.00Email: mspe@voyager.netYou can learn more about the McNamee Porter and Seely/University of Michigan Scholarship here. 15.Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship Applicants are considered for their average to above-average academic achievements and their other activities, including their accomplishments in their employment. Financial need is not a mandatory, and students do not need to be at the apex their class. This scholarship is only open to the children of MRA full and part-time employees or businesses. The parent must have been employed with MRA for at least one calendar year in the year that the award is granted. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Application Deadline: April 1, 2017Maximum Amount: $1,000.00Contact: Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship ProgramEmail Address: mra@retailers.comYou can learn more about the Michigan Retailers Association Scholarship here. 16.MSPE Abrams Grant This grant is available to an academically successful student that is enthusiastic in pursuing a career in civil or surveying engineering. Applicants must belong to a MSPE Student Chapter be a State member-at-large. Must be a Michigan resident, a U.S. citizen and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Reference letters from instructors are mandatory. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Minimum Award: $3000.00Sponsoring Organization: Michigan Society of Professional EngineersContact Person: Scholarship CoordinatorEmail: mspe@voyager.netYou can learn more about the MSPE Abrams Grant herï » ¿Ã¯ » ¿e. 17.MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship Student Applicants who are active in a Michigan accredited medical program at a college or university are encouraged to apply. Students can be in an undergraduate or a graduate program. Curriculums may be as general as business administration, but they may also be as specific as an LPN program, an RN program, public health, healthcare administration or other closely related areas.Minimum Award: 1,000Maximum Award: 5,000Contact Person: Scholarship CommitteeEmail:scholarship@mgma.orgYou can learn more about the MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship here. 18.Niada Foundation Regional Scholarship The NIADA Foundation offers a $3,500 scholarship to the college of the winner’s discretion. The awards are presented each June of every year at the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) Convention. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Maximum Amount: $3,500Application Deadline: March 18, 2017Contact: Georgia BrownEmail Address: georgia@niada.comYou can learn more about the Niada Foundation Regional Scholarship here. 19.North American International Auto Show Poster Scholarship This scholarship grants an opportunity for students to engage in an international auto show, while securing experience in innovative competition. Students construct automotive-themed displays. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Application Deadline: November 4, 2016Maximum Amount: $1,000.00Contact: Sandy HerpEmail Address: sherp@dada.orgYou can learn more about the North American International Auto Show Poster Scholarship here. 20.Presbyterian Student Opportunity Scholarship This program negates that students perpetuate a regular involvement in a campus ministry program during college. The goal is to award ethnic students in order to improve diversity. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Application Deadline: May 15, 2016Maximum Amount: $2,000Contact: Financial Aid DirectorEmail Address: finaid@pcusa.orgYou can learn more about the Presbyterian Student Opportunity Scholarship here. 21.Robert E. Folmsbee P.E Memorial Grant This grant is awarded to a top ranking student interested in pursuing a career in construction engineering. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Min Award: $1000.00Max Award: VariesSponsoring Organization: Michigan Society of Professional EngineersEmail:mspe@voyager.netYou can learn more about the Robert E. Folmsbee P.E Memorial Grant here. 22.Robert L. Shulke Memorial Scholarship The Robert L. Schulke Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who are cancer survivors or have an immediate family member that is a cancer survivor, or has passed away due to cancer. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Maximum Amount: $500.00Application Deadline: March 24, 2017Contact: Director of Financial AidEmail Address: rooser@alpenacc.eduYou can learn more about the Robert L. Shulke Memorial Scholarship here. 23.Rosa Parks Scholarship This scholarship assists Michigan high school graduating seniors. Students will be evaluated on their financial need and their commitment to the civil rights principles of Rosa L. Parks. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Maximum Amount: $2,000.00Application Deadline: March 1, 2017Contact: Rosa Parks Scholarship FoundationEmail Address: info@rosaparksscholarship.orgYou can learn more about the Rosa Parks Scholarship here. 24.Sault Tribe Higher Education Grant The Sault Tribe Higher Education Grant Program is for Sault Tribe affiliates who attend a Michigan state-accredited college or university. Please visit the title link for further details.Application Deadline: June 1, 2016Maximum Amount: $1,000.00Contact: The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians WebsiteYou can learn more about the Sault Tribe Higher Education Grant here.​ 25.Senator Philip A. Hart Memorial Scholarship The Philip A. Hart Memorial Scholarship is awarded to three Michigan students whose goals and beliefs mirror those of Senator Hart. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Maximum Amount: $10,128.00Application Deadline: April 1, 2017Contact: Hart Selection Committee ChairEmail Address: admissions@lssu.eduYou can learn more about the Senator Philip A. Hart Memorial Scholarship here. 26.Tall Clubs International Student Scholarship Must be under 21 and planning to begin college the following fall. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Maximum Amount: $1,000.00Application Deadline: March 1, 2017Email Address: tcischolarships@hotmail.comYou can learn more about the Tall Clubs International Student Scholarship here. 27.Ability Center of Greater Toledo Scholarship Applicants must be considered disabled and be a citizen of Monroe or Lenawee counties in Michigan. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Application Deadline: March 31, 2017Maximum Amount$2,000Contact: Lisa JusticeEmail Address: ljustice@abilitycenter.orgYou can learn more about the Ability Center of Greater Toledo Scholarship here. 28.Douglas Machines ALS Scholarship Must be a high school or college student who has been affected by ALS. Expected to communicate ALS’s influence on your personal and academic life.Please visit the title link for further details.Application Deadline: May 1, 2017Maximum Amount: $2,000.00Contact: Molly MacInnesEmail Address: molly@steps4doug.orgYou can learn more about the Douglas Machines ALS Scholarship here. 29.Gerber Foundation Dan Gerber Sr. Medallion Scholarship Must be a high school student in Newaygo County, Michigan. Applicants also must have a GPA of 3.71. The award is specifically for college fees, tuition, and books over the course of the applicant’s undergraduate studies. Please visit the title link for further details.Application Deadline: February 28, 2017Maximum Amount: $8,000.00Contact: The Gerber FoundationEmail Address: tgf@ncresa.orgYou can learn more about the Gerber Foundation Dan Gerber Sr. Medallion Scholarship here. 30.Set Educational Fund The SET Fund invests 5-percent of its assets annually. Applicants must show financial need, have prior and active involvement in the community, and be Michigan college student and resident. Please visit the title link for further details.Application Deadline: May 1, 2017Maximum Amount: $5,000.00Contact: Steve TenglerEmail Address: steve@setfund.orgYou can learn more about the Set Educational Fund here. 31. University ofDetroit Mercy SAE Engineering Scholarship Applicant must be an enrolled freshman or a new transfer student studying engineering at UDM. This scholarship is merit based. Scholarship is renewable for one more year if the student earns a 3.0 GPA and stays in the engineering curriculum. Please visit the title link for further detailsMinimum Award: $500.00Sponsoring Organization: SAE InternationalSAE Scholarships Program Contact Person: Educational Relations DivisionEmail: scholarships@sae.orgYou can learn more about the Detroit Mercy SAE Engineering Scholarship here. 32.U.S. Army Loan Repayment Program U.S Army Loan Repayment Program assists soldiers with repaying qualified student loans. Students must earn at least a score of 50 on the Armed Forces Qualification Test to be considered. Other qualifications apply . Please visit the title link for further details.Application Deadline: June 23, 2016Maximum Amount: $1,500.00Contact: U.S. Army Education DivisionEmail Address: help.myarmybenefits@us.army.milYou can learn more about the U.S. Army Loan Repayment Program here. 33.Women in Defense-Michigan Horizons Scholarship Women in Defense Michigan accept women who are seeking out careers in national security and defense. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Application Deadline: September 15, 2016Maximum Amount: $3,500.00Contact: Kelly Callan, Director of ScholarshipsEmail Address: scholarships@wid-mi.orgYou can learn more about the Women in Defense-Michigan Horizons Scholarship here. 34.WPS Foundation College Scholarship This scholarship gives an opportunity for all U.S. high school to apply. Student must continue their studies at an accredited four-year university. Please visit the title link or email for further details.Application Deadline: February 1, 2017Maximum Amount: $1,000.00Contact: AdministratorEmail Address: wps.scholarshipassessment@gmail.comYou can learn more about the WPS Foundation College Scholarship here. 35.WTS Transportation You High School Scholarship This particular scholarship is for women. These students must be dedicated to careers in transportation, whether a graduate or undergraduate. Minority men and women are encouraged to submit their application. Local Chapters do have different rules and regulations and may require a higher GPA or on-campus interview. Students must first connect with their local chapter for more details. All applications are submitted through a chapter.Maximum Amount: $1,000.00You can learn more about theWTS Transportation You High School Scholarship here. Related Articles The Best Scholarship Websites to Find Your Funding The Best Scholarships in Louisiana The Best Scholarships in Maryland The Best Scholarships in North Carolina The Best Scholarships in Ohio The Best Scholarships in South Carolina The Best Scholarships in Texas The Best Scholarships in Utah The Best Scholarships in Virginia