Michigan Competitive Scholarship

Scholarship Description

The Michigan Competitive Scholarship is available to undergraduate students pursuing their first degree and is based on both financial need and merit. To be considered, a student must take the SAT (Class of 2017 and beyond) prior to entering college and achieve a qualifying score of at least 1200.

Eligibility:

• Student must provide their Social Security number to MI Student Aid by their senior year in high school.
• Achieve a qualifying SAT score of at least 1200 prior to entering college.
  • Prior to the Class of 2017, eligible applicants must have achieved a qualifying ACT score of at least 23 (composite) or 90 (scaled score) prior to entering college.
• Possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Enroll at least half-time.
• Be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year. If a dependent student, parent must also be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year.
• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee.

Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.

Eligibility Requirements

• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Financial need analysis required

How To Apply