University of Michigan Office of Financial Aid: General Information

General Information

Scholarships and Merit Programs

Scholarships are gift funds, based on high academic achievement or special talent, that do not have to be repaid.

The University of Michigan has a variety of programs to recognize superior academic achievement, leadership qualities, and potential contribution to the scholarly community of the University. Some scholarships are based partly on financial need and others reflect the University's commitment to achieving a student body that is broadly diverse (in terms of geography, special skills and talents, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions about Proposal 2

PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR:

Entering Undergraduates and Community College Transfer Students Note: Most of the undergraduate scholarships administered by the University are awarded when a student applies to the University (no separate application is necessary for most scholarships):
Currently Enrolled Undergraduates

Graduate Students
Private Scholarship Applications and Search Services for ALL Students - These pages provide information on numerous scholarships from private (non-U-M sources).
How to apply private scholarship checks to your University student account.

Federal School Code
002325

Click here for information on applying private scholarship checks to your University student account.

How Scholarships Affect Your Financial Aid Package

Every effort is made to meet your demonstrated financial need. Scholarships you receive will improve your overall aid package, although federal regulations and University policy require that they be counted as financial resources when determining your aid eligibility (scholarships will reduce any loan or Work-Study awards you receive before they reduce any grant aid).
However, receiving any one of the following scholarships will reduce your eligibility for need-based grants BEFORE reducing your eligibility for need-based loan or Work-Study awards:

- a Michigan Competitive Scholarship (MCS),
- a Detroit Compact Scholarship, or
- a Wade McCree Scholarship

In addition: Receiving either a Wade McCree or a Detroit Compact Scholarship may also reduce your eligibility for an MCS.