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University of Michigan-Dearborn Current Students Scholarship Program for Undergraduates

 
The UM-D Current Students Scholarship Program recognizes outstanding academic achievement among currently enrolled University of Michigan-Dearborn students. The program provides many of the University’s scholarship opportunities on one single application. These scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis by the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Committee.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

  • Undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

  • Students who are currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program.

  • Students who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.

  • Students in good academic standing with a cumulative (undergraduate) GPA of 3.0 or above. Some scholarships have a lower GPA requirement and are noted in the individual scholarship descriptions.

Important Considerations

  • Recipients must elect a minimum of 6 credit hours during the term in which the award is to be used.

  • Applicants must meet any additional specific requirements for individual programs.

  • All applications must be complete and submitted by the deadline.

Application Information
The application is available in October each year and is due the following February. The application deadline for the 2008-2009 academic year is February 1, 2008.

The Scholarships
Qualified undergraduate students can apply for the following scholarships using the UM-D Current Students Scholarship Program application:

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

Academic Internship Tuition Scholarship
The purpose of this award is to recognize academic achievements of University of Michigan-Dearborn students and to support, through tuition stipend, the participation in off-campus, non-paid academic internship experiences which enhance the students' educational and career objectives. This scholarship is intended to support those internship programs which are non-paid and which yield university credit. The scholarship money awarded will be applied toward tuition costs for the internship course. Applicants must have achieved sophomore standing (25 credits) and be enrolled in an internship for the term in which he/she is applying.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

Alumni Legacy Scholarship
The purpose of the Alumni Legacy Scholarship is to perpetuate the legacy of the University of Michigan-Dearborn tradition by funding scholarships for those with close familial or other significant relationships to University of Michigan-Dearborn alumni. Applicants must demonstrate an important familial relationship (e.g. spouse, child, sibling, grandchild) or other significant relationship to an alumnus/a of UM-D (e.g. an applicant raised by an alumnus/a; but not a neighbor or a close friend of an alumnus/a), and exhibit sustained activity and/or achievement in academic, extracurricular, co-curricular, community, and/or leadership activities. Applicants must submit a letter of nomination written by the UM-D alumnus/a with whom the familial relationship exists. Scholarship finalists will be invited to participate in an interview session with the Alumni Society Scholarship Committee.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

American Association Of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship
The AAUW Scholarship provides incentive awards to women whose education has been interrupted and who are now enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Applicants must be women who have had at least a two-year interruption in their education and are at least 25 years of age.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

Barnes and Noble Book Scholarship
The Barnes and Noble Book Scholarship is sponsored by the University of Michigan-Dearborn Barnes and Noble Bookstore. This program is intended to help defray the costs of college attendance by assisting students with the cost of books. Awards are drawn from individual book accounts established for the recipients at the UM-D Bookstore for the purpose of purchasing only textbooks.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

CASL Alumni Affiliate Scholarship
The scholarship program is sponsored by the Alumni Affiliate of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters. This program is intended to recognize the superior academic achievement of students enrolled in degree programs in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters. Applicants must have achieved Sophomore standing (25 credits), a cumulative 3.25 GPA, and are required to submit a recommendation from a College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters faculty member who is familiar with their academic ability.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

John Dempsey Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Dempsey, a former professor of political science at UM-D who also served as Director of Budget for the State of Michigan and Director of the Michigan Department of Social Services. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours and be enrolled full-time (12 credits) in a political science program.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

Dr. Linda Fisher Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established to recognize, to encourage continued progress, and to provide assistance to students majoring in the natural sciences at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.  The applicant must be a junior or a senior, concentrating in one of the undergraduate degree programs in the Natural Sciences Department.   Some preference will be given to those with a concentration in Microbiology.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

General Merit Scholarship
This scholarship has a dual function: 1) to reward superior academic achievement, and 2) to help students with the financial burden of attending college. Applicants may be degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate students at UM-D. Students taking fewer than 12 credit hours (undergraduate) or 6 credit hours (graduate) must provide a letter of justification, explaining why they are not a full-time student, but will still be considered.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

Janet and Cynthia Hewitt Scholarship For Women
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist non-traditional female students who are single parents; displaced homemakers; women who have lost their major source of support and who need to re-enter the job market, such as separated, divorced, or widowed; older women; and women seeking training for more highly skilled work. Applicants must be female students who are single parents, displaced homemakers, and are separated, divorced, or widowed; have a cumulative 2.6 GPA; and are U.S. citizens and residents of Michigan.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

International Studies Tuition Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to support those programs which provide an academic experience in a foreign country, in recognition of the unique intellectual, career and personal growth opportunities that such a program can provide. The scholarship money awarded will be applied toward tuition costs for all UM-D sponsored programs. For students who are studying abroad in conjunction with a college or university other than UM-D, the scholarship money will be applied to tuition costs at UM-D for the academic term following the foreign study. Applicants must have achieved Sophomore standing (25 credits), and be enrolled in an approved international study program. Students in foreign language programs must provide a form verifying attendance at a foreign institution. The form must be signed by a faculty member.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

William and Alice Jenkins Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is in honor of Dr. William Jenkins, second Chancellor of UM-D, and his wife, Mrs. Alice Jenkins. The scholarship serves a dual function: 1) to reward superior academic achievement, and 2) to help students with the financial burden of attending college. Therefore, while merit will be the primary criterion, financial need will also be a factor in the selection process. Applicants must have achieved junior standing (55 credits). Current recipients of a full tuition remission scholarship are not eligible for this award. Two scholarships are awarded annually, with one specifically earmarked for a qualified student belonging to one of the groups designated as "targets of diversity" in the UM-D Diversity Plan.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

Grace and Evelyn Kachaturoff Scholarship
This Scholarship was created by Grace and Evelyn Kachaturoff in honor of their parents and family who were and are committed to public education. Applicants must be enrolled in the elementary and/or secondary education program in the humanities and/or the social sciences. Recipients must demonstrate a strong commitment to K-12 public education. Recipients must have achieved junior standing and will be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and qualities of demonstrated leadership skills.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

James and May Bell Loeb Scholarship
The scholarship was established in memory of James and May Bell Loeb to recognize outstanding scholastic achievement. Applicants must have a cumulative 3.5 GPA.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

Sidell Slosberg Sorscher and Samuel Sorcher Scholarship
This scholarship was established to recognize scholastic achievement, to encourage continued progress and provide assistance to students in financing their education.  To assist those students from parents, family or spouse is non-existent or marginal.  Special consideration will be given to students with refugee status.  Students must be enrolled full-time with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and demonstrate financial need.,

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

Dr. Joachim "Kim" Brauhn Scholarship for International Study
This scholarship was established to recognize scholastic achievement, to encourage continued progress, and specifically to provide opportunities for students to build on thier classroom experience and learn about the world through study abroad.  The award may only be used for a UM-Dearborn approved international study /study abroad program.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

Velda D. Taylor Scholarship for Returning Women
This scholarship was established by Deborah Taylor in memory of her mother.  The purpose of the scholarship is to assist returning women students.  Applicants must be women who have at least a two year interuption in their education, are at least 25 years of age, and are committed to full-time (12 credit hours or more) study.  Preference will be given to students majoring in a human service field.

 

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

Richard Reynolds Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship recognizes demonstrated achievement of UM-D students in the fields of journalism, public relations, advertising, and related areas of mass communications. Applicants must have achieved sophomore standing with at least 30 credits completed at UM-D and have demonstrated achievement in mass communications or related areas. Students must provide a written sample of this achievement.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

Selma Baumgarten Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established to help students in financial need who might otherwise not be able to complete their studies and who in some measure share the values held by Mrs. Baumgarten and her strong belief in the power of higher education to transform lives.  She felt that all people should have the opportunity to improve themselves and their ability to help others through education. Applicants must demonstrate a love of learning and dedication to public service.  Preference will be give to students majoring in or planning in fields within CASL or School of Education.  Particular consideration will be given to participants in the SOAR Program.

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

Richard A. Young Public Service Scholarship
The scholarship was established in honor of Representative Young's thirty years of service and leadership in the Michigan Legislature. The program recognizes outstanding upperclassmen with a record of service to their community. Applicants must have achieved junior standing (55 credits) and have demonstrated leadership through volunteerism, including service in community or religious organizations, politics, and/or other community activities. Applicants will be required to submit a recommendation from a community leader with direct knowledge and experience of the applicant's community service. Awards may not be applied toward costs associated with participation in a Political Internship Program.

 

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

CASL Emeriti Faculty Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the College of Arts, Sciences and Letters Emeriti faculty. This program is intended to recognize scholastic achievement, to encourage continued academic progress, and to provide assistance to students in financing their education.Applicants must have been accepted for study in the College of Arts, Science and Letters and achieved junior or senior status, with a preference given to seniors, minimum of 3.0 GPA and demonstrate qualities of leadership.

 

To apply for this scholarship and others listed on this page use the University of Michigan-Dearborn Scholarship Program Application

Judge Thomas A. and HenVan Tiem Early Childhood Education Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Judge Thomas and Helen Van Tiem to ensure that Early Childhood Education receives the emphasis it should have in academia and in the community at large. The scholarship will be award to a student in the School of Education, Early Childhood Education program.

Al Turfe Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established to recognize, encourage continued progress and retention of, and provide assistance to students in the College of Arts, Science and Letters at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.