Key eligibility: Financial need via FAFSA; no Pell if SAI ≥ $14,790 (2026–27); citizen or eligible noncitizen

Opens: Sept. 2026 (2027–28 FAFSA)

Deadline notes: Federal deadline June 30, 2028; file much earlier

Requirements: FAFSA every year

Notes & flags: Estimate: studentaid.gov/aid-estimator

Key eligibility: Lowest SAIs (Pell-eligible first)

Opens: Sept. 2026

Deadline notes: College priority date — first-come

Requirements: FAFSA

Key eligibility: Financial need via FAFSA; must find and work the job

Opens: Sept. 2026

Deadline notes: College priority date

Requirements: FAFSA; job application

Notes & flags: Earnings don't count as income on next FAFSA

Requirements: Social Security number to create a username and password

Notes & flags: No SSN? Call MI Student Aid at 888-447-2687 for help

Key eligibility: FAFSA; SAI ≤ $30,000; MI resident since July 1 of prior year; citizen/PR/refugee; HS grad 2023+; full-time within 15 months; SAP

Opens: FAFSA opened Sept. 2026

Deadline notes: File FAFSA early; school priority dates

Requirements: FAFSA every year

Notes & flags: Public or private Michigan college. 110,000+ students, $740M+ since 2023

Key eligibility: Recent Michigan HS graduates regardless of income; FAFSA

Opens: FAFSA opened Sept. 2026

Deadline notes: File FAFSA

Requirements: FAFSA

Key eligibility: MI resident 1+ yr; HS grad 2023+; no prior associate/bachelor's; enroll within 15 months; eligible career-training provider

Opens: Open

Deadline notes: Check site

Requirements: Application in MiSSG Student Portal (not the FAFSA); proof of HS diploma to provider

Key eligibility: History of Medicaid eligibility identified by MDHHS; FAFSA; age/timing limits apply

Opens: Check with counselor

Deadline notes: Check eligibility before graduation

Requirements: FAFSA

Notes & flags: MI Student Aid 888-447-2687

Key eligibility: Students who experienced foster care

Opens: Check site

Deadline notes: Check site

Requirements: Application

Key eligibility: Age lowered from 25 to 21 for 2026–27 (one-year budget expansion)

Opens: Open

Deadline notes: Check site

Requirements: Reconnect application

Notes & flags: For older siblings/parents

Key eligibility: Children/spouses of MI officers or fire fighters killed in the line of duty

Opens: Check site

Deadline notes: Check site

Requirements: Application

Key eligibility: Family income ≤ $125,000 and assets ≤ $125,000 (2026)

Opens: With admission/FAFSA

Deadline notes: U-M priority deadline

Requirements: FAFSA (+ CSS Profile at Ann Arbor for U-M grants)

Notes & flags: CSS code 1839; FAFSA code 002325. Also: admissions.umich.edu/costs-aid/michigan-residents

Key eligibility: Incoming first-year in-state students; apply for admission + FAFSA. MSU page lists ≤ $75,000 & Pell-eligible)

Opens: With admission/FAFSA

Deadline notes: MSU priority date

Requirements: FAFSA

Notes & flags: Confirm income limit with MSU Financial Aid (517) 355-1855

Key eligibility: Weighted GPA grades 9–11; best ACT/SAT if submitted (no superscore); essay; test-optional considered

Opens: With admission

Deadline notes: Apply early for consideration

Requirements: Admission application

Key eligibility: General, donor & departmental awards

Opens: Year-round

Deadline notes: Varies

Requirements: One general application (NetID)

Notes & flags: Check often

Key eligibility: 3.7 GPA; admitted freshman; on-campus competition

Opens: Check site

Deadline notes: Check site (2027–28 applications via portal)

Requirements: Admission + competition

Notes & flags: Includes Honors Program

Key eligibility: 3.7 GPA; admitted freshman; competition

Opens: Check site

Deadline notes: Check site

Requirements: Admission + competition

Key eligibility: Household income ≤ $80,000 and assets ≤ $50,000, or Pell-eligible; full-time; first-time undergrad

Opens: With admission/FAFSA

Deadline notes: School priority date

Requirements: FAFSA

Key eligibility: AGI & assets ≤ $65,000; Pell-eligible

Opens: With admission/FAFSA

Deadline notes: School priority date

Requirements: FAFSA

Notes & flags: Link from Bridge Michigan; page name differs — confirm

Key eligibility: Pell-eligible; household assets < $60,000; 3.0 HS GPA; MAS-eligible; first-time student under 21; 15+ credits/semester

Opens: With admission/FAFSA

Deadline notes: School priority date

Requirements: FAFSA

Notes & flags: Fall 2026 entry required FAFSA + application by Apr. 1; renew with 2.75 GPA

Key eligibility: Meet MAS & Pell requirements

Opens: With admission/FAFSA

Deadline notes: School priority date

Requirements: FAFSA

Notes & flags: Bridge Michigan (May 2025) — confirm

Key eligibility: AGI & assets ≤ $50,000

Opens: With admission/FAFSA

Deadline notes: School priority date

Requirements: FAFSA

Notes & flags: Bridge Michigan (May 2025) — confirm

Key eligibility: Qualify for MAS & Pell

Opens: With admission/FAFSA

Deadline notes: School priority date

Requirements: FAFSA

Notes & flags: Bridge Michigan (May 2025) — confirm

Key eligibility: ≤ $70,000 income; < $50,000 assets; qualify for MAS

Opens: With admission/FAFSA

Deadline notes: School priority date

Requirements: FAFSA

Notes & flags: Bridge Michigan (May 2025) — confirm

Key eligibility: ≤ $100,000 AGI; < $80,000 assets

Opens: With admission/FAFSA

Deadline notes: School priority date

Requirements: FAFSA

Notes & flags: Bridge Michigan (May 2025) — confirm

Key eligibility: Family AGI ≤ $50,000; net assets < $75,000; first-year MI resident; full-time; financial literacy training

Opens: With admission/FAFSA

Deadline notes: School priority date

Requirements: FAFSA

Notes & flags: No separate application; FAFSA each year

Maroon & Gold (automatic): $3,500–$8,250/yr by GPA (3.0+) and ACT/SAT; admitted by Dec. 1 for priority; up to 4 yrs

Centralis Scholar & Gold (competitive): Full tuition (Scholar adds fees, housing, food, books) + study-away funds; 3.7 GPA; apply by Nov. 2, 2026

Leader Advancement: $2,000/yr; 3.0 GPA + leadership/service; due Jan. 15, 2027

MAC Scholars: $4,125/yr up to full tuition, housing & food; due Jan. 15, 2027

Renewal (Maroon & Gold): Full time, 30 CMU credits/yr; 3.0 GPA in years 3–4

GV Meridian (competitive): Full tuition, fees, housing & dining; 3.75 GPA, no test; apply by Dec. 1 + January selection event

Presidential: $11,000/yr; 3.8 GPA + ACT 32 / SAT 1430

Faculty: $6,000/yr; 3.75 GPA

Award for Excellence: $5,000/yr; 3.5 GPA

Laker: $1,000/yr; 3.3 GPA

Notes & flags: Automatic with admission (except Meridian). Out-of-state students also get the in-state/out-of-state tuition difference. Renewal: 2.5 GPA

Wildcat Merit (automatic, MI residents): $2,500–$5,000/yr for 3.0–4.0 GPA

Merit Plus (automatic): $1,000–$3,000/yr with 3.0 GPA + ACT 30+ / SAT 1360+

Presidential Scholars Competition: 3.5 GPA; awards $2,500–$25,000/yr; every participant gets at least $500

Deadline notes: Register by Oct. 19, Oct. 26 or Nov. 2, 2026 (8 a.m. ET), depending on session

Renewal: 3.0 NMU GPA, full time

Emerald (automatic): $3,000–$12,000/yr by GPA (2.5+) and test score

Presidential (competitive): Full tuition, room & board; 3.85 GPA, or 3.5 + ACT 25 / SAT 1200; due Dec. 15, 2026; must visit campus in 2026

Renewal: Emerald: 2.75 GPA, full time. Presidential: 3.3 GPA, 15 credits/semester

Notes & flags: Students can receive only one EMU scholarship from this list

Platinum Presidential: $12,000/yr; 3.9 GPA + SAT 1450 / ACT 33

Gold Presidential: $9,000/yr

Distinguished Scholar: $6,000/yr

Talented Scholar: $4,000/yr

Academic Achievement: $2,000/yr; 3.0+ GPA

Non-Resident Award: Out-of-state students pay the in-state rate

Deadline notes: Application, transcript and scores in by March 1, 2027 for priority

Notes & flags: Automatic by GPA + SAT/ACT; one academic merit award per student

President's (competitive): Full tuition; 3.95 GPA; apply by Dec. 1, 2026

Founder's: $6,500/yr; 3.95 GPA

Dean's: $5,000/yr; 3.70 GPA

Cardinal: $4,000/yr; 3.40 GPA

University: $3,000/yr; 3.00 GPA

Notes & flags: Based on GPA only, no test required. Renewal: 24 credits/yr and 2.5 GPA (3.25 for President's)

Bronco Excellence (automatic): $14,000–$20,000 over 4 years; 3.6+ GPA

Bronco Achievement (automatic): $12,000–$14,000 over 4 years; 3.0–3.59 GPA

Medallion (competitive): About $94,000 total; complete admission file by Dec. 1, 2026

Foundation: $16,000/yr; 3.7 GPA + financial need; due Feb. 15

Notes & flags: Test scores optional. Page does not list the year or renewal rules for Bronco awards — confirm

Founder's: $10,000/yr; 3.9 GPA + ACT 31 / SAT 1350

President's: $6,500/yr; 4.0 GPA

Provost's: $5,500/yr; 3.50–3.99 GPA

Dean's: $4,500/yr; 3.25–3.49 GPA

Crimson: $3,000/yr; 3.00–3.24 GPA

Notes & flags: Woodbridge N. Ferris awards; no separate application. Page shows no year — confirm for Fall 2027

Alumni Distinguished & Williams Scholarships: Full-ride awards by invitation; apply to MSU by Nov. 1 for consideration

Honors College scholarships: $5,000–$13,000/yr by invitation

Other awards: Many county and criteria-specific scholarships

Notes & flags: 2027 competition dates not yet posted — confirm with MSU Admissions

Warrior: $6,500/yr

Gold: $4,500/yr

Green: Up to $2,500/yr

Scholar: Up to $1,000/yr

Anthony Wayne (out-of-state): $9,000/yr

Notes & flags: Based on GPA and optional ACT/SAT at admission; one merit award per student. Amounts are from Fall 2025 pages — confirm

Maize & Blue (automatic): $1,000–$10,000/yr

True Blue: Full in-state tuition & fees; must be admitted by March 1

Competitive full-tuition awards: By invitation

Notes & flags: Based on GPA and test scores if sent (scores can only raise an offer)

First-Year Merit (automatic): Award levels by GPA and residency; no separate application

Notes & flags: Amounts not readable on the website — call Admissions at 313-593-5300

How it works: No automatic merit chart; students are considered automatically at admission for school and donor awards

Examples: LSA merit scholarships (about 40/yr); Stamps Scholarship

Notes & flags: Some donor awards use the My Scholarship Profile (Feb. 15)

Key eligibility: Michigan HS grads entering U-M the fall after HS; full-time

Opens: With admission

Deadline notes: Automatic consideration

Requirements: Admission application

Key eligibility: GPA, work experience, activities, need, service (North America)

Opens: Oct. 15, 2026

Deadline notes: Dec. 15, 2026 or first 30,000 applications

Requirements: Online application

Notes & flags: Apply early — closes at 30,000 apps

Key eligibility: 18 by July 15, 2027; 3.0 GPA; service/leadership in last 12 months; live in U.S./PR/Canada (citizenship not required; DACA OK)

Opens: Aug. 21, 2026

Deadline notes: Nov. 3, 2026, 3 p.m. CT

Requirements: Application + recommendations (due 3 business days after deadline)

Notes & flags: Includes 1-year Chick-fil-A Scholars leadership program; CFA employees not eligible

Key eligibility: 3.0 GPA; citizens, nationals, PRs, refugees, asylees, etc.

Opens: Aug. 2027 (Class of 2028)

Deadline notes: Class of 2027 closed Sept. 30, 2026

Requirements: Online application

Notes & flags: Current juniors: apply August of senior year

Key eligibility: Public HS in U.S./DC/PR; 2.5 GPA; full-time; financial need; give-back ambition

Opens: Watch for next cycle

Deadline notes: Closed

Requirements: Application

Notes & flags: Educator also gets $500 gift card

Key eligibility: U.S. legal residents

Opens: Check site

Deadline notes: Check site for rounds

Requirements: Personal statement (weighted most)

Notes & flags: Good for underclassmen too

Key eligibility: Complete BigFuture dashboard steps; no essay; extra chances for families < $60K

Opens: Open

Deadline notes: Step deadlines by class year

Requirements: College list, careers, scholarships list, FAFSA, apply to 2+ colleges

Notes & flags: Extended through Class of 2030

Key eligibility: Mostly A's in rigorous courses; household income typically < $65,000 (family of 4); minimal assets

Opens: ~Late winter 2027

Deadline notes: ~March 2027 — confirm

Requirements: Application + recommendations

Notes & flags: Head start for National College Match

Key eligibility: High-achieving, low-income; rank up to 15 partners (binding)

Opens: Summer 2027 (Class of 2028)

Deadline notes: 2026 cycle closed (late Sept.)

Requirements: Application, 2 teacher recs, counselor report, transcript

Notes & flags: None of the 55 partners is in Michigan

Key eligibility: Genesee Co. HS, registered home school or GED grad; live in county or on property taxed by a county district; enroll in eligible licensed/accredited program. Not based on income or grades.

Opens: Oct. 2026 (Class of 2027)

Deadline notes: Closes 11 months after HS graduation; use within 12 months

Requirements: Online application; GISD verifies residency and semesters using state-certified MSDS pupil counts (Fall & Spring count days)

Notes & flags: Paid directly to institution after drop/add. Covers tuition, certification, testing, mandatory fees — not books, housing, meals, app fees. Appeals: 30 days to GO Appeals Officer, then 30 days to GISD Superintendent. (810) 591-4246, gcgo@geneseeisd.org

Key eligibility: Genesee County students; funds tied to specific high schools (Beecher, Bendle, Bentley, Clio, Fenton, Flint, Flushing, Grand Blanc, Holly, Kearsley, Lake Fenton, Linden, Montrose, Mt. Morris, Swartz Creek), Mott CC, UM-Flint, fields

Opens: Dec. 1, 2026

Deadline notes: Mar. 15, 2027 (per BigFuture listings of CFGF funds)

Requirements: One common application: transcript, recommendations, activities, essays

Notes & flags: Contact Madelyn Morrison, mmorrison@cfgf.org, (810) 767-8270

Key eligibility: Graduated from a Genesee County high school. GPA not controlling — considers potential, circumstances, activities, character, need, 'late bloomers'

Opens: Open

Deadline notes: Mar. 1, 2027

Requirements: Main application PDF + 1+ recommendation + HS transcript; email to apply@wilsterman.org

Notes & flags: Confirmation email in 2–3 days; resend if none

Key eligibility: Graduate from a City of Flint HS or GED; live in Flint Community Schools district; 1.8 GPA; FAFSA; apply to participating college (e.g., Mott CC, UM-Flint, Kettering)

Opens: Check site

Deadline notes: Complete eligibility form; confirm deadline

Requirements: Eligibility form → full application link

Notes & flags: info@flintandgenesee.org, (810) 600-1404. GO funds act as last-dollar if student also has Flint Promise

Key eligibility: Usually limited to your school's graduates — often named for past teachers or donors

Opens: Varies (often winter–spring)

Deadline notes: Ask your counselor

Requirements: Varies

Notes & flags: Ask the counseling office for its list early in senior year

Key eligibility: Michigan HS seniors graduating spring 2027; 2.5 GPA; full-time fall 2027; not expecting a full-tuition scholarship elsewhere

Opens: Jan. 1, 2027

Deadline notes: ~Mar. 1, 2027 (2026 deadline was Mar. 1) — confirm

Requirements: 200–300 word essay; financial need statement; honors/service list; official transcript; 2 recommendation letters

Notes & flags: Form doesn't auto-save; winners notified mid-May

Key eligibility: Muslim students at U.S.-accredited colleges active in community work; citizen/PR; need-based

Opens: Check site

Deadline notes: Check isna.net

Requirements: AwardSpring application

Key eligibility: Citizen/PR/DACA; 3.0 GPA; Muslim community; majors in policy, law, journalism, media, film, etc.

Opens: ~Nov.–Dec. 2026

Deadline notes: ~March 2027

Requirements: Application; finalist video interview

Notes & flags: Not for HS seniors

Key eligibility: Arab American students; includes Dearborn organizations

Opens: Varies

Deadline notes: List dated 2010 — call each org

Requirements: Varies

Notes & flags: Use as a contact list only — details likely outdated

Key eligibility: Arab descent; essay and letter of recommendation; financial need

Opens: Open

Deadline notes: Oct. 19, 2026

Requirements: Download application; email to scholarship@aawbc.org; essay + LOR

Notes & flags: Awarded at AAWBC's annual signature event

Key eligibility: NAACP member; full-time at accredited U.S. college; 3.0 GPA; financial need; some field-specific

Opens: ~Spring 2027

Deadline notes: 2026 cycle closed May 22, 2026 — watch for 2027

Requirements: Online account; transcript, FAFSA summary, resume, headshot

Notes & flags: Several named awards (e.g., Agnes Jones Jackson, Hubertus W.V. Willems for STEM men)

Key eligibility: Arab American students from Genesee County; Mott CC award: Arab descent, enrolled at Mott, 2.5 GPA

Opens: Check with AAHC

Deadline notes: Page shows 2022 date — confirm

Requirements: Email staff@aahcflint.org; Mott award via MCC scholarship application

Notes & flags: AAHC 810-235-2722

Key eligibility: Study Ukrainian Fall & Winter with B- or better

Opens: Fall term

Deadline notes: Before Winter drop/add (end of Jan.)

Requirements: Application

Notes & flags: For U-M students only

Key eligibility: African American high school seniors with academic excellence, leadership potential and a commitment to community service

Opens: 2027 application is open

Deadline notes: Not listed on homepage — confirm on site

Requirements: Online application through the program portal

Notes & flags: A national nonprofit that has been awarding scholarships since 1996. Questions: info@ronbrown.org, 434-964-1588

Key eligibility: Program serves Asian & Pacific Islander American students; its site now says it welcomes students from all backgrounds. Must have high financial need, enrolling in an undergraduate degree program at a U.S.-accredited college; U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident (or citizen/PR of Marshall Islands, Micronesia or Palau); no prior bachelor's degree

Opens: Nov. 15, 2026

Deadline notes: Jan. 15, 2027 at 5 p.m. EST; notifications by email Apr. 15, 2027

Requirements: Online application

Notes & flags: The national Asian/Pacific Islander scholarship nonprofit, formerly called APIASF. University financial aid offices point students to it, for example UW Nursing and UIC. Questions about eligibility: applicant@apiascholars.org

Key eligibility: Resident of the Great Lakes Bay Region; minimum 3.0 GPA; part- or full-time enrollment in undergraduate, graduate or Career & Technical Education (CTE) training; demonstrated financial need

Opens: Check with foundation

Deadline notes: Not listed — confirm with foundation

Requirements: Online application through the foundation's scholarship portal; scored on financial need (60 pts) and academics (40 pts)

Notes & flags: An established nonprofit community foundation. The foundation runs the application and pays out the money, which adds accountability. (989) 755-0545

Key eligibility: Nursing (some health-related) at Mott CC or UM-Flint; many prefer single parents or interrupted education

Opens: ~Spring 2027

Deadline notes: 2026–27 cycle due May 31, 2026 — watch for 2027–28

Requirements: Application + cover letter + 2 references; mail to 401 S. Ballenger Hwy, Flint 48532; possible interview

Notes & flags: Foundation 810-342-4087

Key eligibility: Pursuing a health-care career; essay on family health history and chosen field

Opens: Check with sponsor

Deadline notes: 2026 winners announced July 2026 — ask about 2027

Requirements: Essay contest

Notes & flags: Contact Shannon Ciszek, 810-232-7740 x245, sciszek@countyhealthplans.org