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Scholarships for First-time Students

Entering fall 2009

Please note: Scholarship information for students entering fall 2010 will be available soon.

The scholarships (complete details in PDF documents) are available to eligible first-time students who are U.S. residents, and are awarded at the time of admission. To receive these scholarships, you must enroll the fall term immediately following high school graduation, unless otherwise noted.  Students eligible for multiple scholarships will be awarded the one of highest value unless otherwise noted.  Renewal criteria may vary. The basic criteria are listed online here . For information and questions regarding these scholarships, please refer to your offer letter or contact the Office of Admissions, (269) 387-2000.

Medallion Scholarship Program

The University’s brightest applicants are invited to compete for this renewable award at the Medallion Competition in January. Students must apply for admission by Dec. 5, 2008.

Dean’s Scholarship

This is a merit-based award for students who compete in the Medallion Competition in January. Students must apply for admission by Dec. 5, 2008.

WMU Recognition Award

This renewable award is need- and merit-based, designed to help students offset the cost of housing.  Students must apply for admission by May 1, 2009.

Diversity & Multiculturalism Scholarship

This renewable award was designed to encourage diversity on campus.Students are selected by committee.  Students must apply for admission and this scholarship by May 1, 2009.

Presidential Scholarship

This renewable award is for non-Michigan residents. Students must meet merit-based criteria to be eligible and apply for admission by May 1, 2009.

Provost Scholarship

This renewable award is for non-Michigan residents. Students must meet merit-based criteria to be eligible and apply for admission by May 1, 2009.

Bronco First Scholarship/Michigan TIP

This scholarship is available to Michigan residents who are eligible for
Michigan’s Tuition Incentive Program (TIP). This is a need-based award.

John Seita Scholarship

The John Seita Scholarship was created to help students who have recently aged out of foster care.

First Step Scholars Program

This renewable award was designed to help undocumented residents of Michigan earn a bachelor’s degree.