CMU Scholarships for New Students
Many scholarships are available to CMU students in recognition of their outstanding academic and/or leadership achievement.
Scholarships
Here is a partial listing. Other scholarships are available through individual CMU departments. Consult the
Bulletin or contact your chosen department for more information.
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Centralis Scholarship Program
- CMU’s highest merit-based scholarship awards
- Open to all Michigan high school students with a 3.5 GPA or higher
- 20 Centralis Scholar Awards equal to the cost of tuition, room and board and a $500 allowance toward the cost of books and supplies
- 20 Centralis Gold Awards equal to the cost of tuition
- Both awards are renewable for three additional consecutive years if student maintains a minimum 3.25 GPA and full-time enrollment
- Applications are sent to qualifying students in the fall and are available from guidance counselors
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Outstanding High School Student Scholarship
- Open to high school seniors who rank first or second in their high school graduating class
- No application necessary – qualifying students will automatically receive this award
- $4,000 per academic year
- Renewable for three additional consecutive years if student maintains a minimum 3.25 GPA and full-time enrollment
- Centralis Scholarship replaces this award
- Reside in our on-campus residence halls in both your freshman and sophomore years unless granted an exception by the Office of Residence Life
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Elite Honors Scholarship
- Open to high school seniors with both a minimum -3.6 GPA and an ACT score of at least 25
- Open to high school seniors with both a minimum 3.75 GPA and an ACT score of at least 20
- $3,000 per academic year
- Renewable for three additional consecutive years if student maintains a minimum 3.25 GPA and full-time enrollment
- Centralis Scholarship and Outstanding High School Student Scholarship replace this award
- Reside in our on-campus residence halls in both your freshman and sophomore years unless granted an exception by the Office of Residence Life
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Academic Honors Scholarship
- Open to high school seniors with both a minimum 3.5 GPA and an ACT score of at least 20
- No application necessary – qualifying students will automatically receive this award
- $2,500 per academic year
- Renewable for three additional consecutive years if student maintains a minimum 3.25 GPA and full-time enrollment
- Centralis Scholarship and Outstanding High School Student Scholarship replace this award
- Reside in our on-campus residence halls in both your freshman and sophomore years unless granted an exception by the Office of Residence Life
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CMU Leader Advancement Scholarship Program
- Awarded to 40 outstanding Michigan high school seniors who have distinguished themselves through a record of leadership in their schools and communities
- Selected by committee based on application and portfolio
- Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
- $2,000 per academic year
- Renewable for three additional consecutive years if student maintains a minimum 2.75 GPA and full-time enrollment
- Reside in our on-campus residence halls in both your freshman and sophomore years unless granted an exception by the Office of Residence Life
- Apply here – must be postmarked by January 31
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Lloyd M. Cofer Scholarships
- Awarded to up to 10 incoming graduates of a Detroit public high school
- $4,125 per academic year
- Renewable for three additional consecutive years if student maintains full-time enrollment and a satisfactory academic record
- Apply now
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CMU Multicultural Advancement Scholarships
- Awarded to up to 44 Michigan high school graduates who demonstrate an interest in the advancement of minorities in American society
- $4,125 per academic year
- Renewable for three additional consecutive years if student maintains full-time enrollment and a satisfactory academic record
- Reside in our on-campus residence halls in both your freshman and sophomore years unless granted an exception by the Office of Residence Life
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CMU Multicultural Advancement Award of Distinction
- Awarded to up to 10 incoming freshmen
- $10,500 per academic year to be used toward the cost of tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies
- Renewable for three additional consecutive years if student maintains a minimum 3.25 GPA and full-time enrollment
- Reside in our on-campus residence halls in both your freshman and sophomore years unless granted an exception by the Office of Residence Life
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CMU President’s Award
- Open to non-Michigan resident high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA and an ACT score of at least 20
- Open to non-Michigan resident community college graduates with a minimum 3.5 GPA
- Equal to the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition for the academic year
- Renewable for new freshmen for three additional consecutive years if student maintains a minimum 2.5GPA, non-Michigan residency and full-time enrollment
- Participation in the Legacy Program replaces this award
- Reside in our on-campus residence halls both your freshman and sophomore years unless granted an exception by the Office of Residence Life
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Alumni Legacy Scholarship
- Available to children and grandchildren of CMU alumni
- For information and application, click here
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Grand Rapids Alumni Chapter Scholarship
- Open to incoming freshmen who have been admitted to CMU
- Applicants must submit the FAFSA listing CMU as the school of choice
- Preference given to incoming freshmen from Kent, Ottawa and Barry counties
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need
- Preference given to students with proven academic ability and varied interests
- Download PDF application and submit to CMU by May 1
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Grand Traverse Alumni Chapter Scholarship
- Open to incoming freshmen who have been admitted to CMU
- Applicants must submit the FAFSA listing CMU as the school of choice
- Preference given to incoming freshmen from Grand Traverse, Antrim, Benzie, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need
- Preference given to students with proven academic ability and varied interests
- Download PDF application and submit to CMU by May 1
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Tri-Cities Alumni Chapter Scholarship
- Open to incoming freshmen who have been admitted to CMU
- Applicants must submit the FAFSA listing CMU as the school of choice
- Preference given to incoming freshmen from Midland, Bay and Saginaw counties
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need
- Preference given to students with proven academic ability and varied interests
- Download PDF application and submit to CMU by May 1
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James H. Moon Scholarship
- Open to incoming freshmen who have been admitted to CMU
- Applicants must submit the FAFSA listing CMU as the school of choice
- Preference given to graduates of Fremont High School
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need
- Preference given to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to students studying teacher education
- Download PDF application and submit to CMU by May 1
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Judy Johnson Endowed Scholarship
- Open to incoming freshmen who have been admitted to CMU
- Applicants must submit the FAFSA listing CMU as the school of choice
- Preference given to graduates of Newaygo High School
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need
- Preference given to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Download PDF application and submit to CMU by May 1
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Moon-Gempel Burton-Bendle High School Scholarship
- Open to incoming freshmen who have been admitted to CMU
- Applicants must submit the FAFSA listing CMU as the school of choice
- Preference given to graduates of Burton-Bendle High School in Burton, Michigan
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need
- Preference given to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Download PDF application and submit to CMU by May 1
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Robert and Susan Clarke Scholarship
- Open to incoming freshmen who have been admitted to CMU
- Applicants must submit the FAFSA listing CMU as the school of choice
- Preference given to graduates of Harbor Springs High School
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need
- Preference given to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to students pursuing a business or teaching degree
- Download PDF application and submit to CMU by May 1
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Christman Company Endowed Scholarship
- Open to incoming freshmen who have been admitted to CMU
- Applicants must submit the FAFSA listing CMU as the school of choice
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need
- Preference given to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Preference given to students with three years of high school math
- Preference given to students going into construction management
- Download PDF application and submit to CMU by May 1
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Dr. Leslie O. Carlin Scholarship for Freshmen
- Open to incoming freshmen who have been admitted to CMU
- Open to applicants with demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA
- Download PDF application and submit to CMU by May 1
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Dick Enberg Endowed Scholarship Application
- Open to incoming freshmen who have been admitted to CMU
- Applicants must submit the FAFSA listing CMU as the school of choice
- Preference given to students from a class C or D high school in Michigan
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need
- Preference given to students who wish to pursue physical education with the possibility of being an athletic coach
- Download PDF application and submit to CMU by May 1
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CMU talent, athletic and departmental scholarships
- Endowed scholarships are available based on need, academic focus, career aspirations and other criteria
- Most are awarded by CMU departments to returning students, but a few are available to new students
- See the CMU Bulletin or contact your chosen academic department for more information
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Art scholarships
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Biology scholarships
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Broadcast and cinematic arts scholarships
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College of Communication and Fine Arts Scholarships
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Music scholarships
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Communication and dramatic arts
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Michigan Creativity Association
Qualifications
- Recipients of CMU merit- and talent-based scholarships equal to or greater than $1,500 are required to reside on campus during their freshman and sophomore years unless they qualify as commuting students or for another exception to the Campus Residency Policy.
- Students may receive up to two renewable merit scholarships. Students who are selected for more than two renewable scholarships may choose the awards of highest value.
