Scholarships
We understand paying for college can be challenging. That's why we offer more than 80 different scholarships through the College of Science & Engineering.
Our different departments each offer a number of scholarships - based on need, academic focus, career aspirations and other specific criteria.
Explore our available scholarships and apply for those that fit your specific needs.
General College Scholarships
The Valensky Family Scholarship
Award: $2000
Qualifications:
- Must be a signed CSE major
- Must have an overall GPA of at least 2.75
- Must be a resident of either Michigan or Minnesota
- Must demonstrate financial need.
Application:
- Applicant must satisfy the four criteria listed above and must submit a short essay (one page maximum) on how they meet the financial need requirement.
Selection Process:
- Every year, three departments in CSE will choose representatives to sit on a scholarship committee. They will select one winner each year.
Timeline:
- Applications must be received by the CSE dean’s office (p.vermeire@cmich.edu) by October 15, 2021. The winner will be chosen before the end of the year.
The Bernie Meister Scholarship
Award: $1500
Qualifications:
- Must have completed one year at CMU
- Must be a signed CSE major
- Must have an overall GPA of at least 3.2
- Must have graduated from a high school in either Midland or Isabella County.
Application:
- Applicant must satisfy the four criteria listed above and must submit a short essay (two pages maximum) on how and why they are interested in science. The essay will be weighted more heavily than GPA.
Selection Process:
- Every year, three departments in CSE will choose representatives to sit on a scholarship committee. They will select one winner each year.
Timeline:
- Applications must be received by the CSE dean’s office p.vermeire@cmich.edu by October 15, 2021. The winner will be chosen before the end of the year.
