Scholarships

As Central Michigan University alumni, we believe in passing the legacy of being CMU Chippewas from one generation to the next. Alumni Relations scholarship opportunities support current and incoming students whose parents or grandparents are CMU alumni.

Applications for the below scholarships are currently closed but when they’re available, they can be found on Scholarship Universe.

Learn about CMU’s full range of scholarship and financial aid options.

Alumni Gold Scholarship

The Alumni Gold Scholarship is available for incoming freshmen or transfer students who are children or grandchildren of CMU alumni. It is awarded annually to three or four recipients chosen by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. 

Scholarship amount:  $2,000 to $3,000 each.

Charles L. and Mary Fisher Anspach Scholarship

The Charles L. and Mary Fisher Anspach Scholarship honors the memory and lasting contributions of CMU’s fifth president, Dr. Anspach, and his wife, Mary. It is awarded annually to three recipients entering their sophomore, junior or senior year with a minimum 3.0 GPA. 

Scholarship amount: $500 to $1,500 each.

Grandparents U Scholarship

The Grandparents U Scholarship is available to incoming freshman or transfer students. All applicants must have attended Grandparents U Summer Camp and be currently enrolled full-time. The scholarship is awarded annually to two recipients.

Scholarship amount: $1,000 to $2,000 each.