The Michigan Competitive Scholarship is available to undergraduate students pursuing their first degree and is based on both financial need and merit. To be considered, a student must take the SAT (Class of 2017 and beyond) prior to entering college and achieve a qualifying score of at least 1200.
- Student must provide their Social Security number to MI Student Aid by their senior year in high school.
- Achieve a qualifying SAT score of at least 1200 prior to entering college.
- Prior to the Class of 2017, eligible applicants must have achieved a qualifying ACT score of at least 23 (composite) or 90 (scaled score) prior to entering college.
- Possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Enroll at least half-time.
- Be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year. If a dependent student, parent must also be a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year.
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee.
Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.
- Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
- Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
- Award is available to U.S. citizens
- Application form required
- Financial need analysis required
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