Important: Ferris State University is dedicated to assisting students with their financial needs. As an added service to FSU students, we post outside scholarship opportunities on our website under the heading "Outside Scholarships." Ferris State University is not responsible for the awarding or application processes associated with outside scholarship opportunities. Any questions or concerns you have relative to outside scholarships should be directed to the contacts listed on the scholarship description or application.
This scholarship is available to incoming freshmen in all majors with a minimum 3.00 high school GPA, that are also Michigan residents. *Preference given to minority students. A letter of recommendation from someone other than a relative must be submitted with application. An essay is also required - see application for details.
*This scholarship was available to students before the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative (MCRI) , also referred to as Proposal 2, became law on December 22, 2006.
The award amount is $2,000 per year and is renewable.
Application deadline: March 20
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
This scholarship is available to full-time or part-time undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Integrative Studies program. Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA at the time of application. Preference given to eligible non-traditional students with demonstrated financial need, as determined by Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The award amount is $1,000 per year.
Application deadline: First Friday in March
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
Students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must be full-time undergraduate students majoring in Chemistry. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated financial need (FAFSA required).
The award amount is $1,000. Recipients may apply for renewal.
Application deadline: First Friday in March
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
Students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must be full-time undergraduate students majoring in Environmental Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need is not considered.
The amount varies and non-renewable.
Application deadline: April 1
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Students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must be a fill-time undergraduate student majoring in any program in the College or Arts and Sciences. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed 30 credit hours at time of application.
The award amount varies and is renewable.
Application deadline: First Friday in March
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
Students being considered for this scholarship shall have participated in the music area for a minimum of three semesters as either a member of the concert/symphonic bands as a brass, percussion or woodwind player OR a member of the orchestra as a string player. Candidates shall have served as outstanding ambassadors for the University as they demonstrate distinctive musicianship, dedicated service and leadership through participation in a music activity.
The award amount varies and is not renewable.
Application deadline: First Friday in March
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
Applicants for this scholarship must be enrolled in BSW Social Work Program and must have demonstrated financial need as determined by FAFSA completion. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA is required.
The award amount varies and is non-renewable.
Application deadline: April 19
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Scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding vocal musician who has demonstrated loyalty and leadership while participating in a University vocal music ensemble. Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA, and must have enrolled for credit in a choral course offering two consecutive semesters.
The award amount varies and may be renewed as deemed appropriate by the selection committee.
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Students wishing to apply for this scholarship must be enrolled full-time in the Biology/Environmental Biology Program. Applicant must also have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need, as determined by the Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid.
The amount varies and recipient may apply for renewal.
Application deadline: April 1
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Students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must be full-time undergraduate students in the second year of an associate program in the College of Arts & Sciences with the intention of pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application.
The award amount varies.
Application deadline: First Friday in March
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
Students wishing to apply for this scholarship are required to complete a FAFSA and be enrolled full-time in any undergraduate program. The scholarship is renewable provided the recipient remains a full-time undergraduate student and has demonstrated satisfactory academic progress as specified by the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid.
The award amount varies.
Application deadline: March 20
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
Students wishing to apply for this scholarship must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate majoring in any natural science or health science program such as Pre-Optometry, Pre-Medical or Pre-Pharmacy in the College of Arts and Sciences or any programs in the College of Allied Health Sciences, the College of Pharmacy, or the Michigan College of Optometry. Preference shall be given to eligible students who demonstrate financial need determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application.
The amount varies and recipient may apply for renewal.
Application deadline: April 1
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Students wishing to apply for this scholarship must be a full-time undergraduate student in their second, third or fourth year, majoring in any area of Biology, who has demonstrated drive, motivation, and commitment to success. Preference shall be given to eligible students who demonstrate financial need determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. The recipient shall have a minimum of 3.25 GPA at the time of application.
The amount varies and recipient may apply for renewal.
Application deadline: April 1
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A candidate for the scholarship must be a full-time undergraduate student at the time of application, majoring in any program at Ferris State University, and must also be enrolled in a German course during the award year. Must have a minimum 3.0 GOA at the time of application and financial need is not a criterion.
Currently not funded.
A candidate for the scholarship must be a full-time student in good standing who has achieved a minimum of sophomore status and is an active participant in the debate, forensics or drama program at the University. Financial need is an important criterion for selection.
The award amount varies per year and is non-renewable.
Application deadline: First Friday in March
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
Students wishing to apply for this scholarship must be a second year pre-law student, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25. Student must also have demonstrated financial need as determined by Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The award amount varies and is non-renewable.
Application deadline: First Friday in March
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
Students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in any program and be a member of the Debate Team. Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher at the time of application. Financial need is not considered. Current recipient may re-apply for subsequent year.
The award amount varies.
Application deadline: First Friday in March
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
Students wishing to apply for this scholarship must be a full-time undergraduate student, with a minimum 2.5 GPA for at least two semesters at Ferris State University. Preference will be given to students with a declared major of BS Biology-Environmental Biology. However, all majors will be considered.
Recipient will be required to work 150 hours per academic year at Recycle Mecosta County (RMC).
The award amount varies and is non-renewable.
Application deadline: April 1
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This scholarship shall be awarded to full-time and/or part-time student(s) enrolled in any Ferris State University main campus program. The recipient shall have been out of high school for at least five years and registered for a minimum of three Ferris State University credits.
The award amount varies and is renewable with application.
Application deadline: March 20
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
Students must be full or part-time undergraduates majoring in a Technical Professional Communication program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be considered for this scholarship. Financial need is not considered.
The award amount varies.
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Students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must be full-time or part-time undergraduate student majoring in Communication. Applicant shall have a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Preference shall be given to students who demonstrate financial need, by completion of a FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid).
The award amount is $1,000 and recipients may apply for renewal.
Application deadline: First Friday in March
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
Full-time students majoring in Applied Mathematics or Mathematics with a GPA of 2.0 or higher will be considered. Students must have demonstrated financial need, as determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
The award amount varies and may be considered for renewal.
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Students enrolled in Ornamental Horticulture Technology with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average in their second year of study are eligible to apply.
The award amount is $1,000.00 per year and is non-renewable.
Must have a FAFSA on file.
Application deadline: April 1
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Students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must be either a full-time or part-time undergraduate, majoring in any program in the College of Arts and Sciences, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Award amount is $2,000 but may vary. Recipients may apply for renewal.
Application deadline: First Friday in March
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
Full-time undergraduate student majoring in a Mathematics program, with a minimum GPA of 3.00 at the time of application. Preference given to graduates from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Financial need is not considered.
The award amount is $1,000 per year and recipient may be considered for renewal.
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Students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must be full or part-time undergraduates majoring in Mathematics and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Financial need is not considered.
The award amount varies
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Students enrolled full-time in Biology (Pre-Med) in any grade level are eligible to apply. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and a FAFSA on file.
The award amount varies and is non-renewable.
Application deadline: April 1
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Applicants for this scholarship must be either full-time or part-time undergraduate students majoring in the BSW Social Work Program. Must have a minimum 2.75 GPA at the time of application. Preference will be given to a graduate of a public school within the Grand Rapids, Flint or Detroit school districts. Financial need is not considered. Current recipients may apply for renewal
The award amount varies.
Application deadline: April 19
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Students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must be full-time undergraduate student majoring in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry Technology. Applicant shall have a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Preference will be given to eligible students who demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Must complete a FAFSA to be considered for this scholarship.
The amount varies and recipient may apply for renewal.
Application deadline: First Friday in March
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
The donors' intentions in establishing this fund are to provide financial assistance to deserving English or English Education program students who are interested in pursuing teaching careers. The recipient of the scholarship shall have attained junior or senior academic status and shall be enrolled full-time or part-time at Ferris State University. The scholarship will be awarded to a student whose GPA is 3.5 or better the semester preceding selection. Preference shall be given to eligible students who demonstrate financial need determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
The award amount varies and may be renewed depending on the availability of funding and provided the selection criteria continue to be met.
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Freshman level Mathematics students with a minimum of a 3.25 grade point average are eligible to apply.
The award amount varies per year and is non-renewable.
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Students enrolled full-time in Chemistry or Biochemistry who have attained at least junior level standing and have a minimum 3.0 grade point average are eligible to apply.
The award amount varies and is non-renewable.
Application deadline: April 1
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Students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must be enrolled full-time in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA in your program and eligible to participate in the Ferris Theater. Must have made significant contributions to the Ferris Theater program.
The award amount varies per year and is non-renewable.
Application deadline: First Friday in March
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
Applicants for this scholarship must be enrolled full-time in the Social Work program (BSW) in the College of Arts and Sciences. Must be participating in the Social Work Study Abroad program, must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and must have reached senior status at the time of application. Financial need is not considered.
The award amount varies up to $2500.
Application deadline: January 15
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This scholarship is open to all applicants that are enrolled full-time or part-time; undergraduate students in the BSW Social Work Program. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Preference will be given to eligible students who demonstrate financial need, as determined by the FAFSA
The award amount varies. Current recipients may apply for renewal.
Application deadline: April 19
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Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate in the Honors Program majoring in pre-pharmacy, pre-medicine or pre-optometry, with a 3.25 GPA at the time of application. Preference shall be given to eligible students who demonstrate financial need.
The award amount varies and recipient may apply for renewal.
Application deadline: First Friday in March
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
Students entering their senior year of the BSW Social Work Program, with a minimum 2.70 GPA, may apply. Preference given to applicants with demonstrated financial need as determined by FAFSA
The award amount varies and is non-renewable.
Application deadline: April 19
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Automatic consideration by Biology Department faculty for “excellence in academic accomplishment, primarily in sciences with special emphasis in microbiology”.
The award amount varies.
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Students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must be a full-time undergraduate student admitted into the Teacher Education Program, majoring in History Education. Applicant shall have a minimum 2.75 GPA at the time of application.
The amount varies and recipient may apply for renewal.
Application deadline: First Friday in March.
Applications for 2014-2015 will become available December 20, 2013.
This scholarship is available for all Arts & Sciences majors at any grade level. Students must be full-time, have a minimum 2.0 grade point average, and demonstrate leadership ability.
The award amount varies per year and is non-renewable.
Recipient will be selected from nominations submitted to the scholarship committee in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Students enrolled in Biology who have obtained at least sophomore grade level and have a minimum of a 3.25 grade point average are eligible to apply. Students must demonstrate academic excellence.
The award amount is $200.00 per year and is non-renewable.
Application deadline: April 1
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Students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must be an Applied Mathematics or Mathematics major, have a minimum 3.50 GPA in Arts and Sciences courses, and have completed 80 credit hours. Financial need is not considered.
The award amount varies.
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This scholarship is available for all full-time undergraduate students majoring in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or seeking certification in Mathematics Education. Student shall have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application. Preference to demonstrated financial need as determined by FAFSA completion.
The award amount varies and recipients may apply for renewal.
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Ferris State University offers several scholarship opportunities to first-time attending freshmen based on their high school GPA and their ACT or SAT scores. To maintain eligibility for the WNF Scholarships, students must be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress per the policy of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
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