WMU Foundation Scholarship Grant

WMU Foundation Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Western Michigan University
Amount: Up to US $64,000
Last Updated: July 31, 2025

Summary

The WMU Foundation Scholarship offers a substantial financial opportunity of $64,000 ($16,000 per year for four years) for first-year students enrolling in the fall who have a weighted cumulative GPA of 3.70 or higher. Applicants must demonstrate financial need through criteria such as participation in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program or being a ward of the state. This competitive scholarship is awarded based on GPA and financial need, making it a valuable resource for eligible students.

Overview

Affordability may play a large part in your college selection process. That’s why it’s important to explore every opportunity for merit- and need-based aid available to you. From scholarships to grants to student loans, we can walk you through the types of financial aid and the entire process to help you get the financial support you need. Foundation Scholarship Value: $64,000 ($16,000/year for four years)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 3.70+ weighted cumulative GPA* at the time of admissionMust be a first-year student enrolling in fallAdmissible to WMUHave verified financial need based on one or more of the following criteria:Student is enrolled in or eligible to participate in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program (FRPL).Student is a ward of the state, an orphan, or in foster care.Student is homeless, as determined by their district’s McKinney-Vento Liaison.Student is undocumented/DACA.Undocumented/DACA students are invited to apply for this scholarshipPlease note that the GPA and financial need criteria are the minimum criteria for consideration. The Foundation Scholarship is highly competitive and selective, and not all students who meet the consideration criteria will be awarded. U.S. citizens and permanent residents must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).All available financial information will be used to make final scholarship decisions.   Students who qualify for more than one admission scholarship will be awarded the scholarship of the highest value.Scholarships are awarded based on the transcript GPA at the time of admission. GPA requirements are based on a 4.00 scale. Transcript GPAs that are not on a 4.00 scale will be recalculated accordingly.Students awarded more than one Office of Admissions scholarship will be awarded the scholarship of the highest value. Awards are subject to change.