WMU Seita Scholars Program Grant

WMU Seita Scholars Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Western Michigan University
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The WMU Seita Scholars Program offers scholarships to Western Michigan University students who have experienced foster care during their teenage years. Named in honor of Dr. John Seita, the scholarship supports eligible students by providing renewable funding each semester if they maintain full-time status and academic progress. Recipients are required to reside on campus, engage in program activities, and attend a seminar course, ensuring a supportive community as they pursue their education.

Overview

What is the Seita Scholarship? The Seita Scholarship is a scholarship that supports Western Michigan University students who have lived some or all of their teenage years in foster care. This WMU scholarship is named to honor Dr. John Seita, who is a three-time alumnus of WMU. The Seita Scholarship is designed to support students who have experienced foster care. The Seita Scholarship is renewable each semester up to completion of the undergraduate degree, as long as the student files a Free Application for Federal Student Aid by March 1 every year, continues to live on campus, and maintains satisfactory academic progress. Students who are eligible for more than one scholarship for first-time students at WMU will be awarded the one with the highest value. Recipients of the Seita Scholarship must abide by the scholarship agreement, which includes the following benefits and conditions: Reside on campusMaintain full-time student statusTake a seminar course for Seita ScholarsMaintain satisfactory academic progressParticipate in academic monitoringAbide by University codes for campus livingAttend all classesAttend scheduled program eventsPay bills on timeMeet regularly with a program advisorRefrain from working off campusCampus coaches to help navigate campus lifeRecipients of the Seita Scholarship are enrolled in the Seita Scholars Program Applying to the Seita Scholars program, which includes the Seita scholarship, is separate from applying to WMU. The Seita Scholarship is a scholarship that supports Western Michigan University students who have lived some or all of their teenage years in foster care. The Seita Scholarship is only offered to fall semester admits to WMU. All students accepted to the Seita Scholars program are required to attend Summer Early Transition Week.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible applicants must be between the ages of 17-25.Qualify for the Educational Training Voucher (see for example, Michigan's ETV program) and/or the Michigan Education Trust Fostering Futures Scholarship.Be Financial Aid EligibleThe Seita Scholarship is only offered to fall semester admits to WMU.