Scholarship Opportunity

Michigan Competitive Scholarship

Offered by MI Student Aid

The Michigan Competitive Scholarship provides need- and merit-based financial assistance to eligible Michigan undergraduate students pursuing their first degree. The program is being phased out and is no longer available to students who graduated from high school or completed its recognized equivalent in 2023 or later.

Minimum GPA2.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelCollege Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026-27 Michigan Competitive Scholarship

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineJuly 1, 2027

Eligibility

  • Have graduated from high school or completed its recognized equivalent before 2023.
  • Be pursuing a first undergraduate degree.
  • File the current-year FAFSA by July 1.
  • Have earned a qualifying SAT score of at least 1200 before entering college if graduating in the Class of 2017 or later.
  • Students graduating before the Class of 2017 must have earned the applicable qualifying ACT score under the program's legacy requirements.
  • Possess a high school diploma or recognized equivalent.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Enroll at least half-time at a participating Michigan institution.
  • Have been a Michigan resident since July 1 of the previous calendar year.
  • If considered a dependent student, have FAFSA contributors who are also Michigan residents.
  • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or approved refugee.
  • Not be incarcerated.
  • Not be in default on a federal student loan.

Requirements

  • Submit the current-year FAFSA by July 1.
  • Maintain financial need.
  • Remain enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate student.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 for renewal.
  • Meet the institution's Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
  • Continue meeting Michigan residency requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm that the student originally qualified for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship and graduated from high school or completed its equivalent before 2023.
  2. 2Complete and submit the current-year FAFSA by July 1.
  3. 3List the intended participating Michigan institution on the FAFSA.
  4. 4Monitor the MiSSG Student Portal and communications from the college financial aid office for eligibility and award information.
  5. 5Notify MI Student Aid through MiSSG if the Michigan college choice changes.
  6. 6Continue submitting the FAFSA by July 1 each year and meet renewal requirements while the program remains available.