The University of Michigan International Student Scholarship is awarded each year to incoming freshmen seeking to study in the USA.
The Michigan International Student Scholarship is worth $100,000 payable every year as $25,000 grant over a period of four years.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the University of Michigan International Student Scholarship, you must:
- Must be an incoming first-year undergraduate student admitted to a degree program in the College of LSA. Students will be considered even if they have not yet enrolled.
- Must NOT be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Must be enrolled (or intend to enroll) full-time (12 credit hours or more) each term.
Benefits
- Award amounts can go up to 25,000 USD. All International Student Scholarships are renewable for four years of undergraduate study, provided students maintain eligibility by completing their requirements each academic year.
- For qualified LSA students, the International Student Scholarship helps to cover the cost of attendance.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- Academic Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation
- Personal Statement/Essay
- English Proficiency Document
Method of Application
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage.
- Apply for an undergraduate program in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA).
- Students must be admitted to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts in order to apply.
- For Enrolled Students (If you already have an admission):
Click the application link below and login with your UM uniquename and password. - For Non-Enrolled Admitted Students:
You must complete all three steps before logging into to the application portal.
The process may take up to 48 hours.
Step 1: Create a UM Friend Account here.
(A Friend Account is required to access all university systems, including the LSA Scholarships Application Portal.)
Step 2: Verify a UM Friend Account on Wolverine Access.
(Students should navigate to the Students tab, click on New & Prospective Student Business, and log in with their Friend Account ID and password to verify personal information, including UMID and birth date. If you forgot your Friend Account Password reset it here. The verification process may take up to 24 hours.)
Step 3: Once verification is complete you can proceed to submit your application for the scholarship.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025.