Michigan scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to Michigan residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local Michigan scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for Michigan residents (1)
- Michigan Achievement ScholarshipUp to $27,500
State of Michigan (MiLEAP)
Michigan residents entering their first year of college within 15 months of high school graduation can get up to $5,500 a year through this state scholarship, renewable for up to five years for a total of $27,500. You'll need to file the FAFSA and have a Student Aid Index of $30,000 or less.
Ongoing — apply via FAFSA each year; no fixed competitive deadlineLast verified Sep 28, 2026