2024 Detroit Scholarships

Detroit residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Detroit residents is $27,838.00, and 7.2% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Detroit, MI more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

14.2% of Detroit residents have a college degree or higher, while 32.6% have a high school degree but no more and 20.3% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 32.8% have at least some college education, 8.5% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 5.7% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Detroit residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 13.9% of people living in Detroit, MI are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 16.3% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Detroit.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Detroit, MI residents?

There are 449 scholarships totaling $1,633,815.00 available to Detroit residents.

Are these scholarships available for Detroit high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Detroit can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Detroit?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Detroit can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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$10,000 ScholarshipPoints Scholarship for Detroit

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$10,000 SmarterCollege Scholarship for Detroit

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$1,000 Appily No Essay Scholarship for Detroit

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$1,000 CollegeXpress No Essay Scholarship for Detroit

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Oratorical Speech Scholarship Contest

Applicant must be a finalist in the oratorical contest.

Deadline:

First Week of January

$1,500.00

Sarah Bradley Tyson Memorial Fellowship

Applicant must be a woman who is properly qualified and has proven ability by several years experience. Awards are made in recognition of leadership in cooperative extension work and initiative in scientific research. Applicant must submit a letter of application, plan of study, testimonials of character, ability, personality, small recent photograph,...

Deadline:

January 20

Recognition of Excellence Scholarship

Applicant must be a new transfer or continuing student with a minimum 3.5 GPA and at least 30 transferable credit hours.

Deadline:

June 1

Regents Scholarship

Applicant must be a new transfer or continuing student with a minimum 3.7 GPA and at least 30 credit hours.

Deadline:

June 1

$3,000.00

Geographic Region Award

Applicant must be an entering freshman who is residing in Michigan counties outside of Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne who wish to live on campus. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Recipients of award are required to live in university housing for their first two years.

Deadline:

March 31

$2,000.00

Anibal Excellence Scholarship

Applicant must be an entering freshman with a minimum high school GPA between 3.2 and 3.39 and a minimum composite ACT score of 22 or have a minimum 3.4 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 22.

Deadline:

March 31

$1,500.00

Presidential Scholarship

Applicant must be an entering freshman with a minimum 3.9 high school GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 31.

Deadline:

March 31

Distinguished Scholar Award

Applicant must be an entering freshman with a minimum high school GPA between 3.8 and 3.89 and a minimum composite ACT score of 27 or have a minimum 3.9 GPA and minimum composite ACT score between 27 and 30.

Deadline:

March 31

$5,000.00

Academic Opportunity Scholarship

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a Michigan resident.

Deadline:

May 1

$2,000.00

Founder's Scholarship

Applicant must have a minimum 3.9 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 31 to compete in the Honor's Invitational.

Deadline:

January 10

$8,700.00

Transfer Scholarships

Applicant must have at least 24 transfer hours and a minimum 3.3 GPA.

Deadline:

January 10

$4,000.00

William J. Adams, Jr. and Marijane E. Adams Scholarship

Applicant must have a declared major in biological or agricultural engineering accredited by ABET or CEAB in the United States or Canada and have completed at least one year of undergraduate study and have at least one year of undergraduate study remaining from the time of application. Applicant must have a...

Deadline:

March 15

$1,000.00

National Scholars Program

Applicant must not be a resident of Michigan or Ohio.

Deadline:

June 1