Scholarships

Student veterans, current service members, and families of service members and veterans should start looking at financial aid through the U-M Office of Financial Aid. There you will find how to apply for university scholarships and grants, federal grants and loans, and public and private scholarships available to U-M students.
The following are external, non-University scholarship opportunities that may be of interest to university/college students. Inclusion of an external scholarship opportunity is intended only as a resource for students, and does not express or imply any university involvement with, or endorsement of, the external program.
West Michigan Veterans Coalition Scholarship
The West Michigan Veterans Coalition (WMVC) will award a total of 12 scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year, ranging from $1,000 to $1,500, for military-connected students and dependents with residency from, or currently attending, a college/university in one of the following counties: Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Lake, Kent, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, or Ottawa County.
The three scholarship programs are available for those who serve(d) in the U.S. Armed Forces or spouses/dependents, each with its own eligibility criteria and application. The online application, a PDF version, and instructions are on the WMVC website.
Please note that WMVC scholarship recipients may use these funds for any educational-related expense(s), in addition to any other financial support they may receive (including grants, scholarships, funding through federal/state veteran programs, etc.).
The deadline for submitting scholarship applications is Sept. 30, 2024.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.