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Returning Student Scholarship

  1. Current Students
  2. Returning Student Scholarship
  3. Spring/Summer Scholarship
  4. Study Abroad Scholarship
  5. Internship Scholarship (U.S.-Based)
  6. Internship Scholarship (International)
  7. Emergency Fund


We know that financial circumstances can change year by year. That's why our Returning Student Scholarship is a flexible funding option for current LSA students with financial need. Award amounts vary based on each student's individual financial situation. The good news is that you can apply for a scholarship every academic year. No matter what transpires this year or next, our Returning Student Scholarship has you covered. 

Read below to learn more about eligibility, deadlines, and our application process. 

What does the scholarship cover?

The Returning Student Scholarship helps to cover the cost of attendance for Fall and Winter terms for one academic year. 

Amounts and Duration

The Returning Student Scholarship is based on a student's financial need and can range anywhere from $1000 to $20,000 per year. These awards are non-renewable, but you can (and should!) apply every year.

Application Deadline

The Returning Student Scholarship application for the 2025-26 academic year opens January 1, 2025 and closes June 2, 2025. Applications will be reviewed once the Office of Financial Aid has packaged students for Fall and Winter terms. Applicants will receive award notifications by early August, 2025, prior to the beginning of Fall term. 

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for an LSA Returning Student Scholarship, a student must:

  • Be an undergraduate currently enrolled full-time and pursuing a degree program (or MDDP) in the College of LSA.
  • Transferring from a different college within the Ann Arbor campus (e.g. College of Engineering, School of Public Health, etc.)
  • Transferring from U-M Flint or U-M Dearborn campus.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (i.e. possess a green card).
  • Apply for and receive need-based support through the Office of Financial Aid.
  • Have a FAFSA and CSS profile on file with the Office of Financial Aid (OFA) and must renew their FAFSA annually.

How do I apply?

LSA Returning Student Scholarship Application is open as of January 1, 2025.

LSA Scholarships is pleased to be launching a new software application system which is much more student-user friendly! Please be aware that all scholarship applications going forward will look different than in previous years. We have done everything possible to not disrupt our application process. However, please be patient with us as we make this transition over the next several months

Apply for LSA Returning Student Scholarship Application Here

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

Leinweber STEM Scholars Scholarship

The Leinweber STEM Scholars Scholarship aims to support students from rural Michigan counties pursuing degrees in STEM within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan. This funding of $10,000, covers various educational expenses, including tuition, room and board, fees, and other costs of attendance. The scholarship is renewable for up to three years, provided students maintain eligibility requirements.

Eligibility
Students do not need to qualify for Financial Aid in order to apply for this scholarship. Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for a Leinweber STEM Scholars Scholarship:

  • Be an undergraduate currently enrolled full-time and pursuing a degree program (or MDDP) in the College of LSA
  • Have an admit term of Summer or Fall 2024
  • Do not need to have a FAFSA or CSS profile 
  • Intend to declare a major in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Have their permanent residence in one of the specified rural Michigan counties. Excluded counties: Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Kent, Genesee, Washtenaw, Ottawa, Ingham, and Kalamazoo.
  • Express an interest in working in a STEM field in Michigan post-graduation.

Only students who meet these qualifications will see the application link in My Applications.

Apply for the Leinweber STEM Scholars Scholarship here.

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