Freshman merit scholarship program expanded

The University of Michigan-Flint is making a major investment to attract the best and brightest students. Top high school students now will be automatically eligible for scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $7,000 a year (all are renewable for four years) as part of the expansion of the Freshmen Merit Scholarship program being implemented for incoming freshmen in 2016. In addition, 10 full-ride scholarships are available to highly competitive applicants.

The University of Michigan-Flint estimates that it will offer more than $9 million in its first year. To be eligible for one of the scholarships, students must have at least a 3.25 grade point average and score at least a 24 on the ACT.

“We know that scholarship dollars can make a critical difference for students and their families when choosing a college.”

– Chancellor Susan E. Borrego

“We know that scholarship dollars can make a critical difference for students and their families when choosing a college,” said Chancellor Susan E. Borrego. “The Freshmen Merit Scholarship program is an investment. The University of Michigan-Flint is competing for students and we want to make sure we entice the best and brightest to our campus.”

The scholarships are renewable annually for students so long as they take at least 15 credits per semester and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.75 to 3.00, depending on the scholarship level awarded.