Scholarships and Financial Aid
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship

Outside Scholarship
Any
Grade Level: High School Junior and Above
Max award amount is $1,000 per year
Non-Renewable
Good academic standing
Must be between the ages of 16 and 30. Must write an essay.
Click here for more information. Deadline date is June 20, 2008
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Scholarship

Outside Scholarship
Nursing (ADN, BSN or MSN)
Grade Level: Any
Max award amount is $500 per year
3.0 Min Cum. GPA
Currently enrolled in a nursing program, full-time or part-time. Answer two essay questions included on the application.Two letters of reference required-one from a health care professional.
Pick up an application at the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid, in the Timme Center. Deadline is May 1
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
AES Engineering

Outside Scholarship
Available for all majors
Grade Level: All students
Max award amount is $500 per year
Non-Renewable
Good academic standing
Essay-no more than 1000 words, to one of the following questions:Why are you a good candidate to receive this award? What do you consider to be the most important problem facing society today, & why?
Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com. Deadline date: September 15th.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Alice Stephenson Schuberg Scholarship

Outside Scholarship
Any
Grade Level: All Students
Max award amount is $500 per year
Non-Renewable
Good academic standing
Graduating HS senior, current/continuing student who graduated from a Mec. Cnty.HS, pursuing a career at FSU. Pursue career in Mec. Cnty. after graduation.
Have realistic goals and plan to achieve them, demonstrate academic achievement and experience in chosen/related field.Click here to download and print application. Deadline is March 15
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Alumni Association Legacy
Available for all majors
Grade Level: At least Sophomore
Max award amount is $2,000 per year
Non-Renewable
2.75 Min Cum. GPA
Be the child, sibling or grandchild of a Ferris Alumna(us).
Click here to download and print application, Due April 14 in Financial Aid Office
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division

Outside Scholarship
Any
Grade Level: Freshman and Sophomore
Award amount varies
Good Academic Standing
Cancer survivor age 20 or younger (as of 4/16/2008). U.S. citizen and legal resident of Mich. Or Ind. Attending/plan to attend a college/university in Mich. or Ind., Fall 2008, full-time, 12 credits
FAFSA required. Click here for more information and to download and print application. Deadline is April 16, 2008
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
American Foundation of Vision Awareness
Optometry
Grade Level: Graduate
Award amount varies per year
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
Automatic Consideration by Department
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
American Hotel Foundation
Food Service/Hotel Management
Grade Level: All Students
Max award amount is $1,000 per year
Non-Renewable
2.00 Min Cum. GPA
Automatic Consideration by Department
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
American Photo Marketing Scholarship
Any
Grade Level: At least Sophomore
Max award amount is $750 per academic year
Renewable
Good academic Standing
Must be full-time. FAFSA required.
Click here to download and print application, Due May 1st in Financial Aid
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Andrea Warfield
Available for all majors
Grade Level: At least Junior
Award amount varies per year
Non-Renewable
3.25 Min Cum. GPA
Must be a non-traditional student
Click here to download and print application, Deadline May 1st
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Anne Szabunia Memorial Sch.
Health Care Systems Administration
Grade Level: 90 completed credit hours toward degree completion
Max award amount is $1000 per year
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min. Cum. GPA
Full-time adult learner/non-trad student. Member or immediate family member of Southeastern Michigan Hosp. Purch. Mgmt. may not apply.
Click here to download and print application, Due at Department Office by April 1st.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Applied Math/ Actuarial Science
Actuarial Science
Grade Level: All Students
Max award amount is $1,000 per year
Non-Renewable
2.00 Min Cum. GPA
Automatic Consideration by Department
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Army ROTC Scholarship

Outside Scholarship
Any
Grade Level: Freshman and Sophomore
Award amount varies per year
Renewable
2.50 Min Cum. GPA
Military Science Cadets, U.S. Citizen between ages of 17 and 26, Score minimum of 920 on SAT or 19 on the ACT, Meet physical standards.
Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component. For more information contact Major Blick at 231.591.5319
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Arnold L. and Carolyne D. Johnson Sch.
Available for all majors in the College of Business
Grade Level: Sophomore, Junior or Senior
Award amount varies per year
Renewable
2.30 Min. Cum GPA
Must be a full-time student.Preference will be given to students from Manistee County or Cannon Township in Kent County.
FAFSA required. Automatic Consideration by Department
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Association on American Indian Affairs
Various Majors
Grade Level: Undergraduates and Graduates
Award amounts vary
Good Academic Standing
Preference to Native American
Click here to download and print an application. Deadline date is July 1st.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Barnes & Noble College Bookstore, Inc
Available for all majors
Grade Level: At least Sophomore or higher
Max award amount is $500 per year
Non-Renewable
3.50 Min Cum. GPA
Cannot be combined with President's, Dean's, or Founder's Scholarships
Can only receive scholarship one time
Check the box to apply online, then submit at the bottom of the page.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Barry Barratt Scholarship

Outside Scholarship
Any
Grade Level: Freshman
Max award amount is $500 per year
Non-Renewable
2.50 Min Cum. GPA
Graduating senior of Big Rapids High School. Strong desire to attend a college or university. Involved in extracurricular activities and participate in community and/or volunteer service.
Click here to download and print application. Deadline is March 15
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Benjamin & Cherie Gubin Scholarship

Outside Scholarship
Graduate Program
Grade Level: Graduate
Max award amount is $2000 per year
Non-Renewable
3.0 Min Cum. GPA
Pemanent resident of Kalamazoo County during senior year in high school or graduated from a Kalamazoo County H.S. Full-time in a Master's/Professional degree program.
FAFSA Required.Click here for more information. Click on scholarship information, then eGrant. Deadline is July 1.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Bernard F. & Melissa Anne Bailey Family Fund

Outside Scholarship
Health Care
Grade Level: All Students
Award amount varies
Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
Must be a resident of the mid-Michigan area (Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Montcalm, Ogemaw, Osceola, Roscommon & Saginaw county). Accepted in an accredited health care curr
Click here to download & print application. Deadline:March 15
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Berry, Patricia
Intensive English
Grade Level: All Students
Award amount varies per year
Non-Renewable
Good Academic Standing
International student. Must have completed at least one full semester at Ferris. 200 word-paragraph explaining the financial need and reasons for being considered.
Click here to download and print an application. Due April 1st.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Big Rapids Garden Club
Ornamental Horticulture Technology
Any
$1,000
" As a condition of the scholarship, the recipient will work 5 hours per week in the Greenhouse in the Fall and Spring semesters.
Click here to download and print application. Deadline is March 1st.
Check the box to apply online, then submit at the bottom of the page.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
BigSun Scholarship

Outside Scholarship
Available to all student athletes
Grade Level: Incoming Freshman and higher
Max award amount is $500 per year
Non-Renewable
Good academic standing
Must send a short (500 words or less) essay describing why you should be the winner of this award.
Click herefor more information. Deadline is June 20, 2009
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Bill and Lynn Scheible Scholarship
Any
Grade Level: All Students
Max award amount is $500 per year
Renewable
Good academic standing
Awarded to the student athlete honored as the offensive scout team player of the year. Selected by Head Football Coach.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Blanche Arnold
Available for all majors
Grade Level: At least Sophomore or higher
Award amount varies per year
Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
Preference to those living within 50 miles of Ferris
FAFSA Required. . Deadline April 1
Check the box to apply online, then submit at the bottom of the page.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Board of Nursing Scholarship - MSN

Outside Scholarship
Masters in Nursing/Education Track
Grade Level: Graduate
Max award amount is $6,000
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
Submit to the AHS office the application and Notification of Intent ot Award Scholarship
Click here to download and print application. Deadline April 15th
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Board of Nursing Scholarship - RN

Outside Scholarship
Nursing
Grade Level: 2nd Year in A.A.S. Degree
Max award amount is $5,000
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
Submit to the AHS office the application and Notification of Intent ot Award Scholarship
Click here to download and print application. Deadline April 15th
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Boerma Eagle Scout Scholarship

Outside Scholarship
Any
Grade Level: Freshman
Max award amount is $500 per year
Non-Renewable
Good academic standing
Graduating high school senior from Mecosta County. Active member of Boy Scout Troop 114 for at least three years. Earned rank of Eagle Scout prior to application deadline.
Preference given to most active applicant from Troop 114. Preference shall be given to applicants who have held Scout leadership positions.Click here to download and print application. Deadline is March 15
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Brian & Grace Brown Memorial Scholarship
Respiratory Care
Grade Level: Third and Fifth Semester Students
Max award amount is $1000 per year
Non-Renewable
2.0 Min Cum. GPA
Write an essay explaining in detail your request and explanation of need for scholarship money. *FAFSA required.
Click here to download and print application, Due January 7th
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Brian Chapman
Professional Golf Management
Grade Level: Junior
Max award amount is $500 per year
Renewable
2.50 Min Cum. GPA
Must be US citizen
Separate application required; Available at PGM Office; Due at PGM Office by the fall semester
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Brudy Memorial Excellence in Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Grade Level: All Students
Max award is total tuition costs
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
Must be a Michigan Resident
Automatic Consideration by Department
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
C. Alan Tressler
Radiography
Grade Level: At least Sophomore
Award amount varies per year
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
Must be a Michigan resident
FAFSA Required. Click here to download and print application. Deadline April 1st.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Cadillac Area Human Resources Assoc. Sch.
Human Resource Management
Grade Level: Sophomore or Junior
$250, $500, or $1,000
Must apply each year
3.0 GPA or higher
Must have completed at least 3 HRM courses
Click here to download and print application
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Call Family Scholarship
Available for all Allied Health Science
Grade Level: Completed 56 credit hours or more in an Allied Health Science BS program
Award amount varies per year
Non-Renewable
2.75 Min Cum. GPA
FAFSA required. Participation in University co-curricular programs and/or community activities.
Click here to download and print application, Due at Department Office by, April 1st.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Canadian Lakes Garden Club Annual Scholarship
Ornamental Horticulture
Grade Level: All Students
Award amount varies
Non-Renewable
Good academic standing
FAFSA required. Full-time, undergrad student majoring in Ornamental Horticulture Technology. Must be willing to commit 5 hours each week of service to the Ferris' John & Rhea Smith Greenhouse.
Automatic Consideration by Department
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Central Michigan Community Hospital Scholarship

Outside Scholarship
Health Care Profession
Grade Level: All students
Max award amount is $1000 per year
2.75 Min Cum. GPA
FAFSA required. Write brief description of your connection (resident and/or employment and/or volunteer activities of connection) to Isabella County. Summary of how you have financed your education.
Pick up an application at the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid in the Timme Center. Deadline is March 14th.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Charter Schools Office Scholarship
Any
Grade Level: All students
Award amount varies
Renewable
2.5 Min Cum. GPA
Full-time undergraduate, who graduated from:Consortium College Preparatory HS, Allen Academy(both in Detroit),Creative Tech. Academy(Cedar Springs) & Clara B. Ford Academy(Dearborn Heights).
FAFSA required.Click here to download and print application. Deadline:April 1
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Class of 1974 Linda Willette Scholarship

Outside Scholarship
Any
Grade Level: Freshman
Max award amount is $500 per year
Non-Renewable
Good academic standing
Graduating high school senior of Big Rapids High School who has participated in Equestrian Club. Involvement in the community and volunteer service, particularly scouting.
Involvement in extra-curricular activities. Rank in top 30%of his/her class. Click here to download and print application. Deadline is March 15
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
College of Education Alumni Board Scholarship
Any
Grade Level: All students
Max award amount is $500 per year
Non-Renewable
2.00 Min Cum. GPA - AA, AAS, & BS -3.00 Min Cum. GPA - Masters
Letter of recommendation. Transcript (unofficial) and resume. Full time enrollment.
Click here to download and print application. Deadline is February 29, 2008
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Cummings
Pharmacy
Grade Level: At least Junior
Max award amount is $500 per year
Non-Renewable
2.00 Min Cum. GPA
Awards given to: 1 - Pharm D, 2 - pre-senior
Automatic Consideration by Department
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Daudi Book
Available for all majors
Grade Level: Sophomore
Max award amount is $50 per year
Non-Renewable
2.50 Min Cum. GPA
Must be a full-time student
Separate application required; Available at Minority Affairs Office
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Dee Kap Memorial
Available for all majors
Grade Level: Sophomore
Award amount varies per year
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
Single parent 2 semesters in university apartments
FAFSA Required
Check the box to apply online, then submit at the bottom of the page.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Deiter Weiss Memorial Sch.
Accounting
Grade Level: Senior
Max award amount is $500 per year
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
Full-time. FAFSA required.
Automatic Consideration by Department
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Dental Health Prof. Sch.
Dental Hygiene
Grade Level: Sophomore (26credit hours) or higher
Max award amount is $500 per year
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min. Cum. GPA
Full-time student from Wexford, Missaukee or Osceola county.
Click here to download and print application, Due at Department of Dental Health Office by April 1st
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Detroit Compact

Outside Scholarship
Available for all majors
Grade Level: Freshman
Max award is total tuition costs
Renewable
Min 21 ACT and Min 3.00 high school GPA
Be selected by the Detroit Compact
Consideration Automatic upon Admission. For more information Click here
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Douglas Hagemann Endowment
Available for all Accounting majors
Grade Level: All Students
Award amount varies per year
Non-Renewable
2.4 Min Cum. GPA
Automatic Consideration by Department
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Dow ICT
Industrial Chemistry
Grade Level: Senior
Max award amount is $500 per year
Non-Renewable
2.00 Min Cum. GPA
Automatic Consideration by Department
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Dr. Henry R. Racki Opt. Sch.
Optometry
Grade Level: Graduate
Max award amount is $1000 per year
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
Resident of Macomb County, who has demonstrated an interest in the liberal arts in the pre-optometry preparation.
For more information regarding this scholarship contact the College of Optometry deans office.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Dr. Henry Reitz
Chemistry or biochemistry
Grade Level: Junior or Senior
Award amount varies per year
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
Must be a full-time student.
Automatic Consideration by Department
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Dr. Jack W. Bennett Memorial Sch.
Optometry
Grade Level: Junior, third year student
Award amount varies per year
Non-Renewable
3.25 Min Cum. GPA
Demonstrate great potential in following the ethical principles and high ideals of professionalism and leadership
For more information regarding this scholarship contact the College of Optometry deans office.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Dr. John H. Hoagland, C.P.M. Scholarship
Purchasing
Grade Level: All students
Max award amount is $500 per year
Good Academic Standing
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Application available at the Timme Center. Deadline date is March 1, 2008.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Dr. John H. Hoagland, C.P.M. Scholarship

Outside Scholarship
Management Department
Grade Level: All students
Max award amount is $500 per year
Good academic standing
Recipients selected according to an established point structure assigned to the following categories: Academic Credentials, Academic Plans & Career Goals
Community Service, Service to NAPM, Employment, and Leadership. Pick up an application at the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid in the Timme Center. Deadline is March 1.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Dr. Mary L. McCorriston Child Development Scholarship
Child Development
Grade Level: At least Sophomore
Max award amount is $500 per year
Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
Full-time Must demonstrate leadership
Automatic Consideration by Department
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Edward Griffen Memorial Teacher Education
Technical Teacher Ed
Grade Level: All Students
Award amount varies per year
Non-Renewable
2.50 Min Cum. GPA
Automatic Consideration by Department
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Elizabeth Claucherty Endowment
Business Education
Grade Level: Junior or Senior
Award amount varies per year
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
FAFSA Required
Check the box to apply online, then submit at the bottom of the page.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Esther Ewigleben
Professional Golf Management
Grade Level: Freshman
Max award amount is $1,500 per year
Non-Renewable
2.00 Min Cum. GPA
Female
Automatic Consideration by Department
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Ferris Academic Opportunity
Available for all majors
Grade Level: Incoming first time college freshman
Max award amount is $2,000 per year
Renewable
Min 3.00 high school GPA and Michigan resident
Preference given to minority students. Letter of recommendation from someone other than a relative. Must write an essay.
Click here to download and print application. Deadline is May 1.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Ferris Faculty Association-Russ Moffett
Available for all majors
Grade Level: Freshman
Max award amount is $1,000 per year
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
Even years - Big Rapids & Reed City High Schools, odd years - Chippewa Hills & Morley Stanwood High Schools, must not have faculty tuition waiver
Selection of the recipient rests with the appropriate high school principal and/or his/her designee.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Ferris Professional Women
Any
Grade Level: At least Sophomore
Max award amount is $1000 per year
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
Female F.S.U. student who demonstrates financial need, leadership and service to the community. Applicants from Mecosta County are especially encouraged to apply, however,will consider other counties.
Scholarship applications may be downloaded from the Ferris Professional Women web site. Deadline 4 p.m. April 4. Recipient will be announced at the FPW annual luncheon.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
FIRST Robotics
Any
1,000
Good Academic Standing
Apply for admission to Ferris State University by April 1. Must have participated in the FIRST Robotics Competition or FIRST Vex Challenge. Provid documentation confirming participation in the FIRST
Apply on line or pick up an application at the Financial Aid Office.
Check the box to apply online, then submit at the bottom of the page.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Flint Public Schools Scholarship
Available for all majors
Grade Level: Freshman
Max award amount is $500 per year
Renewable for one additional year
3.00 Min. Cum. GPA
Senior and attend a Flint Public School. Click here to download and print application.
Click here to download and print recommendation form. Deadline April 1st.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Ford, C. Jerry & Mary
Nursing
Grade Level: 2nd Year in Associates Program
Award amount varies per year
Non-Renewable
2.50 Min Cum. GPA
FAFSA Required. Click here to download and print application; Due at Department Office by May 1st.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Foundation of Federated Garden Club of MI Sch.
Ornamental Horticulture Technology
Grade Level: All Students
Max award amount is $1,000 per year
Non-Renewable
2.00 Min Cum. GPA
FAFSA required.
Automatic Consideration by Department
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Frances Friar Memorial Nursing Sch.
Nursing
Grade Level: 2nd year of Associate Nursing program
Varies
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min.Cum. GPA
Full-time student. FAFSA required.
Click here to download and print application, Due at Department Office by April 1st.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Frank Karas Scholarship
Available for all majors
Grade Level: All Students
Award amount varies per year
Non-Renewable
No GPA requirement.
Must be enrolled full-time in a four-year program at FSU. Awarded to graduates of high schools in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Click here to download and print separate application, Due by April 1st.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship

Outside Scholarship
Accounting
Grade Level: At least Junior
Max award amount is $3500
Non-Renewable
Good academic standing
Full-time student. Preparing for a career in state and local government finance. Citizen or permanent resident of U.S. or Canada. Recommendation by student's academic counselor or chair of Acct. prgm.
Click here for more information and to download and print application. Deadline is February 29.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
FSU Alumni & Friends Endowment
Available for all majors
Grade Level: All Students
Award amount varies per year
Non-Renewable
3.00 Min Cum. GPA
Must complete a FAFSA
Must be a full-time student.
Check the box to apply online, then submit at the bottom of the page.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
FSU Alumni Softball Scholarship
Any
Grade Level: Junior or Senior
Max award amount is $1000 per academic year
Non-Renewable
Good academic standing
Must be a FSU softball team member. Submit an informal essay addressng what was learned from playing college softball and how this experience will help with future career goals.
Submit essay to the athletics department. Scholarship recipient made by head softball coach.
Name Program & Class Standing Requirements
FSU Military Veteran Scholarship Program
Any
Grade Level: All Students
Max award amount is $1,000 per year
Renewable
Must meet or exceed Satisfactory Academic Progress
Must have served on an active duty status in U.S. Armed Forces for a min of 6 continuous months, received "honorable" or "uncharacterized" seperation, enrolled at FSU within 4 years from separation.