Scholarship Universe Frequently Asked Questions

• You will see a Campus Logic privacy policy screen. Click  "I Accept" on this page.
• Next you will add in your number on the Scholarship Universe page and select "I'm Ready". 
• Start entering information about yourself to begin matching to scholarship opportunities. In the upper right-hand corner, you will see a red box that indicates "Matches".  These are the scholarships that you meet the criteria for.
• Click on each of those scholarships to complete the applications for them. These are external scholarships, so will be leaving the ScholarshipUniverse portal to apply for these opportunities.
• Good luck on your search!
  

Yes! ScholarshipUniverse is fully mobile-friendly, allowing you to access the platform conveniently from your phone or tablet. You can answer questions, browse opportunities, and match with scholarships, making the process of earning scholarships more accessible and convenient than ever before. Whether you're on the go or relaxing at home, ScholarshipUniverse is designed to provide a seamless experience across various devices.

An external scholarship is a non-Ferris scholarship offered by organizations, foundations, or businesses outside of the university. These opportunities are not directly funded by Ferris State University but are excellent avenues for additional financial support. 

Applying for external scholarships is easy! Log in to your ScholarshipUniverse portal and begin answering matching questions as prompted when you login in. The more questions you answer, the more the system can match you to the best scholarships for you to apply for. Browse available opportunities, select the ones that match your interests and qualifications, and follow the application instructions provided by each scholarship. 

Applying for external scholarships is a fantastic way to explore the new ScholarshipUniverse system while increasing your chances of securing additional financial aid. These scholarships, not limited to Ferris State, offer diverse opportunities, and can complement other forms of financial assistance. 

Ferris State scholarships are specifically created for our students by donors who have invested in supporting your education. External scholarships come from outside organizations and have varied eligibility criteria and application processes. 

Due to the delay in FAFSA data for the 2024/25 academic year, the Phase 2 date to make Ferris State scholarships available has not yet been determined. Stay tuned for updates on the ScholarshipUniverse portal. 

Stay informed through campus communications! Ferris 360 emails and social media accounts will be regularly updated with announcements and important dates related to Ferris State scholarships. Always check your Ferris email for the latest information and notifications about scholarship opportunities. 

As a "matching" system, ScholarshipUniverse is working behind the scenes to match you with scholarship opportunities that you are eligible for, based on information we already know about you, such as your cumulative GPA, your program, your college, etc. Because no additional information is needed from you, you won't see anything for the majority of these scholarship opportunities. The only donor scholarships you will see are those that require additional information from you - such as questions about your leadership experience, participation in RSOs or professional organizations, or those that require essays or letters of reference. You are encouraged to answer as many "matching questions" as you can, to ensure that you are being considered for as many scholarship opportunities as possible. 

Once the application deadline for ScholarshipUniverse Phase 2 has passed, the Financial Aid office will begin awarding Ferris State scholarships. We expect that the majority of scholarship notifications will take place from early May through early July. 

Every student that is awarded a scholarship through ScholarshipUniverse will receive an email notification advising them of the name of the scholarship and the amount of the award. You will be required to acknowledge acceptance of the scholarship in ScholarshipUniverse and you will be required to submit a thank you or statement of gratitude for the award. Shortly after you have completed these two steps, the scholarship will be added to your financial aid award for 2024-25. 

If you experience a bad external scholarship, please click on the "Feedback" icon on the left-hand menu in ScholarshipUniverse. You will be prompted to select a reason for your feedback, select "bad scholarship alert". Type in the name of the scholarship that had the bad link.