Ferris offers a wide variety of scholarship opportunities to its students. To access
the full list of opportunities and to submit your application, use either of the two
links below as appropriate.
Admitted Students: If you are an admitted student (you have a MyFSU user name and password) please
follow these instructions to submit your applications: Log in to MyFSU > Student tab
> Financial Aid quick link > select MyScholarships in the Scholarships portlet.
Ferris Statewide Scholarship Opportunities
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Ferris Statewide Adult Learner Life-Changing Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded to the first 25 newly admitted students for the
aid year who meet the scholarship criteria of being out of high school for 7 years
or more and submitted all application materials on MyScholarships.
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This scholarship will be automatically awarded to the first 15 newly admitted students
for the aid year who meet the scholarship criteria of a high school grade point average
of 3.2 or higher, OR an ACT composite score of 22 or higher, OR an SAT score of 1080
or higher. Students will receive $2,000/year, not to exceed $1,000/semester. The University
uses the high school grade point average provided by the student’s high school. For
example, if the student’s high school does not use a weighted GPA for AP classes,
neither will the University. The high school GPA will be rounded to the hundredth
decimal point. The University will use the highest ACT composite or SAT scores provided.
Scores from different ACT tests will not be added together to create a composite score.
GED scores can be substituted for high school grade point averages for first time
attending college students. To be awarded the scholarship, students must be admitted
to an off-campus undergraduate degree granting program, excluding online, certificate
and pre- programs. To receive the scholarship award, students must be registered for
at least 3 Ferris credits. The Statewide Freshman Achievement Scholarship is non-renewable.
Please note that all of the SAT scores reflected above are based on the Evidence-Based
Reading & Writing Section and Math Section SAT score after March 1, 2016.
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This scholarship will be automatically awarded to the first 85 newly admitted students
for the aid year who meet the scholarship criteria of a minimum of 24 accepted transfer
credit hours and a minimum cumulative transfer grade point average of 3.2 or higher.
Students will receive $2,000/year, not to exceed $1,000/semester. The University uses
the transfer grade point average by calculating all transferred grades even if they
are from multiple colleges or universities. To be awarded the scholarship, students
must be admitted to an off-campus undergraduate degree granting program, excluding
online, certificate and pre- programs. To receive the scholarship award, students
must be registered for at least 3 Ferris credits. Readmitted Ferris students are not
eligible for the Statewide Transfer Achievement Scholarship. The Statewide Transfer
Achievement Scholarship is non-renewable.
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Value - $1,000 per year / $4,000 for four years (Renewal cumulative GPA: 2.75)
Criteria:
- Must be admissible for degree granting program at Ferris State University
- Must have graduated from high school
- Must enroll full-time at one of Ferris State University sites within one year of graduation
(with exception of Kendall College of Art & Design)
- Must have successfully earned a C or better in at least 3 credits through a Ferris
collaborative high school agreement
- Scholarship is renewable for 3 years (option of 4 with administrative review) with
satisfactory academic progress and a 2.75 accumulative grade point.
- Scholarship can be stacked with other scholarships to cover up to cost of attendance
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Woodbridge N. Ferris (WNF) Scholarships: This scholarship is awarded to freshmen that are admitted to one of the specific
full-time, fully-online or statewide programs that meet the high school GPA requirement
to qualify for the Dean's or Gold scholarship.
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Bernie Powers Memorial Annual Scholarship: This scholarship shall be awarded to either full or part-time undergraduate student(s)
majoring in Accounting, CIS or Digital Media Software Engineering programs at Ferris
State University or any of Ferris State University’s off-campus locations and be an
Eagle Scout.
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School of Education Alumni Board Annual Scholarship: The School of Education Alumni Board annually offers four scholarships for which
students apply. Members of the Alumni Board evaluate student applications on the basis
of their academic records, leadership potential, service to Ferris State University,
and written essays.
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The Dr. W. Marlene O’Hara Memorial Annual Scholarship shall be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student in the Criminal Justice program
at Ferris State University/Grand Rapids Campus. The recipient shall be in good satisfactory
academic standing. Preference shall be given to eligible students who demonstrate
financial need determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
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The applicant for
this scholarship must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in any associate or baccalaureate
degree program in the College of Health Professions. Recipients shall have a minimum GPA of
3.25 at the time of application. Preference shall be given to eligible students who
demonstrate financial need, determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial
Aid.
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Ferris/GRCC Assist Annual Scholarship: A scholarship will be awarded to a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate
student enrolled with both Ferris State University and Grand Rapids Community College.
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Grand Rapids Endowed Student Scholarship: A scholarship will be awarded to a Ferris student admitted to any Grand Rapids program,
full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student, to be used exclusively for
educational expenses.
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Gregory Dreuth Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Applicants for the scholarship must be fully matriculated students in good standing
with the University who have completed a minimum of 47 credits of academic work and
is enrolled in the Food Service/Hospitality Management program or a program that will
lead to a degree, associate’s degree or certificate in the programs.
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Kenneth Hoexum Endowed Scholarship: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students of junior standing enrolled
in a College of Business program who has demonstrated a high level of scholastic achievement.
Preference will be given to students from the Greater Grand Rapids MI area.
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Millard Quinlan and Ida Quinlan Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Mr. Millard Quinlan and his sister, Ida, were Michigan teachers for over thirty
years. In recognition of their excellence in teaching, the Quinlan Scholarship funds
up to 25% of tuition and other educational related expenses to academically successful
students from Luce, Mackinaw, and Chippewa Counties.
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Minnie Mould Marsh Endowed Scholarship: Applicants shall be at least junior standing enrolled in the College of Business
on a full-time or part-time basis. Applicants must have maintained a 3.0 or higher
cumulative GPA, have participated in campus and/or community related extracurricular
activities and demonstrated leadership potential, evidenced by award, recognition
or participation.
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Molecular Diagnostics Annual Scholarship: A scholarship will be awarded to a Ferris student majoring in Molecular Diagnostics
and attending classes at the Grand Rapids campus, to be used exclusively for educational
expenses.
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Scott Whitener Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Dr. Whitener, the former Dean of the College of Education, was known throughout
Michigan for his commitment to students, innovation, and excellence. He was very active
and engaged throughout his career to ensure that Ferris State University students
succeed. This scholarship honors the late Dr. Whitener and supports students who demonstrate
achievement and leadership.
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W. S. Garrison Endowed Scholarship: Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good standing with the University,
be a Food Service Management or Hospitality Management major and have completed at
least 47 credit hours, but less than 148 credit hours.
