Community College Scholarship Program

2009-2010 Community College Scholarship Program

The Community College Scholarship application deadline for the 2008-2009 academic year has passed. Award notifications for the scholarship will be made in mid-July.

The Scholarship details for the 2008-2009 academic year are below. Award amount, eligibility requirements, and application requirements may change for 2009-2010. Please check back in January 2009 for updated information.

2008-2009 Community College Scholarship Program

In keeping with its commitment to academic excellence, Wayne State University annually sponsors scholastic awards for outstanding community college students. WSU Community College Scholars Program awards are given each year on a competitive basis.

The Wayne State University Scholars Program for Community College Students is designed to provide two-year tuition scholarships of varying amounts to selected community college students who have demonstrated outstanding scholastic ability. This award is based entirely on academic achievement and does not prohibit application for need-based financial aid.

Awards begin the fall semester. To be considered for the award, a candidate must: Be a current, recognized Michigan resident or a resident of the four Good Neighbor Counties in Ohio (defined as a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident who has resided in Michigan or Ohio for the appropriate length of time before the first day of class).

An application for admission to Wayne State University must also be submitted. Selections are made in late June. Recipients of the award will be notified by mail no later than July 14, 2008. The preferred deadline for acceptance of the scholarship is July 31, 2008.

To be considered for this award, submit the Scholars Program application below and forward official copies of your college transcripts to:

Wayne State University
Attn: Community College Scholars Program Unit, Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 02759
Detroit MI 48202-0759

An application for admission must also be submitted. Admission applications are available from your community college counselor by calling (313) 577-3577, by visiting our Web site at www.wayne.edu or applying on line at www.apply.wayne.edu.

Community College Scholars Program Eligibility Requirements (2008-2009)

Transfer from a public community college in Michigan or Ohio (Good Neighbor counties of Williams, Fulton, Lucas, and Ottawa).
Be a resident of the state of Michigan or of the four Good Neighbor counties in Ohio (U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident status).
Complete at least 50 transferable credits or an associate degree at your community college before June 16, 2008.
Earn all credit at a participating community college. Courses earned in any capacity at a four-year institution except Wayne State University (for up to 16 credits ONLY) will cause ineligibility for consideration of this scholarship.
Present a minimum 3.50 cumulative grade-point average (4.0 = A) in all attempted coursework at the community college.

Community College Scholars Program Application Requirements (2008-2009)

Complete the Scholars Program application and submit no later than May 12, 2008.
Submit the Wayne State University Undergraduate application for admission, application fee and all official transcripts for undergraduate admission no later than May 12, 2008.
Send an updated transcript by June 16, 2008, if courses are currently in progress. The cumulative grade-point average must be a 3.50 or higher for consideration.