Criteria: Merit-based scholarship awarded to non-Michigan residents of the US and Canadian residents.
How to Apply: Students who have applied and been accepted for admission are automatically considered for this award.
New first-year students: How to Apply: Students who have applied and been accepted for admission are automatically considered for this award.
These average statistics represent last year's award profile.
| Scholarship and annual award | Average ACT Composite | Average GPA |
|---|---|---|
| Scholars of Excellence-$12,000 | 31 | 4.0 |
| Scholars of Distinction-$10,000 | 26 | 3.8 |
| Scholars of Achievement-$7,000 *Class rank is also used to determine eligibility of scholarships | 25 | 3.5 |
Transfer students: must transfer from a post-secondary institution with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (4.00 scale) based on full-time enrollment for at least two semesters.
Value: New first-year students: $7,000 to $12,000 - Transfer students: $6,000.
Renewal Criteria: Scholarship recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 at the end of each spring semester. Continuous full-time undergraduate enrollment and acceptable social behavior must also be maintained.
Exclusion: Students eligible for Institutional general fund awards such as the Alumni Legacy Award or Military Family Education Award are not eligible for NSP. They are, however, eligible for need based aid and/or private scholarship funds.