Applying to Scholarships

When To Apply: Scholarship Timeline

To be considered for as many scholarships as possible, start your search at least one year in advance. Most scholarship deadlines will be between December and March for the upcoming year. You may consider inputting these dates into your calendar with a yearly repeat, as many of these dates remain the same every year. Start early and stay organized.

Scholarship Searching

Step 1: What scholarships are you eligible for?

Step 2: Start Searching Scholarships

Step 3: Apply!

Download the PDF: Start Your Scholarship Search

Writing the Winning Essay

When writing scholarship essays, tell your story and highlight attributes to your character, while being certain to answer the essay prompt/question. Depending on the prompt, you may want to include information on your family background, obstacles faced, community engagement, or your life purpose and passions. The Fred Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors is available by virtual appointment and is a great resource to help you at any stage of your writing process.

Fred Meijer Center for Writing & Michigan Authors

Scholarship Support

Email the Scholarships Team! We are here to help you! If you would like to schedule an appointment for assistance with your scholarship search and to receive feedback on your general application, please email [email protected].

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Incoming Transfer Merit Scholarships 2026-2027

Application Requirements

Consideration for scholarships are based on a complete admissions application submitted by March 1st for spring/summer admission, July 1st for fall admission and November 1st for winter admission (unless otherwise noted). Documents received after the deadline will not be used for scholarship consideration. 

Transfer Merit Scholarships 2026-2027

Grand Valley's myScholarships

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