Rocket Nation Scholarship and automatic merit
VerifiedCollege program
- Award
- Fall 2027: renewable merit scholarship of $1,250 to $8,000 per year for 3.0+ GPA, plus Rocket Nation Scholarship of $8,000 per year for out-of-state students with 3.0+ GPA to offset the out-of-state surcharge (about $9,360).
- Deadline
- Apply by the January 19 priority date; later applicants get merit aid as funds allow.
- How to apply
- Automatic with admission application; no essays or letters.
- What you'll need
- No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
- An essay
- Who can apply
- High school seniors with 3.0+ GPA starting summer 2027, fall 2027 or spring 2028. GPA only; ACT and SAT are not considered. Michigan residents are treated as in-state.
- Good to know
- Merit band cutoffs within $1,250-$8,000 are not published. Separate from the competitive Presidential Scholarship. International awards differ.
- Details
- Test optional