Make Michigan Home Grant

Grand Valley State University was awarded a grant through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to address talent needs in the state, particularly the West Michigan region. As part of this grant, students from the HBCU/HSI Consortium or international graduate students in the College of Computing who are willing to relocate to West Michigan are eligible to receive up to $3,000 for relocation expenses and up to $2,000 as a reverse scholarship to help pay back students’ loans and/or cover OPT fees for international students. Eligible students must be part of the HBCU/HSI Consortium or international graduate students in the College of Computing, graduating in 2025, and willing to stay in West Michigan for at least 2 years (24 months). If you would like to be considered for these funds, please complete the form below.

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Michigan Economic Development Corp

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Major *

Are you graduating from GVSU in 2025? *

Are you willing to commit to staying in West Michigan for 2 years (24 months) following graduation? *

Do you have employment secured for after graduation? *

Do you have student loans to repay? (We'll verify this with GVSU's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships). *

Are you an international student? *

Signature *

By signing this form, you verify that your responses above are true to the best of your knowledge.

Human Verification *

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