Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions
What is myScholarships?
myScholarships is a free, online scholarship application system that allows GVSU students to apply to 400+ endowed and departmental scholarships and is accessed on the GVSU scholarships webpage.
When should I begin searching for scholarships?
October 1 is generally a good time to begin exploring scholarships for the following academic year. This is also when myScholarships opens each year.
How do I know if an Outside Scholarship is legitimate?
Organizations offering scholarships should not ask you for personal information, such as your social security number or banking information. Do not apply if there are any fees connected to the application
When is the deadline to apply for scholarships?
Most scholarships in GVSU’s myScholarships have an annual deadline of March 1; however, Non-GVSU Scholarships vary and will be listed along with other requirements.
What are External/Outside Scholarships?
External/Outside Scholarships are scholarships that have no affiliation to GVSU and can be accessed on the GVSU Scholarships webpage.
How do I know if I qualify for a particular scholarship?
All scholarships should have an “eligibility requirements” section that outlines the qualifications for prospective applicants. Make sure that you meet all of the eligibility requirements before applying.
How many scholarships can I apply for?
There is no limit to the number of scholarships for which you can apply to increase your chances to receive funding.
If I am a scholarship recipient at GVSU, how will this be applied to my GVSU bill?
Awards through myScholarships and External/Outside Scholarships will be split between both fall and winter semesters - unless otherwise stated in the scholarship guidelines.
West Michigan Scholarships
Scholarship
Children of Veterans Tuition Grant (CVTG) State of Michigan
Scholarship Info
The Children of Veterans Tuition Grant (CVTG) was previously called Education of Children of Veterans, Public Act 245 of 1935 and was administered and funded by the Michigan Trust Fund. In 2005, CVTG was established under Public Act 248 to provide an undergraduate tuition program for children of certain deceased or disabled members of the armed forces of the United States.
Eligibility
The program is designed to provide undergraduate tuition assistance to certain children older than 16 and less than 26 years of age who have been Michigan residents for the 12 months prior to application. To be eligible, a student must be the natural or adopted child of a Michigan veteran. Stepchildren of the veteran are not eligible. The veteran must have been a legal resident of Michigan immediately before entering military service and must not have later resided outside of Michigan for more than two years; or the veteran must have established legal residency in Michigan after entering military service.
Students may receive scholarship assistance for up to four academic years for a total of up to $11,200. Awards are for an academic year with the amount determined by the student’s enrollment status. Full-time students can receive up to a maximum of $2,800 per academic year.
Contact: Student Scholarships and Grants (888) 447-2678 michigan.gov/ssg
Grants for Veterans, Military Science Students, or Dependents (MSU Libraries)
BackExternal Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| AFCEA General ROTC S.T.E.M. Scholarship | $2500 | June 1 |
| AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship | $2,500 | November 16 |
| CCME Veteran Scholarship | $1,000 | November 1 |
| Google - SVA Scholarship | $10,000 | November 1 |
| John Edelman Scholars Scholarship (SVA) | $10,000 | March 5 |
| Military Veterans Scholarship Program | $2,000-$4,000 | April 30 |
| The Amvets Scholarship | $4,000 | April 30 |
| The Dr. Aurelio M. Caccomo Family Foundation Memorial Scholarship | $12,000 | April 30 |
| The H&P Veterans Helping Veterans Scholarship | $1,000 | May 1 & November 1 |
| The Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship | ~$10,000 | February 28 |
| TonaLaw Veteran's Scholarship | $1,000 | July 31 & November 30 |
| Veterans & Military Family Scholarship | $1,000 | June 15 |
| Veterans United Foundation Scholarship | Up to $50,000 | Feb. 28 & Sept. 30 |
| VFW - SportClips Help A Hero Scholarship | up to $50,000 | April 30 & November 15 |