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Central Michigan University's Global Campus is now accepting scholarship
applications for the Fall 2013 U.S. Armed Forces Textbook Award! Applications and all required
materials must be received by Friday, August 2, 2013. Applicants will be
notified of scholarship selection status by September 2013.
The application period for all other scholarships is now closed. If you applied
for a scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year you will receive notification
regarding scholarship selection status by July 31, 2013.
Scholarship applicants who are receiving or plan to receive Federal Financial
Aid by application through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
should be advised that receipt of a scholarship will affect any federal aid
eligibility that has already been packaged and/or disbursed or federal aid
eligibility that will be packed for the semester(s) in which the scholarship
award is made. Federal Direct Student Loans are considered federal financial
aid. For details contact the Global Campus Financial Aid Office at
globalfa@cmich.edu or 1-800-664-2681, option
#2.
For general scholarship questions, please contact
gcscholarships@cmich.edu or
800-950-1144 ext. 4456.
U.S. Armed Forces Textbook Award
Established in 2009 in order to assist active duty U.S. military personel and
their families with the cost of textbooks. Active duty U.S. military personnel in
pay grades E-1 through E-9, W-1 through W-4, and O-1 through O-3 and their
immediate family members enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate degree program
through CMU's Global Campus, are eligible to apply. Applicants must have
successfully completed a minimum of six (6) credit hours and maintain a minimum
GPA of 3.0. The maximum distribution to each individual cannot exceed $250 per
academic year and $500 lifetime
per family.
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Blanche Connell Scholarship
Established in 1988 by Southeastern Michigan Hospital Purchasing Management,
Inc. in honor of Blanche Connell, for a Global Campus student pursuing a Master
of Science in Administration degree with a concentration in Health Services
Administration. Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of nine
(9) credit hours and earned a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference is given to
residents of the seven (7) county area of southeastern Michigan including
Lapeer, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne.
Dr. Jay and Diana Griesser Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2010 by Dr. Jay Griesser, a long-time Global Campus adjunct
professor, and wife Diana for students enrolled in online programs. Preference
will be given to students pursuing a graduate degree in Business or Information
Technology. The Griesser's wish to honor members of the U.S. Military and
Federal Service Employees for their service to the United States. Active duty
personnel, members of their immediate family, federal service employees and
active duty reserve military personnel who have successfully completed a minimum
of six (6) credit hours and earned a minimum GPA of 3.4 are eligible to apply.
General Dynamics Land Systems Military Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was established in 2009 by General Dynamics Land
Systems in honor of members of the United States Military who are enrolled in a
Doctoral, Master's, or Bachelor's degree program through CMU'S Global Campus.
Eligibility is limited to active duty personnel of the U.S. Armed Forces and/or
their immediate family members. Applicants must have successfully completed a
minimum of six (6) credit hours with CMU and earned a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Global Campus Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2001 by alumni and friends of CMU's Global Campus for students
pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree. Applicants must have a minimum GPA
of 3.0. Preference will be given to applicants who are single parents and/or
unemployed.
Global Campus Staff and Faculty Award
This award is funded by donations from Global Campus staff and faculty members
for the purpose of assisting students with the cost of tuition. Applicants must
be pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree through CMU's Global Campus.
Preference will be given to students admitted to or enrolled in their first
semester.
Joan M. and Clarence E. Mills Annual Award
Established in 2011 by Joan M. and Clarence E. Mills for Global Campus students
pursuing a bachelor's degree and are in their junior year or higher (56+ earned
credit hours). Applicants must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must be
employed full time by a publically held electric utility.
Joyce and Gary DeWitt Endowed Scholarship
Established by the DeWitt family in 2010 for students pursuing a graduate or
undergraduate degree through Central Michigan University's Global Campus.
Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of twelve (12) credit
hours and have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to students
who are residents of the greater Grand Rapids/Holland, MI area.
Kathleen M. and Lawrence J. Oswald Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2005 by Kathleen M. ('79) and Lawrence J. Oswald for Global
Campus students residing in Southeast Michigan. Applicants must have
successfully completed a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours
(undergraduate)/nine (9) credit hours (graduate) and have earned a minimum GPA
of 3.0. Preference will be given to single parents.
Kenneth and Jane Rogers Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2010 by Kenneth ('96) and Jane Rogers for CMU's Global Campus
students who reside in the Southeast Michigan region. Applicants must be
pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree, be in their junior year or higher (56+
earned credit hours) and have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0. This scholarship is
renewable for up to two years of continuous enrollment for a student taking a
minimum of nine (9) credit hours per semester. Recipients must reapply to be
considered for the renewable portion of this scholarship.
Michigan Community College Academic Achievement Award
Established in 2011 for Global Campus undergraduate students who have earned an
associates degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from a Higher Learning
Commission accredited community college located in Michigan. Applicants must be
geographically bound for professional or personal reasons and reside in a
Michigan county that has no public residential four-year university or reside
more than 30 miles from a four-year public residential university in Michigan.
Shirley L. Gross-Moore Endowed Award
Established in 2010 by Shirley L. Gross-Moore ('81) for Global Campus
undergraduate students who have graduated from one of the following Detroit
Michigan Public High Schools: Cass Tech, Cooley, Cody, Central, Denby, Finney,
Henry Ford, Kettering, Mumford, Northern, Northwestern or Southeastern.
U.S. Armed Forces Award
Established to honor severely injured military personnel who have
incurred injuries while serving in combat on behalf of the United States, or
their spouse, or any veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who has been honorably
discharged within the last four years. Applicants must be pursuing a graduate or
undergraduate degree through CMU's Global Campus and earned a minimum GPA of
2.7.
William R. Gemma Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1999 in memory of CMU associate professor William R. Gemma,
Ph.D., for Global Campus graduate students pursuing a degree in Health Services
Administration, International Administration, or Public Administration. Student
must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and provide evidence that they have provided
service to their profession and/or community.
Yvonne Robertson Price Annual Award
Established in 2012 for Global Campus students pursuing a degree leading toward
a career in education. Applicants must be earning a minimum GPA of 2.5 for an
undergraduate student or 3.0 for a graduate or doctoral student. First year
students are eligible to apply providing they offer evidence of earning the
minimum GPA while earning their high school diploma or highest degree earned.
Preference will be given to students who have a history of supporting minority
causes.
The Morris Family Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2009 by Laurie and Michael J. Morris ('80, '93). This scholarship
is shared between CMU's Global Campus, College of Communication and Fine Arts,
and the College of Business Administration. Global Campus will be awarding
this scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year. Global Campus applicants
must be pursuing a master’s degree and must have received an undergraduate
degree from CMU. It is the intent of the Morris Family that this scholarship not
apply solely to the financially disadvantaged as defined by Federal and/or State
of Michigan guidelines.