The University of Michigan-Dearborn is offering international students up to $50,000 in scholarships for undergraduate degrees. Apply below:
Application Deadline:
- Fall Entry (International Merit Consideration Priority): 15 November 2026.
- FAFSA Priority Form Availability: Opens 1 October 2026 for the 2027–2028 academic/aid year.
Tell Me About The Program:
The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) provides accessible, high-value higher education through clear cost-of-attendance estimates, state-backed free tuition initiatives, and automatic merit scholarship pipelines. Designed to minimize student debt, incoming first-year students are automatically reviewed for merit awards upon applying for undergraduate admission, while Michigan residents have access to full-tuition coverage programs.
Which Fields are Eligible:
- All Undergraduate Majors: Across the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters; College of Business; College of Engineering and Computer Science; and College of Education, Health, and Human Services.
Type:
Merit Scholarships, Free-Tuition Guarantees & Need-Based Institutional Aid Grants
Who can Apply:
- First-Year Applicants: Incoming freshmen applying for full-time undergraduate admission at UM-Dearborn.
- Residency Status:
- In-State Residents: Classified according to the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan rules.
- Non-Residents & International Students: Eligible for dedicated non-resident merit tiers, differential tuition incentives, and regional reciprocity rates.
How are Applicants Selected:
- Automatic Merit Review: Evaluation is based on cumulative high school GPA at the time of admission application. No separate merit application is needed.
- Free Tuition & Need-Based Grants: Evaluated through FAFSA completion (School Code: 002326), state residency verification, household income thresholds, and specific program participation (e.g., Wolverine Pathways).
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and International Students with valid visas).
Where will the Program be Taken:
University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan, United States.
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
Varies annually (Nearly half of incoming first-year students receive sufficient grant and scholarship aid to cover 100% of their tuition).
What is the Benefit of the Program:
1. Free Tuition Programs (Michigan Residents)
- Go Blue Guarantee: 100% free tuition for full-time, in-state students with a family income $\le\$125,000$, assets $<\$125,000$, and an incoming 3.5+ GPA.
- MAS Pathway / Dearborn Difference: Full tuition coverage for in-state students with family income $\le\$75,000$ eligible for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship.
- Detroit Promise: Full tuition coverage for graduates of Detroit high schools living in Detroit.
- Wolverine Pathways: Full tuition coverage for graduates of the Wolverine Pathways program.
2. First-Year Merit Scholarships (Michigan Residents)
- Dean’s Award (GPA 4.00+): $5,000 / year ($20,000 over 8 semesters).
- Dearborn Scholars Award (GPA 3.25–3.99): $4,000 / year ($16,000 over 8 semesters).
- Distinction Scholarship (GPA $\le$3.24): $3,000 / year ($12,000 over 8 semesters).
3. First-Year Merit Scholarships (Non-Residents & International)
- GPA 4.00+: $12,500 / year ($50,000 over 4 years).
- GPA 3.50–3.99: $10,000 / year ($40,000 over 4 years).
- GPA 3.25–3.49: $7,500 / year ($30,000 over 4 years).
- GPA 3.00–3.24: $5,000 / year ($20,000 over 4 years).
- Great Lakes Scholarship: Assessed at the in-state tuition rate (~$18,000/year) for residents of IL, IN, MN, NY, OH, PA, WI, or Ontario (no GPA minimum requirement).
- Undergrad Differential Scholarship: Assessed at the in-state tuition rate (~$18,000/year) for students with a 3.00+ GPA living permanently in Michigan but classified as out-of-state.
How Long Will it Last:
Renewable for up to 4 Years (8 Semesters) toward a Bachelor’s degree, provided students maintain full-time status (12+ credit hours per semester) and a cumulative 3.0 GPA (or 2.0 GPA for the Great Lakes Scholarship).
How to Apply:
- Apply for undergraduate admission to UM-Dearborn online or via the Common Application. Merit scholarship eligibility will be automatically calculated based on your cumulative high school GPA.
- Submit your FAFSA (School Code: 002326) starting 1 October 2026 for Federal, State, and Institutional need-based aid.
- For additional endowed/private awards, complete the internal UM-Dearborn Scholarship Application post-admission.
- Submit international application materials prior to 15 November 2026 for optimal Fall admission and merit consideration.
