Seita Scholars Program

Returning Seita Scholars Application

RETURNING SEITA SCHOLARS 2024-25 APPLICATION

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applying to the Seita Scholars program, which includes the Seita scholarship, is separate from applying to WMU. To be eligible applicants must be between the ages of 17-25 and:

The Seita Scholarship is a scholarship that supports Western Michigan University students who have lived some or all of their teenage years in foster care. The Seita Scholarship is only offered to fall semester admits to WMU.
Qualify for the Educational Training Voucher (see for example, Michigan's ETV program) and/or the Michigan Education Trust Fostering Futures Scholarship.
Be Financial Aid Eligible

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE PROCESS

Apply and get accepted to WMU as a first-time freshmen or transfer student
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Apply to the Seita Scholars Program using the webform below

If eIigible, you will be contacted for an interview with our coaching staff

AFTER BEING ACCEPTED

If accepted to our program, return the scholarship agreement forms to

Seita Scholars Program

1903 W Michigan Ave,

Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5302

REGISTER FOR WMU ORIENTATION (where you will sign up for classes) with the Office of Student Transitions
Plan to attend Summer Early Transition Week, July 15-17, 2024
Plan to attend WMU Fall Welcome Week

2024-25 APPLICATION

All students accepted to the Seita Scholars program are required to attend Summer Early Transition Week. Dates for summer 2024 are July 15-17. Housing and food will be provided on WMU’s campus (If the event is held in person).

Applicant information

First name (required)

Middle name (required)

Last name (required)

Date of Birth (required)

Address (required)

Address where you receive mail

City (required)

State (required)

ZIP code (required)

Phone (required)

Phone number (with area code) where we can best reach you

Email (required)

Are you a sibling of a current or former Seita Scholar? (required)

Yes

If yes, please provide their names

WMU application submission date (required)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid completion date (required)

Tuition Incentive Program completion date

I understand and agree to the below terms and conditions (required)

I was in foster care on or after my 14th birthday, and if I was adopted out of foster care, the adoption occurred on or after my 16th birthday. I have contacted my case worker and will submit supporting documentation. Supporting documentation must verify the age requirement as specified above. Students who receive this award must live on campus in a residence hall or a WMU apartment and fully participate in the Seita Scholars Program. I understand the following information: WMU may contact the state human service agency, or any other relevant agency, to verify my eligibility for the scholarship and suitability for the scholars program; certain personal information is required to process this application. It will be properly safeguarded, and is used only for legitimate purposes and only when absolutely necessary; submission of this application does not guarantee admission to WMU nor acceptance into the Seita Scholars Program; an interview or interviews may be required. By submitting this application, I agree to all of the above. I agree that I will hold Western Michigan University harmless as a result of contact with any such agency. Applicants who are still in high school must also apply for the Tuition Incentive Program before graduating from high school by calling (888) 447-2687. Space in the Seita Scholarship/Seita Scholars Program may be limited.

Yes

Emergency contact information

My case worker is my emergency contact (required)

Yes

First name

Last name

Address

City

State

ZIP code

Phone

Case worker/Supportive Adult information