Other Scholarships and Grants
WMU Office of Financial Aid is your first stop when putting a plan together to fund college. To get the best service and to connect with folks who are familiar with the funding needs of Kalamazoo Promise Scholars, we recommend stopping into Bronco Express in the basement of the Bernhard Center.
Scholarship Universe
Financial Aid also provides an platform for students to search endowed scholarships through Scholarship Universe. (Note.: You'll have to login using this link and your Bronco NetID and password.)
Scholarships by College
Many WMU Colleges offer their own scholarship to students who are studying one of their majors. If you are experiencing a financial hardship related to your education, we also recommend you let your academic advisor know as they may be aware of other funding sources available to students in their program. You should also check your major and minor departmental websites as they may have some scholarships as well (e.g. criminal justice majors would check the website for the Department of Sociology). If you are unsure which department your major is housed in, ask your academic advisor.
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Aviation
- College of Education and Human Development
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Health and Human Services
- Graduate College
- Haworth College of Business
- Lee Honors College
Student Emergency Relief Fund
The Student Emergency Relief Fund (SERF) is available to assist students with financial needs outside of the expected costs of education.
Undocumented Students
There are private funds available on a limited basis for non-citizens who are undocumented and are experiencing difficulty funding their education. More information is available on the Financial Aid website.
Highly Recommended External Scholarships Resources
- Kalamazoo Community Foundation - This is a local organization which focuses on Kalamazoo County graduates.
- CareerOneStop - This website is managed by the U.S. Department of Labor and can be filtered by location. We recommending beginning with Michigan-only scholarships before casting your net wider to U.S. and international scholarships.
- Community Action - This agency provides tuition assistance, rental assistance and funding for books for students who meet certain income requirements. Call LaSahwnda Bates at (269) 441-1635 to see if you qualify.
Additional External Scholarship Resources
- Brown and Caldwell Scholarships - Scholarships available for students pursuing degrees in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology).
- The Actuarial Foundation - Scholarships available for students majoring in math or actuarial courses.
- Association for Women Geoscientists - Scholarships available for women pursuing a degree in geosciences.
- MCCA Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program - Scholarship available to students pursuing a degree in law.
- Educational Advancement Foundation - Several scholarships available based on need or merit.
- National Association of Black Journalists Scholarships - Scholarships available to students pursuing a degree in journalism.
Get help looking for additional funding
Promise coaches are also on hand to help with applying for scholarships.
