Scholarships for TRIO SSP Students
TRIO SSP Scholarship
TRIO SSP Scholarship
Scholarship Requirements:
- Pell Grant recipient
- Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
- Must have completed their TRIO Semester Check-In each semester
- Attend at least one TRIO SSP event/workshop each semester.
- Complete the required application (see below).
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Note: Scholarship applications are accepted during the fall semester. If selected for the scholarship, funds will be dispersed to student accounts the following spring semester. Scholarships accepted during fall 2026 will be awarded during the spring 2027 semester.
Hardship Request
Hardship Scholarship Request
This application is for admitted TRIO SSP students facing an extreme financial hardship. It is expected that students applying for this scholarship have exhausted all other options available to them, including accepting federal loans and work study.
To be considered for this scholarship, please schedule a meeting with Associate Director Alexis Byers through Student Success Hub. If deemed eligible, Dr. Byers will provide instructions for next steps. Please contact @email for any questions regarding the Hardship Scholarship.
WMU College Scholarships
WMU College Scholarships
There may be scholarships offered through your college. Please take a moment to review the options offered below.
Student Emergency Relief Fund
Student Emergency Relief Fund
The Student Emergency Relief Fund (SERF) is one time financial gift that is given to students experiencing urgent financial need. This fund is a part of the Invisible Essential Needs Project and is meant to alleviate some barriers a student may face.
Examples of eligible expenses:
- Fire/flood damage
- Repair/replace eyeglasses
- Auto repairs (non-accident)
- Laptop repairs
- Qualified medical (e.g. dental)
Examples of ineligible expenses:
- Monthly bills (e.g. rent)
- Tuition/textbooks
- Auto maintenance or accident repair
- Tickets/towing
- Food/toiletries/household items
Incoming Student Scholarships
Scholarships for Incoming Students
These scholarships are offered through the Office of Admissions to new incoming students, including first-year and transfer students. If you are planning to attend WMU, you may want to review the information offered here.
Scholarships for incoming first-year students
Scholarships for transfer students
External Scholarships
External Scholarships
Several external (non-WMU) scholarships are available to undergraduate students. If you have questions regarding scholarship links or applications, please contact the TRIO SSP office.
- Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
- Gen and Kelly Tanabe Student Scholarship
- LAGRANT Foundation Scholarships
- Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
- United Negro College Fund