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 the TRIO Needs Assessment, TRIO Semester Meeting, and TRIO Semester Meeting Verification Form.
  • Complete the following iGrad Requirements: Financial Wellness Checkup, and Money Personality Assessment (First-time users and freshmen).
  • Any 2 iGrad modules for sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
  • Attend at least one TRIO SSP event/workshop.
  • Complete the required essay (see below).

TRIO SSP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

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TRIO SSP Scholarship essay prompt

TRIO SSP Scholarship Essay Prompt

How has TRIO impacted your life? In what ways has TRIO SSP supported your growth in your college career?

 

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 2023 will be awarded during the spring 2024 semester.

 

Hardship Request

Hardship Scholarship Request

This application is for students facing an extreme financial hardship - anything from books for a class to an emergency tuition balance. Hardships will be thoroughly investigated and researched and each applicate will be vetted. When filling out the application, please be as open, detailed, and honest as possible to aid in the application process.

  TRIO SSP Hardship Application

 

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 Need 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

  SERF Application Form

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.

 

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