Michigan Nursing Scholarship

The Michigan Nursing Scholarship is an award available to Michigan residents who are enrolled at least half-time in a BSN or MSN program at UDM.  The funds for this scholarship are limited.  The State of Michigan Office of Scholarships and Grants allocates funding each year to UDM, and UDM is typically not notified until August of what the allocation will be for the upcoming academic year.

Annual award amounts are as follows:

• Full-time enrollment = $4000
• ¾ - time enrollment = $3000
• ½ - time enrollment = $2000

The Scholarship and Financial Aid Office reviews a list of all students enrolled in the nursing program and makes new awards based on the following criteria:

• Highest grade point average
• Financial need, as assessed by the FAFSA
• Students who are not receiving 3rd party payments.

Returning recipients are given priority.  To accept the award, the student must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN), which will be mailed to the student.  (Only first time borrowers must complete the MPN.  To accept a renewal award, the student only needs to accept the award on the financial aid award letter).

Students receiving a full-time Michigan Nursing Scholarship award must agree to work as a direct patient care nurse in an eligible Michigan facility, or as a teacher of nursing in an eligible Michigan postsecondary institution, one year for each year of assistance.  Failure to fulfill the work commitment will result in the scholarship becoming a loan that must be repaid.