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To be considered for this competitive scholarship a student must be the son or daughter, grandchild or sibling of a Ferris Alumni(us). The recipient must have a 2.75 GPA, have not received this scholarship award previously, have successfully completed a minimum of two full-time semesters with a minimum of 45 hours towards a bachelor's or master's degree, or 15 hours towards an associate's degree at time of selection.  Preference will be given to students in their final year at FSU.

This scholarship shall be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student on the Big Rapids main campus who has completed two semesters. Financial need and have a minimum 3.25 GPA.

This scholarship shall be awarded based on financial need.

This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate with a minimum 3.25 GPA, with financial need. The recipient demonstrate multiple situations in which they have overcome obstacles related to social, economic diversity or gender status. 

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time international student who has demonstrated interest in intercultural engagement. The student must be in good academic standing and financial need is not required.

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Opportunity Ferris Cares Scholarships provide emergency funding for our students who have  experienced a family or financial crisis and have exhausted all other means of aid. Funds may be used to assist in buying books, program supplies, tools, testing fees, internships, etc. Making a gift to the Opportunity Ferris Cares Scholarship gives Ferris State University students the opportunity to continue their education and to stay on their path for success.

This Scholarship shall be awarded to a deserving television production student of a junior level standing based upon probability of academic success. Selection committee will be comprised of an alumni, senior student representation, faculty and an administrative staff member.  Award amount varies per year and is non-renewable.  Must have 2.00 minimum cumulative GPA. 

The Clifford and Charlotte Whitfield were both educators for much of their career, with Cliff as professor for Ferris' Computer Information Systems program and Char as a teaching assistant at Chippewa Hills High School. Char is establishing this scholarship endowment to provide opportunity to future students who desire a career in Computer Information Systems and to honor the memory and the impact her husband Cliff had on so many during his 20-year tenure at Ferris State University.

The recipient must be a full-time student with a 2.5 GPA majoring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related programs at Ferris State University that include Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Pre-Science, Pre-Engineering, Automotive Engineering Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, HVACR Engineering Technology, Computer Networks and Systems, Computer Information Systems, Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Product Design Engineering Technology, Surveying Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Plastics Engineering Technology, and Welding Engineering Technology with preference for students majoring Computer Information Systems. The recipient must have a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. Financial need is required and preference given to students who are graduates of Chippewa Hills School District in Remus, Michigan.

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