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Central Michigan University Leader Advancement Scholarship

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Applicable For:

High School Students

Max Award Amount:

$8,000

Application Deadline:

15/01/2024
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About This Scholarship

The Central Michigan University Leader Advancement Scholarship is a highly competitive, merit-based scholarship program for incoming freshmen who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential. The scholarship is awarded by the Leader Advancement Program (LAP), a leadership development program at Central Michigan University (CMU).

Recipients of the Leader Advancement Scholarship receive a variety of benefits, including:

  • Full tuition and fees for four years
  • A $2,000 annual stipend for leadership development activities, such as conferences, workshops, and study abroad programs
  • Access to exclusive leadership development opportunities, such as mentoring, community service projects, and networking events
  • Priority registration for classes
  • The opportunity to live in a leadership-themed residence hall with other LAP students

To apply for the Leader Advancement Scholarship, interested students must complete the CMU application for admission and the Leader Advancement Program application, which includes several short essays and a recommendation letter. The application deadline for the scholarship is typically in early December, and decisions are announced in March.

Eligibility Criteria For Central Michigan University Leader Advancement Scholarship

The eligibility criteria for the Central Michigan University (CMU) Leader Advancement Scholarship are as follows:

  • Be an incoming freshman student at CMU.
  • Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and a minimum ACT score of 22 or SAT score of 1100.
  • Demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and achievements through participation in extracurricular activities, community service, and leadership positions held in school or other organizations.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Additionally, students must complete the CMU application for admission by the deadline and submit a separate application for the Leader Advancement Scholarship. The scholarship application includes several short essays and requires applicants to submit one letter of recommendation.

It is important to note that the scholarship is highly competitive, and meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that an applicant will receive the scholarship. Successful applicants typically have a strong academic record and an impressive record of leadership and community involvement.

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