Davenport University

Gerald R. Ford Memorial Scholarship
Maximum Annual Amount	Full tuition and fees, on-campus room and board, study abroad, textbooks
Per Semester Amounts	Full tuition and fees, on-campus room and board, study abroad, textbooks
Student Type	New high school student
Program Type	Undergraduate
To Qualify	Minimum 3.75 CGPA (end of junior year) and minimum 31 ACT. Competitive essay is required (due January 15). Minimum enrollment of 15 credit hours per fall and winter semesters required; optional minimum of 6 credits for spring/summer semester. Essay Topic: "How I have demonstrated and plan to demonstrate in my life characteristics espoused by Gerald R. Ford including leadership, civic responsibility, service, ethics and courage of conviction."
Renewable	Up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter)
Renewal CGPA	3.60 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year)

Martin Luther King Inherit the Dream Scholarship
Maximum Annual Amount	Up to full tuition and fees
Per Semester Amounts	Tuition and fees
Student Type	New high school student New adult student New transfer student
Program Type	Undergraduate
To Qualify	Two scholarships will be awarded each year. A separate application is required (due December 1st). Click here to go to the application. Minimum 2.00 GPA from high school or transferring institution. Recommended enrollment of 12 credit hours per fall and winter semester, with spring summer enrollment of 6 credit hours. Minimum of 6 credit hours per semester required. Students involved in community service and/or activities in support of diversity and inclusion are encouraged to apply. The application will ask candidates how they have demonstrated the ideals espoused by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, including leadership, equality, inclusion of people from different cultures, beliefs and community service.
Renewable	Up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter)
Renewal CGPA	Students must maintain Standards of Academic Progress

President's Scholarship (Charter Scholarship)
Maximum Annual Amount	Full tuition and fees
Per Semester Amounts	Tuition and fees
Student Type	New high school student
Program Type	Undergraduate
To Qualify	Minimum 3.90 CGPA (end of junior year) OR minimum 31 ACT and 3.0 CGPA OR minimum 1360 SAT (verbal + math) and 3.0 CGPA. Competitive essay is required (due January 15). Minimum enrollment of 15 credit hours per fall and winter semesters required; optional minimum 6 credit hours for spring/summer semester. Essay topic: "How will a Davenport education help you achieve your career goals?" Essays should be approximately 500 to 750 words long and will be evaluated based upon the specific career goals, how those goals fit within a program at Davenport and the quality of the writing. Awarding Process The essay plays a primary role in the awarding process. Other factors such as overall GPA, standardized test scores and class rank are considered when making decisions. All candidates are reviewed and essays read by a committee made up of representatives from Admissions, Faculty and Financial Aid. That committee’s recommendations are then reviewed by the Executive Vice President for Enrollment and Student Development and the Executive Director of Admissions. The final decisions are reviewed by the President of Davenport University.
Renewable	Up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter)
Renewal CGPA	3.60 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year)

Si Se Puede Cesar E. Chavez Scholarship
Maximum Annual Amount	Up to full tuition and fees
Per Semester Amounts	Tuition and fees
Student Type	New high school student New adult student New transfer student
Program Type	Undergraduate
To Qualify	One scholarship will be awarded each year. A separate application is required (due December 1st). Click here to go to the application. Minimum 2.00 GPA from high school or transferring institution. Recommended enrollment of 12 credit hours per fall and winter semester, with spring summer enrollment of 6 credit hours. Minimum of 6 credit hours per semester required. Students involved in community service and/or activities in support of diversity and inclusion are encouraged to apply. The application will ask candidates how they have demonstrated the ideals espoused by Cesar E. Chavez including leadership, environmentalism, social justice, and community service.
Renewable	Up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter)
Renewal CGPA	Students must maintain Standards of Academic Progress

Titanium
Maximum Annual Amount	$6,000
Per Semester Amounts	Full-time: $3,000 3/4time: $2,250 Half-time: $1,500
Student Type	New high school student New adult student New transfer student
Program Type	Undergraduate
To Qualify	One of the following must be met for high school students to qualify: Minimum 3.75 high school CGPA (end of junior year) OR minimum 28 ACT and 3.0 CGPA OR minimum 1260 SAT (verbal + math) and 3.0 CGPA BPA, DECA, HOSA or Skills USA national top 10 finalist within field/category and 3.0 minimum CGPA. Submit a copy of your certificate to the Financial Aid Office. One of the following must be met for transfer students to qualify: Transfer in a minimum of 15 college-level credits and have a minimum 3.75 CGPA from transferring institution. BPA or DECA national top 10 finisher within field/category and 3.0 minimum CGPA from transferring institution. Must be a current active member of the BPA or DECA club at transferring school.
Renewable	Up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter)
Renewal CGPA	3.40 (checked at the end of the winter semester for awarding for the following academic year)

Platinum
Maximum Annual Amount	$4,000
Per Semester Amounts	Full-time: $2,000 3/4 time: $1,500 Half-time: $1,000
Student Type	New high school student New adult student New transfer student
Program Type	Undergraduate
To Qualify	One of the following must be met for high school students to qualify: Minimum 3.50 high school CGPA (end of junior year) OR minimum 25 ACT and 3.0 CGPA OR minimum 1130 SAT (verbal + math) and 3.0 CGPA BPA, DECA, HOSA or Skills USA state first-place champion and 3.0 minimum CGPA. Submit a copy of your certificate to the Financial Aid Office. Note: If you are a national top 10 finalist in one of these organizations, contact your admissions representative for additional scholarship options One of the following must be met for transfer students to qualify: Transfer in a minimum of 15 college-level credits and have a minimum 3.50 CGPA from transferring institution Proof of membership in Phi Theta Kappa BPA or DECA state champion. Must be a current active member of the BPA or DECA club at transferring school and CGPA of 3.0. Note: If you are a national top 10 finalist in one of these organizations, contact your admissions representative for additional scholarship options
Renewable	Up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter)
Renewal CGPA	3.20 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year)

Gold
Maximum Annual Amount	$3,000
Per Semester Amounts	Full-time: $1,500 3/4 time: $1,125 Half-time: $750
Student Type	New high school student New adult student New transfer student
Program Type	Undergraduate
To Qualify	One of the following must be met for high school students to qualify: Minimum 3.20 high school CGPA (end of junior year) OR minimum 21 ACT and 3.0 CGPA OR minimum 980 SAT (verbal + math) and 3.0 CGPA BPA, DECA, HOSA or Skills USA state competition participant and 2.5 minimum CGPA. Submit a copy of your certificate to the Financial Aid Office. One of the following must be met for transfer students to qualify: Transfer in a minimum of 15 college-level credits and have a minimum 3.20 CGPA from transferring institution BPA or DECA state competition participant. Must be a current active member of the BPA or DECA club at transferring school and CGPA of 2.5.
Renewable	Up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter)
Renewal CGPA	3.00 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year)

Silver
Maximum Annual Amount	$2,000
Per Semester Amounts	Full-time: $1,000 3/4 time: $750 Half-time: $500
Student Type	New high school student New adult student New transfer student
Program Type	Undergraduate
To Qualify	One of the following must be met for high school/GED students to qualify: Minimum 2.80 high school CGPA (end of junior year) Minimum 530 GED Minimum 21 ACT and have a minimum 2.0 CGPA Minimum 980 SAT and have a minimum 2.0 CGPA BPA, DECA, HOSA or Skills USA regional participant and 2.5 minimum CGPA. Submit a copy of your certificate to the Financial Aid Office. One of the following must be met for transfer students to qualify: Transfer in a minimum of 15 college-level credits and have a minimum 2.80 CGPA from transferring institution Transfer in college-level math and English courses The following must be met for either high school/GED or transfer students to qualify: Qualifying COMPASS scores: Writing >=78 Reading >= 81 Pre-algebra >= 39
Renewable	Up to 4 years or bachelor's degree (whichever is shorter)
Renewal CGPA	2.50 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year)

Academic Excellence for Undergraduate

Maximum Annual Amount

$1,500 - - - - - - - - $1,000 - - - - - - - - - - $500

Per Semester Amounts

Full-time: $750 3/4 time: $563 Half-time: $375 - - - - - - - - - Full-time: $500 3/4 time: $375 Half-time: $250 - - - - - - - - - - Full-time: $250 3/4 time: $188 Half-time: $125

Student Type

Continuing student

Program Type

Undergraduate

To Qualify

Minimum 3.75 CGPA AND minimum 30 credit hours earned at Davenport

Minimum 3.50 - 3.74 CGPA AND minimum 30 credit hours earned at Davenport

Minimum 3.00 - 3.49 CGPA AND minimum 30 credit hours earned at Davenport

Renewable

Not automatically renewable

Renewal CGPA

N/A

Academic Excellence for Graduate
Maximum Annual Amount	$1,000
Per Semester Amounts	Full-time: $500 Half-time: $250
Student Type	Continuing student
Program Type	Graduate (any masters program)
To Qualify	Minimum 3.80 CGPA and minimum 12 graduate-level credit hours earned at Davenport
Renewable	Not automatically renewable
Renewal CGPA	N/A

Scholars
Maximum Annual Amount	$1,500
Per Semester Amounts	Full-time: $750 Half-time: $375
Student Type	New graduate-level student
Program Type	Graduate (any masters program)
To Qualify	Minimum 3.50 CGPA from a bachelor’s degree program and be fully accepted into a graduate program
Renewable	Up to 4 years or master's degree (whichever is shorter)
Renewal CGPA	3.20 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year)

Student Club
Maximum Annual Amount	$2,000
Per Semester Amounts	Full-time: $1,000 3/4 time: $750 Half-time: $500
Student Type	New high school student New adult student New transfer student Continuing student
Program Type	Undergraduate
To Qualify	Submit copy of first-place national championship certificate to the Financial Aid Office
Renewable	Not automatically renewable
Renewal CGPA	N/A

Medallion
Maximum Annual Amount	$2,000
Per Semester Amounts	Full-time: $1,000 Half-time: $500
Student Type	New graduate-level student
Program Type	Graduate (any masters program)
To Qualify	Minimum 3.8 CGPA from a bachelor’s degree program and be fully accepted into a graduate program
Renewable	Up to 4 years or master's degree (whichever is shorter)
Renewal CGPA	3.50 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year)

Graduate
Maximum Annual Amount	$1,000
Per Semester Amounts	Full-time: $500 Half-time: $250
Student Type	New graduate-level student
Program Type	Graduate (any masters program)
To Qualify	Minimum 3.0 CGPA from a bachelor’s degree program and be fully accepted into a graduate program
Renewable	Up to 4 years or master's degree (whichever is shorter)
Renewal CGPA	3.00 (checked at the end of winter semester for awarding for the following academic year)

High School Employee
Maximum Annual Amount	Tuition only, up to 2 courses per academic year
Per Semester Amounts	N/A
Student Type	High school employee
Program Type	Undergraduate
To Qualify	Award covers tuition only for up to two classes per year, one of which must be taken in-seat at any Davenport campus. Student is responsible for associated fees and textbook costs. Student must provide documentation of eligibility directly to the Director of Admissions during the admission application process. Eligible high school employees are teachers, counselors, coaches, assistant coaches, administrators and staff. No FAFSA is required unless a student pursues other financial aid.
Renewable	Not automatically renewable
Renewal CGPA	N/A

Study Abroad
Maximum Annual Amount	$1,000
Per Semester Amounts	N/A
Student Type	Continuing student
Program Type	Undergraduate
To Qualify	Minimum 3.00 CGPA, minimum 30 credit hours completed at Davenport University and a faculty reference. Deadline: May 1 for summer study abroad; June 1 for fall; October 1 for winter. Students should submit applications to the Study Abroad Advisor.
Renewable	Not automatically renewable
Renewal CGPA	N/A

Alumni Scholarship
Maximum Annual Amount	$500
Per Semester Amounts	Undergraduate – Full-time: $250 ¾ time: $188 Half-time: $125 Graduate – Full-time: $250 Half-time: $125
Student Type	New high school student New adult student New graduate-level student
Program Type	Undergraduate
To Qualify	Associate's Degree: DU alum in good standing and fully accepted into a bachelor's program Bachelor's Degree: DU alum in good standing and fully accepted into a master's program
Renewable	Up to 4 years or a bachelor's or master's degree (whichever is shorter)
Renewal CGPA	Students must maintain Standards of Academic Progress

Community College Employee
Maximum Annual Amount	Tuition only, up to 2 courses per academic year
Per Semester Amounts	N/A
Student Type	Community college professor/counselor
Program Type	Undergraduate
To Qualify	Scholarship covers tuition only —up to two classes per academic year. Must be a full-time employee of a community college. One class must be taken on campus, at any location. Class may be undergraduate or graduate level. Student is responsible for associated fees and textbook costs. Student must provide a letter from their supervisor that identifies the student as a school employee. The letter must state the employee’s current job title as documentation that they meet eligibility requirements. Student must submit an admissions application. FAFSA is not required. Scholarship is not automatically renewable. Recipients must reapply for scholarship consideration annually.
Renewable	Not automatically renewable
Renewal CGPA	N/A

Community Leader Scholarship
Maximum Annual Amount	$1,500
Per Semester Amounts	6 credits or more:$750, less then 6 credits: $375
Student Type	New high school student New adult student New transfer student Continuing student New graduate-level student Continuing graduate-level student
Program Type	Undergraduate
To Qualify	Students must be admitted to Davenport University and provide proof of employment at a company that is a member in good standing of a Chamber of Commerce* in the State of Michigan. Student needs to submit the documentation to their financial aid counselor *The Community Leader Scholarship can be combined with other qualifying Davenport University discounts and scholarships, except for students who are eligible for the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce discount.
Renewable	Not automatically renewable
Renewal CGPA	N/A

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