Need a little help funding your dream research project or study abroad experience? Various programs are available to help you take your learning to the next level.
Currie Scholars Program
A generous grant from Eleanor H. Currie has enabled the College to establish a Currie Scholars program beginning in fiscal year 2001. Qualified sophomores and juniors may apply for this program, which will provide a stipend of $2,500 plus waiver of room charges for the summer (if work is done on campus) to support scholarly or creative projects in collaboration with a faculty mentor.
Contact Carla Jensen P: (989) 463-7421 E:jensencr@alma.edu
David B. Kinney Scholarship Program
Supported by a generous gift from the family of attorney and social activist David B. Kinney, class of 1943, Alma College is pleased to offer a grant of up to $2,500 to support student research related to, in Mr. Kinney’s words, “independent and original study of any items, persons or societal trends relating to the birth or endurance of our precious Bill of Rights.” Proposals which clearly cross-disciplinary boundaries and/or require travel to research sites are strongly encouraged.
Contact Carla Jensen P: (989) 463-7421 E:jensencr@alma.edu
The Posey Global Leadership Fellows Program
The Posey Global Leadership Fellows Program seeks to cultivate the next generation of global leaders by promoting innovative experiential and research opportunities anywhere in the world.
Contact Derick “Sandy” Hulme with questions at (989) 463-7387.
Alma Venture Program
The Alma Venture Program provides recipients with financial support for applied learning experiences such as Spring Term, research projects, off-campus study, internships and more. Check out some recent experiences and see what the Alma Venture Program can do for you!
Contact Carla Jensen with questions at (989) 463-7421.
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Available for students meeting specific criteria or those interested in specific areas of study. Please note that some of these scholarships are automatically awarded based on set criteria, while others require an application and have a deadline. Many of these are only awarded to incoming freshman and transfer students. Most of these awards are renewable in future years if all scholarship, award, or grant requirements are still being met. Follow the links that are provided for more information.
*Criteria: Entering Freshmen Only Renewed Annually For Those Who Qualify
Community College Connection Scholarship:
$2,000/year. For transfer students from select community colleges are eligible.
Religious Leadership Scholarships
Each year, a limited number of scholarships are awarded to entering Alma College students who excel in spiritual and/or interfaith leadership, creativity, and service. Students may receive either the Spiritual Life Award or the Interfaith Leadership Award. Students may apply for each but are only eligible to be granted one award. Each scholarship is $1,500/year, renewable annually for a maximum of $6,000. Award winners are required to participate in either the Spiritual Life Leadership Cohort or the Interfaith Leadership Cohort. These groups will meet with the Chaplain and current members of the program to determine an individualized plan for participation in spiritual life on campus. Additionally, the cohorts are guided by current members (who are previous award winners) to convene the group at least twice each semester to advise, support and guide the Chaplain and Chapel staff for programming, events, and religious life clubs and activities. Upon meeting these requirements, award winners will be eligible to renew their award for the following year. Deadline to apply is March 1.
Future Teacher Scholarship:
The Future Teacher Scholarship, in the amount of $1,500 per year, is awarded to applicants who intend to pursue teacher certification in a shortage area (e.g., mathematics, science, and special education) or are members of underrepresented groups in the current teaching workforce. Applicants should be able to demonstrate potential for academic excellence and a commitment to the teaching profession.
Prospective students that intend to start at Alma in fall 2021 are eligible to apply. Current Alma students are not eligible to apply for this specific scholarship. Please reach out to our financial aid office for any scholarship questions you may have. Deadline to apply is March 1.
Heritage Need Based Grant:
This grant is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need based on the FAFSA data. Students must file a FAFSA each year to be reviewed for this grant. A student must have financial need and be enrolled in at least 12 credits. This award can change year to year and it is possible a student could be ineligible if there is no need.
Legacy/Referral Award:
Prospective students who ultimately attend Alma and are referred to Alma College by an alumnus, faculty, staff member, current student or friend of the college receive the Alma College Referral Award which provides $1,500 per year for 4 years ($6,000 in total) in the name of the individual who referred them to the college. To be eligible, students can be referred at any time prior to their acceptance to the college
*Please note, parental referrals of their own student cannot qualify for the Referral Award. However, students with qualifying alumni legacy connections will qualify for the Alumni Award. If you have any questions regarding the Referral Scholarship, please contact the Office of Admissions at 1-800-321-ALMA.
Opportunity Award:
$2,000/year. The opportunity award is available for students from underrepresented backgrounds including members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Students are automatically considered for the award upon acceptance.Those in the LGBTQIA+ community will need to self-disclose to their admissions representative upon acceptance to the college to be eligible.
Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship:
$2,000/year. For transfer students who have been selected as Phi Theta Kappa scholars at their community college.
S-STEM Scholarship:
Alma College offers a limited number of STEM scholarships to incoming students. The awards, up to $5,000 per year, are available for students majoring in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).Majors eligible for the scholarship include Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Psychology, Integrative Physiology and Health Science, Mathematics, and Physics. Deadline to apply is January 1, 2021 at 5 p.m.
Upward Bound Scholarship:
$2,000/year. For students with at least three years of participation in Upward Bound or Upward Bound Math-Science programs. Applicants must provide a letter from program director confirming involvement by February 1.
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Students who are entering their Freshmen year at Alma College, pending eligibility criteria, qualify for the following scholarships that are renewed annually.
Alma College Community Engagement (ACE) Scholarship
The Alma College Community Engagement (ACE) Scholarship program was created to offer access and affordability to Gratiot County’s most engaged students who desire to pursue a life-changing, liberal arts education. The program will offer up to 10 full-tuition awards annually to graduating high school seniors. Full tuition is covered using Alma College, State, and Federal Aid sources and is renewable for 4 years.
Chicago-Area Scholarship
Chicago-Area Scholarship: Supported by alumni and friends and available to students from Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties in Illinois. This competitive award is based on GPA. $3,000 annually.
Detroit Future Scholarship
Alma College offers up to 15 Detroit Future Scholarships each year to qualified students from select schools in the city of Detroit. The Detroit Future Scholarship assists substantially with financial need making a private education affordable with minimal out-of-pocket expense. Scholarship amount varies depending on financial need — Alma College will maximize the dollar amount you can receive.
Highland Award
$2,000/year. For non-Michigan residents. Students are automatically considered for the award upon acceptance.
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