Delta College has a ton of scholarships. And, more than 60 percent of applicants received a scholarship last year. That's about 800 students getting help paying for college. Those are great odds for free money!
One of the greatest times of the year on Delta College's campus is the day we pause to recognize our student graduates. You too can march forward to claim your diploma at our commencement ceremonies. Don't let a lack of funding keep you from getting started. With a little bit of additional work, you may be surprised at the dollars that could be available to help cover your tuition costs!
The Michigan Reconnect scholarship provides tuition free access to community college for Michiganders 25 or older without college degrees to pursue Pell-eligible associate degree or occupational certificates. LEARN MORE about Reconnect
The Michigan Achievement scholarship provides funding for Michigan high school graduates. This new scholarship may lower the cost of college by thousands of dollars a year. LEARN MORE about Achievement
START PLANNING NOW!The Delta College Foundation supports the educational pursuits of many Delta students through the generosity of donors who provide funding. Whether you’re an incoming freshman, current student, or transferring on to your university of choice, Delta has scholarship options to help you on your way to the career of your dreams.
There are opportunities throughout the year to seek a scholarship for your Delta College classes. We've given you some of the details below to help in your planning. If you are thinking about attending Delta College, be sure to check back here often for further details. Thank you for thinking about becoming a Delta College Pioneer!
Study abroad scholarships are available to give you a rewarding life-changing experience abroad. Thanks to generous donors, the scholarships are intended for a broad range of activities leading to better knowledge of foreign languages and of their people, their countries, and their cultures.
There is an extensive amount of time and research that students must invest in order to ensure that they will have a good plan in place to travel abroad. We encourage you to begin early and ask for help if you find that you have questions. Please call Michelle White at 989-686-9382.
These scholarships must be used while attending Delta College. High school students who will be dual enrolled during the scholarship award year are not eligible. If you transfer to another college or university, the scholarship dollars will not transfer with you.
This is an academic-based scholarship for graduating high school seniors. Up to 20 academic scholarships are awarded each academic year.
Eligibility Requirements
Award Criteria
Application Requirements
Complete a Delta College Admissions Application (a student ID number is required for the scholarship application).
The Process
Award Details
This full-ride scholarship provides the following:
These scholarships must be used while attending Delta College. High school students who will be dual enrolled during the scholarship award year are not eligible. If you transfer to another college or university, the scholarship dollars will not transfer with you.
Most scholarships are worth $1,000 ($500 for fall semester and $500 for winter semester) if you are a full-time student. There are a few unique scholarships that are available through the same application process. For instance, the Honors Program Scholarships are awarded to several Honors students each year. Honors scholarships range from $600 per semester to $1,000 per semester (for Fall and Winter) if you are a full-time student. The scholarships are merit-based and no financial need is necessary. To apply for these scholarships, students must have applied and been accepted into the Honors Program.
Another great opportunity is to pursue the Business & Information Technology Scholarship, which is worth $1,250 per semester ($2,500 per year) if you are a full-time student.
These scholarships must be used while attending Delta College. High school students who will be dual enrolled during the scholarship award year are not eligible. If you transfer to another college or university, the scholarship dollars will not transfer with you.
Delta College’s Possible Dream Program provides cultural and educational opportunities to eligible middle and high school students, with a goal of encouraging high school completion and college attendance. This is a special scholarship only offered to Possible Dream students.
This scholarship is worth $4,000 ($2,000 for the first year at Delta College and another $2,000 for the second year at Delta College).
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
These scholarships must be used while attending Delta College. High school students who will be dual enrolled during the scholarship award year are not eligible. If you transfer to another college or university, the scholarship dollars will not transfer with you.
The Nickless Family Scholarship is for students who are continuing their education at a four-year college or university within Michigan. Two students will receive a scholarship worth $6,000 ($3,000 each for the fall and winter semesters). The scholarship recipients are eligible to receive the scholarship for two consecutive years, and they would compete for the scholarship each year.
If you are interested in applying for the Nickless Scholarship, you must meet all of the qualifications below:
The award can be used for tuition, books and fees. Scholarships will be awarded to those students who may or may not have financial need and will be sent directly to your four year college or university. The dollars will not be given directly to the student.
In addition to applying for a Delta College Foundation scholarship, you should also apply for other financial aid. The biggest step you could take is to apply for federal financial aid. You can do this by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application.
The FAFSA application can be found online. When asked on the form, be sure to list the Delta College school code (002251). This will forward information to Delta and allows us to build a financial package for you.
Most students will need financial and income information from their parents, but it is worth the time and effort to explore. There's a very good chance you may qualify. And the best news is that you could receive federal aid through the Pell grant program, IN ADDITION to any other scholarship dollars for which you qualify.
Finally, there are certain scholarships that require you to first complete the FAFSA. So, get started and fill out the information!
It's important for students to explore all funding opportunities, including whether there may be any Community Scholarships available. Many funds can be accessed by residents of Bay, Saginaw and Midland counties, through the following local organizations. Each one has different application deadlines and requirements, so look them over carefully.
Be sure to look at community organizations, your local library, cultural groups, and/or churches for scholarship opportunities. You can also use the free state and national scholarship search sites to find scholarships for future and currently enrolled college students.
Scholarship dollars can really make a difference. They’re a great resume builder and look good on transfer college applications. Plus, they help you pay for college. It may be a little work to fill out the application, but it’s worth the effort. It’s free money!
Less than half the cost of a public university, with the same quality education.
An interest-free tuition plan that spreads out your payments.
Half of Delta students receive some form of assistance.
"The Possible Dream Scholarship was such a blessing to me! I am transferring to CMU without debt. And, the Possible Dream Program gave me the resources and support to pursue my dreams of attending college and becoming a psychologist."
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