2025 Sterling Heights Scholarships

Sterling Heights residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Sterling Heights residents is $62,344.00, and 25.7% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Sterling Heights, MI more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

28.1% of Sterling Heights residents have a college degree or higher, while 28.1% have a high school degree but no more and 13.7% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 30.1% have at least some college education, 18.6% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 9.5% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Sterling Heights residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 11.8% of people living in Sterling Heights, MI are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 14.0% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Sterling Heights.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Sterling Heights, MI residents?

There are 449 scholarships totaling $1,633,815.00 available to Sterling Heights residents.

Are these scholarships available for Sterling Heights high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Sterling Heights can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Sterling Heights?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Sterling Heights can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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Oratorical Speech Scholarship Contest
Sponsor:
American Legion - Michigan
Applicant must be a finalist in the oratorical contest.
Deadline:
First Week of January
$1,500.00
Sarah Bradley Tyson Memorial Fellowship
Sponsor:
Woman's National Farm and Garden Association
Applicant must be a woman who is properly qualified and has proven ability by several years experience. Awards are made in recognition of leadership in cooperative extension work and initiative in scientific research. Applicant must submit a letter of application, plan of study, testimonials of character, ability, personality, small recent photograph,...
Deadline:
January 20
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Presidential Scholarship
Sponsor:
Eastern Michigan University
Applicant must be a high school senior who has a minimum 3.5 GPA and a combined SAT score of 1020 or higher (ACT score of 22 or higher). Recipient must participate in the Presidential Scholarship Competition.
Deadline:
December 10
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Regents Scholarship
Sponsor:
Eastern Michigan University
Applicant must be a new transfer or continuing student with a minimum 3.7 GPA and at least 30 credit hours.
Deadline:
June 1
$3,000.00
Recognition of Excellence Scholarship
Sponsor:
Eastern Michigan University
Applicant must be a new transfer or continuing student with a minimum 3.5 GPA and at least 30 transferable credit hours.
Deadline:
June 1
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Presidential Scholarship
Sponsor:
Oakland University
Applicant must be an entering freshman with a minimum 3.9 high school GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 31.
Deadline:
March 31
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Distinguished Scholar Award
Sponsor:
Oakland University
Applicant must be an entering freshman with a minimum high school GPA between 3.8 and 3.89 and a minimum composite ACT score of 27 or have a minimum 3.9 GPA and minimum composite ACT score between 27 and 30.
Deadline:
March 31
$5,000.00
Geographic Region Award
Sponsor:
Oakland University
Applicant must be an entering freshman who is residing in Michigan counties outside of Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne who wish to live on campus. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Recipients of award are required to live in university housing for their first two years.
Deadline:
March 31
$2,000.00
Anibal Excellence Scholarship
Sponsor:
Oakland University
Applicant must be an entering freshman with a minimum high school GPA between 3.2 and 3.39 and a minimum composite ACT score of 22 or have a minimum 3.4 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 22.
Deadline:
March 31
$1,500.00
Legacy Scholarship
Sponsor:
Oakland University
Applicant must be the child or grandchild of an Oakland University alumni. Applicant must be a high school senior who has been admitted and plans to attend the university their freshman year as a full-time student. Minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 21 required.
Deadline:
March 31
$3,000.00
Founder's Scholarship
Sponsor:
Ferris State University
Applicant must have a minimum 3.9 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 31 to compete in the Honor's Invitational.
Deadline:
January 10
$8,700.00
President's Scholarship
Sponsor:
Ferris State University
Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 29.
Deadline:
January 10
$5,500.00
Dean's Scholarship
Sponsor:
Ferris State University
Applicant must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 24.
Deadline:
January 10
$3,000.00
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