CEW+ Scholarships support less traditional students enrolled in U-M degree-granting programs who meet one or more of the following eligibility criteria.

 

CEW+ Scholarship applicants: 

Have experienced an interruption in education of at least two years (24 months) for undergraduate applicants or at least five years (60 months) for graduate applicants (interruption can occur anytime since high school); OR

• Provide care for a child, elder adult, or disabled adult as a primary caregiver; OR
• Are working to complete a STEM degree and are actively engaged in a Sponsored Student Organization (SSO) that supports gender diversity in STEM.

Complete a single application to be considered for 35+ unique scholarship types. Students of all genders are welcome to apply. Domestic and international student applicants, as well as both full-time and part-time students, are welcome. This application cycle will provide funding for scholarship recipients during the 2025-2026 academic year (Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or Spring/Summer 2026 terms). Additional information and a link to the online application can be found on the CEW+ Scholarships web page.

***SEAS students can apply under the STEM criteria for a CEW+ Scholarship. Please note that applicants who are using this basis of eligibility in their CEW+ Scholarship application should request one of their letters of recommendation from a leader in the group (faculty, staff, or student leaders are all acceptable references). ***

 

Please feel free to reach out with questions to cew-scholarships@umich.edu.