Mary Ellen and George M. Blackburn Award

Brief Description

The Mary Ellen and George M. Blackburn Award is a scholarship program offered by Central Michigan University (CMU) to support outstanding students who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential.

Host Institution(s)

Central Michigan University, a public research university located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, is the host institution for the Mary Ellen and George M. Blackburn Award.

Level/Field of Study

The scholarship is open to all undergraduate students enrolled at CMU in any field of study.

Number of Awards

Every year, CMU awards one Mary Ellen and George M. Blackburn Award to a deserving student.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to both domestic and international students who have been accepted into CMU’s undergraduate program.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The Mary Ellen and George M. Blackburn Award covers full tuition fees for up to four years, including room and board, books, and other educational expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the scholarship,

• Applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.7 and a minimum ACT score of 27 or SAT score of 1300.
• They must also demonstrate leadership potential and participate in extracurricular activities.

Also Check: Mary Edmunds Williams Scholarships

Application Instructions

To apply for the Mary Ellen and George M. Blackburn Award, students must first be accepted into CMU’s undergraduate program. Once accepted, they can fill out the scholarship application, which includes an essay, letters of recommendation, and a resume highlighting their achievements. The deadline for application submission is February 1st.

Official Website

For more information on the Mary Ellen and George M. Blackburn Award, including application materials and deadlines, please visit the official CMU website.