Fred J. Ericson Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Brief Description

The Fred J. Ericson Memorial Endowed Scholarship is a highly competitive program that seeks to nurture and empower undergraduate students who embody the values cherished by President Ericson – excellence, integrity, and service. This scholarship program is open to students from all majors, and it provides recipients with financial assistance and access to various opportunities to enhance their academic and leadership potential.

Host Institution(s)

Eastern Michigan University, a public research university situated in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is the exclusive host institution for the Ericson scholarship program. With over 23,000 students from diverse backgrounds, EMU is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment to help students achieve their full potential.

Level/Field of Study

The Fred J. Ericson Memorial Endowed Scholarship is available for students pursuing their undergraduate studies in any field offered at EMU.

Number of Awards

Every year, up to five students are selected to receive this prestigious scholarship, providing them with financial support for their entire academic journey at Eastern Michigan University.

Target Group

This scholarship is open to all incoming and current undergraduate students at EMU who meet the eligibility criteria, regardless of their nationality or citizenship status.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

Recipients of the Fred J. Ericson Memorial Endowed Scholarship will receive a total of $2,500 per academic year, renewable for up to four years. In addition to financial assistance, this scholarship also provides recipients with unique leadership development opportunities, mentorship programs, and access to EMU’s prestigious honors community.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Fred J. Ericson Memorial Endowed Scholarship,

• Applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5.
• Demonstrate strong leadership potential through their extracurricular activities, community involvement, and academic achievements.
• Applicants must also be accepted or currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Eastern Michigan University.

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Application Instructions

To apply for this scholarship, students must complete and submit the EMU online scholarship application, along with a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and any supporting documents. The application deadline is March 1st, and recipients will be notified by the end of April.

Official Website

For more information about the Fred J. Ericson Memorial Endowed Scholarship, including the application process and eligibility requirements, please visit the official scholarship webpage on the Eastern Michigan University website.