Western Michigan University: Rankings, Fees & Acceptance Rate

Western Michigan University offers a number of scholarships to support students. However, majority of the scholarships are federally funded, thus only US citizens are eligible for these scholarships. Western Michigan University gives a limited number of scholarships to international students. Some of the scholarships given to international students by WMU are given below:

*USD/INR = 82.89

Global Education Merit Scholarship of WMU is offered to international students based on their performance. This scholarship is awarded for tuition fee only. The WMU Global Education Merit Scholarship offers a scholarship with annual  awards of USD 5,000/INR 4.14 L based on merit to first-time international students. The minimum eligibility for Global Education Merit Scholarships are as follows:

• Complete academic admission with all application materials AND required Personal Statement essay received by March 1, 2023. No additional application is necessary.
• Personal Statement Essay
• Undergraduate degree-seeking student entering WMU for the first time after secondary school or transfer from another post-secondary institution in a FALL semester.
• Non-resident international status.
• 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA (on a four-point scale)

*USD/INR = 82.89

The University has an exciting news, for  first time in WMU history, they  offering a Global Education Graduate International Scholarship. The scholarship is valued up to $ 10,000 per year for two years (four semesters).

However below are the basic scholarships provided by the university : 

Freshman Scholarships: Offered to new students, the freshman scholarships are based on both academic and non-academic credentials of applicants. Issued by specific departments within WMU, applications are reviewed extensively by the relevant WMU authorities before disbursement. Some popular freshman scholarships include:

• Medallion Scholarship Program: Valued at USD 64000 for 4 years, this scholarship first shortlists 60 candidates using a holistic review process. Students are then required to appear for multiple interview rounds to help the university select the top 20 recipients.

• Foundation Scholars: Applicable to those with a GPA of 3.70 and above, this scholarship is also valued at USD 64000 for 4 years. Students with significant financial needs are preferred, and the deadline to apply for this scholarship is available on the university website.

• Bronco Merit: With a scholarship value of USD 16000, Bronco Merit is available only to students with a GPA of 3.85 and above.

• Bronco Honors: This scholarship carries a value of USD 12,000 and requires candidates to have a GPA of 3.60 and above.

• Brown and Gold: Offered for a period of 4 years, this scholarship is valued at USD 8000, awarded to candidates with a GPA of 3.30 and above.

• Bronco Recognition: The amount offered to candidates is USD 6000. This scholarship requires candidates to have a GPA of 3.00 at the time of admission.

Athletic Scholarships: WMU’s Financial Aid office disburses athletic aid to student-athletes regularly in line with the NCAA guidelines. Such financial help is usually part of a student’s financial aid package and is often factored in with other student aid offers to ensure compliance with Federal and NCAA guidelines.

Departmental Scholarships: Such scholarships are offered by different departments of the university and have an independent set of eligibility criteria one must adhere to. Departments offering them include the College of Arts & Science, College of Aviation, Lee Honors College, and College of Fine Arts, to name a few.

Endowed Scholarships: Students can access over 50 endowed scholarships sponsored by the donors and patrons of WMU. To understand the eligibility criteria and apply, it is recommended students log on to WMU’s ScholarshipUniverse portal.