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In the spirit of the life of a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School (1942) and Michigan physician, the Watson A. Young Scholarship promotes academic excellence and college aspiration among students with financial need. These need-based scholarships support middle and high school students’ participation in summer opportunities at U-M that seek to develop students’ interests and abilities in academic disciplines and expose students to the experiences and possibilities provided by higher education.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

• Scholarship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and are awarded as funds are available
• Priority is given to first-time applicants
• Scholarships are awarded once CEO has verified an applicant has been accepted into a U-M summer opportunity administered by or offered in direct partnership with a U-M school, college, or unit
• If awarded, scholarships are paid directly to the U-M school, college, or unit sponsoring the summer opportunity. Payments are made after a student’s participation in the summer opportunity has been verified by CEO

ELIGIBILITY

• Must reside in the state of Michigan
• Currently enrolled in the 6th-11th grade at the time of application
• Demonstrate financial need
• Annual family income of $65,000 or under
• Complete the Watson A. Young scholarship application, including essays