Michigan Masters Scholarship Fund

The Annual Michigan Masters Scholarship has awarded over $12,000 in grants over the past decade and is completely funded by the generous donations of Michigan Masters swimming members and their families.

The purpose of this annual $1,500 scholarship is to provide financial assistance to eligible Michigan Masters swimmers and family members who are attending college as undergraduate or graduate students.

Consideration for this scholarship is given to those students attending full or part-time undergraduate or graduate programs in day or night school, with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate potential for outstanding success in their respective field of study. Financial hardship and need may also be a criteria for this scholarship. Entries for this year’s award should be submitted by July 31st, of the current year.

Donations in any amount ($5, $10, $20 or more) are always appreciated. These donations are then combined to help deserving students that are part of the Michigan Masters swimming family.

All donations are tax deductible and can be made by credit card using the link provided here.

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Michigan Masters Swimming Scholarship Program Application

Purpose: The purpose of this annual scholarship shall be to provide financial assistance of $1500 to eligible Michigan Masters family members.

Eligibility: Consideration for this scholarship shall be given to Michigan Masters family members who shall be or attending full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate programs in day or night school, with at least a 3.0 GPA, who demonstrate potential for outstanding success in their respective field of study. Financial hardship and need may be a criteria for this scholarship. Scholarship is intended to be based on merit, although financial need may be considered.

Selection Procedure: The Michigan Masters Swimming Endowment Committee shall select recipients of this scholarship. Nominations may also be forwarded by a Michigan Master Member. All recipients must acknowledge the benefits of the scholarship to the Michigan Masters Swimming Endowment Committee before their scholarship may be renewed.

Term of Award: The scholarship shall be awarded for one academic year and may be renewed for subsequent years providing the recipient continues to meet the conditions of eligibility and funds are available.

Amendments: The Michigan Masters Swimming Endowment Committee shall have the final authority to make changes in these guidelines.

Applicants Requirements: Sign and date your cover letter along with submitting the following information:

  • Transcript of records
  • Short biography of yourself
  • Name of Institution attending
  • 3 letters of recommendation

Application Due Date:  July 31st.

Mail the completed package to:

Ralph Davis
2683 Cades Cove, Brighton, MI 48114-8985