S.E.T. Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by S.E.T. Educational Fund
Tired of seeing fellow Michiganders and businesses leave the state for opportunities elsewhere? The S.E.T. Educational Fund was created to help change that.
About the Fund
- Established in Michigan in 1998, the S.E.T. Educational Fund awards scholarships to Michigan residents who are enrolled at colleges or universities in the state. We look for students who combine strong academic achievement with a demonstrated commitment to volunteer service and community involvement.
- Our goal is to encourage talented, community-minded students to remain in Michigan and contribute to local institutions and employers. So far we have awarded 16 scholarships. Our recipients have a graduation rate above 90%, and several early awardees have returned as supporters of the Fund.
- This year we will award two scholarships, each worth $8,500.
- The Fund operates as a tax-deductible 501(c)(3) organization with a distinctive feature: donors in a given year help select the scholarship recipient(s). Contributions are not handled anonymously through heavy administrative layers; donors have a direct voice in how funds are used and can help influence Michigan’s future workforce.
How to Apply
- Read and complete every requirement listed on the Requirements page, then mail your application to the address shown above.
- Recommendation letters should be included with the application package rather than mailed separately so documents can be matched easily.
- An official transcript is not required; a photocopy (Xerox) showing the school name is acceptable.
- Scholarships are limited to undergraduate students only; graduate students are not eligible.
- We prefer a valid driver’s license as proof of identity and residency. If you do not have one, a passport together with a separate proof of residence will be accepted.
- If your parents’ or your IRS Form 1040 for the prior year is not yet filed, please wait until it is available and submit the tax form(s) with your application.
- If your application arrives after the deadline, it will be considered for the following year’s awards provided you will still be pursuing undergraduate studies then.
What “Need” Means
- Financial need is assessed relative to other applications and is only one part of the selection process. Need is evaluated using multiple factors and does not alone determine the outcome. If you believe your overall application is strong, you should still apply even if you are unsure how your financial need will compare.
If you have other questions not covered here, please consult the Requirements page or contact the Fund using the information provided on the site.