{"id":55,"date":"2026-07-23T15:42:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T19:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/disabilitysupportservices\/scholarships\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T00:00:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T04:00:49","slug":"scholarships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/disabilitysupportservices\/scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover fb-cover-text-box wp-duotone-black-and-white\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-162 size-large\" alt=\"A circular green metal plaque embedded in a brick pavement, featuring the text &quot;M FLINT&quot; and &quot;THE JAYCEES OF GREATER FLINT 1980.&quot;\" 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Accommodations<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"\/disabilitysupportservices\/event-accessibility\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Event Accessibility<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"\/disabilitysupportservices\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Scholarships for All University of Michigan Campuses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several scholarship opportunities are available to students at all four Michigan campuses. These are managed through Ann Arbor, but students attending Flint, Dearborn, and Michigan Medicine can apply. There are currently fourteen different scholarships for students with all different types of disabilities. For a detailed list of available opportunities, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/ssd.umich.edu\/article\/glance-scholarships-awards-funding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSD Scholarship Opportunities<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">How to apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information on how to apply to these scholarships can be found at the <a href=\"https:\/\/ssd.umich.edu\/topic\/scholarships-and-awards\">SSD Scholarships and Awards Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">University of Michigan-Flint Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Betty Bishop Catto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Betty Bishop Catto scholarship offers financial assistance to students with physical or learning disabilities. To qualify, you must be registered with the Office of Disability and Accessibility Support Services and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Flint Downtown Host Lions Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Flint Downtown Host Lions Club scholarship assists individuals who are blind or visually impaired. To qualify, you must be registered with DASS before application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">How to apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To register for the scholarships listed above, you must fill out the Financial Aid Scholarship Application which is available from mid-December to mid-February. Some scholarships require verification from DASS that you are registered through our office for accommodations. If this is the case, please email the information you need to <a href=\"mailto:dassflint@umich.edu\">dassflint@umich.edu<\/a>. More information and a link to where to apply can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/types-of-aid\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Aid website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">External Scholarship Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These scholarships are not affiliated with DASS or the University of Michigan-Flint; however, they may be useful to current or incoming students. For more specific information about each, follow the links to the scholarship provider\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/leo\/bureaus-agencies\/bureau-of-services-for-blind-persons\/pre-employment-transition-services\/scholarships-and-grants-for-students-who-are-blind-or-visually-impaired\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons Scholarship Directory:<\/a><\/strong> List of scholarships for blind or visually impaired students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aahd.us\/initiatives\/scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Association on Health and Disability:<\/a><\/strong> For non-first-year students qualifying as disabled under the ADA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ncld.org\/scholarships-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Center for Learning Disabilities:<\/a><\/strong> For ADHD students and students with learning disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epilepsymichigan.org\/scholarship-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan:<\/a><\/strong> List of scholarships for students with epilepsy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/researchautism.smapply.org\/res\/p\/scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Organization for Autism Research:<\/a><\/strong> Scholarships for autistic students and autistic students of color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smeef.org\/sme-education-foundation-scholarships\/scholarship-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SME Education Foundation:<\/a><\/strong> Scholarship for neurodivergent students pursuing degrees in manufacturing or engineering related fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scholarships for All University of Michigan Campuses Several scholarship opportunities are available to students at all four Michigan campuses. 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