The Leader Advancement Scholarship

The Leader Advancement Scholarship is awarded each year to outstanding high school seniors who have distinguished themselves through a record of leadership and service. The Leader Advancement scholarship is worth $8,000 ($2,000 annually for four years).

Applications to join the fall 2027 cohort are due January 15, 2027.

To be eligible for the Leader Advancement Scholarship you must have a 3.0 high school grade point average, have a completed FAFSA on file*, and be admitted to Central Michigan University.

Leader Advancement Scholars reside in Leadership Learning Community in Beddow Hall, enroll in general education courses with a leadership emphasis, and complete the Leader Advancement Scholarship Protocol.