Leadership Engagement Scholarships | Dean of Students Office
The Dean of Students Office stewards a collection of Leadership Engagement Scholarships designed to lessen various cost barriers associated with extracurricular involvement at U-M. Emerging and established student leaders with financial need are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility requirements:
- Maintain part-time or full-time enrollment at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor during the semester(s) in which they receive an LES award
- Currently hold (or aspire to hold) a leadership role in a campus-based student organization
Available Scholarships:
The amount awarded to each qualified student will be determined based on available funds. Students have historically been awarded ~$1000 per scholarship for Fall and Winter semesters.
| Criteria | Scholarship |
| Need-based scholarships for participation in leadership positions in extra-curricular activities | Souza Family Leadership Scholarship Fund |
| Preference for students holding Central Student Government or LSA Student Government leadership positions | Student Government Leadership Scholarship |
| Student leaders focused on mental wellness and LGBTQ+ issues on campus | Linda Pritz and Robert C. Boynton Leadership Scholarship |
| Full-time enrollment and study abroad focus | Wartell Family Scholarship |
| Preference for first-generation students | Yuna and Sewon Kang Leadership Engagement Scholarship Fund |