MEA Scholarship

2026 MEA Scholarship

VOID AFTER FEB. 12, 2026
Applications have moved to electronic submission. The purpose is to streamline the process and allow us to reach more Michigan Public School applicants who is a Dependent of an MEA Member or MEA Retired Member in good standings. All required documents must be obtained before submitting this application.
Do you understand that you must have all required documents to complete this application?*

YES
The email provided will be used to notify applicants of scholarship results. Please ensure it is accurate and active.*
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicant Information
Last Name*
First Name*
Middle Initial *
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
County*
Phone number *
Age*
High School Graduation Year*
High School*
If you are a high school student in a dual enrollment program, list the college or institution you’re attending. *
School District *
College (if currently an undergrad) If you are currently a HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT please indicate N/A in box below. *
Documented Grade Point Average*
Best SAT or ACT score (only one is needed). *
Please check only one box that applies to you for the MEA Scholarship:Note: Applicants must be a dependent of an MEA member or MEA-Retired member in good standing.These private institutions ONLY are alsoeligible: University of Detroit‑Mercy; Adrian College; Finlandia University; Albion College.*

High School Senior (Diploma must be received in the year of application.)BIPOC High School Senior (Diploma must be received in the year of application.)1st Time Undergrad1st Time BIPOC UndergradReturning Award RecipientReturning BIPOC Award Recipient
Returning Recipient, please indicate year(s) received: *

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Eligible parent’s/ guardian full name*
Eligible parent/guardian place of employment*
Eligible parent/guardian position/title*
MEA member ID*

Application Information
Michigan colleges and/or vocational institutions APPLIED to (limit to top 5)*
Michigan colleges and/or vocational institutions ACCEPTED by (limit to top 5)*
Why do you think you would be a worthy recipient of this scholarship?*
Personal Statement: Describe someone or something that has been a major influence in your life.*

Student Supporting Documents
Is your SAT and/or ACT score indicated on your high school transcript? Required for: High School Seniors, BIPOC High School Seniors, 1st Time Undergraduate Students, 1st Time BIPOC Undergraduate Students*

YesNo (If "No" please see next question)
If you selected "No": Upload your SAT or ACT Score Report If your SAT or ACT score is not listed on your high school transcript, upload a copy of your best SAT or ACT score report (only one is needed). *

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Do you have a copy of your high school transcript? Required for ALL: High School Seniors, BIPOC High School, Seniors, 1st-Time Undergraduate Students, 1st-Time BIPOC Undergraduate , Students Returning Undergraduate, Students Returning BIPOC Undergraduate Students*

YesNo
Upload Copy of Your generated High School Transcript High School Seniors Requirement: Transcript must include your senior year first-semester/trimester grades. Undergraduates (New and Returning):Upload a copy of your official high school transcript. You will need your Transcript

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Upload Your generated College Transcript Who must submit 1st-Time Undergraduate , 1st-Time BIPOC Undergraduate Applicants, Returning Undergraduate, Returning BIPOC Undergraduate Applicants Requirement: Your college transcript must include grades from the current semester or trimester. Optional (for High School Students): If you are a dual-enrolled high school student, you may upload your official college transcript here to show your completed college coursework. (This is optional and not required for high school applicants.)*

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Personal Resume
Required for ALL Applicants: Upload Personal Resume Note: If your resume includes multiple pages, please combine them into a single file before uploading. *

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Letter of Recommendations
Make sure that you currently have copies of your designee statement and letter(s) of recommendation to upload now? (This includes documents from your counselor, advisor, principal, and recommender(s) You will not be able to complete the Scholarship application without them*

Yes-I have all the items listed above and can submit them now
Designee Statement (Required for ALL Applicants): Upload must be written and/or typed, and signed by a counselor, advisor, principal, or other school designee (cannot be a family member). Please provide a statement as to why your "Designee" believes this student should receive an MEA Scholarship. Signature of the designee is required on statement/letter. This is separate from your letters of recommendation.*

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Upload Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: Must speak to your qualifications based on the scholarship selection criteria Required for: Upload Letter(s) of Recommendation First-time applicants: Upload 2 letters Returning recipients: Upload 1 letter Letters must address scholarship criteria and cannot be from a family member or the same person who wrote your designee statement. Upload all required files here.*

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Application Submission
Document Submission Confirmation*

Yes, all required documents have been uploaded with this submission.
Document Submission, failure to submit required supporting documents by the deadline will result in your application being marked as incomplete. When submitting documents: - Please upload all documents within the form - Any questions can be emailed to meascholarship@mea.org or cfurlong@mea.org no required documents will be accepted through email.*
By submitting this application, you certify that by selecting 'Yes,' this serves as your digital signature, affirming that all information provided is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge.*

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2026 MEA Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicant Information

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Application Information

Student Supporting Documents

Personal Resume

Letter of Recommendations

Application Submission