Kids' Chance of Michigan Scholarship
Offered by Kids' Chance of Michigan
About This Scholarship
Kids' Chance of Michigan funds college for a group almost no other scholarship reaches: children of workers who were severely or fatally injured in Michigan workplace accidents. Scholarships range from $3,750 to $7,500 depending on available funds and the applicant pool, usable at any accredited college, community college, or trade program. Applications for the winter semester are due December 15; the fall-semester deadline is July 15.
Eligibility is precisely drawn. The parent's injury or death must have occurred in a Michigan work-related accident compensable under Michigan Workers' Compensation Law, with no dispute over compensability. The applicant must be a Michigan resident between 17 and 22 years old and must demonstrate financial need connected to the parent's injury or death. Selection standards set by the organization's executive committee weigh financial need first.
Each scholarship covers one school year or term, but recipients can reapply for subsequent years through a dedicated renewal application, with renewals contingent on funding. Kids' Chance awards as many scholarships as each year's funds allow, so eligible families should apply rather than self-screen - the eligible population is small, and the organization exists specifically to find these students.
Eligibility
- Child of a worker who sustained a catastrophic injury or fatality in a Michigan work-related accident covered by workers' compensation
- The parent's injury or death must be compensable under Michigan Workers' Compensation Law with no compensability dispute
- Michigan resident between the ages of 17 and 22
- Demonstrated financial need related to the parent's injury or death
How To Apply
- Go to the scholarships page on kidschancemi.org and open the application (or renewal application for returning recipients)
- Gather documentation of the parent's compensable Michigan workers' compensation injury or death
- Complete the application showing financial need related to the injury or death
- Submit by December 15 for the winter semester (July 15 is the fall-semester deadline)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for a Kids' Chance of Michigan scholarship?
Michigan residents aged 17-22 whose parent suffered a catastrophic or fatal injury in a Michigan work accident that is compensable under the state's workers' compensation law, with financial need tied to that injury or death.
How much does the scholarship pay?
Between $3,750 and $7,500 depending on funding and the number of qualified applicants, usable at any accredited college, community college, or trade program.
Can the scholarship be renewed?
Yes - each award covers one school year or term, and recipients may reapply for following years through the renewal application, contingent on available funds and grades.