OpenFieldFerris Woodbridge N. Ferris Merit Scholarship
Flagship academic merit award for incoming freshmen based on cumulative high school GPA, honoring founder Woodbridge N. Ferris's vision of accessible technical education.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school GPA 3.25 to 4.0 scale.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5+.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Admissions application and high school transcripts.
- Recommendation letters
- One counselor recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $4,500 to $9,000 per year ($18,000 to $36,000 over four years) automatically considered upon admission
- Application fee
- No extra fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Directly deducted from undergraduate tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ferris State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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