The starting point
Madonna pairs an automatic, GPA-based merit award ($4,000-$14,000/yr, no separate application, test-optional) with a $2,000/yr visit scholarship and a zero-out-of-pocket-tuition pledge for Michigan residents with maximum Pell and Michigan Achievement awards.
More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.
Awards to discuss
First 3 of 4 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
First-Year Student Merit Scholarship (Direct from High School)
$4,000-$14,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Begins at 2.5 unweighted GPA ($4,000); increases to $14,000 at 3.8 unweighted GPA · SAT: Optional — submitting scores may qualify for an increased merit award · ACT: Optional — submitting scores may qualify for an increased merit award
Eligibility: Newly admitted, entering college for the first time (or first-time adult student), enrolling full-time; Livonia campus only; FAFSA required (code 002282)
Renewal: Renewable for up to four (4) years, not to exceed eight (8) consecutive semesters or completion of a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first; recipient must maintain satisfactory academic progress, good social standing, and continuous full-time enrollment (at least 12 credit hours each fall and winter semester).
Other terms: Terms-and-conditions PDF (revised 12/11/2018) names the tiers Trustee, Presidential, Felician, St. Francis Dean, Crusader and Heritage Scholarship, but the per-tier dollar/GPA grid (the 'FTIAC Scholarship Grid' on the scholarships page) is an image/PDF whose amounts could not be read; only the $4,000-$14,000 range is published in accessible text. Award is a flat dollar amount that does not increase with tuition. Fall/winter semesters only; not applicable to online programs.
https://www.madonna.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/affordability/
Transfer Student Merit Scholarship
$4,000-$14,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Based on cumulative transfer GPA and credit hours from all regionally accredited institutions previously attended (per-tier grid not published in accessible text)
Eligibility: Transferring from a regionally accredited 2-year or 4-year institution; pursuing a first bachelor's degree; newly admitted; enrolling full-time; Livonia campus only; FAFSA required
Renewal: May be renewable for up to four (4) years / eight (8) consecutive semesters, BUT maximum duration is capped by transferable credit hours: 0-14 credits = 8 semesters; 15-29 = 7; 30-44 = 6; 45-59 = 5; 60-74 = 4; 75-89 = 3; 90+ = 2. Must maintain satisfactory academic progress and continuous full-time enrollment (12+ credits each fall and winter semester).
Other terms: Terms-and-conditions PDF (revised 12/11/2018) names the transfer tiers Blue, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Platinum Scholarship; the 'Transfer Scholarship Grid' with per-tier amounts could not be read (image/PDF). The Affordability page's $4,000-$14,000 GPA-based range explicitly covers transfer students. Flat dollar amount; fall/winter only; not applicable to online programs.
https://www.madonna.edu/pdf/univres/financialaid/TSTC121118.pdf
Visit Scholarship (Visit. Apply. Earn.)
$2,000 · Published amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Attend an eligible campus visit (official campus tour, transfer information session, transfer student event, open house, or in-person admissions-officer meeting) AND apply for admission between August 1 - January 31; complete the FAFSA (code 002282)
Renewal: Renewable for up to four years, totaling $8,000.
Other terms: Page warns that some awards cannot be stacked with the Visit Scholarship — other scholarships you receive may prevent it from being awarded. FAFSA deadlines stated: 11/30/25 for Winter 2026 semester, 5/1/2026 for Fall 2026 semester.
https://www.madonna.edu/admissions/visit-apply/
