The starting point
The University of Olivet (Olivet College's new name) pairs a GPA-banded merit grid topping out at $20,000 ($22,000 for internationals) with the ADVANTAGE last-dollar program — full tuition for Michigan Achievement Scholarship + Pell-eligible students, automatic with admission and a FAFSA.
Selection beyond grades and scores. These awards are not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read each award's selection rules, application steps and dates. Meeting a minimum is not an award offer.
Awards to discuss
The 3 awards in this school's research. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Academic Merit Scholarships (Board of Trustees / Presidential / Dean's / Shipherd / International)
$14,000-$22,000 (amounts listed as 'Up To') · Variable or qualified amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: Board of Trustees: 3.7 average GPA — up to $20,000; Presidential: 3.3 — up to $18,000; Dean's: 3.0 — up to $16,000; Shipherd: 2.8 — up to $14,000; International: any admitted international student — up to $22,000
Eligibility: Based on high school achievements; test-optional — without a test score, college-prep curriculum level and the college essay 'factor more heavily into scholarship consideration'
Renewal: These scholarships are renewable up to four years.
Other terms: Grid is labeled 'Merit Scholarships at Olivet: 2025-2026 Academic Year' and states the amounts 'apply exclusively to new and transfer students enrolling in the 2025-2026 academic year' — one cycle behind the 2026-2027 target (flagged). Amounts are 'Up To' figures, not guaranteed flat awards.
https://www.uolivet.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-grants/merit-based-scholarships/
ADVANTAGE Scholarship
Full tuition (Pell + Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligible); tuition capped at $5,000 (MAS-qualified, AGI ≤ $100,000); at least $20,000 institutional funds (MAS-qualified, AGI > $100,000) · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Last-dollar program. Automatic upon admission with a completed FAFSA. On-campus eligibility: first-time, full-time students starting in fall; Student Aid Index (SAI) of $30,000 or less; pursuing a bachelor's degree; must qualify for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship (and Pell for the full-tuition tier)
Renewal: Must maintain full-time status and good academic standing each regular semester; 'Students will be responsible for any possible increases in tuition and fees in future academic years.'
Other terms: Tuition only — 'Students are responsible for room and board; however, federal loans may be applied toward these costs.' Last-dollar means it bridges the gap after grants, other scholarships, and tuition remission are applied.
https://www.uolivet.edu/advantage/
Talent & Competition Scholarships (Music / Visual Arts / Competition teams)
Amount not published · Published award terms
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Music: participation in music programs regardless of major; Visual Arts Talent Scholarship: prospective art majors and minors; Competition: members of Bowling, Esports, Archery, and Clay Target teams
Renewal: Not marked as renewable in this record. Ask the school whether renewal is available.
Other terms: Amounts and criteria live on sub-pages not opened; hub page confirms eligibility categories only.
https://www.uolivet.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-grants/
