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💰 Kettering University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
7
In-State Awards
$1,500-$20,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,500-$20,000/yr

Kettering University offers 7 merit scholarships. Awards run $1,500-$20,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $48,470, students receiving the largest award pay about $28,470 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Kettering University

Tuition & fees
$48,470
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Largest annual award
$20,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$28,470/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $10,400), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Kettering University's website
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Other scholarships at Kettering University (7)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Affinity Scholarship
$2,000-$3,000/yr
Awarded to entering freshman or transfer students who are siblings of current students or descendants of GMI/Kettering alumni.
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Esports Scholarship
$5,000/yr
Awarded to new entering students who are active competitors on Kettering's Esports teams.
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Ford STEM Scholarship
A co-op scholarship for incoming Michigan residents majoring in STEM who are placed with Ford.
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GM STEM Opportunity Scholarship
Covers remaining tuition and academic support services for first-year STEM students co-oping with General Motors.
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Kettering University Robotics and Drone Scholarship
$5,000/yr
Awarded to entering freshmen or transfer students who are active competitors or mentors in competitive robotics or drone organizations.
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PHINIA Scholars Program
$20,000/yr
Awarded to newly admitted students co-oping with PHINIA who maintain a 3.0 GPA.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$1,500/yr
Awarded to transfer students with a GPA of 3.5 or above who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Kettering University

Early Action
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Kettering University scholarships

How much merit aid does Kettering University give?

Published awards range $1,500-$20,000/yr. Kettering University lists 7 merit scholarships in total.

Does Kettering University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,500-$20,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Kettering University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 41% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Kettering University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/15/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Kettering University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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