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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Varies
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Johnie D. Smith Memorial Scholarship was established in 2003 by the Association of Faculty and Staff of Color (now disbanded) to honor Johnie D. Smith (Class of 1986), CMU professor of African-American history and constitutional history of the United States. Dr. Smith passed away in 1997.
Benefits
The benefits and monetary value of the scholarship are unknown.
Eligibility
- Committed to the advancement of underrepresented minorities in American society
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Preference will be given to students that reside in the Saginaw, Midland, or Mount Pleasant areas
- Applicants must submit a personal narrative addressing how the award would allow them to achieve their academic goals and advance the cause of diversity at CMU
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
30 Nov 2026
After answering some initial questions, Scholarship Universe connects you to donor-based internal (CMU) scholarship opportunities for which you qualify for the Fall and Spring semesters of the 2026-2027 academic year. Be sure to check application deadlines.
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