Golden Apple Scholars Program in Michigan

• Up to $15,000 in paid summer professional development at Scholar Institute across the collective undergraduate experience including:

  • Hands-on instruction from outstanding Michigan teachers

  • Experience teaching and leading in your community

• Academic and social-emotional support

• Job placement assistance

• Mentoring from exceptional teaching faculty

• Complete the online application including personal statements

• Upload Official/Unofficial Transcripts

• Standardized Test Scores (ACT or SAT)*

• Standardized test scores are optional and not required for acceptance into Golden Apple Scholars in Michigan. The review committee will closely review the strength of course selection, GPA, personal statements and overall involvement of applicants.

• Participate in prospective Scholar Interviews

Entry Points

• Michigan High School Senior (Class of 2025)

• Michigan College Freshman or Sophomore

General Requirements

• US Citizen, Eligible Non-Citizen, or DACAmented student

Academic Requirements

• Strong Academic Performance

• Every application receives a holistic review meaning all pieces of the application are considered to make a decision.

Completion Requirements

• Maintain a 2.5 GPA

• Participate in Golden Apple Scholar Institutes

• Comply with Scholars Code of Conduct

• Earn a bachelor’s degree in education from a Michigan university

• Earn a Michigan teaching licenses

• Teach for five years in a Michigan school-of-need within seven years of graduation