S.E.T. Scholarship

Updated Date Application deadline for 2026 submittals is May 1, 2026  
 
Are you sick and tired of watching people and companies leaving Michigan for greener pastures?

We at the S.E.T. Educational Fund are doing something about it.  The S.E.T. Educational Fundwas founded in Michigan in 1998 in order to provide scholarships to Michigan residents attending Michigan colleges.  We select community-minded individuals that have excelled scholastically while volunteering their time to help others.

It is our hope that this grassroots endeavor will entice our residents to stay in Michigan and to help others.  The results so far have been a success!  To date, we have given out 16 scholarships to deserving Michiganders.  Our winners boast a 90+% graduation rate and some of our early winners have now joined the ranks of our donors.

Not only will our next scholarship financially help a Michigan resident, it will have far reaching effects since it helps the local community, the local colleges/universities, and the businesses looking for an educated work force.  This year we are giving out 2 scholarships of $8500 each!

In addition, our 501c3 charity (tax-deductible) is unique in one fashion: the donors within that given year vote for the scholarship winner(s). Your money isn't sent through some impersonal process with significant overhead and no say into how the funds are distributed. You have a chance to shape Michigan's direction.

So apply, get involved, or simply donate ... but help us rebuild our beloved Michigan.

About You

Letter from a non-family member stating community service performed by the applicant.  Please be SPECIFIC about the time and/or accomplishments of the applicant.

Financial Information

Last 1040 tax forms for all parents (or personal 1040 if no longer a dependent). Please white out any Social Security Information.

ID

Copy of Michigan's Driver's License or picture ID showing proof of Michigan residence

Acceptance Letter

Letter of Acceptance from a Michigan public university or unofficial copy of present transcript proving the applicant will be an undergraduate in the Fall term.

All requirements should be sent in a single, standard envelope to the address listed on the application and postmarked before May 1st, 2026. Any missing requirements can result in a nullification of the application at the discretion of the Fund executor. If the recipient is awarded any of the benefits from the S.E.T. Educational Fund due to false information, he/she will be liable for the full amount awarded along with the court costs and interest from the date of the award. The requirements are as follows:  

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

Go to the Requirements page, read & fulfill all the requirements and send the application to the address above.

Should the recommendation letter be sent separately?

No. We actually prefer them to be sent together so letter and application may be matched easily.

If I am providing a transcript, do I need to send an official copy?

No. A regular Xerox copy of the transcript will be sufficient as long as the university name is visible.

What if I am a graduate student?

Unfortunately, the scholarship is only for undergraduates.

What if I do not have a valid driver's license?

We prefer the license, but will accept a passport along with proof of residence in its place.

What if my parents, or I, have not filed a 1040 for last year yet?

Please wait until the 1040 is available and submit them together.

What if my application arrives just after the deadline?

It will be eligible for next year's scholarship (as long as another year of undergraduate education is planned).

What constitutes "Need"?

Unfortunately, the answer to that question is relative to other applications. We base need upon several different factors and need only accounts for a portion of the overall equation. If you feel you have an otherwise strong application, don't withhold your submission based...