Scholarship Universe
Find Scholarships
Find the perfect scholarship match for your unique situation using Scholarships Universe.
Based on an academic profile each student creates, Scholarship Universe connects students with scholarships available from Kettering University and outside organizations.
Scholarship Universe thoroughly vets each scholarship opportunity a student sees in order to protect students from scams. Students can rest assured the scholarship opportunities they discover are legitimate and worth the time and effort required to apply.
Utilizing Scholarship Universe for Scholarship Searches
Scholarship Universe matches students to scholarships they are eligible to apply for, saving you time and empowering you to apply to more scholarships instead of searching and filtering.
What types of scholarships are available on Scholarship Universe?
You can explore internal and external scholarships available to you. You can find scholarships based on your major, minor, academic merits, financial need, hobbies, activities, community service and more.
Can I search for a specific scholarship?
Yes! Once you are logged into Scholarship Universe, click on the “Scholarships” tab and then select the "sort" or "filter" option in the upper-right corner.
Creating and Using A Scholarship Universe Account
Students must be admitted to or currently attending Kettering University to use Scholarship Universe. Follow the steps below to create an account.
- Create your Scholarship Universe account
- Answer questions in order to build your profile and match to eligible scholarships.
- After you have answered questions, click on the “Scholarships” tab on the left hand side in Scholarship Universe and start applying.
How often should I visit Scholarship Universe?
We recommend you log in to your Scholarship Universe account at least once a week to stay up to date on approaching deadlines and new scholarship opportunities. Be sure to check your email or text updates as well.
How many profile questions do I have to answer?
The more questions you answer, the more scholarships you might be matched with now or in the future. You can view your matches to start applying for scholarships by clicking the “Matches” tab.
You can update questions you have already answered by selecting the “Questions” tab.
You can answer more questions by selecting “Answer More Questions” while under the “Questions” tab.
Whom do I contact if my Scholarship Universe account cannot be created or my account is locked?
Contact the Financial Aid office at finaid@kettering.edu or (810)762-7859.
Applying for Scholarships
Every year, millions of scholarship dollars are awarded to Kettering University students. While receiving a scholarship is not guaranteed, you can increase your chances by applying to as many scholarships as you can.
How do I request a letter of recommendation for a scholarship?
If a scholarship application requires that you request a Letter of Recommendation, you can do this directly through Scholarship Universe. Please be sure to ask your recommender before completing your application. Let them know to expect an email from Scholarship Universe with instructions on how to upload your letter.
Can I make edits to my essays or upload a different document after submitting the application?
The submission of a scholarship application is final, and essays or any documents submitted cannot be edited. We highly recommend reviewing all documents prior to submitting your application.