Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we are delighted to offer room & board scholarships to both new and returning residents.
General Information
For current residents continuing their stay for the next academic year, our building provides some of our largest scholarship awards. These scholarships are application-based, with the application window occurring prior to the Returning Resident Housing process in the winter term.
New and continuing residents of the Martha Cook community have the opportunity to receive various scholarships that do not require a formal application. These awards are distributed over the summer months after housing contracts are signed. For full consideration, students are encouraged to complete the Scholarship Interest form. Need-based information is verified by the Office of Financial Aid using your FAFSA submission.
Eligibility
To receive a Martha Cook Building room & board scholarship, you must be a contracted resident of the Martha Cook community.
For any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Scholarships
Martha Cook Room & Board Scholarship: This need-based scholarship is intended to cover a majority of the cost difference between living at Martha Cook and other U-M residence halls, with preference given to new residents. A $1,500 award, applied 50% for the fall and 50% for the winter terms.
Isobel Quail Memorial Scholarship: This need-based scholarship has first preference for students who participated in the Wolverine Pathways program during high school. The 2024-2025 award was $3,000, applied 50% for the fall and 50% for the winter terms.
Ruth Alkema Reister Scholarship: This need-based scholarship has first preference for Michigan Law students, followed by other graduate students. The 2024-2025 award was $5,000, applied 50% for the fall and 50% for the winter terms.
Dixie Behr Addington Scholarship: This need-based scholarship has a preference for residents who participated in a music performance group during their K-12 education. Newly funded for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Anne E. Shipman Stevens Scholarship: This application based scholarship is for returning Martha Cook residents and considers financial need, commitment to the building and community, and academic achievement. The 2024-2025 awards range was $1,500 to $12,000, applied 50% for the fall and 50% for the winter terms.
Mary Louise Pressler Class of '27 Scholarship: This application based scholarship is for returning Martha Cook residents and considers financial need, commitment to the building and community, and academic achievement. The 2024-2025 award was $2,000, applied 50% for the fall and 50% for the winter terms.
Important Note
Before accepting any scholarship, we highly recommend consulting with the Office of Financial Aid to understand how it may affect your overall financial aid package. You can reach their staff at 734-763-6600 or via email at [email protected].