<p>Hi this is my first post on College Confidential so I apologize if I make any mistake.</p>
<p>So recently I heard about the famous Shipman scholarship at UMich which is essentially a full ride. However, I couldn't find any thread that contains the accomplishments or qualifications of any of the Shipman Scholars. So if any of you reading this received the Shipman scholarship would you mind posting your high school resume/break down. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>There are very few Shipman Scholarships given out. In a Freshman class of 6,000, only 20 or so students will receive it. Considering that 1,000 or so Freshmen have perfect 4.0 GPAs while taking the most challenging curriculum offered in high school and SAT/ACT scores in the 2200+/34+ range, there is no real rhyme or reason on how the scholarship is given out. The only certainty is that international students are not considered for scholarships.</p>
<p>Thank you for the information, would posting my stats be useful in determining my chances for the Shipman Scholarship? Or is it so random that even the most qualified student would have a slim chance?</p>
<p>I believe they award 15 scholarships and some semi-finalist awards. 50 kids roughly are chosen for consideration. It will pretty much cover costs for an in-state kid, but it is a fixed amount so technically it would not be a full ride for out of state kids…a nice scholarship to be sure. You must be admitted prior to mid-January. Along with GPA and test scores “exceptional talent” in arts and sciences is considered…which is obviously open to interpretation.</p>
<p>The University selects 40 to 50 kids each year to interview for the Shipman Scholarship. 15 will be endowed the full Shipman Scholarship, which is basically a full ride for an in-state student, while the others will receive $7500/yr. Whether you are in-state without the full scholarship or out-of-state either way though, your college (LSA, engineering, nursing, kines, etc.) nearly always gives enough money for at least full-tuition.</p>
<p>The scholarship is given to high school students with very high ACT or SAT scores and 4.0 or near 4.0 GPAs. </p>
<p>Shipmen have done a crazy ton of stuff in high school that went above and beyond just studies or after-school clubs and this translates to college too. They have this sort of goal-oriented yet laidback nature that makes them both intimidating and personable. </p>
<p>When do they notify the 50 semi-finalists?</p>
<p>I learned about it in mid-February. Since the Weekend is a week later than last year’s, I would expect late February or possibly even early March.</p>
<p>You receive word via phone, mail, or both. </p>
<p>Would anyone mind chancing me for the shipman scholarship? I don’t feel comfortable posting my stats on this so I could message you directly. </p>
<p>Let me know!
Thanks!</p>
<p>It’s impossible to chance for it. You could have a 36 ACT and a 4.0 and not get it, while someone with a 33 ACT and a 3.8 could. To be selected for the 50, they look for people who are smart and ambitious–people who they think will become famous, thus bolstering the name of the University, or become rich, thus bringing more money to the University. For the interviews, it’s largely based on your personality and how you’re able to present yourself.</p>
<p>Is there a way to know if you are being considered?</p>
<p>Semifinalist should be notified by next week.</p>
<p>Has anyone heard back yet? I’d love to know if there are any potential Shipmen out there!</p>
<p>Has no one on this website heard about Shipman yet?</p>
<p>I am wondering the same thing… I am OOS and was ineligible for most other scholarships, so this is my one chance to make UMich affordable</p>
<p>Shipman notifications have come out already.</p>
<p>How do you know that? Did you get a notification?</p>
<p>I’m a Shipman. I know someone who has received word. </p>