<p>My S was offered a big merit based scholarship, which surprised us because we thought all "merit" aid had a need component, or was for Mich residents.</p>
<p>Howver, this scholarship came not from the U, but from LSA college, which is why it is not listed on the UM FA website. LSA gives out about 60, and they're substantial (the one offered to him was 15,000/yr). There was no separate application (he was awarded it without even applying for FA). His stats were maybe a little higher than the posters, but not much.</p>