Kettering University
Flint, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
Esports scholarships worth up to $5,000 a year for new incoming students who compete for Kettering Esports
OverwatchLoLSmashRainbow Six+6
- net price
- $35K
- acceptance
- 79%
- grad rate
- 71%
Esports colleges in Michigan
19 colleges in Michigan field an esports program we track: Adrian College, Alpena Community College, Baker College, Central Michigan University, Davenport University, Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Glen Oaks Community College, Kettering University, Kirtland Community College, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan State University, Mott Community College, North Central Michigan College, Northwood University, Oakland University, St. Clair County Community College, University of Michigan, Western Michigan University. 2 publish a scholarship amount or full-tuition offer. The most common titles are Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, VALORANT, Rocket League, Overwatch 2. The median average net price across these schools is $13,157 per year (College Scorecard).
- Programs
- 19
- Publish aid amounts
- 2
- Median net price
- $13,157
- Median grad rate
- 52%
Northwood University
Midland, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
Up to $3,000 at launch; now merit-based, set by the coach
VALORANTOverwatchRocket LeagueSmash+7
- net price
- $27K
- acceptance
- 65%
- grad rate
- 63%
Baker College
Owosso, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2024
Varsity team members may be eligible for an activity-based scholarship; no amounts published
VALORANT
- net price
- $13K
- acceptance
- 82%
- grad rate
- 36%
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2019
Davenport offers scholarships to qualified esports team members; athletic scholarships available for newly added titles. No amount published.
Rocket LeagueVALORANTLoLSmash+2
- net price
- $18K
- acceptance
- 98%
- grad rate
- 57%
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2024
Official varsity teams page lists scholarship slots per team (e.g., 8 each for League of Legends and Overwatch, 6 for Call of Duty); no dollar amounts
Call of DutyLoLOverwatchRocket League+2
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 80%
- grad rate
- 46%
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2025
Partial scholarships for players competing in GLIAC-related titles; no amounts published
Apex LegendsFortniteLoLMarvel Rivals+5
- net price
- $8.6K
- acceptance
- 91%
- grad rate
- 47%
Glen Oaks Community College
Centreville, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2023
eSports Scholarship: flat-rate participation award each semester for varsity team members, helps cover tuition, books or fees; 'Fixed per semester (based on available funding)', renewable with 2.0 GPA (amount not published)
SmashCall of DutyOverwatch
- net price
- $8.9K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 43%
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2021
Athletic scholarships are available for esports.
SmashVALORANTOverwatchLoL+3
- net price
- $33K
- acceptance
- 56%
- grad rate
- 61%
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2023
A limited number of scholarships for varsity esports are available; partial, amounts vary
SmashRocket LeagueVALORANT
- net price
- $20K
- acceptance
- 85%
- grad rate
- 81%
Adrian College
Adrian, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
No esports scholarships published
OverwatchSmashVALORANTRainbow Six+3
- net price
- $25K
- acceptance
- 73%
- grad rate
- 48%
Alpena Community College
Alpena, MI · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Rocket LeagueRainbow Six
- net price
- $3.3K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 52%
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2020
No current esports scholarship terms confirmed. An Aug 2024 announcement listed a $1,000 Varsity Premiere Scholarship (Rocket League) and $100-$300 Varsity Academy Scholarships
LoLOverwatchRocket LeagueSmash+1
- net price
- $18K
- acceptance
- 90%
- grad rate
- 59%
Kirtland Community College
Grayling, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2024
No esports scholarships published
Marvel RivalsSmashCall of Duty
- net price
- $7.5K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 34%
Mott Community College
Flint, MI · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Smash
- net price
- $5.7K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 32%
North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarships published
Rainbow SixFortniteMarvel Rivals
- net price
- $10K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 29%
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
OverwatchSmash
- net price
- $9.1K
- acceptance
- 88%
- grad rate
- 58%
St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI · Midwest · Varsity
No esports scholarships published
Rocket LeagueSmashVALORANTHearthstone
- net price
- $5.6K
- acceptance
- Open
- grad rate
- 34%
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2021
Michigan Esports does not offer financial aid, scholarships, or admissions assistance. Varsity perks are covered competition travel, a uniform and preferred access to training facilities.
CS2LoLMarvel RivalsOverwatch+4
- net price
- $13K
- acceptance
- 16%
- grad rate
- 93%
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Midwest · Varsity since 2021
No esports scholarships published
OverwatchRocket LeagueVALORANTSmash
- net price
- $15K
- acceptance
- 85%
- grad rate
- 58%
Questions & answers
Which colleges in Michigan offer esports scholarships?
Adrian College: aid terms not published (2026); Alpena Community College: aid terms not published (2026-27); Baker College: aid offered · amount varies (2026); Central Michigan University: aid terms not published (2024); Davenport University: aid offered · amount varies (2025-26); Eastern Michigan University: aid offered · amount varies (2026); Ferris State University: aid offered · amount varies (2026); Glen Oaks Community College: aid offered · amount varies (current page); Kettering University: up to $5,000 (2026); Kirtland Community College: aid terms not published (2025-26); Lawrence Technological University: aid offered · amount varies (undated page); Michigan State University: aid offered · amount varies (current page); Mott Community College: aid terms not published (2025-26); North Central Michigan College: aid terms not published (2026-27); Northwood University: up to $3,000 (2019); Oakland University: aid terms not published (2026); St. Clair County Community College: aid terms not published (2025-26); University of Michigan: aid terms not published (2025-26); Western Michigan University: aid terms not published (2026).
What esports games do Michigan colleges compete in?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (16 schools), VALORANT (13 schools), Rocket League (13 schools), Overwatch 2 (11 schools), League of Legends (8 schools), Rainbow Six Siege (7 schools), Marvel Rivals (7 schools), Call of Duty (6 schools), Fortnite (4 schools), Counter-Strike 2 (3 schools), Street Fighter 6 (2 schools), Apex Legends (2 schools), Deadlock (2 schools), Hearthstone (1 school).
What is the cheapest esports college in Michigan?
By average annual net price, Alpena Community College is the lowest of the programs we track in Michigan at $3,320 per year.