<p>My grandmother worked for UMich for 40 years in the social research department, and eventually became a vice president. When she died, a scholarship fund was created in her name that provides graduate school tuition to people working for the department. I’m an in-state junior in high school; would this help me in any way when I apply this coming fall? If so, would it be a significant factor in an admissions decision?
Thanks!</p>
<p>Any effect would be very minimal at best.</p>
<p>agree - minimal effect</p>
<p>I have been told by an admission counselor that in a case like yours, it definitely makes a difference but only if your GPA and ACT/SAT scores are within the admissions profile. The key is the amount of money that your grandmother donated to U-M.</p>