GM Design Automotive Fellowship Program

Are you a high school student with a passion for automotive design? The GM Design Automotive Fellowship Program at CCS, in partnership with General Motors, is offering 30 full scholarships to attend our prestigious three-week Automotive Design Summer Program. This is more than just a course – this immersive experience will give you a head start in your design career.

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What the Scholarship Includes

Selected students, known as GM Scholars, will receive a full scholarship valued at up to $4,495. You’ll be part of an advanced version of our Precollege Summer Experience, learning directly from CCS faculty and with the support of professional designers and modelers from GM Automotive Design. This covers everything you’ll need for an incredible three weeks, including:

Three weeks of hands-on, faculty-led studio classes

Mentoring and guidance from GM Industry Professionals

Three (3) transferable college credits

All course materials

Housing, food and activities on the CCS campus

A $500 travel allowance to put towards transportation to and from Detroit, MI for students who live more than 3 hours away from Detroit


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Am I Eligible?

This scholarship is open to current high school students in grades 9, 10, or 11 who have an interest in automotive design.

A student presenting a car design project with sketches and a clay model.

How to Apply

The application process is simple. We want to see your talent and hear about your passion for design.