Offered by the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology at Michigan Tech.
The Michigan Tech Rail Transportation Program announces it will offer four scholarships to first-year students interested in learning more about the rail transportation industry.
The scholarships are open to all disciplines. The application process is simple. Complete the application form you can find on our web page and submit it to David Nelson by March 5.
The application includes a short essay where you can tell our judges how you think you might fit into the industry.
The rail industry has cutting-edge jobs in all areas, from communications and controls to power systems, to business applications and construction.
Contact David Nelson if you want to talk about where the industry could take you!
Graduate advisors and students:
The Graduate School is providing support, including personalized writing support along with a Canvas course, for the U.S. Department of Defense science, mathematics, and research for transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service.
About the SMART Scholarship for Service:
The program offers scholarships for bachelors, masters and Ph.D. students pursuing STEM. While in school, students will receive full tuition, monthly stipends ($25,000 – $38,000 per year), health insurance and book allowances, as well as summer internships that range from eight to 12 weeks. Upon degree completion, scholars begin working in a civilian position with their sponsoring facility. For complete details, visit: https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart
Application due date: 5 p.m. (EST), Tuesday, Dec.
Support Provided:
Interested applicants will receive individualized writing support from qualified staff members on their application drafts. In addition, applicants will be added to a Canvas course designed to support them throughout their application process. Questions? Contact Sarah Isaacson, GLAS Program Director.
The DoD is providing a free SMART Application Webinar at 1 p.m. Tuesday, (Nov. 10). Register here.
by Sarah Isaacson, Graduate School