Financial Aid Newsblog

The Clean Slate Scholarship

Published May 26, 2026

By Sofia Arcos

Outside Scholarships

Amount: $1000

Eligibility:

Applicants must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time program in an accredited USA university or college
Applicants must be a legal resident of the United States or a holder of a valid student visa
Applicants must be at least 18 years old

Application Requires the Following:

Essay (300-word essay)
Application

Submit Applications: Fill out the application form

Deadline: November 1, 2026

Please note: This is an outside scholarship. Michigan Technological University is not affiliated with this scholarship. Michigan Tech does not endorse any specific website and is not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you.

White Glove Moving and Storage 2026 Scholarship

Published May 26, 2026

By Sofia Arcos

Outside Scholarships

Amount: $1000

Eligibility:

Applicants must be a high school senior, university student, or college student enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution

Application Requires the Following:

Proof of enrollment
Essay (500-700 words)
Application

Submit Applications: Fill out the application form

Deadline: July 1, 2026

Please note: This is an outside scholarship. Michigan Technological University is not affiliated with this scholarship. Michigan Tech does not endorse any specific website and is not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you.

Empowering Women in Tech Scholarship by Designli

Published May 26, 2026

By Sofia Arcos

Outside Scholarships

Amount: $3000

Eligibility:

Applicants must be a female high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
Applicants must be U.S. citizens

Application Requires the Following:

Proof of college acceptance or a high school transcript at the time of submission
1000-word essay
Evidence of U.S Citizenship
Short biography about the intended field of study and education level
For more information, go to the Designli website

Submit Applications: Email your application to scholarship@designli.co with your essay title in the email subject line.

Deadline: November 15, 2026

Please note: This is an outside scholarship. Michigan Technological University is not affiliated with this scholarship. Michigan Tech does not endorse any specific website and is not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you.

Blue Umbrella Waterproofing & Foundations Scholarship

Published May 19, 2026

By Sofia Arcos

Outside Scholarships

Amount: $1500 (3 x $500 awards)

Eligibility:

Be at least 16 years old or older
Be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational/trade school for the Fall of 2026 in a program related to Accounting, Building Technology, Building Services, Business Management & Administration, Climate and Energy, Construction Management, Drafting & Design, Electrical, Engineering Technology, Entrepreneurship, Environmental, Landscape Design, Home Improvement, HVAC, Graphics Technology, Finance, Meteorology, Manufacturing, Plumbing, Renewable Energy.

Application Requires the Following:

Official transcript or class schedule (Proof of enrollment required)
Essay
1-3 minute video summarizing your essay

Submit Applications: Fill out the application to apply

Deadline: June 15, 2026

Please note: This is an outside scholarship. Michigan Technological University is not affiliated with this scholarship. Michigan Tech does not endorse any specific website and is not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you.

2026 Stanford Advanced Materials College Scholarship

Published April 29, 2026

By Sofia Arcos

Outside Scholarships

Amount: $1000

Eligibility:

Open to high school students, two-year community college students, four-year university students, and graduate students worldwide. Submissions must be in one of the following languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, or Korean.
Submitted work must focus on the application of chemical materials in the medical industry.
Projects that are original, technically feasible, and have the potential to impact the development of medical technology are strongly encouraged.

Application Requires the Following:

Abstract: Submit a concise abstract (maximum 250 words) outlining the project’s objective, research approach, and significance to the medical industry.
Article: A detailed article (approximately 1000 words) focusing on the application of chemical materials in the medical industry, their mechanisms of action, and future development trends.
Biography: Include a brief personal biography (approximately 150 words) in italics at the end of the article, with the author’s name in bold.
Suggested Topics:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Advances in orthopedic lubrication, post-surgical anti-adhesion, drug delivery systems, and more.
- Beryllium Sheets: Exploration of how properties such as low density, high stiffness, and thermal stability can be applied in advanced medical imaging equipment (e.g., precision components in CT or MRI), X-ray medical devices, or laser medical instruments.
- Other Materials: Applications in bioimaging using materials such as bioabsorbable polymers, medical-grade titanium alloys, or antimicrobial coatings.

Submit Applications: Fill out the application to apply

Deadline: September 1, 2026

Questions: Should you encounter any issues with the form, please email your submission directly to marketing@samaterials.com

Please note: This is an outside scholarship. Michigan Technological University is not affiliated with this scholarship. Michigan Tech does not endorse any specific website and is not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you.

Upper Peninsula Road Builders Scholarship 2026

Published April 29, 2026

By Sofia Arcos

Outside Scholarships

Amount: Variable

Eligibility:

Applicants must be currently enrolled at Michigan Tech in the bachelor’s degree program for Civil Engineering
Be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Depending on the scholarship, 3rd-5th year students are eligible
One of the 3 scholarships requires that the student be a Michigan resident

Application Requires the Following:

Scholarship Application

Submit Applications: Complete the following application form by submitting via email to Tim Colling at tkcollin@mtu.edu or by dropping it off in 309 Dillman.

Upper Peninsula Road Builders Scholarship Form

Deadline: June 12, 2026

Questions: Contact Tim Colling at tkcollin@mtu.edu

Please note: This is an outside scholarship. Michigan Technological University is not affiliated with this scholarship. Michigan Tech does not endorse any specific website and is not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you.

Rehabs.org Fall 2026 College Scholarship

Published April 29, 2026

By Sofia Arcos

Outside Scholarships

Amount: $2250

Eligibility:

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or university located in one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
Applicants must be 18 years old or older
GPA of 2.5 or higher

Application Requires the Following:

500-700 word essay
Scholarship application
A current academic transcript (clearly showing your cumulative GPA)

Submit Applications: Complete the following application form

Deadline: July 31, 2026

Please note: This is an outside scholarship. Michigan Technological University is not affiliated with this scholarship. Michigan Tech does not endorse any specific website and is not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you.

2K Annual Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship

Published April 22, 2026

By Sofia Arcos

Outside Scholarships

Amount: $2000

Eligibility:

Be enrolled in any mental health degree program, including but not limited to psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing, and other related fields.
Be a current university student in the U.S. with a valid .edu email

Application Requires the Following:

Application
Essay

Submit Applications: Please email scholarship@drugrehabus.org using an .edu email from the university you are attending to submit your application. For more information on the scholarship and essay details, please visit the 2K Annual Drug Rehab USA – Mental Health Scholarship website.

Deadline: December 1, 2026

Please note: This is an outside scholarship. Michigan Technological University is not affiliated with this scholarship. Michigan Tech does not endorse any specific website and is not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you.

Shelving.com Business Scholarship 2026

Published April 22, 2026

By Sofia Arcos

Outside Scholarships

Amount: $1,000-$4,000

Eligibility:

Applicants must be currently attending a college or university
Michigan resident
Pursuing a business-related field
2.8 GPA minimum

Application Requires the Following:

Transcript
Resume
Essay (400-word minimum)

Submit Applications: Fill out the application to apply

Deadline: July 2, 2026

Please note: This is an outside scholarship. Michigan Technological University is not affiliated with this scholarship. Michigan Tech does not endorse any specific website and is not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you.

Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship 2026

Published March 27, 2026

By Sofia Arcos

Outside Scholarships

Amount: $1000

Eligibility:

Applicants must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior, or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home-schooled students are also eligible.
No age limit
Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident

Application Requires the Following:

Complete the online scholarship form
Personal Statement (140-character limit) required in the application form

Submit Applications: Complete the following application form

Deadline: September 30, 2026

Please note: This is an outside scholarship. Michigan Technological University is not affiliated with this scholarship. Michigan Tech does not endorse any specific website and is not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you.