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2026 Stanford Advanced Materials College Scholarship

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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.

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Upper Peninsula Road Builders Scholarship 2026

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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.

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.

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Rehabs.org Fall 2026 College Scholarship

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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.

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2K Annual Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship

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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.

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Shelving.com Business Scholarship 2026

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Amount: $1,500-$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.

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Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship 2026

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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: 

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.

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Digital Privacy Scholarship 2026

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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: 

Submit Applications: Complete the following application form 

Deadline: June 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.

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Behind the Wheel Scholarship for 2026

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Amount: $1000

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in a community college, undergraduate, or graduate program within the United States
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students enrolled in full-time pass/fail graduate programs are also eligible.

Application Requires the Following: 

  • 1000-word essay
  • Resume with current contact information
  • A current academic transcript (clearly showing your cumulative GPA)

Submit Applications: Complete the following application form and submit via email to Brian Gelb at bag@gelbandgelb.com

Deadline: May 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.

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Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship

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Amount: $1500

Eligibility:

  • Be a United States citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., or Puerto Rico.
  • Be a current high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who plans to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2026-2027 academic year.
  • Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement, participation, and leadership in school activities and work experience.
  • Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career and enrolled in the following majors: Athletic Training, Health Policy, Psychology, Biology, Kinesiology, Nursing, General Medicine, Dentistry, Behavioral Sciences, Personal Training, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Health and Physical Fitness, Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation Management, Health Sciences, Physical Therapist, or another health-related major.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Short Essays

Submit Applications: Fill out the application to apply

Deadline: August 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.

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Ezderm Scholarship

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Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid student visa
  • Be enrolled in or admitted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Essay

Submit Applications: Fill out the application to apply

Deadline: May 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.

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