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Author: Bri Loftus

Waub Ajijaak Leadership Scholarship

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Amount: $2,000

Eligibility:

  • Must be of Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian descent.  You have to show proof of enrollment or descendant status when you submit your application. 
  • Must reside in Michigan as well as attend college/university in Michigan. 
  • Must be a high school senior or a student accepted into an accredited higher education institution at the time of application.
  • Be enrolled or intend to enroll in one of the following types of programs: an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, medical, law, or other professional degree. 
  • Must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Essay
  • Confirmation of Native Identity
  • Letter of Acceptance
  • Transcript
  • High School Diploma (if applicable)

Submit Applications: Click here to apply

Deadline: April 30, 2025

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 are not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you

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The Space to Succeed Scholarship

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Amount: $5,000

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
  • Applicants must be a legal U.S. resident.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university for the Fall 2025 term.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Essay
  • Photo

Submit Applications: Click here to apply

Deadline: May 31, 2025

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 are not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you

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Kamylla and Czeslaw Kaszuba Scholarship

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Amount: $1,500

Eligibility:

  • Must be an American citizen, either by birth or naturalization.
  • Must be of Polish or Polish American ancestry.
  • Must be a full-time college student, currently enrolled at an accredited college/university in the United States, with confirmed future attendance at an institution in the fall of 2025.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Essay
  • List of Club Memberships

Submit Applications: Click here to apply (Select photo at top of page to download application)

Deadline: August 31, 2025

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 are not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you

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Extra Space Storage Scholarship

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Amount: $3,000

Eligibility:

  • Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university for Fall 2025.
  • Must be attending an accredited college or university in the U.S.
  • Must be at least 16 years of age or older at the time of application.
  • Must be a legal resident of the U.S.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Essay

Submit Applications: Click here to apply

Deadline: May 31, 2025

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 are not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you

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MITA Scholarship

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Amount: Variable by year

Eligibility:

  • Must be a student pursuing a career in heavy construction-related fields, including civil engineering, construction management, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment operation, and CDL/truck driving

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Transcript
  • Essay
  • Letter of Recommendation (up to 3)
  • Current Headshot

Submit Applications: Click here to apply

Deadline: April 30, 2025

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 are not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you

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ABWA Outright Grant

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Amount: $2,000

Eligibility:

  • The applicant must be a female and a U.S. citizen.
  • The applicant must have completed a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours.
  • The applicant must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
  • The applicant must be seeking a baccalaureate degree or higher
  • Applicant must be attending an accredited U.S. college or university that offers at least a baccalaureate degree.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Official Transcript
  • Biographical Sketch
  • Three (3) Professional Letters of reference dated in the same year as her application

Submit Applications: Click here to apply

Deadline: May 15, 2025

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 are not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you

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AWBA Impact Scholarship

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Amount: $3,000

Eligibility:

  • The applicant must be a female and a U.S. citizen
  • The applicant’s primary (home) residence must be in Michigan
  • The applicant must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
  • The applicant must be seeking a baccalaureate degree or higher
  • The applicant must be a college freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student by 8/1/2025
  • Applicant must be attending an institution authorized to confer degrees at the baccalaureate level or higher in the US
  • The applicant must provide an official transcript, a biographical sketch and three (3) professional letters of reference dated in the same year as her application

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Official Transcript
  • Biographical Sketch
  • Three (3) Professional Letters of reference dated in the same year as her application

Submit Applications: Click here to apply

Deadline: May 15, 2025

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 are not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you

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Ebeid Family Fund STEM Scholarship

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Amount: $4,000

Eligibility:

  • Must be currently enrolled in one of the selected schools (including Michigan Tech)
  • Must be pursuing a degree in a STEM field.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Must demonstrate financial need.
  • Must demonstrate community service/community leadership.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Financial Need Information
  • Unofficial College Transcript
  • Resume

Submit Applications: Click here to apply

Deadline: April 6, 2025

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 are not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you

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E-Waste Scholarship

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Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level.
  • There is no age limit.
  • You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Personal Statement

Submit Applications: Click here to apply

Deadline: April 30, 2025

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 are not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you

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MISA Student Scholarship

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Amount: $1,500 – $3,500

Eligibility:

  • Must submit an essay with the required application form. Essay question will vary from year to year
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better
  • Must have participated in a minimum of 4 hours of local volunteer or community service within the previous 12 months
  • Must be sponsored by an Academic Advisor or Program Dean who can provide information related to the applicant’s academic progress

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Essay
  • Work History (Optional)
  • Awards and Recognitions (Optional)
  • Membership in academic, professional or hobbyist organizations (Optional)
  • Participation in organized activities such as coaching or mentoring (Optional

Submit Applications: Follow the instructions on the document attached below.

Deadline: May 4, 2025

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 are not responsible for the content on the website. We simply provide these links as a courtesy to you

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