Category: MTU Scholarship

Check out Bold.org and the Bold.org Scholarship Blog. These sites contain a variety of resources and scholarship opportunities. You can even browse scholarships by category. A small sample of blog posts include:

• Community Service Scholarships – The Complete Guide
• 12 Exclusive Computer Science Scholarships for Computer Science Majors Looking to Take the Next Step in Tech
• 5 MBA Scholarships for Undergraduate and Graduate Students Pursing an MBA program
• 43 No-Essay Scholarships – A Comprehensive List

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.

This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student majoring in Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences who has demonstrated academic achievement and holds junior or senior standing. 

This fund was established in memory of Nathan DeCleene, who was a Michigan Tech geological engineering student and an active member of the Copper Country Rock and Mineral (CCRM) Club.

Amount: up to $1,000

Eligibility:

• Majoring in Geology, Geological Engineering, or Mining Engineering
• Junior or Senior
• 2.50 GPA
• Demonstrates financial need determined by the FAFSA

Application Requires the Following:

• Application form; requires short essay responses

Deadline: September 30, 2021

Please submit completed applications and questions to Dr. Smirnov at asmirnov@mtu.edu.

Selected recipient will be invited to the CCRM Club meeting and asked to give a short presentation.

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

• Must be a current MTU student, junior status or above
• Must be enrolled in Environmental Engineering or MIS
• GPA of 3.2 or better
• Preference is given to individuals from the Upper Peninsula
• Financial need is strongly considered

Application Requires the Following:

• Application form

Submit Applications: Click here to apply.

Deadline: May 14, 2021

Amount:  $1,000

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be EITHER out-going high school seniors (graduating summer 2021) OR students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, or university as of the start of the fall 2021 semester

Application Requires the Following:

• Essay
• Application

Submit Applications: Click here for more information and essay topic.

Deadline: November 1, 2021

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.

Deadline: May 28, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Amount: Multiple scholarships valued at $500 to $2,000

Eligibility:

• Senior Civil Engineering students at MTU;
• Junior or senior Surveying student at MTU; MI resident
• 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher
• Detailed eligibility listed in the PDF below

Application: Multiple Scholarships. Please see PDF below.

Submit Applications to: tkcollin@mtu.edu

The Mike and Cathy Paddock Scholarship is for students entering civil or geospatial engineering programs in Fall 2021.

• Eligibility: Students majoring in one of the following majors
  • civil engineering
  • geospatial engineering
• Award Value: Four (4) $5,000 awards, renewable for three years if renewal criteria is met.
• Deadline: March 10, 2021, for priority consideration
• How to Apply: Complete the Google Form application, which includes a short essay.

For questions, please email Dr. Audra Morse at anmorse@mtu.edu

The CEE Pipeline Partner Scholarship program is an opportunity for students to connect to grow their civil and construction industry networks while receiving an up-to-five-year, recurring scholarship. The scholarship is thanks to partnerships from a growing list of civil and construction industry firms, including Jay Dee Contractors, Rowe Professional Services, AJAX, and Anlaan Corporation.

• Eligibility: Students majoring in one of the following majors
  • civil engineering
  • geospatial engineering
  • construction management
• Award Value: number of awards and amounts are variable
• Deadline: March 10, 2021
• How to Apply: Complete the Google Form application, which includes a short essay.

For questions, please email Dr. Audra Morse at anmorse@mtu.edu

Michigan Tech is now accepting applications for the Galatians 6:10 Scholarship.

The winner of this scholarship will receive four years of tuition at the Michigan resident tuition level. The criteria are that the incoming freshman be pursuing a degree in Engineering or the Sciences, that they submit a letter of interest to tell the donor more about themselves and their faith, and that they obtain a letter of support from a member of the Clergy who is willing to speak on their behalf.

• Eligibility: Incoming MTU freshman pursuing a degree in Engineering or the Sciences. Application open to Michigan residents and non-residents. (Non-resident award will be equal to the value of in-state tuition)
• Award Value: Michigan resident tuition, renewable for four years
• Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2021
• How to Apply: Complete this Google Form Application providing:
  1. Letter of Interest to inform donor more about themselves and their faith.
  2. Letter of Support from a Clergy member on behalf of the student.

Here is a list of Sponsored Scholarships that have a deadline of February 28th. More information on the scholarships and how to apply can be found here.

• Caterpillar Employee Endowed
• Donald H. Makela Memorial Endowed
• Lawrence Jacobson Scholarship
• Lloyd W. Coombe DTE Energy
• Michigan Tech’s Becia AFSCME Scholarship
• Michigan Tech Employees Children Endowed
• M.J. Electric, Inc.
• North Central Minnesota Endowed
• Stephen Kahng Endowed

Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited surveying program located in Michigan
• Qualify for some form of financial aid which can be verified but the financial aid office

Application Requires the Following:

• A statement expressing your educational and professional goals, personal philosophy and motivation for applying for a Scholarship.
• A complete list of organizations(s), extra-curricular activities, volunteer, and community service experiences.
• Past work experience, if currently employed, please explain the nature of the work and how many hours each week you work.
• A current transcript.
• Any additional documentation you feel pertinent to your application.
• Application form.

Submit Applications: Click here to for the application form.

Deadline: December 30, 2020