Category: Outside Scholarships

Scholarship announcements. These posts will appear on the FinAid homepage.

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Giving Back Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate students, including adult students.
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Currently attending or planning to attend an institution of higher education.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Short Answer

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: December 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

Sustainability Scholarship for Rising College Seniors

Amount: $2,500

Eligibility:

  • The applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in an accredited college or university, in their junior year, and pursuing a degree related to sustainability.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all applicants.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with proof of residency or citizenship.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Essay
  • Unofficial Transcript

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: November 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

Premier Equipment Scholarship

Amount: $2,000

Eligibility:

  • Not Listed

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Personal Essay

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: December 01, 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

Aaliyah Lee Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled part-time or full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university. Vocational/technical, two-year, four-year, or graduate institutions are eligible.
  • Be a high school junior or senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
  • Have a grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 system
  • Recipients must provide an official transcript confirming their reported GPA and proof of enrollment

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Personal Statement

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: November 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

Building Bridges Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Be currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled part-time or full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university. Vocational/technical, two-year, four-year, or graduate institutions are eligible.
  • Be a high school junior or senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student
  • Have a grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 system
  • Recipients must provide an official transcript confirming their reported GPA and proof of enrollment

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Personal Statement

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: September 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

Designli Women in Tech Scholarship

Amount: $3,000

Eligibility:

  • Female-identifying students
  • High school, college, or graduate students in the U.S.
  • Pursuing a degree in a STEM field (e.g., computer science, engineering, tech)
  • Enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Application Requires the Following:

  • A short bio with your intended field of study and education level
  • Proof of education
  • Evidence of U.S. citizenship (valid address)
  • A 1,000-word essay

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: November 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

Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level
  • U.S. residency is required.
  • Open to full-time and part-time students. The scholarship may be used at two-year, four-year, or graduate institutions.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Personal Statement

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: September 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

Upper Peninsula Road Builders Scholarship

Amount: $500 – $2,000

Eligibility:

  • Must major in Civil or Geospatial Engineering
  • Must be Junior status or above
  • Be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Financial need is not a primary requirement but will be considered

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application

Submit Applications: Application to be submitted by email or dropped off in 309 Dillman Hall.

Deadline: June 13, 2025 by 5:00pm

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

Strategic Air Services Scholarship

Amount: $1,500

Eligibility:

  • Any undergraduate or graduate student (including Master’s and Doctoral students) currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited U.S. university.
  • U.S. residency is required.
  • Open to all fields of study! We value academic excellence and diverse perspectives.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Essay (paragraph)

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: December 1, 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

2025 Shelving.com Business Scholarship

Amount: $1,000 – $4,000

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be a Michigan resident who is either presently attending an accredited college or university, or a high school senior currently enrolled in college or university beginning no later than the Fall 2025 semester. Michigan residents are eligible if attending an accredited college or university outside of the state.
  • Applicants must be pursuing a major in business or a business-related field of study.
  • Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA.
  • Applicants must submit a copy of their transcript, resume, and essay. If not presently attending a college or university, proof of college or university enrollment is required.
  • To receive the award, winners must provide proof of Michigan residency through a Michigan identification card, Michigan driver’s license, or tuition status document.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Essay
  • Transcript
  • Resume

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply (Select photo at top of page to download application)

Deadline: July 3, 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