Financial Aid Newsblog

Category: Outside Scholarships

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

MITA Scholarship

Published
By

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

Continue Reading →

ABWA Outright Grant

Published
By

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

Continue Reading →

AWBA Impact Scholarship

Published
By

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

Continue Reading →

Ebeid Family Fund STEM Scholarship

Published
By

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

Continue Reading →

E-Waste Scholarship

Published
By

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

Continue Reading →

MISA Student Scholarship

Published
By

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

Review the full criteria

Continue Reading →

Freddy Miranda Access Scholarship

Published
By

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Applicant must be attending a high school or college/university in Iowa that is a member of Iowa ACAC. If the applicant is a high school senior, both the current high school and future college must be members of Iowa ACAC.
  • Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.00+ scale and current transcript must be provided.  
  • Applicant must renew each year with preference given to previous award recipients; a limit of four (4) awards per student; an award in one year does not automatically result in an award the following year.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Short Answers
  • Proof of registration/enrollment
  • A copy of the applicant’s transcript (official or unofficial)

Submit Applications: Click here to apply

Deadline: March 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

Continue Reading →

Eric Verhaar Scholarship

Published
By

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Student must be from West Michigan attending a Community College, 4 Year College or University or Trade School within Michigan
  • Student must be from one of the following Michigan Counties (Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Ionia, Isobella, Kalamazoo, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, and Van Buren Counties)
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior at a Community College, 4 Year College or University or Trade School within Michigan by fall of 2025
  • Previously chosen applicants are not eligible
  • A minimum student GPA of 2.0 is required.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Community Service, Leadership Experience, and Extracurricular Activities
  • Short Answers
  • Essay

Submit Applications: Please mail completed applications to the specified address. The application packet is below.

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

Continue Reading →

Walter Morales STEM Scholarship

Published
By

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate or undergraduate program at a U.S.A. college or university.
  • Must be pursuing a degree in a STEM field.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Essay
  • Proof of Enrollment

Submit Applications: Click here to apply

Deadline: April 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

Continue Reading →

John Milne Scholarship

Published
By

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Open to all students (undergraduate or graduate) enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university.
  • International students studying in the U.S. are also eligible.
  • No restrictions on majors or areas of study; all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Essay

Submit Applications: Click here to apply

Deadline: April 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

Continue Reading →