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Category: Outside Scholarships

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

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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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 2nd, 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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E-waste 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: April 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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American Business Women’s Association Scholarships – Greater Oakland Charter Chapter

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Amount: $2000

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be a woman who is a U.S. citizen and will be a college freshman through graduate level students in the Fall of 2026, or a woman who will be a college junior through graduate level students in Fall of 2026
  • Primary (home) residence must be in Michigan
  • Has achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale

Application Requires the Following: 

  • Must complete an online application (link will be provided) and submit an official transcript, a biographical sketch, and three (3) professional letters of reference dated in the same year as her application.

Submit Applications: Complete the following instructions for the Impact Scholarship or Outright Grant provided by the American Business Women’s Association

Deadline: April 30, 2026

Other: Additional National Scholarship Opportunities (Deadline is May 15, 2026, for these scholarship opportunities)

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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Waub Ajijaak Press and Foundation Leadership Scholarship

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Amount: $2,000

Eligibility: Applicants must be of Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian descent as they pursue undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degrees at accredited institutions in Michigan.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Essay
  • Confirmation of Native Identity – Please attach your Tribal ID or a letter from the enrollment department. We will also accept a parent’s Tribal ID accompanied by documentation verifying the parent-child relationship. Please note that there is no minimum blood quantum requirement for eligibility.
  • Letter of Acceptance – Submit this from your college/university.
  • Transcript – Recent official and unofficial academic transcripts are both acceptable.
  • High School Diploma or GED – Attach your high school diploma or GED documentation if applicable.

Submit Applications: Complete the following application form

Deadline: April 30, 2026


Questions: Direct any questions to Kateri Ortiz via phone at 231-398-5511 or email kateri@waubajijaak.org

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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