Category: Outside Scholarships

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

Michigan Stormwater-Floodplain Association

Amount: $4,000

Eligibility:

  • Permanent resident of the State of Michigan.
  • Full time Junior, Senior or Masters Student in Biosystems, Civil, or Environmental Engineering, or related Natural Resources Planning Program with a specialization related to the mission and goals of the MSFA at a Michigan College or University.
  • Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above at the end of Spring Semester 2024.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Program of study showing courses remaining
  • Transcript
  • Resume including statement of career objectives and graduation date.
  • One-page typed essay highlighting your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, past and present work experiences, the occupation you propose to pursue upon graduation and your level of commitment to the mission and goals of the MSFA.
  • Letter of recommendation from a faculty member of your department.

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: November 30, 2024

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 Veteran Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Must be a U.S. military veteran or active-duty service member.
  • Enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited U.S. college or university.
  • Interested in pursuing a career in the manufacturing industry.

Application Requires the Following:

  • A brief statement outlining future plans in manufacturing.
  • Copy of DD-214 or similar proof of veteran status or active duty.

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: February 14, 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

Gen and Kelly Tanabe Giving Back Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • 9th-12th grade high school, college, or graduate student 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 Essay

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: December 31, 2024

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

National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships

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. No transcript or proof of enrollment is required until after students are selected as winners.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Official Transcript

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: November 30, 2024

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

Dixie Belle Paint Company Scholarship

Amount: $250 – $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Must be enrolled for the semester in which the scholarship will be awarded (Fall 2025)
  • Must be 18 years or older at the time of entry
  • Current employees, officers, directors and agents of Dixie Belle Paint Co. and its related companies and members of their immediate families (defined as spouse, parents, siblings and children) and persons residing at the same address are not eligible to win

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: June 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

AES Engineering Scholarship

Amount: $500

Eligibility:

  • Must be a student attending a post secondary educational facility

Application Requires the Following:

  • Essay

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: October 08, 2024

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

Delete Cyberbullying Scholarships (3)

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Must be a student pursuing a college or university degree at a U.S. University

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Essay

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: October 31, 2024, February 28, 2025, or June 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

Alan David Lyke Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $1000

Eligibility:

  • Create an account with David’s Circle.
  • Be currently enrolled or accepted into a 4-year college or university.
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Must demonstrate resilience through personal hardship, showcasing the ability to overcome challenges and persist in the pursuit of education.
  • Must have applied for FAFSA and demonstrate financial hardship.
  • Must have a proven record of community service or extracurricular activities.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Essay
  • Unofficial Academic Transcripts
  • FAFSA Confirmation

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: September 29, 2024

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.

MSES Scholarship

Amount: $2000

Eligibility:

  • Must be an undergraduate student who is a Minnesota resident OR any undergraduate student attending one of the following schools and enrolled in Civil or Structural Engineering: University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, University of Minnesota – Duluth, Minnesota State University, Mankato, North Dakota State University, St. Cloud State University, Iowa State University, Michigan Technological University, South Dakota State University, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, University of Iowa, University of North Dakota, University of Wisconsin – Madison, University of Wisconsin – Platteville, or University of St. Thomas, St. Paul
  • Junior or senior undergraduate class standing during the entire 2024-2025 academic year
  • Maintain an academic load of at least 12 credits per semester during the entire 2024-2025 academic year
  • Pursuit of a career in the Minnesota transportation infrastructure industry, including: Government, Private Engineering Firms/Consultants, Transportation Materials Suppliers, Contractors with Transportation Focus, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Roadway Design, Materials Testing, Water Resources/Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, Pavement Design, or Land Surveying

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Interview (If going to round two)

Submit ApplicationsClick 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.

Teen Drinking and Driving Prevention PSA Scholarship

Amount: $2500

Eligibility:

  • Must be currently enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited university, college, or graduate school
  • Agree to the terms and conditions regarding the awarding of the scholarship
  • Have a GPA of 3.0 or greater, verified through an unofficial transcript from the student’s current school
  • Be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Original public service announcement video
  • Unofficial Academic Transcripts

Submit ApplicationsClick here to apply

Deadline: August 15, 2024

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.