Financial Aid Newsblog

Category: Outside Scholarships

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

Phoenix Capital Group Scholarship

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Amount: $15,000

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be first-year students currently enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university.
  • Students must be pursuing a degree (such as petroleum engineering) consistent with a career in the oil and gas industry.
  • Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Essay

Submit Applications: Click here to apply

Deadline: December 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

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IAAP Scholarships

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Amount: $2,000

Eligibility:

  • Applicant must be enrolled or enrolling at an institution of higher learning (hereafter referred to as college) and be pursuing an undergraduate degree, on a full-time basis.  Students in their final year of high school may apply.
  • Applicant must have an Illinois connection through personal background, college location, or future career plans.
  • Applicant must be majoring, or intends to major, in a curriculum which will be compatible with a career in the aggregates industry such as (but not limited to) Civil Engineering, Engineering Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Geological Engineering, Mineral Science, Mining Engineering, or Trade Programs.
  • Applicant should have a grade point average of at least a “B”.  An application for a student with less than a “B” average may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
  • Selection criteria are based in part on the applicant’s financial need, character, attitude, community involvement, and achievements.

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • If you have been in college for one year or less, or are still in high school, submit your high school transcript including ACT or SAT scores
  • Transcript
  • Original Essay

Submit Applications: Click here to apply

Deadline: January 04, 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

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Michigan Stormwater-Floodplain Association

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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 Applications: Click 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

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Premier Veteran Scholarship

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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 Applications: Click 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

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Gen and Kelly Tanabe Giving Back Scholarship

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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 Applications: Click 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

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National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships

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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 Applications: Click 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

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Dixie Belle Paint Company Scholarship

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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 Applications: Click 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

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AES Engineering Scholarship

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Amount: $500

Eligibility:

  • Must be a student attending a post secondary educational facility

Application Requires the Following:

  • Essay

Submit Applications: Click 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

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Delete Cyberbullying Scholarships (3)

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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 Applications: Click 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

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Alan David Lyke Memorial Scholarship

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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 Applications: Click 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.

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