Category: Outside Scholarships

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

Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs – Diamocycle

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • High school graduate or GED without a bachelor’s degree
  • Enrolled as at least a sophomore in a business program at a community college or 4-year college or university
  • Currently taking classes towards the degree

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Essay
  • Transcript

Submit Applications: Click here to apply.

Deadline: June 1, 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.

Michigan Stormwater-Floodplain Association Academic Scholarship

Amount: $4,000

Eligibility:

  • Must be a full time junior, senior or master student in Biosystems, Civil or Environmental Engineering or related Natural Resource Planning program with a specialization related to the mission and goals of the MSFA
  • Must be enrolled at Michigan college or university
  • Must be permanent resident of the State of Michigan
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of the Spring 2023 semester

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Transcript
  • Resume
  • Essay
  • Letter of Recommendation

Submit ApplicationsClick here for more information.

Deadline: November 30, 2023

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.

NSDAR Scholarships

Amount: Variable Amounts

Eligibility:

  • Must be accepted or enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States
  • Must be a citizen of the United States

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Essay
  • Transcript
  • Proof of Citizenship
  • Letter of Recommendation

Submit ApplicationsClick here for more information.

Deadline: January 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.

LA Tutors Monthly Innovation in Education Scholarship

Amount: $500

Eligibility:

  • Must currently be enrolled as a high school, college/university, or graduate student
  • Must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident
  • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (apps, website, etc.)

Application Requires the Following:

  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Essay
  • Photo

Submit ApplicationsClick here for more information.

Deadline: Submitted by the 20th of each month

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.

Hispanic Heritage Youth Award

Amount: Up to $4,000 for 3 winners (in each category below)

Eligibility:

  • Must be a high school senior enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States for the 2024-25 academic year
  • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Must be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil and Philippines)
  • Must be in attendance (virtually) at the regional awards ceremony
  • Students will be awarded in one of the following categories:
    • Community Service
    • Education
    • Engineering
    • Entrepreneurship & Business
    • Green Sustainability
    • Healthcare & Science
    • Media & Entertainment
    • Public Service & Social Justice
    • Technology

Application Requires the Following:

  • High School Transcript

Submit ApplicationsClick here for more information.

Deadline: November 13, 2023

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.

IAAP Education Foundation Scholarship

Amount: $2,000 to 5 students

Eligibility:

  • Must be accepted or enrolled as an undergraduate at an accredited college or university in the United States
  • Must be majoring in Civil Engineering, Engineering Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Geological Engineering, Mineral Science or Mining Engineering
  • Must have an Illinois connection through personal background, college location, or future career plans.
  • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Application Requires the Following:

  • Essay
  • Transcript

Submit ApplicationsClick here for more information.

Deadline: January 4, 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.

Study.com College Scholarship for High School Seniors

Amount: $2,000

Eligibility:

  • Must be a high school senior
  • Must be accepted at or planning to attend an accredited college or university within the United States
  • Must have at least 30 semester or 45 quarter degree hours remaining

Application Requires the Following:

  • Digital Photo

Submit ApplicationsClick here for more information.

Deadline: November 1, 2023

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.

Study.com STEM Scholarships

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  • Must be enrolled, accepted, or a prospective student, in an undergraduate or graduate math, biology or computer science program at an accredited college or university within the United States.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Must have at least 30 semester or 45 quarter degree hours remaining

Application Requires the Following:

  • Digital photo

Submit ApplicationsClick here for more information.

Deadline: November 1, 2023

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.

KCR’s Equity Research Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

Eligibility:

  • Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university in the US
  • Must be interested in the field of equity research and investing

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Stock Pitch
  • Proof of enrollment

Submit ApplicationsClick here for more information.

Deadline: April 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.

American Indian Services (AIS) College Scholarship

Amount: Up to one half of tuition

Eligibility:

  • Applicant must be an undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited college, junior college, technical school or university
  • Must have a GPA of 2.25 or higher
  • Must be an enrolled member of a U.S Federally Recognized American Indian or Alaska Native Tribe
  • Must have completed the FAFSA

Application Requires the Following:

  • Application
  • Proof of Heritage
  • Essay
  • Tuition Bill
  • Transcript
  • Thank You Letter

Submit ApplicationsClick here for more information.

Deadline: III – July 1, 2023 IV – November 1, 2023

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.