Scholarships

The Leading Scholar Award is awarded competitively to high school seniors with exemplary leadership attributes and outstanding scholarly achievement. Student application, essay response, and nominator letter of recommendation is due by November 1 of your senior year. Full-time tuition, room and board, and a $1,000-per-year towards additional expenses. Learn more about renewal criteria for the Leading Scholar Award.

Presidential Scholars Program awards are competitively awarded to new incoming first-year students based on a combination of high school academic record including cumulative GPA and SAT or ACT score. $1,000 to $5,500 per year (renewable for eight semesters). Estimate your scholarship amount.

The Husky Innovation Leaders Award is competitively awarded to new incoming first-year students based on an essay response and participation in an on-campus event featuring programming and engagement with the Pavlis Honors College. Applications are due January 20.  $1,000 per year (renewable for eight semesters), students can opt-in to the Pitch Your Mission competition for a chance to upgrade to a $5,000 per year award.

Awarded automatically to children or grandchildren of Michigan Tech graduates; submit your application for admission, indicating alumni relationship(s). $1,000 total or $250 per year for a maximum of four years (eight semesters).

Awarded to transfer student applicants from postsecondary institutions who have earned at least 12 college-level credits following high school graduation. Award value is based on cumulative college GPA.

Scholarship Value

Cumulative transfer GPA	Annual award value
3.50 to 4.00	$4,000
3.00 to 3.49	$2,000

The Impact Scholarship is awarded competitively to high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership potential and have applied to major in accounting, economics, construction management, engineering management, finance, general business, management, management information systems, and marketing. Applications are due December 6. Up to full-time resident tuition.

IMPRESS is awarded competitively to incoming transfer students pursuing electrical engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, computer network and system administration, cybersecurity, and mechatronics. Applications are due March 5. $4,500 per year for a maximum of two years (four semesters).

The FIRST Robotics Scholarship is awarded competitively to incoming first-year students who have actively competed on a FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, or VEX Robotics team during their high school career. Submit your scholarship application by November 15. $4,000 per year.

Talent Awards are awarded competitively to incoming first-year students pursuing any major at Michigan Tech. Awardees must actively participate in musical ensembles, stage productions, take course work in visual arts, or work toward a degree, second degree, or minor offered through the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Students must register for an in-person audition (held during Preview Day) or submit a video audition; both audition types receive equal consideration.  Award amounts vary.

Making a Difference Scholarships are awarded to new incoming first-year or transfer students from Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, or Ontonagon counties (MI) who have a passion to improve community or human health in our four counties. Submit your scholarship application by March 15. Award amounts vary.

Awarded to new incoming first-year undergraduate students who participated in a Summer Youth academic program at Michigan Tech or who registered for a summer 2020 program that was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Submit your scholarship application by November 15. Award amounts vary.

Awarded competitively to new incoming first-year undergraduate students who meet eligibility criteria and have a FAFSA on file. Submit your scholarship application by March 5. Test scores are not needed to apply for this scholarship. $10,000 per year.

Awarded based on athletic excellence to students selected by Michigan Tech coaches to participate in varsity athletics. Up to full-time tuition and fees, room and board, and book allowance.

All accepted students are automatically considered for awards they are eligible for. Some scholarships require proof of parent employment. Award amounts vary.

Awarded based on merit and/or to National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test finalists. Michigan Tech must be listed as your first-choice university with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Recipients are chosen by NMSC. $1,000 to $2,000.

Awarded based on merit to US citizens who have been accepted into the ROTC program. Up to full-time tuition and lab fees, plus a book allowance and a monthly stipend.

Awarded based on merit and/or need to students who achieved qualifying scores on the ACT. Your FAFSA must be received at the federal processor by March 1 for priority consideration. Award and value are contingent upon state funding.

The Leading Scholar Award is awarded competitively to high school seniors with exemplary leadership attributes and outstanding scholarly achievement. Student application, essay response, and nominator letter of recommendation is due by November 1 of your senior year. Full-time nonresident tuition. Learn more about renewal criteria for the Leading Scholar Award.

National Scholars Program Scholarships are available to non-Michigan residents of the US or residents of Canada.

First-Year Students—Competitively awarded based on a combination of your high school academic record including cumulative GPA and SAT or ACT score. $10,000 to $16,000 per year (renewable for 8 semesters). Estimate your scholarship amount.

Transfer students—Awarded to applicants from postsecondary institutions who have earned at least 12 college-level credits following high school graduation. Transfer students receive automatic consideration for this scholarship. Award value is based on cumulative college GPA.

Award Value

Cumulative transfer GPA	Annual award value
3.50 to 4.00	$10,000
3.00 to 3.49	$5,000

To retain this scholarship, recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average, continuous full-time undergraduate enrollment, and acceptable social behavior, and must live in the University's residence halls for their first and second academic years. Learn more about the renewal criteria for the National Scholars Program.

The Husky Innovation Leaders Award is competitively awarded to new incoming first-year students based on an essay response and participation in an on-campus event featuring programming and engagement with the Pavlis Honors College. Applications are due January 20. $1,000 per year (renewable for 8 semesters), students can opt-in to the Pitch Your Mission competition for a chance to upgrade to a $5,000 pear year award.

Automatically awarded to children or grandchildren of Michigan Tech graduates; submit your application for admission indicating alumni relationship(s). The award grants qualified recipients the Michigan resident tuition rate (valued over $20,000 per year). Students receiving the Alumni Legacy Award are not eligible to receive a National Scholars Program Award, University Student Award, Military Family Education Award, or the International Ambassador Scholarship.

Automatically awarded to incoming nonresident first-year students who plan to major in a business or management degree offered through the College of Business. Submit your application for admission to an eligible major.  $20,000 per year. Students receiving the National Business Scholars Award are not eligible to receive a National Scholars Program award, Alumni Legacy Award, or the Military Family Education Award.

The Impact Scholarship is awarded competitively to high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership potential and are interested in accounting, economics, construction management, engineering management, finance, General Business, management, management information systems, and marketing. Applications are due December 6. Award amounts vary.

IMPRESS is awarded competitively to incoming transfer students pursuing electrical engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, or computer network and system administration. Applications are due February 15. $4,500 per year for a maximum of 2 years (4 semesters). 

The FIRST Robotics Scholarship is awarded competitively to incoming first-year students who have actively competed on a FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, or VEX Robotics team during their high school career. Submit your scholarship application by November 15. $4,000 per year.

Talent Awards are awarded competitively to incoming first-year students pursuing any major at Michigan Tech. Awardees must actively participate in musical ensembles, stage productions, take course work in visual arts, or work toward a degree, second degree, or minor offered through the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Students must register for an in-person audition (held during Preview Day) or submit a video audition; both audition types receive equal consideration. Award amounts vary.

Awarded to new incoming first-year undergraduate students who participated in a Summer Youth academic program at Michigan Tech or who registered for a summer 2020 program that was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Submit your scholarship application by  November 15. Award amounts vary.

Awarded based on athletic excellence to students selected by Michigan Tech coaches to participate in varsity athletics. Up to full-time tuition and fees, room and board, and book allowance.

All accepted students are automatically considered for awards they are eligible for. Some scholarships require proof of parent employment. Award amounts vary.

Awarded to out-of-state students who have family members (parent, guardian, or spouse) serving in active duty military and are under the age of 24. Equal to the difference between nonresident and resident tuition. Students receiving the Military Family Education Award are not eligible to receive a National Scholars Program, Alumni Legacy Award, or National Business Scholars Award.

Awarded based on merit and/or to National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test finalists. Michigan Tech must be listed as your first-choice university with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Recipients are chosen by NMSC. $1,000 to $2,000.

Awarded based on merit to US citizens who have been accepted into the ROTC program. Up to full-time tuition and lab fees, plus a book allowance and a monthly stipend.

Awarded to non-US citizens or residents based on academic achievement. $3,100 to $12,400 per year for up to four years (eight semesters).

Automatically awarded to children or grandchildren of Michigan Tech graduates; submit your application for admission indicating alumni relationship(s). The award grants qualified recipients the Michigan resident tuition rate (valued over $20,000 per year). Students receiving the Alumni Legacy Award are not eligible to receive a National Scholars Program award, University Student Award, or the Military Family Education Award.

National Scholars Program Scholarships are available to residents of Canada.

 

First-Year Students—Competitively awarded based on a combination of your high school academic record including cumulative GPA and SAT or ACT score. See the Net-Price Calculator to determine your value. 

First-Year Students Award Value

Scholarship level	Award value
Platinum	$16,000
Gold	$14,000
Silver	$12,500
Copper	$10,000

Transfer students—For residents of Canada from postsecondary institutions who have earned at least 12 college-level credits following high school graduation. Transfer students receive automatic consideration for this scholarship. Award value is based on cumulative college GPA.

Transfer Students Award Value

Cumulative transfer GPA	Annual award value
3.50 to 4.00	$10,000
3.00 to 3.49	$5,000

Students receiving a National Scholars Program award are not eligible to receive an International Ambassador Scholarship. Learn more about the renewal criteria for the National Scholars Program.

Awarded to new incoming first-year undergraduate students who participated in a Summer Youth academic program at Michigan Tech or who registered for a summer 2020 program that was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Submit your scholarship application by November 15 for consideration for this award. Award amounts vary.

Automatically awarded to incoming international first-year students who plan to major in a business or management degree offered through the College of Business. Submit your application for admission to an eligible major. $20,000 per year. Students receiving the National Business Scholars Award are not eligible to receive a International Ambassador Scholarship, National Scholars Program award, or Alumni Legacy Award.

The FIRST Robotics Scholarship is awarded competitively to incoming first-year students who have actively competed on a FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, or VEX Robotics team during their high school career. Submit your scholarship application by November 15. $4,000 per year.

Awarded based on athletic excellence to students selected by Michigan Tech coaches to participate in varsity athletics. Up to full-time tuition and fees, room and board, and book allowance.

All accepted students are automatically considered for awards they are eligible for. Some scholarships require proof of parent employment. Award amounts vary.

Awarded to citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Variable up to the cost of attendance.