Student Scholarships

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students in the School of Business and Economics. First preference will be given to students majoring in Business with a concentration in Industrial Marketing and Management and a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Recipients

2014-15     Andrew Groenleer
                    Jesse Linebarger

2013-14     Lynnlee Grangroth
                    Andrew Groenleer

2012-13     Kathryn Danielson
                   Jesse Linebarger

This scholarship is awarded to students who are majoring in or planning to major in accounting in the School of Business and Economics.  Preference will be given to students who desire to become a CPA and are of good character.  Student must possess a GPA of at least 3.0; be a resident of Michigan and a citizen of the US.

Recipients

2014-15     Lydia Asplund 
                    Cassandra Barry
                    Judy Isaacson
                     Matthew Vertin
                     Melanie Wells

2013-14      Jeni Hammerstrom
                     Rhonda Heusinkveld
                     Judy Isaacson
                     Nathan Sturos
                     Matthew Vertin

The criteria are GPA, Honors and Activities, Work Experience, and Community Service Activities. The selection process also includes a recommendation from a faculty member, outlining the applicant's specific strengths, academic performance, and potential leadership skills. These elements are used to rank order the applicants, and the highest ranking student is awarded the Beta Gamma Sigma scholarship.

Recipients

2014-15
Student Leadership Forum Representative - Matthew Vertin
Academic Scholarship $1,000 - Melanie Wells

2013-14
Student Leadership Forum Representative - Nathan Sturos

2012-13
Student Leadership Forum Representative - Drew Randell
Academic Scholarship $1,000 - Jessi Sagner

2011-12
Student Leadership Forum Representative - Carissa Miller
Academic Scholarship $1,000 - Caitlin Pionke

2010-11
Student Leadership Forum Representative - Asel Otunchieva
Academic Scholarship $1,000 - Rebekka Mikkola

2009-10
Student Leadership Forum Representative - Theresa Laubrick
Academic Scholarship $1,000 - Maria Kasza

2008-09
Student Leadership Forum Representative - Jenna Hase
Academic Scholarship $1,000 - Casey Colbeth

2007-08
Student Leadership Forum Representative - Amber Tarver
Academic Scholarship $1,000 - Susan Mattila

2006-07
Academic Scholarship $1,000 - Todd Brauer

2005-06
Academic Scholarship $1,000 - Jonathan Boulos

This award is given to a senior who best represents student scholarship at Michigan Tech. This outstanding student is considered excellent not only by academic standards, but also for participation in research scholarship activity, levels of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and communication skills.

Recipients

2013-14     Troy Hecht

2012-13     Nathan Sturos

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the School of Business and Economics that shows above average capabilities and leadership. This student must be from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Recipients

2014-15     Cassandra Barry

2013-14     August Skultety

2012-13     Nicole Voldarski and Jeni Hammerstrom

This scholarship is awarded to students who are undergraduate or graduate pursuing a degree in the School of Business and Economics.  First preference should be given to students who are the first in their immediate family to go to college.

Recipients

2014-15     James Jackson

2013-14     Chase Ashby

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students majoring in the School of Business and Economics with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference should be given in the following order: 1) students from Houghton/Keweenaw area; 2) students from the Western Upper Peninsula; 3) students from the Upper Peninsula; 4) students from the State of Michigan.

Recipients

2014-15     Sandra Freeman
                    Cassandra Barry

2013-14     Allyssa Loven

2012-13     Lindsee Willis

This scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in the School of Business and Economics earning a grade point average of 2.5 or greater, who attended Luther L. Wright High School or Gogebic Community College.

Recipients

2014-15     Cole Hodges

The Romig scholarship is available to undergraduate students in Michigan Tech's School of Business and Economics who have demonstrated financial need.

Recipients

2014-15     Jesse Linebarger

This scholarship is awarded to a female accounting major from the Upper Peninsula.

Recipients

2014-15     Beth Zaio

This scholarship is awarded to freshmen students who have demonstrated high academic achievement in high school and major in the School of Business and Economics. The scholarship may be awarded on a renewable basis, provided the recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0 for each academic year at Michigan Tech.

Recipients

2014-15     Joy Kinnunen

2012-13     Joy Kinnunen 
                     Kathryn Danielson

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the School of Business and Economics from Michigan, preferably Upper Michigan and in their freshman year.  This student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have a financial need.

Recipients   

This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate who has demonstrated high academic achievement within the school.

Recipients

2014-15     Stacie Studer

2013-14     Carl Gossman

2012-13     Aaron Schroeder

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students in the School of Business and Economics with a GPA of 2.5.

Recipients

2014-15     Cassandra Diers

2013-14     Melanie Wells

2012-13     Allison Gleiss

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students majoring in Economics. The scholarship may be awarded on a renewable basis for up to four academic years, provided the recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Recipients

2014-15     Brianna Koski

2012-13     Tyler Hass

Each year, the Michigan Accountancy Foundation (MAF) awards scholarships to deserving accounting students attending Michigan’s colleges and universities. The MAF provides this scholarship program to assist current college accounting majors in funding their fifth/graduate year; accounting majors in their senior year are encouraged to apply.

Through the generous support of MACPA members, professional firms and other CPA leaders, the Foundation strives to increase the number of students graduating from accounting programs who will make a positive impact on the accounting profession. Investing in young people guarantees that the best and the brightest stars of today become the leaders of the CPA profession tomorrow.

Recipients

2015 - Melanie Wells

2014 - Nathan Sturos

2010 - Theresa Laubrick

2008 - Shannon Pennala
             Tiffany Tervo

2007 - Johanna Rossow

2006 - Danielle Reeves

2005 - Kalli Huber

2004 - Erin Schaller

This endowed scholarship was created and funded by Alumni of the MIS program within the School of Business and Economics.  The criteria for selection is the following: an MIS major (or dual major)  with a strong academic standing, demonstrated commitment to the MIS degree program, and professional communication skills.  Two scholarships will be awarded annually; one to a sophomore ($1,000) and one to a junior ($2,000).

Recipients

2014-15     Benjamin Hendrick - junior
                    Skyler Cavitt - sophomore

This scholarship is awarded to students in the School of Business and Economics with demonstrated leadership and entrepreneurial skills. The scholarship may be awarded on a renewable basis, provided the recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 2.5 for each academic year at Michigan Tech.

Recipients

2014-15     Alice Markham
                     Nora Pennala
                     Alex Sherbinow              

2013-14     Justine Barker
                     Adam Olson
                     Kendra Rasch 
                     August Skultety

2012-13     Rhonda Heusinkveld 
                    Brianna Pennala

This award is given to students who bring honor and pride to the School of Business and Economics through high scholastic achievement and involvement. Students eligible for this honor went through an intense interview process that included an essay and interview with faculty.

Recipients

2013-14     Judy Isaacson
                    Cole Smith

2012-13     Sarah Ochs   
                    Nathan Sturos

Established by alumni and friends of the Alpha Chapter of the Sigma Rho Fraternity, the School of Business and Economics Leadership Endowed Scholarship was created to support students who have demonstrated leadership capabilities while serving their communities, state, nation, high school, Michigan Technological University, the School of Business and Economics, or student organizations within the University.

Recipients

2014-15     Kaila Pietila

2013-14     Lynnlee Grangroth 
                    Kaila Pietila

2012-13     Lynnlee Grangroth 
                    Kaila Pietila

The Women of Promise program recognizes current female Michigan Tech students from each academic department who go above and beyond what is expected of them in terms of being a well-rounded student - one who has demonstrated academic achievement, campus and community leadership, good citizenship, and creativity.

Recipients

2012-13     Stephanie Kantola

This scholarship is awarded to a resident of Houghton, Keweenaw, or Baraga Counties who is enrolled in the School of Business and Economics, has attained sophomore or higher class standing earning a GPA of at least 2.5.

Recipients

2014-15     Sandra Freeman

2013-14     Sandra Freeman

2012-13     Judy Isaacson

This award is given to a faculty member selected by the students of the School of Business and Economics.

Recipients

2013-14     Dr. Mari Buche

2012-13     Roger Woods

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students in the School of Business and Economics, with a preference being given to residents of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The scholarship may be awarded on a renewable basis provided the recipient maintains a GPA of at least 2.5 for each academic year at Michigan Tech.

Recipients

2014-15     Ian Wienke

2013-14     Michael Morrison

2012-13     Rhea-Ann Moses

This scholarship is awarded to a School of Business and Economics student who is a resident of Houghton, Keweenaw, Ontonagon, or Baraga County and has attained sophomore status and a GPA of at least 2.5.

Recipients

2014-15     Cassandra Barry
                     Zachary Fredrickson

2013-14     Adam Olson
                    Whitney Lehtola

2012-13     Sandra Freeman
                    Jeni Hammerstrom