Student Scholarships

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need 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 3.0.

Recipients

2016-17      Olivia Burek

2015-16     Andrew Groenleer
                    Nathan Hood

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

2016-17     Lydia Asplund
                   Cassandra Barry
                   Kayleigh Lake
                   Nyomie Olson
                   James Sturos

2015-16     Lydia Asplund
                    Cassandra Barry
                    Nyomie Olson
                    Nora Pennala
                    James Sturos

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

2016-17     Ryan Lindstrom

2014-15     Arissara Suthijindawong

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.  The recipient will have a demonstrated need for financial assistance.

Recipients

2016-17     Jessica Muonino

2015-16     Jessica Muonino

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

2016-17     Cassandra Barry
                    Stephanie Bois
                    Joshua Davis
                    Tessa Haapapuro
                    William Hrabinsky
                    Patrick Hufnagel
                    Anna Humes
                    Kylie Muonio
                    Nyomie Olson
                    James Sturos

2015-16     Joshua Davis
                    Patrick Hufnagel
                    Kylie Muonio
                    Jari Sague
                    Kiersten Schmus
                    James Sturos

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

2016-17     Kaitlyn Hietala

2015-16     Kayleigh Lake

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, and have a demonstrated financial need.

Recipients

2016-17     Jacob Kavinksy
                   Marisa Taylor
                   Megan Volaski

2015-16     Jacob Kavinsky
                   Rachel Klumpp
                   Marisa Taylor

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

2015-16     Rachel Kauppila

2014-15     Jesse Linebarger

This scholarship is awarded to a female accounting major from the Upper Peninsula.  Preference will be given to students who may be ineligible for other financial aid because of GPA and level-of-need requirements and are first generation college students.  The scholarship may be awarded on a renewable basis provided the student remains eligible using the preceding criteria, maintains a GPA of at least 2.8, and remains in good social standing with the Dean of Student's Office.

Recipients

2016-17     Haille Anderson
                    Alina Harmala
                    Jamie Sertich

2015-16     Alina Harmala
                    Jamie Ann Sertich

2014-15     Beth Zaio

This scholarship is awarded to freshmen students who have demonstrated high academic achievement in high school, and preference should be given to US citizens majoring  in Business and Economics degree programs. 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

2016-17     Cecilia Bledsoe

2015-16     Cecilia Bledsoe

2014-15     Joy Kinnunen

2013-14     Joy Kinnunen

2012-13     Kathryn Danielson
                    Joy Kinnunen 
           

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the School of Business and Economics from Michigan, preferably Upper Michigan and in their freshman year; have demonstrated financial need; and have earned a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

Recipients

2016-17     Raymond Brice

2015-16     Adena Anderson
                    Bridget Becker

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

Recipients

2015-16     Andrea Bowen

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

2016-17     Timothy Bart

2015-16     Andrea Bowen
                   Ryan Lindstrom

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

2016-17     Graeme Blakely

2015-16     Jessica Spaun

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

2014 - Melanie Wells

2013 - 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

2016-17     Sarah Clements - junior
                   Alice Markham - junior

2015-16     Skyler Cavitt - junior
                   Sarah Clements - sophomore

2014-15     Benjamin Hendrick - junior
                    Skyler Cavitt - sophomore

This scholarship is awarded to female students studying any field in the School of Business and Economics with a financial need. Student must have a minimum GPA of at least 2.75.  Flyer

Recipients

2016-17     Erica Austin
                   Dina Falzarano
                   Alina Harmala
                   Kalli Hooper
                   Anna Koerber
                   Emma LaFleur
                   Giselle Ulep
                   Megan Volaski

2015-16     Marika Abbott
                    Alina Harmala
                    Kalli Hooper
                    Anna Koerber

This scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated leadership and entrepreneurial skills and majoring in the School of Business and Economics. 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

2016-17     Hailey LaFleur
                    Timothy Spehar
                    Jaylyn Williams-Boone

2015-16     Abbey Halonen
                    Clare Ivers
                    Nora Pennala

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

2016-17       Hailey LaFleur
                      James Sturos

2015-16       Rebeka Horsch
                     Heath Johnson

2014-15       Judy Isaacson
                     Cole Smith

2013-14       Sarah Ochs   
                     Nathan Sturos

The faculty of the School of Business and Economics have personally contributed to this award to recognize premier academic achievement. The award is made annually to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated the strongest academic scholarship. To be eligible for the award, the student must have achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.75 and have earned 60 semester credits of coursework while enrolled in the School of Business and Economics.

Recipients

2016-17     Connor Myers

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

2015-16     Emma LaFleur
                    Kaila Pietila

2014-15     Kaila Pietila

2013-14     Lynnlee Grangroth 
                    Kaila Pietila

2012-13     Lynnlee Grangroth 
                    Kaila Pietila

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

2015-16     Heath Johnson

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

2015-16     Dr. Jeffery Wall

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

2016-17     Ryan Lindstrom

2015-16     Hailey LaFleur

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

2016-17     Elizabeth Dorvinen
                   Nyomie Olson

2015-16     William Hrabinsky
                    David Renaldi

2014-15     Cassandra Barry
                     Zachary Fredrickson

2013-14     Adam Olson
                    Whitney Lehtola

2012-13     Sandra Freeman
                    Jeni Hammerstrom