The School of Business and Economics celebrates student success to recognize leaders and high-achievers. The list below defines each scholarship available to students within the School as well as the criteria to qualify. Each year faculty members on the Scholarship Committee vote on who receives scholarships out of a pool of applicants. Scholarship opportunities are announced in business and economics classes each academic year and are open to students from the School based on their eligibility and award criteria. Congratulations to our recipients past and present and a huge thank you to our donors and scholarship providers.
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Andrew Marshall and Janis R. Forsberg Endowed Scholarship
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
2018-19 Corinne Giersch
2017-18 Olivia Burek
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
Forsberg Endowed Applied Portfolio Management Program (APMP) Scholarship
Criteria for this award includes being a first-time degree-seeking undergraduate student
within an SBE major and with financial need. Students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher are not eligible to be initially awarded this renewable (eight semesters) scholarship.
2018-19 Paul Gannon
Bernard Family Memorial Annual Scholarship
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
2018-19 Sarah Anderson
Joseph Platz
Jack Schornhorst
2017-18 Taylor Hedmark
Nathan Heidacker
Kayleigh Lake
Joe Platz
Joseph Rigling
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
Beta Gamma Sigma National Scholarship
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
Carnahan Enterprise Scholarship
This scholarship is available to any eligible sophomore, junior or senior level student who is participating on an Enterprise team as part of their undergraduate degree program at Michigan Technological University, and is enrolled in an Enterprise Project Course. This application is due every fall and spring semester by 5pm on Friday of Week 7. If you have any questions, please email enterprise@mtu.edu.
To be eligible for the Carnahan Enterprise Scholarship, interested students must complete this application form, which includes a 300-500 word essay describing their current and/or planned involvement in their Enterprise team.
David and Joy McBride Annual Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman students enrolling in the School of Business and Economics.
Recipients
2018-19 Jake Holmes
Coleton Kotecki
Leah Pennala
2017-18 Aspen LeViere
Thomas Libby
Nicole Maki
Dean Clyde T. Hardwick Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a junior majoring in Business/Management with a minimum GPA of at least 2.5.
Recipients
2018-19 Jackson Pundt
2017-18 Jackson Pundt
2016-17 Devin Kero
2015-16 Nicholas Kean
2014-15 Adam Olson
2013-14 Jesse Linebarger
2012-13 Michael Morrison
Dean Kangas and Mike Lahti State Farm Annual Scholarship
This scholarship is set up for incoming freshman students who are enrolled in the School of Business and Economics program, are citizens of the U.S., residents of Michigan and possess a minimum GPA of 3.0. First preference will be for students graduating from a high school in Baraga, Houghton or Keweenaw counties majoring in Finance or Marketing.
Recipients
2018-19 Anna Brubaker
Departmental Scholar
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
2017-18 Kayleigh Lake
2016-17 Ryan Lindstrom
2014-15 Arissara Suthijindawong
2013-14 Troy Hecht
2012-13 Nathan Sturos
Donald W. Seaton Memorial Scholarship
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
2018-19 Dustin Armbruster
2017-18 Jessica Muonino
2016-17 Jessica Muonino
2015-16 Jessica Muonino
2014-15 Cassandra Barry
2013-14 August Skultety
2012-13 Nicole Voldarski and Jeni Hammerstrom
Dorothy M. Johnson Memorial Accounting Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student and preference should be given to the outstanding senior majoring in Accounting.
Recipients
2018-19 Ryan Kesti
2017-18 Erin Lipp
2016-17 Abbey Halonen
2015-16 Brenna Thompson
2014-15 Melanie Wells
2013-14 Bethany Zaio
2012-13 Aaron Henriksen
Eino Reini Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students in the School of Business and Economics with a minimum GPA of 2.5, focusing in Accounting. Preference is given in the following order: 1) Resident of Ironwood, MI; 2) Resident of Hancock, MI; 3) Resident from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Recipients
2018-19 Kylie Muonio - Atlantic Mine
2017-18 Kylie Muonio - Atlantic Mine
2016-17 Kayleigh Lake - Hubbell
2015-16 Kayleigh Lake - Hubbell
2014-15 Bethany Zaio - Iron Mountain
2013-14 Zachary Fredrickson - Calumet
2012-13 Jeni Hammerstrom – Hancock
Judy Isaacson - Mohawk
Elliot Family Annual Scholarship
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
2018-19 Jacob Romang
Joe Platz
Michael Llamas
Katri Rajala
Ben Painter
2017-18 Trey LeVasseur
Catherine Peters
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
First Merit Bank Endowed Scholarship
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
2018-19 Anthony Custard
2016-17 Kaitlyn Hietala
2015-16 Kayleigh Lake
2014-15 Sandra Freeman
Cassandra Barry
2013-14 Allyssa Loven
2012-13 Lindsee Willis
Glenn Hugh and Helen McNair Parker Endowed Scholarship
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
2018-19 Alex Hill
Taylor Kaminski
Katherine Thayer
2017-18 Alex Hill
2016-17 Graeme Blakely
2015-16 Jessica Spaun
2014-15 Brianna Koski
2012-13 Tyler Hass
Hartley/Dobson Family Annual Scholarship Fund
The Hartley/Dobson Family Annual Scholarship Fund is available to a student in the School of Business and Economics who is a citizen of the United States. The recipient of this scholarship be a walk-on varsity athlete who is not receiving an athletic scholarship.
Recipients
2018-19 Perrin Kirwin
2017-18 Perrin Kirwin
Impact Scholarship
The School of Business and Economics Impact Scholarship recognizes resident and non-resident high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership experience and academic success both in and outside the classroom, and are planning to major in accounting, economics, engineering management, finance, general business, management, management information systems, or marketing.
James and Dolores Trethewey Scholarship
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
2018-19 Ricky Greub
Stephen Butina
2017-18 Marisa Taylor
2016-17 Jacob Kavinksy
Marisa Taylor
Megan Volaski
2015-16 Jacob Kavinsky
Rachel Klumpp
Marisa Taylor
2014-15 Cole Hodges
James and Michele Bates Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship will be to provide financial support for third-year students at Michigan Tech, who have a GPA of 3.0 or better and are residents of Michigan. These scholarship funds are to support students in the Deparment of Civil and Engineering, or in another engineering program or students in the School of Business and Economics.
Joseph A. Romig Memorial Annual Scholarship
The Romig scholarship is available to undergraduate students in Michigan Tech's School of Business and Economics who have demonstrated financial need.
Recipients
2018-19 Jennifer Carolan
2017-18 Jennifer Carolan
2015-16 Rachel Kauppila
2014-15 Jesse Linebarger
Joyce Caylor Lyth Memorial Endowed Scholarship
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. Flyer.
Recipients
2018-19 Haille Anderson
Alexandra Jahfetson
Kylie Muonio
Jamie Sertich
2017-18 Haille Anderson
Alina Harmala
Kylie Muonio
Jamie Sertich
2016-17 Haille Anderson
Alina Harmala
Jamie Sertich
2015-16 Alina Harmala
Jamie Ann Sertich
2014-15 Beth Zaio
Joyce and Richard Ten Haken Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to first-year 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
2018-19 Tori Alholinna
Collin Flatt
Clayton Sayen
Stephanie Verville
Nicholas Yost
Evan Sorensen
2017-18 Cecilia Bledsoe
2016-17 Cecilia Bledsoe
2015-16 Cecilia Bledsoe
2014-15 Joy Kinnunen
2013-14 Joy Kinnunen
2012-13 Kathryn Danielson
Joy Kinnunen
Judy and Dale Kesler Annual Accounting Scholarship Fund
The Judy and Dale Kesler Annual Accounting Scholarship Fund is available to a student who is an incoming freshman, majoring in Accounting and is a US citizen.
Recipients
2018-19 Evan Sorensen
2017-18 Ricky Greub
2016-17 Lydia Asplund
Judy and Dale Kesler Annual Business Scholarship Fund
The Judy and Dale Kesler Annual Business Scholarship Fund is available to a student who is an incoming freshman, majoring in Accounting, Economics, Engineering Management, Finance or Management Information Systems and is a US citizen.
Recipients
2018-19 Samantha Appleyard
2017-18 Kyle Lake
Jukuri Family Entrepreneurial Student Scholarship
This scholarship fund will provide financial support for students at or entering Michigan Tech. Students must be citizens of the United States, residents of the State of Michigan, enrolled in the School of Business and Economics, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. An essay describing their goal of becoming an entrepreneur must be submitted.
Karen S. Richardson Endowed Scholarship
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
2018-19 Michael Johnson
2016-17 Raymond Brice
2015-16 Adena Anderson
Bridget Becker
Kelly Ann Long Memorial Scholarship
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
Linda J Horton, CPA Annual Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman student in the School of Business and Economics who have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher. First priority be given to students pursing a degree in accounting, and secondly in finance. Flyer. Give to this fund today here.
Recipients
2018-19 Kira Blann
Alexandra Jahfetson
2017-18 Aspen LeViere
Megan Pietila
Marvin L. Isles Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students in the School of Business and Economics with a GPA of 2.5.
Recipients
2018-19 Jennifer Carolan
2017-18 Brent Palarz
2016-17 Timothy Bart
2015-16 Andrea Bowen
Ryan Lindstrom
2014-15 Cassandra Diers
2013-14 Melanie Wells
2012-13 Allison Gleiss
Michigan Accountancy Foundation Scholarship
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
Mike and Kate Meeuwsen Scholarship
This scholarship is for an incoming School of Business and Economics freshman with a minimum 2.75 GPA, preferable from greater northeastern Wisconsin area.
Recipients
2018-19 Joseph Anderson
Ryan Ardini
Alyssa Black
2017-18 Joseph Anderson
MIS Alumni Scholarship
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
2018-19 Paul Torola -junior
Taylor Hedmark - sophomore
2017-18 Thomas Strome - junior
Mackenzie Pirie - sophomore
2016-17 Sarah Clements - junior
Alice Markham - junior
2015-16 Skyler Cavitt - junior
Sarah Clements - sophomore
2014-15 Benjamin Hendrick - junior
Skyler Cavitt - sophomore
Pioneering Women in Business Scholarship
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
2018-19 Erica Austin
Kalli Hooper
Anna Koerber
Emma LaFleur
2017-18 Erica Austin
Bridget Becker
Leslie Ditlow
Alina Harmala
Kalli Hooper
Anna Koerber
Emma LeFleur
Kelsie Nummilein
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
Range Bank Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a junior class student in the School of Business and Economics. the recipient needs to be from Houghton, Keweenaw, Dickinson or Marquette County.
Richard C. Chandler Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an sophomore, junior or senior based on outstanding academic achievement and pursuing a degree in Economics.
Recipients
2018-19 Alex Hill
2016-17 Jerrid Burdue
2015-16 Graeme Blakely
2014-15 Ian Figures
2013-14 Allison Gleiss
2012-13 Tyler Hass
Ron and Linda Staley Scholarship
This endowed scholarship is awarded to a incoming freshmen student in the School of Business and Economics, majoring in Engineering Management.
Ross Roeder Endowed Scholarship
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
2018-19 Tori Alholinna
Timothy Bart
Jimmie Cannon
Nathan Sodini
2017-18 Timothy Bart
Jimmie Cannon
Tanner Flatt
David Renaldi
Gina Roose
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
Sam Tidwell Outstanding Man and Woman in Business
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
2018 Emma LaFleur
Joe Platz
2017 Kayleigh Lake
Jaylyn William-Boone
2016 Hailey LaFleur
James Sturos
2015 Rebeka Horsch
Heath Johnson
2014 Judy Isaacson
Cole Smith
2013 Sarah Ochs
Nathan Sturos
School of Business and Economics Faculty Endowed Scholarship
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
2018-19 LeAnn Schaefer
2017-18 Kayleigh Lake
School of Business and Economics Impact Scholarship
The School of Business and Economics Impact Scholarship recognizes Michigan high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership experience and academic success both in and outside the classroom, and are planning to major in accounting, economics, engineering management, finance, management, management information systems, or marketing. Scholarship Link
Recipients
2018-19
Full scholarship - Anna Nault
Partial scholarship - Mickayla Brandly
Anna Brubaker
Collin Flatt
Megan Happel
Abigale Hayes
Michael Johnson
Coleton Kotecki
Emma Melchiori
Seth Mosentina
Jacob Romang
Sarah Smyth
Nathan Sodini
Evan Sorensen
Breanna Stohr
Nicholas Yost
2017-18
Full scholarship - Jacob Mihelich
Partial scholarship - Sarah Anderson
Spencer Andree
Jennifer Carolan
Matt Chard
Reid Hamar
Nathan Heidacker
Maddy Lehman
Trey LeVasseur
Caitlyn Menge
Megan Pietila
Joeseph Rigling
2016-17
Full scholarship - Blake Hund
Partial scholarship - Haille Anderson
Hannah Badger
Wyatt Crawford
Anthony Custard
Rachel Flynn
Morgan Flynn
Christopher Groenendal
Claire Haapala
Kyle LeClaire
Carson Richardson
Kyle Schuhknecht
2015-16
Full scholarship - Nicholas Jozefczyk
Partial scholarship - Connor Green
Maura Green
Elyott Hedmark
Taylor Hedmark
Anna Koerber
Sarah Koerber
Morgan Kramer
Erin Lipp
Aelish Shay
2014-15
Full scholarship - Stefany Oja
Partial scholarship - Celicia Bledsoe
Rachel Chard
Avery Landenberger
David Renaldi
Gina Roose
School of Business and Economics Leadership Endowed Scholarship
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
2018-19 Bridget Becker
Tres Green
2017-18 Olivia Burek
Rachel Chard
2015-16 Emma LaFleur
Kaila Pietila
2014-15 Kaila Pietila
2013-14 Lynnlee Grangroth
Kaila Pietila
2012-13 Lynnlee Grangroth
Kaila Pietila
Sentry Insurance Student Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to aid students with proven leadership potential, who choose to pursue careers in business, finance, accounting, math or computer science. Eligibility requirements and application guidelines.
Superior National Bank Scholarship
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
2018-19 Jackson Pundt
2017-18 Cody Goldsworthy
2015-16 Heath Johnson
2014-15 Sandra Freeman
2013-14 Sandra Freeman
2012-13 Judy Isaacson
Teacher of the Year Award
This award is given to a faculty member selected by the students of the School of Business and Economics.
Recipients
2017-18 Roger Woods
2016-17 Roger Woods
2015-16 Dr. Jeffery Wall
2013-14 Dr. Mari Buche
2012-13 Roger Woods
Upper Peninsula Power Company Scholarship
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
2018-19 Anthony Custard
Claire Haapala
2017-18 Anthony Custard
Claire Haapala
2016-17 Ryan Lindstrom
2015-16 Hailey LaFleur
2014-15 Ian Wienke
2013-14 Michael Morrison
2012-13 Rhea-Ann Moses
Wells Fargo Bank Scholarship
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
2018-19 Isaiah Sutinen
2017-18 Erin Gast
Devin Kero
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