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Earned, Not Given

You've worked hard to get where you are. At Michigan Tech, that effort can open doors. In fact, 90 percent of Huskies receive financial aid, and The Princeton Review ranks Tech the No. 11 best public school for financial aid. We're committed to making a Michigan Tech education possible for students who are ready to create the future.

What could we make possible for you? Use our calculator to estimate your merit scholarship based on your GPA, then explore additional opportunities on our Scholarships page or get a fuller picture with our Net-Price Calculator.

How Much Could You Earn?

Enter your GPA to estimate your merit scholarship as an incoming first-year student. If you’re a transfer student, please see our Net-Price Calculator.

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Congratulations! You may qualify for our Presidential Scholars Program.

Your estimated award value is:

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Your estimated four-year value is:$0, see note below

Presidential Scholars Program

  • 4.00+ GPA$5,000 per year

Use our Net-Price Calculator to get a more detailed custom estimate of the merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid you may qualify for at Michigan Tech.

Almost There

The Presidential Scholars Program begins at a 3.50 GPA — but Michigan Tech has many other scholarships you may qualify for.

This scholarship is renewable for up to four years if criteria are met.

Award values shown are estimates. To be awarded these scholarships, you must submit a completed application for admission.

We're committed to making a Michigan Tech education affordable for students.

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Michigan Tech Pays You Back

 

0.9% loan default rate—the national average is 2.3 percent (US Department of Education)

94% five-year average placement rate of graduates

90% of Michigan Tech students receive merit scholarships or financial aid

Announcements

Sponsored Scholarship Applications are now open for 2027-28!

Review the sponsored scholarships that require applications by selecting "How to Apply" on our Sponsored Scholarships page

Current Student Sponsored Scholarships Now Open

Leinweber Software Scholars Annual Scholarship, March 1, 2027

J. Edgar McAllister Scholarship (includes prospective and current students), April 1, 2027

Upcoming Deadlines for Outside Scholarships in November

Empowering Women in Tech Scholarship, November 15

Women's Transportation Seminar Michigan Chapter Scholarships, November 20

Upcoming Deadlines for Sponsored Scholarships in December

Northern Chapter of Michigan Society of Professional Land Surveyors Scholarship, December 1

Schmiedel Family Scholarship, December 15

Geospatial Engineering APEx Scholarship, December 15

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Michigan Technological University offers more than 185 academic programs. Our campus in Michigan's Upper Peninsula overlooks the Keweenaw Waterway and is just a few miles from Lake Superior.

Undergraduate Students

At Michigan Tech, undergraduate students redefine what a bachelor's degree can be. Immerse yourself in hands-on learning and make a real difference in the world while experiencing everything our campus and community have to offer—from small class sizes and impressive initial career outcomes to vibrant student life and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor adventure.

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Graduate Students

The Graduate School at Michigan Tech is a diverse, inclusive community of scholars, rising to society's challenges in Michigan, the US, and the world. With students from 55+ nations, our rural campus is a vibrant, multicultural community. Students, faculty, and staff work closely across departments and colleges—including MTU's Global Campus, which offers more than 40 in-demand online programs.

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