The Leinweber Foundation, established in 2015 by software entrepreneur Larry D. Leinweber,
is a Michigan-based family foundation focused on investing in research, education,
and community initiatives. The Leinweber Software Scholarship Program provides financial
awards to outstanding undergraduate students who are enrolled full-time in Michigan
Tech's College of Computing as a declared Computer Science undergraduate student.
Award
Two (2) students will be awarded a scholarship valued at $10,000. Scholarships may
be renewable for up to two additional years.
Leinweber Software Scholars Scholarship Application
Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply for the Leinweber
Software Scholars Annual Scholarship:
- Enrolled full-time as a Computer Science major at Michigan Tech
- Will be a sophomore (2nd-year student) for the 2027-2028 academic year
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
- Interested in working in the software industry in the State of Michigan after graduation
- Resident of, and graduated from, a high school in a rural Michigan county with a population of less than 200,000 people, with a preference for students from Osceola County
- Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Students will be considered for renewal as long as they maintain a minimum cumulative
GPA of 3.00 at the end of each spring semester and complete an annual thank-you letter
to the scholarship donors, which will include a progress update on their last year's
academic and personal achievements and their continued interest in the software industry
in Michigan. Recipients must also attend a virtual biannual meeting with the donor.
