Scholarships are the most familiar and sought-after type of financial aid. Some scholarships require students to submit a separate application. For others, students are automatically considered when they are accepted for admission to Michigan Tech. If a scholarship is need-based, students must complete their FAFSA to be considered. For any questions about our scholarships, please contact scholarships@mtu.edu.
Michigan Tech Scholarships: Separate Application Required
- The Leading Scholar Award is available for incoming first-year undergraduate students.
- Application and essay are due by November 15 of student's senior year in high school.
- Michigan residents may be awarded a scholarship valued up to full tuition, room and board, and $1,000.
- Non-Michigan residents may be awarded a scholarship valued up to full non-resident tuition.
- The Summer Youth Scholars Award is available for incoming first-year undergraduate students who previously participated in a Michigan Tech Summer Youth academic program.
- Application and essay are due by December 1 of student’s senior year in high school.
- Awards can be up to $4,000 per year.
- The Schmiedel Family Scholarship is available for incoming first-year undergraduate students from specific high schools who will be pursuing a degree within the College of Engineering.
- Application is due by December 15.
- Award can be up to $15,000 per year.
- The Copper Shores Making a Difference Scholarship is available for incoming undergraduate students who are residents of Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, or Ontonagon counties and plan to have a career with a focus on improving human or community health.
- Application is due by February 1.
- Awards can range from $1,000 up to $8,000 per year.
- The FIRST Scholarship is available for incoming first-year undergraduate students who have actively competed on a FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, or VEX Robotics team during their high school career.
- Application and essay are due by February 1 of student’s senior year in high school.
- Awards can be up to $4,000 per year.
- The Working Families Scholarship is available for undergraduate students who are Michigan residents, have at least one working parent, and have a FAFSA SAI between -1,500 and 16,000.
- Application and essay is due by February 15.
- Awards are up to $5,500 per year from the Thompson Foundation; Michigan Tech commits to matching up to $5,500 in university funding in the form of grants and scholarships, including programs like the Presidential Scholars Program and Michigan Tech Transfer Award.
- The Visual and Performing Arts Talent Award is available for incoming first year undergraduate students with exceptional talents in the arts who plan to actively participate in musical ensembles or stage productions, take coursework in visual arts, or work toward a degree, second degree, or minor offered through the Visual and Performing Arts Department.
- Application is due by February 15.
- Awards are valued at $1,000 per year.
- The S-STEM Husky PAWS Scholarship is available for Pell-eligible undergraduate students who are majoring in engineering, computing, or physics programs.
- Application and essay are due by March 1.
- Awards can be up to $15,000 per year for undergraduate students, and up to $20,000 per year for students pursuing a master's degree.
- The Leinweber Software Scholars Annual Scholarship is available for current undergraduate Computer Science majors who are interested in working in the software industry in Michigan after graduation.
- Application is due by March 1.
- Awards are valued at $10,000.
- The J. Edgar McAllister Scholarship is available for citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
- Application is due by April 1.
- Awards can be up to $15,000.
- The Michigander Scholars Program is available for Michigan Tech students who meet the eligibility criteria.
- An application is required to be considered.
- Awards can be up to $10,000.
- The Michigan Tech National Merit Scholarship is available for incoming first-year undergraduate students who are National Merit Finalists and have selected Michigan Tech as their first-choice university.
- Awards can up to $2,000 per year.
- Sponsored scholarships are created through the generosity of individuals and organizations for incoming or continuing students.
- For most sponsored scholarships, all students are automatically considered for the awards for which they are eligible. But there are some sponsored scholarships that require a separate application.
Michigan Tech Scholarships: Automatic Consideration
Michigan Residents
- Presidential Scholars Program awards are available to incoming first-year undergraduate students who are Michigan residents.
- Students are automatically considered for these awards after they are accepted for admission to Michigan Tech.
- Awards can range from $1,000 up to $5,500 per year.
- The Michigan Tech Transfer Scholarship is available for incoming undergraduate transfer students who are Michigan residents and have earned 12 or more college level credits after high school graduate.
- Students are automatically considered for these awards after they are accepted for admission to Michigan Tech.
- Awards can range from $2,000 up to $4,000.
- The Michigan Alumni Legacy Award is available for incoming first-year and transfer undergraduate students who are Michigan residents and are the children or grandchildren of Michigan Tech graduates.
- Students may indicate their eligibility through the admission application process.
- Eligible students first enrolling at Michigan Tech for the fall 2023 semester will receive awards for $1,000 per year.
- The 906 Scholarship is available for incoming undergraduate students who are residents of the Upper Peninsula.
- Students are automatically considered for these awards after they are accepted for admission to Michigan Tech.
- Awards are $906.
Non-Michigan Residents
- National Scholars Program awards are available to incoming first-year undergraduate students who are non-Michigan US residents.
- Students are automatically considered for these awards after they are accepted for admission to Michigan Tech.
- Awards can range from $10,000 up to $17,000 per year.
- The National Transfer Scholarship is available for incoming undergraduate transfer students who are non-Michigan US residents and have earned 12 or more college level credits after high school graduate.
- Students are automatically considered for these awards after they are accepted for admission to Michigan Tech.
- Awards can range from $5,000 up to $10,000.
- The Alumni Legacy Award is available for incoming undergraduate students who are non-Michigan residents and are the children or grandchildren of Michigan Tech graduates.
- Students may indicate their eligibility through the admission application process.
- Award grants recipients the Michigan resident tuition rate (valued over $20,000 per year).
- The Military Family Education Award is available for incoming first-year undergraduate students who are non-Michigan residents and are the child or spouse of an active duty service member of a Uniformed Service.
- Students may indicate their eligibility through the admission application process, and then must present verification of their status prior to the beginning of classes.
- Award grants recipients the Michigan resident tuition rate (valued over $20,000 per year).
- The College of Business Dean’s Award is available for incoming undergraduate students who are non-Michigan residents and are pursuing a major in the College of Business at Michigan Tech.
- Students are automatically considered for these awards after they are accepted for admission to Michigan Tech.
- Awards can range from $2,000 up to $20,000 per year.
- The College Partners Pathway Award is available for undergraduate, non-Michigan resident transfer students from Northcentral Technical College, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, and the six campuses of Minnesota North College.
- Students are automatically considered for these awards after they are accepted for admission to Michigan Tech.
- The value of the award is equal to the difference between nonresident and resident tuition—more than $22,000 per year.
- The International Ambassador Scholarship is available for incoming first-year undergraduate students who are citizens and residents of countries other than the United States.
- Students are automatically considered for these awards after they are accepted for admission to Michigan Tech.
- Awards can range from $11,000 up to $14,300 per year.
Other Opportunities
- The Air Force ROTC Scholarship is available for students in the Air Force ROTC program.
- An application may be required.
- Awards are variable and may include the cost of tuition, a monthly living stipend, and an annual book stipend.
- Americorp Education Awards are available for students who serve as Americorp members.
- Students must submit an application to be considered.
- Awards are variable.
- The Army ROTC Scholarship is available for students in the Army ROTC Program.
- An application may be required.
- Awards are variable and may include the cost of tuition, a monthly living allowance, and an annual allowance for books and fees.
- Athletic Grants are awarded based on athletic excellence to students selected by Michigan Tech coaches to participate in varsity athletics.
- Awards are variable up to the value of full-time tuition and fees, room and board, and a book allowance.
- The Create Your Success Scholarship is available for undergraduate students based on both merit and financial need.
- Eligible students are automatically considered for the scholarship.
- The amount of the award is variable.
- The Detroit Promise is available for incoming first year undergraduate students who lived in Detroit, attended a high school in Detroit all four years of high school, and graduated from a high school in Detroit. Students must also have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Students must complete an application and complete their FAFSA to be considered.
- Awards cover the cost of tuition and fees after other financial aid is applied.
- The Michigan Achievement Scholarship is available for undergraduate students who are Michigan residents and have an SAI from their FAFSA of 30,000 or less.
- Every year, students must complete their FAFSA and inform the State of Michigan they plan to attend Michigan Tech to be considered.
- Awards are up to $5,500 per year.
- The Michigan Children of Veterans Tuition Grant is available for students who are Michigan residents and who are the child of a Michigan veteran that died or became totally and permanently disabled as a result of military service.
- Students must submit an application and complete their FAFSA to be considered.
- Awards can range between $1,400 up to $2,800 per year.
- The Michigan Competitive Scholarship is available for undergraduate students who are Michigan residents and meet both academic merit and financial need requirements.
- Every year, students must have their FAFSA on file by March 1 and inform the State of Michigan they plan to attend Michigan Tech to be considered.
- Awards are up to $1,500 per year.
- The Michigan Fostering Futures Scholarship is available for students who are Michigan residents, experienced foster care in Michigan on or after age 13, and demonstrate financial need.
- Students must submit an application and complete their FAFSA to be considered.
- Awards are up to $3,000 per year.
- The Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver is available for Native American students who are Michigan residents and meet the State of Michigan’s eligibility criteria.
- Students must complete an application to be considered.
- Awards are for the cost of tuition for the recipient.
- The Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program is available for students who are eligible Michigan National Guard service members.
- Students must submit an application to be considered.
- Students may be reimbursed up to $14,400 per year for their tuition and mandatory fees.
- The Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) is available for undergraduate students who are Michigan residents and were eligible Medicaid recipients prior to high school graduation. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of TIP are available at Michigan Tech for eligible students.
- Every year, students complete their FAFSA and inform the State of Michigan they plan to attend Michigan Tech to be considered.
- Awards for students eligible for TIP Phase 1 can be up to the cost of their full-time undergraduate tuition.
- Awards for students eligible for TIP Phase 2 can be up to $500 per semester.
- The NACME Block Grant Scholarship is available for incoming first-year, current second-year, and current junior students who meet the eligibility criteria.
- Students who meet the eligibility criteria are automatically considered for this scholarship.
- Awards can be up to $5,000 per year.
Students can use the following websites to search for potential outside scholarship opportunities:
- Veterans Affairs Education Benefits are available for students who previously served in the US armed forces.
- Students must submit an application to be considered.
- Benefits available are variable.