Michigan Technological University and Carthage College Graduate Education Fellowship Program

Welcome, Students and Alumni of Carthage College!

Carthage graduates are encouraged to ask big questions, build real strengths, and use their education in service to others. Graduate school can be a powerful way to keep that momentum going—whether the goal is deepening expertise in your field, exploring a new direction, or preparing for the next stage of your career.

To help you achieve these goals, Michigan Technological University and Carthage College are partnering to reduce financial barriers and create a clearer pathway from a Carthage degree to advanced study at Michigan Tech. This partnership reflects Carthage’s mission of "Seeking Truth, Building Strength, Inspiring Service — Together."

Through this collaboration, the Graduate Education Fellowship Program will offer a limited number of fellowships to qualified Carthage graduates, making Michigan Tech graduate certificates and degrees—online or on campus—both more accessible and more affordable. Come to our beautiful Houghton campus—set just miles from Lake Superior—to study and build community in a place that’s made for focus and discovery. Or choose the flexibility of pursuing an online degree and continuing to work while you learn.

Whatever path you choose, you’ll build new confidence through graduate-level study while gaining a respected credential from Michigan’s flagship technological university where hands-on learning and real-world problem solving are baked into the culture. In fact, Carnegie's Classification of Institutions of Higher Education designates Michigan Tech as R1 (very high research activity), placing it among the nation’s leading research universities.

In short, recipients can use this graduate fellowship opportunity to

• pursue a graduate credential and deepen their expertise through advanced study
• invest in their long-term professional development and educational growth
• open new paths toward leadership opportunities, increased responsibilities, and career mobility
• apply what they learn in ways that strengthen organizations, communities, and lives of service

Overview of the Graduate Education Fellowship Program

• Applicants must have previously earned an undergraduate (bachelor's) degree.
• The Graduate Education Fellowship is available to up to 20 Carthage College Students and Alumni who are enrolling as new students in either on-campus or online graduate certificates or master's degrees from Michigan Technological University.
• The maximum amount, $8500 (USD) per academic year, is based on enrollment in 18 credits spread over three semesters. The fellowship is prorated based on the number of credits. For instance, if students were enrolled in 9 credits, the maximum fellowship would be $4250.
• The fellowship is renewable for up to four years, provided that students continue to meet both the eligibility requirements of the fellowship program and the scholastic standards of the Michigan Tech Graduate School.

Take the Next Steps.

• Explore all of Michigan Tech's graduate programs.
• Review the Michigan Tech Graduate Application Process.
• Create an account and begin the free application to your program of choice. For your program, choose either online or on-campus.
• Important Note: When completing the application, there are two questions that identify you as a Carthage student or alumni:
  • When you get to the step asking about your previous college, make sure you choose "Carthage" and then fill in the details.
  • For the question asking about whether you are applying to a negotiated agreement program, please select "yes."

• Complete the application, typing in your student statements and uploading all of the necessary documents.
• Further explore your program and MTY while waiting for communication about your acceptance.
• At any stage of the process, reach out to one of our dedicated admissions advisors if you need help.

Following these steps will ensure that your graduate fellowship applications are received and processed in a timely manner. Remember to apply soon, for there are a limited number of these fellowships!

• Explore MTU's Graduate Programs
• Review the Michigan Tech Application Process
• Create an Account and Apply to Online Graduate Programs

Get Help With the Application Process.

If you have questions, large or small, during ANY stage of the graduate education fellowship application process, please contact one of our knowledgeable, friendly, graduate admissions advisors.

Both Faye and Amanda not only have over a decade of experience helping students through all stages of the admissions process, but also have a deep knowledge of Michigan Tech's on-campus and online graduate programs. If they can't answer your questions, they'll be sure to connect you to the right person.

Tell Us About Your Educational Goals and Needs.

This Graduate Education Fellowship Program is part of Michigan Tech's mission to make versatile, quality programs more affordable and accessible. We also want to provide the in-demand skills that both students and their prospective employers need.

So, please help us learn more about your educational needs and goals. Take a few minutes to complete our short survey. 

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