Michigan Technological University and Lake Superior State University Graduate Education Fellowship Program

Welcome, Students and Alumni of Lake Superior State University!

Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, expand into a new field, or strengthen your long-term career trajectory, graduate school can be a powerful next step. Michigan Technological University and Lake Superior State University are partnering to help make that next step more affordable and more attainable.

Together, we are offering a Graduate Education Fellowship Program aligned with LSSU’s mission to equip graduates with "the knowledge, practical skills, and inner strength to craft a life of meaningful employment, personal fulfillment, and generosity of self within an inclusive atmosphere, all while enhancing the quality of life of the Great Lakes region and the world." This fellowship extends that mission by creating a clearer pathway from an LSSU degree to graduate study at Michigan Tech.

Through this collaboration, a limited number of graduate education fellowships will be available to qualified LSSU graduates, making Michigan Tech graduate certificates and degrees—online or on campus—within easier reach. You can study in Houghton for a focused, immersive campus experience; or pursue an online program while continuing to work and apply what you learn in real time. Whatever path you choose, you’ll gain confidence, capability, and a respected graduate credential from a leading R1 STEM school.

This partnership is also grounded in shared priorities: student opportunity, practical impact, and regional leadership. LSSU’s mission-centered focus on applied skills and inclusive growth pairs naturally with graduate programs at Michigan Tech, which combine advanced theory with hands-on problem solving across engineering, computing, environmental systems, business, and public-sector fields.

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

Overview of the Fellowship Program

• Applicants must have previously earned an undergraduate (bachelor's) degree.
• The Graduation Education Fellowship is available to up to 20 Lake Superior State University graduates 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. That is, the award 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 recipients continue to meet the eligibility requirements of both the graduate 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. 
• Important Note: When completing the application, there are two questions that identify you as a student or alumni of Lake Superior State University:
  • When you get to the step asking about your previous college, make sure you choose "Lake Superior State University" and then fill in all the fields.
  • Next, indicate whether you are planning an online program.
  • For the question asking about whether you are applying to a negotiated agreement program, please select "yes."

• Complete the application and upload all of the necessary documents.
• Further explore your program and MTU 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 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 employers need.

So, please help us learn more about your educational needs and goals. Take two-three minutes to complete this short survey. 

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