We offer several competitive scholarships programs to talented students from across the country. These programs are typically more intensive, deeper-dives into a particular field of interest, and selection is based on a combination of factors including students' grades, answers to short questions, and letters of recommendation.
These programs offer an early enrollment period, if you apply before April 10, 2021, or a final enrollment deadline of May 1, 2021. Selections are made within two weeks of each deadline and participants are notified by email. Any applicable enrollment fees are not due until after selection.
2021 applications will be available soon.
Grades 6-8
Junior Women in Engineering
- For: Women grades 6-8
Dates: July 18 - 24, 2021 or July 25 - 31, 2021
The Junior Women in Engineering (JWIE) program is sponsored by ITC Holdings Corp. and provides an opportunity for academically talented young women in grades 6-8 to explore a variety of disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, and environmental engineering.
Students will spend time with other smart young women interested in science and engineering!
Activities vary with faculty and staff expertise, and could include: exploring whether
metal has memory, designing bridges, purifying water, or testing gliders. Get ready
to learn the inside scoop from female role models working in STEM fields and meet
people from across the country!
This program is offered two separate weeks, please be sure to indicate your preferred
week to attend in your application.
Grades 8-11
GenCyber
Our offering of GenCyber is contingent on receiving grant funds that are still being determined for 2021.
Grades 9-11
Engineering Scholars Program
- For: All students grades 9-11
Dates: July 25 - 31, 2021
The Engineering Scholars Program (ESP) is a highly competitive scholarship program that provides an opportunity for students to investigate careers in engineering and science. You will participate in engineering sessions, group projects, and special topic presentations with a diverse group of peers from all over the country and around the world. ESP provides a week-long look at engineering careers in areas like mechanical, computer, environmental, electrical, chemical, biomedical, civil, geological, and materials. Students will:
- Explore engineering by constructing a building strong enough to withstand an earthquake, create an artificial intelligence army, and much more.
- Get inside info from role models working in engineering fields.
- Work in teams to tackle awesome group projects.
- Enjoy team competitions, a variety show, and tons of outdoor activities in Michigan's beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula.
National Summer Transportation Institute
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- For: All students grades 9-11
Dates: July 18 - 31, 2021
- For: All students grades 9-11
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- Michigan Tech’s National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) is a two-week residential program allowing students to explore transportation industries. This program is offered through a grant from Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and is offered at no cost to participants. During the program you will:
- Learn about planes, trains, ships, and automobiles through hands-on activities and group projects.
- Tour the Mackinac Bridge Authority and get behind-the-scenes information about the Mighty Mac—the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere.
- Travel to Sault Ste. Marie and learn firsthand about the largest waterway traffic system on Earth—the Soo Locks shipping canal between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes.
- Spend time with other smart students in a university setting.
- Enjoy recreational activities and time outdoors in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Rail and Intermodal Transportation
For: All students grades 9-11
Dates: July 11 - 17, 2021
Explore the exciting world of rail and intermodal transportation. Why are trains called the "green transportation alternative"? How fast can high-speed passenger trains travel? How do containers find their way from China to the US? Find out the answers to these questions and more! Enjoy technical and hands-on tours of rail and intermodal facilities in Ishpeming/Marquette and Duluth/Superior where you can pose your questions directly to the experts!
Note: Live-in participants only. This exploration will travel to various locations throughout the week including Duluth, MN with a night's stay in Superior, WI.
Women in Computer Science
- For: Women grades 9-11
Dates: June 27 - July 3, 2021
Women in Computer Science (WICS) is a week-long discovery of this fascinating field which is now an integral part of all aspects of our lives. Experience different areas of computing including programming, artificial intelligence, robotics, virtual reality, visualization, networks and security. Learn about the many career opportunities in computing and the excellent job prospects in a wide range of industries. Interact with alumni and role models to get first hand accounts of the diverse careers in computing.
- Spend time with other smart, young women interested in computing.
- Get exposed to computing on a range of computing platforms, from mobile devices to high performance computing.
- Work in teams to complete a group project.
- Learn about the many career opportunities in computing and the excellent job prospects in a wide range of industries.
- Interact with alumni and role models to get first hand accounts of the diverse careers in computing.
Women in Engineering
- For: Women grades 9-11
Dates: August 1 - 7, 2021
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Women in Engineering (WIE) program is a highly competitive scholarship program that provides an opportunity for students to investigate careers in engineering and science. You will participate in engineering sessions, group projects, and special topic presentations with a diverse group of peers from all over the country and around the world. WIE provides a week-long look at engineering careers in areas like mechanical, computer, environmental, electrical, chemical, biomedical, civil, geological, and materials. Students will:
- Explore engineering by constructing a building strong enough to withstand an earthquake, create an artificial intelligence army, and much more.
- Get inside info from role models working in engineering fields.
- Work in teams to tackle awesome group projects.
- Enjoy team competitions, a variety show, and tons of outdoor activities in Michigan's beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula.
Women in Automotive Engineering
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- For: Women grades 9-11
- Women in Automotive Engineering (WIAE) program is a highly competitive scholarship program that provides an opportunity for talented young women to explore engineering careers in the automotive industry, including mechanical and electrical aspects. Program provided in partnership with Michigan Tech's Advanced Power Systems Research Center.
- Explore engineering with our mechanical engineering department, tour student design team labs, and learn the expanded basics of engines and other vehicle technology.
- Hear from female role models working in engineering fields.
- Work in teams to solve engineering problems and complete engineering projects.
Other scholarships and discounts are available, including scholarships based on your location and multi-week discounts.