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.
Each program may have different requirements, deadlines, and registration fees. Selections are made each spring; review each application carefully for relevant deadlines and requirements! Any applicable enrollment fees are not due until after selection, unless otherwise noted.
Grades 6-8
Junior Women in Engineering
- For: Women grades 6-8
- Award: Accepted students receive a scholarship valued at over $1,000 that covers tuition, room and board, and supplies.
- Cost: $295 registration fee (paid within 10 days of acceptance); students are responsible for their own travel expenses and spending money for the week.
The Junior Women in Engineering (JWIE) program 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!
JWIE requires its own application, with a deadline of April 10, 2019.
Grades 9-11
Engineering Scholars Program
- For: All students grades 9-11
- Award: Accepted students receive a scholarship valued at over $1,000 that covers tuition, room and board, and supplies.
- Cost: $295 registration fee (paid within 10 days of acceptance); students are responsible for their own travel expenses and spending money for the week.
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.
ESP requires its own application. The deadline for early acceptance is March 1, 2019. The general deadline is April 10, 2019.
Students attending high school in Michigan's Midland, Bay, and Saginaw counties are eligible to apply for an ESP scholarship sponsored by Hemlock Semiconductor. Stay tuned for more information.
National Summer Transportation Institute
- For: All students grades 9-11
- Award: Accepted students receive a full scholarship valued at about $2,000 to cover the cost of room, board, and tuition.
Michigan Tech's National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) is a two-week residential program that allows you to explore today's transportation industry. You will participate in discussions, hands-on design competitions, and trips to study local and regional transportation hotspots. You will also spend time with industry role models and a diverse group of students from all over the country and around the world.
- Learn about planes, trains, ships, and automobiles through awesome hands-on activities and group projects.
- Tour the Mackinac Bridge Authority and get behind-the-scenes information about the "Mighty Mac"-the third-longest suspension bridge in the country.
- 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 motivated students who share your passion in a vibrant university setting.
- Enjoy fun recreational activities and explore the great outdoors in the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula.
NSTI requires its own application. The deadline for all applications is May 1, 2019. NSTI scholarship funding is provided by a Federal Highway Administration grant; our offering of NSTI is contingent on receiving those funds. We have been hosting NSTI since 2009 and hope to receive notice of the award status soon.
Rail and Intermodal Transportation
For: All students grades 9-11
Award: Accepted students receive a partial scholarship. Exact funding will be announced in late 2018, pending grant and industry awards.
Cost: A non-refundable registration fee of $100 is due within 10 days after acceptance into the program. The remaining balance of $350 will be due before June 1, 2019. Students in the Rail and Intermodal Transpotation Program are responsible for their own travel expenses and spending money for the week.
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.
The deadline for all applications is May 1, 2019.
Women in Computer Science
- For: Women grades 9-11
- Award: Accepted students receive a scholarship valued at $1,000 that covers tuition, room and board, and supplies.
- Cost: A non-refundable registration fee of $100 is due within 10 days after acceptance into the program. Students are responsible for their own travel expenses and spending money for the week.
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.
WICS requires its own application. The deadline for early acceptance is March 1, 2019. The general deadline is April 10, 2019.
Women in Engineering
- For: Women grades 9-11
- Award: Accepted students receive a scholarship valued at over $1,000 that covers tuition, room and board, and supplies.
- Cost: $295 registration fee (paid within 10 days of acceptance); students are responsible for their own travel expenses and spending money for the week.
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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.
WIE requires its own application. The deadline for early acceptance is March 1, 2019. The general deadline is April 10, 2019.
Other Scholarships and Discounts
Other scholarships and discounts are available, including scholarships based on your location and multi-week discounts.