Competitive Scholarship Programs

• For: All students 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 students 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! 

All students may apply; the focus of the program is on advancing girls and women in STEM exploration. This program is offered two separate weeks, please be sure to indicate your preferred week to attend in your application.

Our offering of GenCyber was contingent on grant funding that was not received for 2021. 

• 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.

• • For: All students grades 9-11
    Dates: July 18 - 31, 2021
    Applications are still being accepted and considered on a rolling basis.
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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.

For: All students grades 9-11

Dates: July 11 - 17, 2021

This program is still accepting additional applications on a first-come first-serve basis until filled.

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.

• For: All students 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, dedicated students 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.

All students may apply; the focus of the program is on advancing young women in computing careers.

• For: All students grades 9-11
  Dates: August 1 - 7, 2021

• 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.

 All students may apply; the focus of the program is on advancing young women in engineering careers. 

• • For: All students grades 9-11
  Dates: August 1 - 7, 2021
  Applications are still being accepted and considered on a rolling basis.
  
• Women in Automotive Engineering (WIAE) program is sponsored by Dana Incorporated and provides a highly competitive scholarship program that provides an opportunity for talented students 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.

All students may apply; the focus of the program is on advancing young women in automotive engineering careers.

• • For: All students grades 9-11
  Dates: August 1 - 7, 2021
  Applications are still being accepted and considered on a rolling basis.
  
• Geospatial Engineering is a program partially sponsored by Atwell. (10 seats offered with full scholarship valued at $1000 to cover room, board, and supplies). Geospatial engineering is a rapidly expanding, highly technical field that focuses on translating and applying spatial information (data that contains a location) to solve real-world problems. Merging aspects of computer, software, and civil engineering, geospatial engineers design, develop, and operate systems that help us use data about our world for things like surveying underground mines, monitoring marine environments to measure the impact of climate change, and remote sensing. In this NEXT Scholars program, you will learn directly from Michigan Tech professors as you explore this in-demand field both in the classroom and out in the field.
• All students may apply, there is a prerequisites of completing Algebra and Geometry.