Applications for 2022 scholarship opportunities will be opening soon so check back
often!
We offer several 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 5PM, EST, on March 1, 2022. The final application deadline is April 10, 2022. 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.
Grades 6-8
Junior Women in Engineering
- For: All students grades 6-8
Dates: July 17 - 22, 2022 or July 24 - 29, 2022
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.
Participants will spend time with other smart young students 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.
Grades 8-11
GenCyber
For: All students grades 6-12
Dates: June 26- July 1, 2022
Michigan Technological University plans to host a one-week, beginner-level, face-to-face GenCyber summer camp for 50 (20 residential and 30 commuter) middle/high school students (grades 8 - 12) during the summer of 2022, Students will engage in various pre-camp and post-camp activities during the school year. The theme of the camp is Cybersecurity + Artificial Intelligence (AI), as AI is redefining every aspect of cybersecurity. The camp covers various fundamental knowledge in cybersecurity and AI, including ethics, phishing, python coding, AI intro, machine learning, applying AI to cybersecurity, and building robust and trustworthy AI. Camp activities include hands-on exercises, interactive lectures, discussions, games, career exploration, and campus tours. This program requires an online application to Summer Youth Programs as well as completion of the GenCyber application
Grades 9-11
Engineering Scholars Program
- For: All students grades 9-11
Dates: July 24 - 29, 2022
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 17 - 29, 2022
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:
- For: All students grades 9-11
- 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.
Note: Live-in participants only. This exploration will travel throughout the Upper Peninsula and include overnight stays outside the Michigan Tech campus. Operation of this program is contingent on external funding.
Tracks To The Future: Railroad Transportation and Engineering
For: All students grades 9-11
Dates: June 26-July 1, 2022 (In-Person)
Railroads, the high tech and environmentally sensitive transportation mode! Don't believe us? Come and learn why railroads remain the most energy-efficient transportation mode and what forms modern railroad track, equipment, and communications/control systems might take. Learn how rail compares with other modes and leads the charge in reducing transportation greenhouse gas emissions! Find out how it all works through classroom sessions, hands-on activities, and plenty of field visits to all sorts of railroad facilities. This program requires an additional scholarship application. Please visit mtu.edu/syp/discover/competitive-scholarships for more information.
Note: Live-in participants only. This exploration will travel to various locations throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
during the week, and may include an overnight stay in Escanaba, MI.
Tracks To The Future: Railroad Transportation and Engineering Hybrid Program
For: All students grades 9-11
Dates: July 10-15, 2022 (Virtual/In-Person Hybrid Program)
Railroads, the high tech and environmentally sensitive transportation mode! Don't believe us? Come and learn why railroads remain the most energy-efficient transportation mode and what forms modern railroad track, equipment, and communications/control systems might take. Learn how rail compares with other modes and leads the charge in reducing transportation greenhouse gas emissions! Find out how it all works through virtual classroom sessions, hands-on activities, and field visits to all sorts of railroad facilities.
This program entails virtual programming at your home on July 11/12, travel to the host site on July 13, and in-person activities on July 14/15. Three host sites will be used this year, Michigan Tech in Houghton, MI; Penn State University, Altoona, PA; and University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL. on the Michigan Tech campus. This program requires an additional scholarship application. Each site will have 20 seats, you will be asked to rank your preference for the three sites during the registration process. Your preference and the number of students signing up for each site will all be used to place you in a particular program. Initial program sites will be assigned in early May. Registrations later than that will be placed on a first come-first served basis where space allows
Women in Computer Science
- For: All students grades 9-11
Dates: June 26-July 1, 2022 - 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.
Women in Engineering
- For: All students grades 9-11
Dates: July 31-August 5, 2022
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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.
All students may apply; the focus of the program is on advancing young women in engineering careers.
Women in Automotive Engineering
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- For: All students grades 9-11
- 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.
NEXT Scholars: Geospatial Engineering
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- For: All students grades 9-11
- Geospatial Engineering is a program partially sponsored by Atwell. 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 prerequisite of completing Algebra and Geometry.
Other scholarships and discounts are available, including scholarships based on your location and multi-week discounts.