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.
Submit your completed application and required materials to our office using either the mailing address or email address provided on the application.
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, due by April 10 for participants accepted in early enrollment); students are responsible for their own travel expenses and spending money for the week.
- Dates: July 5-11 or July 12-18, 2020
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!
JWIE requires its own application. New extended deadline of May 1.
Grades 8-11
GenCyber
- Our offering of GenCyber was contingent on receiving grant funds. Unfortunately, this program was not funded for 2020 but is now being offered as an SYP Exploration listed under our course catalog.
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, due by April 10 for participants accepted in early enrollment); students are responsible for their own travel expenses and spending money for the week.
- Dates: July 19-25, 2020
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 and the new extended general deadline is May 1.
Students attending high school in Michigan's Midland, Bay, Gratiot, and Saginaw counties may be eligible to apply for an additional ESP scholarship sponsored by Hemlock Semiconductor. Visit the Other Scholarships and Discounts page for more information, to see if you qualify, and to download the application.
National Summer Transportation Institute
- Unfortunately this program is no longer funded for 2020. We anticipate offering it again next summer.
Rail and Intermodal Transportation
For: All students grades 9-11
Award: Accepted students receive a partial scholarship. Exact funding will be announced in late 2019, pending grant and industry awards.
Dates: Postponed to July from original date of June 21-27, 2020. New dates TBD but applications are still being accepted.
Rail and Intermodal Transportation Application
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, 2020. Students in the Rail and Intermodal Transportation 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 this application is in early May and seats filled by first come,
first served.
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: $295 registration fee (paid within 10 days of acceptance, due by April 10 for participants accepted in early enrollment); students are responsible for their own travel expenses and spending money for the week.
- Dates: July 5-11, 2020
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 in early March. New extended general deadline is May 1.
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.
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- Dates: July 26-Aug 1, 2020
- Cost: $295 registration fee (paid within 10 days of acceptance, due by April 10 for participants accepted in early enrollment); 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 in March. New extended general deadline is May 1.
Learn more about Women in Engineering
Students attending target schools in St. Paul, MN may be eligible to apply for an additional WIE scholarship sponsored by 3M. Visit the Other Scholarships and Discounts page for more information, to see if you qualify, and to download the application.
Women in Automotive Engineering
- Unfortunately this program is no longer funded for 2020. We anticipate offering it again next summer.
Other scholarships and discounts are available, including scholarships based on your location and multi-week discounts.