Needs-Based Scholarships
Scholarship Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
At SYP we aim to spark curiosity and promote career exploration. We believe every student is deserving of this experience and our needs-based scholarships help ensure those facing financial hardships still have the opportunity to explore their interests and career aspirations, becoming a part of the next generation of makers and doers.
Scholarships will be granted on a rolling basis.
Our programs are built on hands-on, engaging projects, field trips, and collaboration - designed to spark curiosity and give students opportunities not always possible in a traditional classroom. We believe every student is deserving of this experience and have launched the SYP Scholarship to ensure those facing financial hardships will still have the opportunity to explore their interests and career aspirations, and become a part of the next generation of makers and doers. This scholarship is open to all students in grades 6-11 and scholarships available vary based on need and volume of requests.
How to Apply
- Complete the online SYP application here selecting your program of choice.
- Provide supplemental documents either through our SYP Scholarship Application Google Formor by emailing documents to syp@mtu.edu.
Scholarships will be granted on a rolling basis.
Michigan Tech is proud to partner with our alumni to provide students from select schools in West Michigan with scholarships to attend Summer Youth Programs. To be considered, students must meet the following requirements:
- Be currently enrolled in one of the following:
- Grand Rapids Public Schools
- East Kentwood High School
- West Ottawa High School
- Holland High School
- Have submitted a completed SYP Application
- Complete the West Michigan Scholarship Application by 5/1/22
How to Apply
- Complete the online SYP application here selecting your program of choice.
- Provide supplemental documents either through our West Michigan SYP Scholarship Application Google Form or emailing documents to syp@mtu.edu.
Scholarships will be granted on a rolling basis.
The world of business is exciting, challenging, and diverse. The College of Business (COB) is here to help students learn about the many opportunities available, especially within STEM industries.
This summer, the COB is offering 2 SYP courses, Be Your Own Boss and Stock Market with Blizzard: Turn $1000 into $1 million. If you have registered for either business course and would like to be considered for a $500 scholarship, please complete the scholarship application below. Completed applications should be returned to business@mtu.edu.
How to Apply
- Complete the online SYP application here selecting either Be Your Own Boss or Stock Market with Blizzard: Turn $1000 into $1 million as your program of choice.
- Provide the 2022 COB SYP Scholarship Application and supplemental documents by emailing documents to business@mtu.edu.
Scholarships will be granted on a rolling basis.
Open to middle and high school students. This award covers full cost of tuition, room and board, and transportation to campus. Three scholarships are available.
Eligibility:
- Must live in the State of Michigan.
- Must enroll in a STEM program.
How to Apply
- Complete the online SYP application here selecting your program of choice.
- Provide supplemental documents either through our Grand Traverse Area SYP Scholarship Application Google Form or emailing documents to syp@mtu.edu.
Other Scholarships
Each year, we do our best to offer a variety of scholarships to SYP explorations. The specific scholarship opportunities vary year-to-year; in the past, available options have included the following.
Thanks to your overwhelming response, the Hemlock Semiconductor ESP scholarship is now closed for 2022.
The Hemlock Semiconductor ESP Scholarship will be awarded to 30 students attending schools in Midland, Gratiot, Bay and Saginaw Counties. All selected participants will receive a scholarship valued at over $1,000, which covers all tuition, classroom supplies, room, board, and transportation. Participants are selected on a competitive basis. It’s helpful to have a strong background in math and science and an interest in technological studies. Preference will be given to applicants entering 11th or 12th grade who have had two years of high school math and science. At least one award will be guaranteed per school with applicants; more than one from a given school will be considered if additional spots remain.
How to Apply
- Complete the online SYP application here selecting "Engineering Scholars Program" as your program of choice.
- When prompted for deposit, click "Mail-In Deposit". Program fees will not be applied
until selection decisions are made (within 3 weeks of the deadlines).
- When prompted for deposit, click "Mail-In Deposit". Program fees will not be applied
until selection decisions are made (within 3 weeks of the deadlines).
- Provide supplemental documents through our ESP-Hemlock Semiconductor Scholarship Application and emailing documents to syp@mtu.edu.
Scholarship Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
The MiSTEM Network Scholarship will be awarded to 4 students attending schools in Claire, Gladwin, Arenac, and Isabella Counties. All selected participants will receive a scholarship valued at over $1,000, which covers all tuition, classroom supplies, room, board, and transportation. Participants are selected on a competitive basis. It’s helpful to have a strong background in math and science and an interest in technological studies. Preference will be given to applicants entering 11th or 12th grade who have had two years of high school math and science. At least one award will be guaranteed per school with applicants; more than one from a given school will be considered if additional spots remain.
How to Apply
- Complete the online SYP application here selecting "Engineering Scholars Program" as your program of choice.
- When prompted for deposit, click "Mail-In Deposit". Program fees will not be applied
until selection decisions are made (within 3 weeks of the deadlines).
- When prompted for deposit, click "Mail-In Deposit". Program fees will not be applied
until selection decisions are made (within 3 weeks of the deadlines).
- Provide supplemental documents through our MiSTEM Network Scholarship Application and emailing documents to syp@mtu.edu.
Scholarship Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
All selected participants receive a full scholarship valued at more than $1,000, which covers all tuition, classroom supplies, and room and board. Transportation is also covered by this award. Participants are selected on a competitive basis. It’s helpful to have a strong background in math and science and an interest in technological studies. Preference will be given to applicants entering 11th or 12th grade who have had two years of high school math and science. The 3M Scholarship will be awarded to 20 students to attend the Engineering Scholars Program and 20 students to attend the Women in Engineering program. Eligible students should be enrolled in a St. Paul Public School.
How to Apply
- Complete the online SYP application here selecting "Engineering Scholars Program" or "Women in Engineering" as your program
of choice.
- When prompted for deposit, click "Mail-In Deposit". Program fees will not be applied
until selection decisions are made (within 3 weeks of the deadlines).
- When prompted for deposit, click "Mail-In Deposit". Program fees will not be applied
until selection decisions are made (within 3 weeks of the deadlines).
- Provide supplemental documents through our 3M Scholarship Application and emailing documents to syp@mtu.edu.
Applications are due no later than 5pm EST on May 16, 2022.
Michigan Tech is proud to partner with Whirlpool to provide students from Benton Harbor, Michigan with full scholarships to attend Summer Youth Programs. To be considered, students must meet the following requirements:
- Be currently enrolled in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade
- Attend a Benton Harbor school
- Be interested in STEM
How to Apply
- Complete the online Whirlpool Scholarship Application here selecting your week(s) of choice by Monday, May 16, 2022.
- You will be notified if accepted by Friday, May 20, 2022.
- Michigan Tech SYP staff will work with you to select a program to attend.
The McBride Remodeling Scholarship will be awarded to ten (10) students currently in 6-11th grade and from the Flint Public Schools, Harbor Springs School District, Petoskey Public Schools, Petoskey charter schools, or a Petoskey parochial school. All selected participants receive a scholarship valued at $500 to apply towards cost of tuition, classroom supplies, and room and board. In addition, this scholarship also covers the cost for the SYP charter bus from Novi, MI (round trip, $225 value) if needed.
How to Apply
- Complete the online SYP application here selecting your program of choice.
- Provide supplemental documentsand our McBride Remodeling Scholarship Application. Document should be emailed to syp@mtu.edu.
Scholarship Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Michigan Tech is proud to partner with outstanding educators from around the country to offer new and exciting courses for SYP. As part of the Visiting Instructor Program (VIP) experience 3 students will be awarded a full scholarship to SYP. To be considered, students must meet the following requirements:
- Be currently enrolled in one of the following:
- Greenwood Charter School (Harrisville, UT)
- Eldorado High School (Albuquerque, NM)
- Calumet High School (Calumet, MI)
- Washington Middle School (Calumet, MI)
- Have submitted a completed SYP Application.
- Complete the Visiting Instructor Program SYP Scholarship Application by 3/1/22
How to Apply
- Complete the online SYP application here selecting your program of choice.
- When prompted for deposit, click "Mail-In Deposit". Program fees will not be applied
until selection decisions are made (within 3 weeks of the deadlines).
- When prompted for deposit, click "Mail-In Deposit". Program fees will not be applied
until selection decisions are made (within 3 weeks of the deadlines).
- Provide supplemental documents either through our Visiting Instructor Program Scholarship Google Form or by emailing documents to syp@mtu.edu.
Scholarship Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Michigan Tech is proud to partner with the GEAR UP program to provide local students with full scholarships to Summer Youth Programs. To be considered, students must meet the following requirements:
- Be currently enrolled in 8th grade in one of the following school districts:
- Hancock
- Dollar Bay
- CLK (Calumet, Laurium, Keweenaw)
- Lake Linden-Hubbell
- Chassell
- L'Anse
- Houghton
- Baraga
- Jeffers
- E.B. Holman
- Complete your SYP registration form
- Complete the GEAR UP scholarship application form linked below.
How to Apply
- Complete the online SYP application here selecting your program of choice.
- Provide supplemental documents either through our GEAR UP Scholarship Google Form or by emailing documents to syp@mtu.edu.
Scholarship Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
The Department of Social Sciences is proud to offer up to three (3) $400 awards to high school students for each of the Social Sciences courses offered at SYP this summer. Preference will be given to those students attending high school in the Upper Peninsula. All scholarship applicants will receive at least $50 off tuition to any of the Social Sciences SYP courses listed below:
- Mapping Sustainable Food Systems
- Climate & Sustainability
- Mock Trials & Law
- Keweenaw Time Traveler
How to Apply
- Complete the online SYP application here selecting your Department of Social Sciences run program of choice.
- Provide supplemental documents either through our Social Sciences Scholarship Google Form or by emailing documents to syp@mtu.edu.
Applications are due no later than 5pm EDT on May 16, 2022.
This scholarship is available for a total of six (6) students currently in grades 9-11 to attend the following SYP courses on the Michigan Tech campus: Wild Writers (July 17-22, 2022). Four (4) scholarships are available for local students (students attending a school within the Copper Country Intermediate School District) to attend as commuter students and two (2) scholarships are available for other students (live-in) with a preference given to students from the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community or other underrepresented groups.
How to Apply
- Complete the online SYP application here selecting Wild Writers for your couse.
- Provide supplemental documents through our Department of Humanities Scholarship Application and emailing documents to syp@mtu.edu.
Additional opportunities will be listed as they become available.
Discounts
Multiple-Week Discount
If you attend our programs for multiple weeks, you will receive a one-time $50 discount. Discount must be noted on the original payment form.
Michigan Tech Alumni/Staff Discount
If your parent or grandparent is a Michigan Tech alumnus, faculty, or staff member, you are eligible for one $50 discount for a live-in or commuter exploration (not applicable for scholarship programs). This discount will be applied after the SYP office confirms your relative's status. Discount must be noted on the original payment form.
Discounts and awards cannot be used in combination with each other—only one discount/award can be applied per exploration. Discounts and awards cannot be used in combination with each other—only one discount, award, or scholarship can be applied per student.
Don't see what you are looking for?
If none of these scholarship opportunities meet your requirements, there are several ways you can seek funding.
Talk to your school counselor. They may know more about opportunities in your area, or have the resources to find them. You can also inquire at local businesses and community organizations (Zonta, Lions Club, youth groups, etc). Community groups are often willing to help their local students achieve their aspirations.