Our team is actively working to identify additional 2026 SYP scholarship opportunities. While we continue that work, please take a look at the types of awards that were available in 2025 below.
Scholarship applications must be completed by 2/15/2026 in order to be considered in our first round of selections. Applications completed after this date will be considered as reamaining awards allow.
At SYP, we aim to spark curiosity and support meaningful career exploration for every student. We believe all young people deserve access to these experiences, and our needs-based scholarships help ensure that students facing financial barriers still have the opportunity to discover their interests, build confidence, and join the next generation of makers and doers.
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| Scholarship Title | Applicable Course | Eligible Counties / Zip Codes | Eligible School System / Other Eligibility | State | Scholarships Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3M Engineering Scholarship | Women in Engineering or Engineering Scholars Program | St. Paul Schools: 55117, 55106, 55116, 55107, 55106, 55102, 55104, 55117, 55108 North St. Paul Schools: 55109, 55128 Minneapolis Schools: 55418, 55403, 55405, 55412, 55407, 55411, 55406, 55407, 55419 | High School Students attending school in St. Paul, North St. Paul, or Minneapolis, MN Public Schools | MN | 14 live-in awards with transportation provided by Summer Youth Programs |
| Dave and Joy McBride and Northland Self Storage LLC Scholarship | All Exploration Programs with seats remaining. Excludes Pathway Programs | Genesee and Emmet Counties | All Middle & High School students in Emmet or Genesee County | MI | 4 awards of $1000 towards live-in tuition |
| Future Leaders Scholarship | All Exploration Programs with seats remaining. Excludes Pathway Programs. | All Michigan Zip Codes | All Middle & High School students in Michigan | MI | 3 live-in awards of $1200 + round-trip transporation on the SYP charter bus |
| Hemlock Semiconductor Engineering Scholars Program Scholarship | Engineering Scholars Program. Please complete the ESP Pathway Program application to be considered for this award. | Midland, Gratiot, Bay, Saginaw | High Schools in Midland, Gratiot, Bay, and Saginaw Counties | MI | 26 live-in awards with transportation on the SYP Charter Bus |
| Jordan Gunsher Scholarship | Any STEM based Exploration Program with seats remaining. Excludes Pathway Programs. | Midland | Northeast Middle School and Jefferson Middle School | MI | 6 live-in awards of up to $1200. Transportation to/from SYP is not included. |
| Michigan Tech GEAR UP Scholarship | All Exploration Programs | Houghton and Baraga | Baraga Schools, Chassell Township Schools, Dollar Bay Schools, Hancock High School, Houghton High School, Lake Linden-Hubbell Public Schools, L'Anse Area Schools | MI | Please email syp@mtu.edu for more details |
| Nucor Engineering Scholars Program Scholarship | Engineering Scholars Program (ESP) | All | All students currently in grades 9-11 | All | 10 |
| Nucor Women in Engineering Scholarship | Women in Engineering (WIE) | All | All students currently in grades 9-11 | All | 30 |
| Summer Youth Programs Scholarship | All Exploration Programs. | All | All | All | Variable |
| TRIO Talent Search SYP Scholarship | All Exploration Programs. | Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga, Ontonagon, Gogebic, Iron | A.D. Johnston, Baraga, Calumet, Chassell, Crystal Falls-Forest Park, Dollar Bay, Ewen-Trout Creek, Hancock, Houghton-Portage Township, Jeffers, L'Anse, Lake Linden-Hubbell, L.L. Wright, Ontonagon, Wakefield-Marenisco, Watersmeet | MI | All Awards Have Been Granted For 2025 |
| Waupaca County SYP Scholarship | Any STEM based Exploration Program with seats remaining. Excludes Pathway Programs. Applications are due March 1, 2025. | Waupaca County | Clintonville High School, First Baptist Christian School, Iola-Scandanavia High School, Little Wolf Jr/Sr High School, Marion High School, New London High School, Waupaca High School, Weyauwega-Fremont High School | WI | 1 full live-in award (up to a value of $1500) and 1 partial award. Transportation not included |
| Weller Scholarship | All Exploration Programs with seats remaining. Excludes Pathway Programs. Contact Lake City High School counselor or the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing to apply | Lansing: 48864, 48901, 48906, 48910, 48911, 48912, 48915, 48916, 48917, 48919, 48922, 48924, 48929, 48930, 48933, 48937, 48951, 48956 | Lake City High School, Boys and Girls Club of Lansing | MI | 4 (2 Lake City HS and 2 BGC Lansing) |
| Wexford County SYP Scholarship | All Exploration Programs with seats remaining. Excludes Pathway Programs. | 49601 | Cadillac High School | MI | 2 awards including round trip bus transportation from Gaylord |
| Additional opportunities will be listed as they become available. | |||||
Pathway Programs
Pathway Programs bring together talented, motivated students from across the country and around the world for an unforgettable, in-depth learning experience. These selective programs offer participants the chance to explore potential career paths, collaborate with peers, build critical personal and professional skills, and engage with Michigan Tech faculty and industry professionals.
Discounts
Multiple-Week Discount
If you attend our programs for multiple weeks, you will receive a one-time $50 discount. This discount will be manually applied to your bill in CampDoc by the SYP team.
Michigan Tech Alumni/Staff Discount
If your parent or grandparent is a Michigan Tech alumnus or current faculty/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. Please complete this question in the Student Profile on CampDoc as soon as possible so that we can apply the discount to your bill.
Discounts and awards cannot be used in combination with each other—only one discount/award can be applied per Exploration Program. Discounts and awards cannot be used for Pathway Programs or in combination with each other—only one discount, award, or scholarship can be applied per student.