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Scholarships
At Michigan Tech the scholarship application process is easy. In fact, all admitted students are automatically considered for most merit-based scholarships—a special application form is not required except for the Michigan Tech Leading Scholars Program Award. Priority consideration for financial aid and scholarships is given to students who are accepted by January 15.

Many scholarships are renewable provided you meet the renewal criteria.

Need-based scholarships require you to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 888-688-1885 or email finaid@mtu.edu.

Michigan Residents
Leading Scholars Program—Awarded competitively to high school seniors with exemplary leadership attributes and outstanding scholarly achievement. An essay and teacher nomination is due by October 15 of your senior year. Full-time tuition, room and board, and a $1,000-per-year stipend.

Presidential Scholars Program—Competitively awarded to students of the current year’s graduating class based on an index that considers your high school academic record including ACT or SAT scores, cumulative GPA, and class rank (if available). $1,000 to $4,000 per year.

Michigan Tech Alumni Legacy Award—Awarded automatically to children or grandchildren of Michigan Tech alumni; submit your application for admission, indicating alumni relationship(s). $250 per year.

Michigan Community College Scholarship & David. H. Morgan Memorial Community College Scholarships—For current or former students of Michigan community colleges. $1,000 to full-time tuition.

Michigan Promise Scholarships—High school graduates of 2007 and later who receive qualifying scores on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) or the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) may receive a $1,000 scholarship installment payment for each of their first two years of college enrollment. After successful completion of two years of postsecondary education (an associate degree or 50 percent of the academic requirements for a bachelor degree) with at least a 2.5 grade point average, the student can also receive another $2,000.

Michigan Competitive Scholarships—Awarded based on merit and/or need to students who achieved qualifying scores on the American College Test (ACT). Your FAFSA must be received at the federal processor by March 1. Up to $1,300.

Wade H. McCree Jr. Incentive Scholarships—A merit-based scholarship for students enrolled in a Detroit public school. Recipients are chosen by the high school from a pool of eighth grade students who demonstrate academic potential. Full-time tuition.

Non-Michigan Residents
National Scholars Program—For non-Michigan residents of the US or residents of Canada.

First-Year Students—competitively awarded based on an index that considers your high school academic record including ACT or SAT scores, cumulative GPA, and class rank (if available). $7,000 to $12,000 per year.

These average statistics represent last year’s award profile. Please note, class rank (if available) is also used when determining scholarship awards. Scholarship and annual award

Average
ACT Composite Average
GPA
Scholars of Excellence-$12,000 31 4.0
Scholars of Distinction-$10,000 26 3.8
Scholars of Achievement-$7,000 25 3.5

Transfer students—must transfer from a postsecondary institution with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (4.00 scale) based on full-time enrollment for at least two semesters. $6,000 per year.

Alumni Legacy Award—Automatically awarded to children or grandchildren of Michigan Tech alumni; submit your application for admission indicating alumni relationship(s). Equal to the difference between nonresident and resident tuition. Students receiving the Alumni Legacy Award are not eligible to receive a National Scholars Program award or the Military Family Education Award.

Military Family Education Award—Awarded to out-of-state students who have family members (parent, guardian, or spouse) serving in active duty military. Equal to the difference between nonresident and resident tuition. Students receiving the Military Family Education Award are not eligible to receive a National Scholars Program award or the Alumni Legacy Award.

Michigan or Non-Michigan Residents
Michigan Tech Merit Scholarships—Awarded based on merit and/or to National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test finalists. Michigan Tech must be listed as your first-choice university with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Recipients are chosen by NMSC. $1,000 to $2,000.

ROTC (US Army or Air Force) Scholarships—Awarded based on merit to US citizens who have been accepted into the ROTC program. Up to full-time tuition and lab fees, plus a book allowance and a monthly subsistence allowance.

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships—Awarded to US citizens based on merit. You must be nominated by your high school to your state higher education agency. Up to $1,500.

International Students
International Ambassador Scholarships—Awarded to non-US residents based on academic achievement, leadership, and community service. $1,000 to $6,000 per year.

Alumni Legacy Award—Automatically awarded to children or grandchildren of Michigan Tech alumni; submit your application for admission indicating alumni relationship(s). Equal to the difference between nonresident and resident tuition. Students receiving the Alumni Legacy Award are not eligible to receive either a National Scholars Program award or International Ambassador Scholarship.

National Scholars Program—For non-Michigan residents of the US or residents of Canada.

First-Year Students—competitively awarded based on an index that considers your high school academic record including ACT or SAT test scores, cumulative GPA, and class rank (if available). $7,000 to $12,000 per year.

These average statistics represent last year’s award profile. Please note, class rank (if available) is also used when determining scholarship awards. Scholarship and annual award

Average
ACT Composite Average
GPA
Scholars of Excellence-$12,000 31 4.0
Scholars of Distinction-$10,000 26 3.8
Scholars of Achievement-$7,000 25 3.5

Transfer students—must transfer from a postsecondary institution with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (4.00 scale) based on full-time enrollment for at least two semesters. $6,000 per year. Students receiving a National Scholars Program award are not eligible to receive an International Ambassador Scholarship.

Michigan Tech J. Edgar McAllister Foundation Scholarships—Awarded to citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Awardees are encouraged to repay this award when able. Award amounts vary.

All Students
Athletic Grants—Awarded based on athletic excellence to students selected by Michigan Tech coaches to participate in varsity athletics (basketball, cross country, Nordic skiing). Other varsity sports providing athletic grants for women’s competition are volleyball, tennis, and track & field. Up to full-time tuition and fees, room and board, and book allowance.

Scholarships sponsored by Individuals & Organizations—All accepted students are automatically considered for the award they are eligible for. Some scholarships require proof of parent employment. Award amounts vary.