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Student Funding Opportunities

 
   
     
 
 
  Michigan Tech's Multicultural Affairs presents a supplemental guide to student funding opportunities available at Michigan Tech.  

This is not a comprehensive list, so for any additional information contact Michigan Tech's Financial Aid Department via email, finaid@mtu.edu, or by phone 906-487-2622.



Click here for an exsel version of the Student Funding Opportunities


Quick Links to table below:
scholarship | fellowship | competition | programs | research | co-op | internships | employment | other

  
Scholarship Type Eligibility
Requirements		 Field of
Study		 Award Amount/ Stipend Deadline Number
of Awards		 Additional
Info
National Association of Campus Activities Scholarships numerous scholarships available to graduate students, undergraduate student leaders and associate members on an annual basis. Note: High school students are NOT eligible for these scholarships. in the field of campus activities varies: refer to website varies: refer to website several www.naca.org/
NACA/
Foundation/
Scholarships
NAMEPA Scholarship Scholarships Must be an underrepresented student, at a NAMEPA institution with a 2.7 gpa Engineering: Beginning Freshmen and Transfer Engineering Student Awards one-time award of $1,000 12:00 midnight, May 15th varies per region www.namepa.
org/awards.
html
Gilman International Scholarship Program Scholarships U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide. [additional criteria] Sciences and Engineering - though all disciplines are eligible. Up to $5,000 per year Fall: April

Spring: October		 several www.iie.org/
programs/
gilman/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships Hispanic/Latino; Minimum 3.0 GPA; US citizen; pursuing FIRST undergraduate or graduate degree; must apply with FAFSA; enrolled full-time any from $1,000-$5,000 March [more info] several www.hsf.net
Hispanic College Fund Scholarships US citizen; 3.0 GPA; full-time; college or university Business, Finance, Engineering and the Sciences from $500-$5000 March several offered site.hispanic
fund.org/
scholarships.php
Adelante! MBCO National Scholarship Scholarships US citizen; 3.0 GPA; full-time; two (2) letters of recommendation Business-related fields, Leadership training and internships for college juniors and seniors from $2500-$3000 March-May three (3) www.adelante
fund.org/
adelante
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Minority Scholarship Awards Scholarships US citizen; 3.0 GPA; full-time; national member AIChE; two (2) letters of recommendation Chemical Engineering from $1000-$5000 May several offered www.aiche.org/
Students/
Awards
National Academy of American Scholars Scholarships for high school seniors whom exhibit scholastic excellence, leadership, merit, integrity, and outstanding character any up to $15000 September Many www.naas.org
HOPE Scholarship Scholarship/
tax break		 as of 2007, eligibility for single filer between $47,000 and $57,000 ($94,000 and $114,000 for joint returns) any $1,500 for first two years of college [claimed on tax forms - April] taxpayers taxpayers will be eligible for a tax credit equal to 100% of the first $1,000 of tuition and fees and 50% of the second $1,000 [www.ed.gov/
offices/OPE/
PPI/HOPE/]
NCAA Scholarships Scholarships     $7500   174
(87 for men and 87 for women)		 www.ncaa.org
Xerox: Technical Minority Scholarship Program Scholarships US citizen; 3.0 GPA; full-time undergraduate or graduate Chemistry, Information Management, Computer & Software Systems, Material Science Printing Management Science, Laser Optics, Physics, Material Science, Engineering based on tuition and need September over 100 www.xerox.com
Be an Actuary Scholarship Opportunities Scholarships     $7500   limited per scholarship www.be
an
actuary.org
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarships           Must make sign in name and password
Education, Inc. Model Contest Junior/ Senior in High School Any National recognition, $500 Scholarship, and a gift package      
Engineering School Scholarships Scholarships   Pursuing an engineering degree       A listing of many engineering scholarships from different organizations.
NSPE Scholarships Undergraduate, graduate, and graduating high school seniors Engineering       A listing of many engineering scholarships from different organizations.
Fulbright Scholarships Senior/Masters/PhD All        
Great Scholarship Directory Scholarship            

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Fellowship
[top]		 Type Eligibility
Requirements		 Field of
Study		 Award Amount/ Stipend Deadline Number
of Awards		 Additional
Info
Cornell Graduate Fellowships Fellowship listing Must be a graduate student          
U.S. Department of Energy Fellowships and Internships Undergraduate, grad, post doc, or faculty          
Ford Foundation Fellowship U.S. citizen Teaching and Research        

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Competition
[top]		 Type Eligibility
Requirements		 Field of
Study		 Award Amount/ Stipend Deadline Number
of Awards		 Additional
Info
Brand Essay Competition Essay Contest         Many  
Student Inventors Scholarships Inventor Competition Four copies of the complete application package must be mailed. [more] Mathematics, biology, engineering, chemistry, physics, medicine, and information technology One Grand Prize winner or team will receive $25,000. [additional award info] in May 15 finalist compete www.invent.
org/collegiate/
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation Competition to attend BizFest Must upload a resume; Must attend all sessions at BizFest; Contact Madeline Mercado Voelker in Educational Opportunity for additional info entrepreneur training up to $1000; plus cost to attend BizFest   several www.ushcc
foundation.org
Programs
[top]		 Type Eligibility
Requirements		 Field of
Study		 Award Amount/ Stipend Deadline Number
of Awards		 Additional
Info
The Fund for American Studies Internships, institutes, and scholarships       April 15 or July 1st 400 Nearly all students receive scholarships to attend
Research
[top]		 Type Eligibility
Requirements		 Field of
Study		 Award Amount/ Stipend Deadline Number
of Awards		 Additional
Info
sorry, none at this time              
Co-op
[top]		 Type Eligibility
Requirements		 Field of
Study		 Award Amount/ Stipend Deadline Number
of Awards		 Additional
Info
sorry, none at this time              

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Internship
[top]		 Type Eligibility
Requirements		 Field of
Study		 Award Amount/ Stipend Deadline Number
of Awards		 Additional
Info
Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service Internship   Any        
General Electric Internships Must be an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, or junior with a 3.0 gpa Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or Accounting, Business may also be eligible $17/ hour, Housing may be paid     Location of Internships: Atlanta, Greenville, Houston, Ohio, Raytown, Schenectady, Erie, anywhere there is a GE facility
The Fund for American Studies Internships   Any        
INROADS Internships Must be a minority student with at least 2 summers left in college Accounting, actuarial science, mathematics, supply train/logistics, computer science, computer engineering, mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering     82  
ECO Internships   Any       Listing of ecological paid internships
Student Conservation Association (SCA) Internships Must be 18 years old, and a High School graduate No college degree required, but some positions may require specific experience, skills, or education expenses paid     Live and work in national parks, forests, and historic sites, expense paid internships from 12 weeks to 12 months, positions available nationwide, and possibly earn academic credit
Boeing Corporation Internships (summer) U.S. Citizen, with a minimum gpa of 3.0 Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business        
Microsoft Corporation Fulltime/Internship Core skill sets required as well as job roles Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering are preferred but others are welcome to apply (such as CS, CpE, EE)       Must have your resume, a short statement about your career interests and why you think Microsoft should consider you, what position you're interested in, and whether you want full time or intern.
Employment
[top]		 Type Eligibility
Requirements		 Field of
Study		 Award Amount/ Stipend Deadline Number
of Awards		 Additional
Info
NASA Jobs            
Michigan Technological University Jobs Bachelor's degree, professional experience working in higher education student services, knowledge of secondary school and community college educational systems, valid driver's license, and willingness to work independently with flexible hours. Any        
Lockheed Martin Jobs            
Syracuse Research Corps Jobs            
U.S. Patent Office Jobs   Mechanical, Computer, Electrical, and Chemical Engineers     1000 Please send your resumes to judy.swann@ uspto.gov
Ford Vehicle Evaluation and Verification College graduate program Must have ability to work with a diverse team, 0-3 years of automotive experience, and Must be eligible for full-time employment in the U.S. B. S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering       A 32 month program to allow a transition into the Ford workforce
Other
[top]		 Type Eligibility
Requirements		 Field of
Study		 Award Amount/ Stipend Deadline Number
of Awards		 Additional
Info
Multicultural Advantage Scholarship Search and help Must be a minority student          
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Funding Opportunities Pre-college to Post doctoral students         Over $200,000 was given to students at MTU last year
International Education Financial Aid Scholarships and Loans Search Must be an international student enrolled in a university Any        
American Political Science Association Grants, Fellowships, and other opportunities            
Summer Internships dot net Summer Internship Opportunities            
CollegeBoard Scholarship Search            
Sallie Mae College Answer Scholarship Search         Many  
Michigan Campus Compact Scholarships            
CollegeNET Scholarship Search Any          
Black Excel College Gateways African American Scholarship Listing Any       25 Scholarship Gateways  
Black Excel Aid Resources State listing for FinAid and Scholarships Any          
Back To College Aid and Resources for Re-Entry Students Any          
INROADS Student Development and Internships Must be a minority student          
ETS (Educational Testing Service) Help with Tests   Any        
Preview Campus Visitation Must be a senior or a Master's student, but juniors will be considered         November 3-5
Impact Campus Visitation Must be a graduate applicant Engineering, Mathematics, or Natural and Physical Sciences       March 9-12, 2006
FastWeb Scholarship Search Any Any        
 
 
   
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