Why Scholarships?
- Scholarships help minimize student debt.
- Scholarships can help fill the void left by public education funding cuts.
- Scholarships can support equitable outcomes.
- Scholarships can support student performance.
- Scholarships can expand your network.
- Scholarships can lead to future job opportunities.
Here is a list of scholarships for Upper Peninsula Students. For more information, click the link in the “Link” column.
| Scholarship Name | Award | Due | Description | Link | School Restriction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CyberCorp Scholarship for Service | full-time tuition and education related fees | Spring 2026 | The CyberCorps Scholarship for Service is available for students planning to pursue a career in cybersecurity. | https://www.mtu.edu/sfs/ | Michigan Technological University |
| "Banana George" Blair Ambassador Scholarship | $2,200 | April 1 of award year | Applicant must be a student athlete in any water sport who is pursuing an undergraduate degree at a two- or four-year accredited institution; must be a U.S. citizen and a member of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports. | http://www.usa-wwf.org | N/A |
| Marquette Builders Scholarship | $500 | April 1, 2025 | The Marquette Builders Exchange awards $500 scholarships to U.P. high school seniors who will be furthering their education in order to pursue careers in the construction industry. | https://mqtbx.org/scholarships/ | N/A |
| AACPDM Student Travel Scholarship | $1,000 | April 1, 2025 | To support individuals who are conducting lessons and research regarding the health and general status of children and adults with cerebral palsy, developmental disorders and other childhood-onset disabilities. | http://www.aacpdm.org | N/A |
| Abelman Family Scholarship | $250 | April 4, 2025 | Must be a graduate of A.D Johnson High School attending Gogebic Community college. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3504 | Gogebic Community College |
| Aileen Hietanen Jarek Nursing Scholarship | $250 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to full-time students enrolled in the Nursing program with a minimum GPA of 3.0, Must be enrolled at Gogebic Community College | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3529 | Gogebic Community College |
| Alfred and Irene Lund Memorial Scholarship | $400 | April 4, 2025 | Must be enrolled at Gogebic Community College, awarded to nontraditional sophomore students who have a family from Gogebic County, Michigan. must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3291 | Gogebic Community College |
| Alice J. Chaput-Huotari Memorial Scholarship | $250 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to students who are residents of Gogebic County, Michigan or Iron County, Wisconsin. must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and be majoring in an allied health degree program at Gogebic Community College. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3273 | Gogebic Community College |
| Angelo's Pizza Scholarship | $250 | April 4, 2025 | Must be a full-time student who graduated from a high school in Gogebic County, Michigan or Iron County, Wisconsin. Preference is given to students who have a GPA below 3.0. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3521 | Gogebic Community College |
| ARC of Gogebic County Scholarship Fund | $500 | April 4, 2025 | Must be a full-time sophomore students enrolled in a special education or human services program Must maintain a 2.5 GPA and be a resident of Gogebic County, Michigan. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3322 | Gogebic Community College |
| Armand DeFelice Memorial Scholarship | $250 | April 4, 2025 | Must be a sophomore student enrolled in a business related transfer or occupational program Priority is given to students with the highest academic standing. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3278 | Gogebic Community College |
| Arthur and Alma Pakonen Endowed Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | Must be a full-time student in any academic program that is either a direct descendant of Arthur or Alma Pakonen or a resident of Erwin Township in Michigan. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3502 | Gogebic Community College |
| Ashland Industries / Bob Eder Memorial Annual Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | Must be a full-time student enrolled in a vocational program with preference given to welding students in good academic standing. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3470 | Gogebic Community College |
| Ashland Industries / Bob Eder Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Varies | April 4, 2025 | Must be a full-time student enrolled in a vocational program with preference given to welding students in good academic standing. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3471 | Gogebic Community College |
| Athletic Heritage Scholarship | $250 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to full-time students who are members of the Gogebic Community College basketball team and in good academic standing. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3313 | Gogebic Community College |
| Barbara Jean Samardich Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to full-time students pursuing a career in social work or in a social science field of study. The recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3361 | Gogebic Community College |
| Bessemer's A.D. Johnston Alumni Scholarship Fund | $250 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to a graduate of A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Michigan. recipients must be full-time students and maintain a 2.0 GPA. The applicants are not limited to any specific academic programs and may be traditional or non-traditional students | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3293 | Gogebic Community College |
| Bloshenko Family Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to full-time students in the applied technology division, with preference given to veterans and students in the Building Trades/Construction program. Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3321 | Gogebic Community College |
| Brian T. Nasi Memorial Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to freshman students enrolled in the Building Trades or Construction Technology program. The applicants should be full-time students and must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3399 | Gogebic Community College |
| Charlotte and Rod Pakonen Scholarship | $750 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to full-time students in any academic program. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3444 | Gogebic Community College |
| Clarence Forslund Memorial Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to sophomore students in an accounting or business finance program with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Recipients must have graduated from a high school in Gogebic County, Michigan or Iron County, Wisconsin. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3312 | Gogebic Community College |
| Concerned Hearts Club Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | The Concerned Hearts Club Scholarship is awarded to second year nursing students with preference given to students who have an interest in coronary care. The students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and be a resident of a school district in Ironwood, Michigan, Bessemer, Michigan, Wakefield, Michigan or Hurley, Wisconsin. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3364 | Gogebic Community College |
| David and Audrey Lindquist Memorial Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to full-time students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must have strong academic qualities, respectful character references, leadership qualities and be involved in extracurricular activities and/or community activities. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3332 | Gogebic Community College |
| David and Florence McDonald Nursing Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to full-time students enrolled in the Nursing program and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Consideration will also be given to students enrolled in a Pre-Law major. One scholarship will be awarded to a graduate from Luther L. Wright High School in Michigan. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3441 | Gogebic Community College |
| David J. Ramme, Sr. and Linda K. Ramme Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to a full-time student with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. The recipient will be on the GCC basketball team in good academic standing and has a financial need. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3467 | Gogebic Community College |
| David Mussatti, Jr. Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to students enrolled in any of the applied technology programs. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3281 | Gogebic Community College |
| Dean Pearson Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | April 4, 2025 | The receipt of this scholarship should be enrolled full-time in an Applied Technology Program with a minimum GPA of 2.5. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3472 | Gogebic Community College |
| DeBenedictis Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | The DeBenedictis Scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in a science-related major, but students from all majors will be considered. A minimum high school GPA of 3.0 is required. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3483 | Gogebic Community College |
| Denise Gertz-Cohen Memorial Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | The Denise Gertz Cohen Memorial Scholarship is awarded to high school graduates from Gogebic County, Michigan or Hurley, Wisconsin, who are returning sophomore students with a minimum GPA of 3.25. The order of priority of academic majors will be: pre-law, pre-medicine, foreign languages, or associate of arts transfer programs. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3500 | Gogebic Community College |
| Doris M. Krell Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | The Doris M. Krell Scholarship is awarded to full-time students enrolled at GCC with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The recipients are not limited to any specific major or program of study. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3370 | Gogebic Community College |
| Dr. and Mrs. R.R Harrington Scholarship | $1,000 | April 4, 2025 | The Dr. and Mrs. R.R. Harrington Scholarship is awarded to nursing or pre-med students. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3376 | Gogebic Community College |
| Dr. John A. Niemi Scholarship | $1,500 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to students in any academic program who are a resident of, or originally from, Erwin Township in Michigan. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3356 | Gogebic Community College |
| E. William and Nancy J. Lindberg Memorial Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | The recipient of this scholarship should be enrolled in an Allied Health program, Medical Billing program, primary or secondary education, or a STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3538 | Gogebic Community College |
| Earle Sell Scholarship | $450 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who are a resident of Iron County, Wisconsin or Gogebic County, Michigan majoring in history, genealogy, archeology, or anthropology. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3323 | Gogebic Community College |
| Edna M. Lindberg Memorial Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to students who are enrolled in a degree seeking program with a minimum enrollment status of three-quarter-time. Awarding will be based on outstanding academic achievement. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3324 | Gogebic Community College |
| Eldred George Mugford, in Memory of Clare H. Mugford R.N scholarship | $1,000 | April 4, 2025 | The recipient should be a full-time student enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program or the Associate Degree Nursing Program. If the recipient is a freshman, their high school GPA must be at least a 3.0. If the recipient is a sophomore, their cumulative college GPA must be at least a 3.0. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3493 | Gogebic Community College |
| Erickson-Lucas Women in STEMS Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to a full-time sophomore student with a minimum GPA of 3.25 in the science curriculum. Preference will be given to students from Gogebic County, Michigan or Iron County, Wisconsin. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3537 | Gogebic Community College |
| Eska and Virginia Aukee Memorial Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to freshman students who are enrolled in an academic transfer or Allied Health program. The applicants must be a graduate of a Gogebic County, MI or Iron County, WI high school, have an academic standing in the lower 50% of their class and have actively participated in school activities. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3425 | Gogebic Community College |
| Francis E. Paoli Memorial Scholarship | $250 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to students enrolled in a business program with a minimum GPA of 3.0. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3526 | Gogebic Community College |
| Garfield R. "Skip" Drake III Memorial Nursing Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to students in the Nursing or Certified Nurse Assistant program with a minimum GPA of 2.5. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3397 | Gogebic Community College |
| Garland and Jennie Vandermade Memorial Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to incoming freshmen who have excelled academically. The students must possess leadership skills as well as participate in community and school activities. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3358 | Gogebic Community College |
| Gene L. Dahlin Memorial Business Scholarship | $1,000 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to full-time students working toward an Associate of Applied Business degree. Preference will be given to upper Michigan/northern Wisconsin applicants with a 2.8 or higher GPA. Preference will also be given to students who are participating in the intercollegiate basketball program. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3393 | Gogebic Community College |
| George Francis Pisca Memorial Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to high school graduates from Gogebic County, Michigan with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students must be enrolled in a program leading to a baccalaureate degree. Selection will be made based on GPA, citizenship, and character. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3540 | Gogebic Community College |
| Gerald E. and Mary E. (Rokser) Maki Scholarship | $1,000 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to a part-time or full-time student attending GCC. The recipient can be enrolled in any academic or vocational program, and must maintain a 3.0 grade point average. The applicants from Gogebic County, Michigan will be given first priority. Applicants from Ontonagon County, Michigan or Iron County, Wisconsin may also be considered. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3433 | Gogebic Community College |
| Gogebic Community College Achievement Scholarship | Varies | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to students who have achieved a 2.5 GPA or higher and are full-time students. The applicants must have participated in extracurricular and community activities and have stated their career and educational goals in a clear and concise manner on the scholarship application. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3279 | Gogebic Community College |
| Gogebic Community College Faculty M.A.H.E Occupational Scholarship | $250 | April 4, 2025 | Awarded to students in a one year vocational program. The scholarship will be awarded to a freshman student. The student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3372 | Gogebic Community College |
| Gogebic Community College Faculty M.A.H.E Sophomore Scholarship | $500 | April 4, 2025 | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3415 | Gogebic Community College | |
| Gogebic Range Bank Scholarship | $600 | April 4, 2025 | To be eligible for a scholarship, students must (1) complete one year of higher education before the fall of 2025, (2) be pursuing a career in healthcare, (3) have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, (4) complete the healthcare scholarship application which can be found below, (5) in a letter, briefly outline career intent, volunteer work and financial need, and (6) provide a transcript of grades. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3346 | Gogebic Community College |
| Angela Contratto Endowed Scholarship | Varies | April 4, 2025 | must be a resident of Gogebic County enrolled in an education program. Preference will be given to students with an interest in Special Education. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. | https://gogebic.academicworks.com/opportunities/3460 | Gogebic Community College |
| Peninsula Federal Credit Union Scholarship | $1,000 | April 11, 2025 | Peninsula FCU is proud and excited to offer two $1,000 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. These scholarships are all about helping students reach their goals and make the most of their education. We look forward to supporting your academic journey! | https://www.peninsulafcu.com/college-resource-center | N/A |
| Great Lakes First Federal Credit Union Scholarship | $500 | April 15, 2025 | Great Lakes First Federal Credit Union is offering educational scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year. Four (4) $500 scholarships will be awarded and the funds will be sent to each awarded student/school. | https://www.glffcu.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2025-2026-Scholarship-Packet.pdf | N/A |
| Embers Credit Union Scholarship | $1,000 | April 18, 2025 | Hey there, Class of 2025! Graduation is right around the corner, and whether you plan on going off to college or vocational school, we have a scholarship opportunity for you! Now through April 18, apply for a chance at one of our 6 - $1,000 scholarships! See all qualifications + the application below! | https://www.embers.org/scholarship | N/A |
| A Daring Spirit Across Cultures Scholarship | $1,000 | April 28, 2025 | “Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.” -John F. Kennedy In life we all face challenges, and only by risking failure can we ever achieve success. It takes a daring spirit to put it all on the line and chase your biggest dreams. How are you taking a daring path forward in life? Let us know in just 3 sentences! | https://www.keepgoingforward.org/a-daring-spirit | N/A |
| ABA Diversity Scholarships | $5,000 | April 30, 2025 | To provide broadening the number of traditionally underrepresented groups in the management and operation ranks of the transportation, travel, and tourism industry. | http://www.buses.org | N/A |
| Portage Health Auxiliary Scholarship | Varies | April 30, 2025 | The Portage Health Auxiliary is pleased to announce that it will be awarding healthcare scholarship(s) to students pursuing a career in healthcare who are registered residents of Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, or Ontonagon County. | https://www.uphealthsystem.com/portage/portage-health-auxiliary | N/A |
| The Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. Community Impact Scholarship | $2,500 | August 6, 2025 | Attorney Andrews' experience as a personal injury lawyer has granted him a unique perspective on the importance of community. We need our communities today more than ever. Attorney Andrews is taking this opportunity to recognize students who have sacrificed their time and energy to give back to their communities through acts of service. The Law Office of Jerry D. Andrews, P.C. now offers one scholarship worth $2,500 to undergraduate students who have substantially impacted their community through volunteer work. | https://www.dfwinjurylawyer.com/scholarship | N/A |
| American Indian College Fund Tribal college university Scholarship | $1,500 | Contact for more information | Must have 2.0 GPA; Digital photograph and release of the informed consent form; Complete both application and required documents. | https://www.KBOCC.edu/institutional-scholarships/ | Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College |
| Belote Family Scholarship for American Indian Women | $500 | Contact for more information | Native american women; Has financial need; Maintains a minimum GPA of 2.5; Can pursue any major. | https://www.KBOCC.edu/institutional-scholarships/ | Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College |
| Dr. Madurai G. Gansesan Scholarship | $2,000 | Contact for more information | Must complete an application and required documents; Must be a registered as a full time KBOCC student; Preference for a student enrolled or a dependent of a federally recognized Indian tribe; The recipient has shown financial need; The recipient has maintainted a 2.5 GPA in the prior semester. | https://www.KBOCC.edu/institutional-scholarships/ | Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College |
| Elder Scholarship | One Course Per Semester | Contact for more information | Must be KBOCC member. Must be over 62. Must reapply each semester. | https://www.KBOCC.edu/institutional-scholarships/ | Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College |
| KBOCC Family Scholarship | One Class | Contact for more information | Must complete an application and required documents; Must be an enrolled member or tribal descendants of the Keweenaw bay indian community or must be a child of KBOCC or KBIC employee; must fill out the FAFSA. | https://www.KBOCC.edu/institutional-scholarships/ | Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College |
| Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver | Tuition | Contact for more information | Complected student information and application; Tribal certification of 1/4 or more blood quantum; Enrolled member of a US federally recognized tribe; Michigan resident for 12 consecutive months. | https://www.KBOCC.edu/institutional-scholarships/ | Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College |
| Spirit of Sovereignty Scholarship | $2,000 | Contact for more information | Must complete an application and required documents; Must be a registered as a full time KBOCC student; Must be an enrolled Tribal member from any Tribe; Minimum 3.0 GPA | https://www.KBOCC.edu/institutional-scholarships/ | Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College |
| Timothy W. Shanahan Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | Contact for more information | Must be registered as full time KBOCC students; Minimum 3.0 GPA, Must have demonstrated community involvement; Must complete an application and submit required documents | https://www.KBOCC.edu/institutional-scholarships/ | Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College |
| Joseph B. Kirkish, Ph.D. Educational Scholarship | $2,500 | Deadline has passed | Local individuals and students throughout Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon counties. At the donor’s request, the student must graduate during the 2022-2023 academic year; If you will be attending a 5th year program through your high school, you | https://www.phfgive.org/scholarships?hsLang=en | N/A |
| McIntyre Family Educational Scholarship | $2,000 | Deadline has passed | Graduating seniors from Ontonagon High School. One time award. The student must submit a completed application to the Portage Health Foundation. Applications must be postmarked, emailed or delivered to PHF Office. | https://www.phfgive.org/scholarships?hsLang=en | N/A |
| Summer Youth Scholars Award | $4,000 | December 1, 2025 | The Summer Youth Scholars Award is available for incoming first-year undergraduate students who previously participated in a Michigan Tech Summer Youth academic program. | https://www.mtu.edu/finaid/students/prospective/summer-youth-scholars/ | Michigan Technological University |
| Northern Chapter of Michigan Society of Professional Land Surveyors Scholarship | Varies | December, 2025 | Student must be enrolled in an accredited surveying program located in the state of Michigan, and qualify for some form of financial aid which can be verified by the financial aid office of the university or college. | https://www.mtu.edu/finaid/pdfs/northern-chapter-mspl-app.pdf | Michigan Technological University |
| Kiwanis Children's Fund Key Club International Scholarship | $2,500 | February 1, 2025 | Kiwanis Children's Fund Key Club International Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to high school seniors who are Key Club International members. | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/kiwanis-childrens-fund-key-club-international-scholarship | N/A |
| Marquette Builders Apprenticeship Scholarship | $500 | February 1, 2025 and October 1, 2025 | Upper Peninsula residents who are completing a DOL certified apprenticeship program in a field of construction are eligible to apply for $500 apprentice scholarships. To apply, fill out the application and return it, along with a copy of your official registration. | https://mqtbx.org/scholarships/ | N/A |
| Galatians 6:10 Scholarship | full in-state tuition | February 1, 2026 | Incoming freshman be pursuing a degree in Engineering or the Sciences, that they submit a letter of interest to tell the donor more about themselves and their faith, and that they obtain a letter of support from a member of the Clergy who is willing to speak on their behalf. | https://forms.gle/pVFj6v8ntU7NGmxs8 | Michigan Technological University |
| S-STEM Husky PAWS Scholarship | $15,000 | February 15, 2025 | The S-STEM Husky PAWS Scholarship is available for Pell-eligible undergraduate students who are majoring in engineering, computing, or physics programs. | https://www.mtu.edu/finaid/students/prospective/husky-paws/ | Michigan Technological University |
| Caterpillar Employee Endowed Scholarship | $2,000 | February 28, 2025 | Any full-time undergraduate student currently enrolled at Michigan Tech who possesses at least a 2.50 GPA, or any student who is accepted for admission to the University with an equivalent GPA from high school, college or university as a full-time undergraduate student, and who has a parent who is a current or retired employee of Caterpillar, Inc. is eligible to apply for a scholarship. Children of Caterpillar dealer employees are also eligible. | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdhuVbqAUkapNQXuhdjHgytt6-ZCRbihs_NPVrxM_4HyIkvQ/viewform | Michigan Technological University |
| Donald H. Makela Memorial Endowed Scholarship | $1,000 | February 28, 2025 | The Donald H. Makela Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established at Michigan Tech to recognize a full-time undergraduate student with first preference in awarding to a student who is a graduate of Hancock Central High School in Hancock, Michigan. | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2citMA2QkD8SXKNoJuMgTOHA9kNVq8qyhwgAAfUvUERJ1sg/viewform | Michigan Technological University |
| Michigan Tech Employees Children Endowed | $100 | February 28, 2025 | The Michigan Tech Employees Children Endowed Scholarship was established during the Century II Campaign to assist with the educational expenses of children of those who work at Michigan Tech. | https://forms.gle/remq5aPcxN4agUsv9 | Michigan Technological University |
| Lloyd W. Coombe DTE Energy | $1,000 | February 28, 2026 | Any full-time undergraduate student currently enrolled at Michigan Tech who possesses at least a 2.50 GPA, or any student who is accepted for admission to the University with an equivalent GPA from the transferee high school, college or university as a full-time undergraduate student. |
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| Michigan Accountancy Foundation Final Year Accounting Scholarship | $5,000 | Jan 31, 2025 | Applicants must be accounting students attending Michigan colleges; have passed the Michigan CPA Exam; United State citizen or eligible for permanent employment in the United States. | https://www.mafonline.org/scholarships | N/A |
| Learner Online Learning Innovator Scholarship for Veterans | $1,000 | January 6, 2026 | This scholarship seeks to reward motivated learners by supporting a community of innovative minds who rely on the digital realm to enrich their learning experiences. | https://bold.org/scholarships/online-learning-innovator-scholarship/ | N/A |
| A Daring Path Scholarship | $1,000 | July 31, 2025 | To encourage everyone to confront their fears and live life to the fullest, this scholarship exists to support a bold person who wants to get the most out of this world. | https://calvinrosser.com/scholarships/a-daring-path-scholarship/ | N/A |
| HeySunday’s Scholarship for Moms in College | $2,500 | June 1, 2025 | This $1,000 award supports a student committed to combatting climate change, either by daily eco-friendly choices or by pursuing environmental activism. We believe in the individual's power to effect change and aim to inspire others by recognizing students engaged in sustainability, honoring their work towards a greener future. | https://heysunday.com/pages/eco-warrior-scholarship | N/A |
| AAFSW Merit Scholarship for College Students | $2,500 | March | Applicants must be current college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. | http://www.aafsw.org | N/A |
| FIRST Scholarship | $4,000 | March 1 of senior year in high school | The FIRST Scholarship is available for incoming first-year undergraduate students who have actively competed on a FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, or VEX Robotics team during their high school career. | https://www.mtu.edu/finaid/students/prospective/first/ | Michigan Technological University |
| NAIFA West Michigan Scholarship | Varies | March 1, 2025 | Applicants must be residents of Kent or contiguous counties; must be students pursuing a full-time undergraduate (third year or above) or graduate degree as business/financial majors at Michigan public or private colleges/universities; must have financial need; and must have minimum 3.0 GPA. | http://www.grfoundation.org | N/A |
| Michigan-Denler Scholarship | Varies | March 3, 2025 | Applicants must be initiated member of Sigma Kappa; must have minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; must be attending college or university in Michigan; must have at least one year remaining for the completion of an undergraduate degree or current enrollment in a graduate level program; must have not previously been awarded the scholarship. | http://sigmakappa.org/foundation | A Michigan college or university |
| ELC Scholarship Program | Varies | March 14, 2025 | The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is the preeminent membership organization committed to increasing the number of global Black executives in C-Suites, on corporate boards, and in global enterprises. The ELC opens channels of opportunity for the development of Black executives to positively impact business and our communities. | https://elcscholarships.elcinfo.com/ | N/A |
| Jack H. Wagner Scholarship | $5,000 | March 14, 2025 | Applicants must be currently attending a Michigan college or university; be pursuing a course of study leading to a career in Operations for wastewater treatment; have at least a 2.5 academic average, on a 4.0 GPA academic scale. | href="http://www.mi-wea.org">http://www.mi-wea.org | A Michigan college or university |
| John P. Hennessey Scholarship | $3,500 | March 14, 2025 | Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student currently attending a Michigan college or university; must be pursuing a course of study leading to a career in Wastewater Treatment, or in some other aspect of the water environment field.; must have at least a 2.5 academic average, on a 4.0 GPA academic scale. | http://www.mi-wea.org | A Michigan college or university |
| Abbott Scholarship Fund | $10,000 | March 15, 2025 | Applicant must be a member of NBNA and a member of a local chapter (if one exists in their area, if a chapter does not exist within a 50-radius of applicant's location they can join NBNA as a Direct Member); must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (BSN, AD, Diploma or LPN / LVN, Masters, and Doctoral) and in good scholastic standing at the time of application; must have at least one full year of school remaining. | http://www.nbna.org | N/A |
| Alec Fisher Scholarship | Varies | March 16, 2025 | Open to currently enrolled students at Michigan Technological University who will be at the Junior level or above next Fall semester, studying Environmental Engineering or Management Information Systems. | https://www.keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships | Michigan Technological University |
| Anthony and Patricia Stark Scholarship | Varies | March 16, 2025 | Music scholarship to elementary and middle school students who are members of the Copper Country Suzuki Association or to otherwise support Suzuki string instrument programs. | https://www.keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships | N/A |
| Bernard F. Gaffney Memorial Scholarship | Varies | March 16, 2025 | To help students or graduates of Houghton High School who demonstrate character, need, and determination to achieve their specific educational or training goals. | https://www.keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships | N/A |
| Faith Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund | Varies | March 16, 2025 | Preference shall be given to applicants who are members of Faith Lutheran Church in Calumet and who are entering the seminary. Applicants going into other fields and from other Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) churches will be considered. | https://www.keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships | N/A |
| Gary Heikenen Memorial Scholarship | Varies | March 16, 2025 | Individuals who reside in Keweenaw County in order to further their education. This scholarship is not limited to graduating high school seniors, but to any individual in Keweenaw County who wishes to pursue additional education or training. | https://www.keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships | N/A |
| Houghton Rotary Scholarship | Varies | March 16, 2025 | Students who graduate from Houghton High School. These scholarships are directed to individuals who possess and have demonstrated the aptitude, motivation and resolve necessary to successfully continue education or training beyond high school. The selection process focuses on applicants’ reasons for pursuing further education and their understanding of and commitment to community service. | https://www.keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships | N/A |
| Jack Eberhard Memorial Scholarship | Vaires | March 16, 2025 | Must be a graduate of Hancock, Houghton, Calumet, Baraga, or L'Anse schools who have participated in one or more years of their high school's golf program and who plan to continue his/her education at any institution of higher learning. | https://www.keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships | N/A |
| Richard and Clara Fedewa Scholarship | Varies | March 16, 2025 | Available to female high school graduates who are members of the St. Ignatius Loyola parish seeking to further their education at a college or trade school. Awards are based on academic achievement, need, and parish/community involvement. | https://www.keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships | N/A |
| Ronald and Lou Ellyn Helman Scholarship | Varies | March 16, 2025 | to encourage skilled, motivated students to enter a post-secondary school offering fields of study such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, secretarial, automotive services, etc. and to further their education in order to become a skilled worker who is a self-sufficient, reliable, and contributing member of society. Students must have taken at least one CTE course during high school. | https://www.keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships | N/A |
| Sean M. Williams Memorial Scholarship | Varies | March 16, 2025 | Awards a scholarship to a Keweenaw Bay Indian Community member or descendent of a member to pursue a degree in Liberal Studies or Anishinaabe Studies at Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College. | https://www.keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships | Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College |
| Stuart Family Scholarship | Varies | March 16, 2025 | Graduates of Houghton-Portage High School who have distinguished themselves both academically and in self-directing learning or skill development outside the classroom, in community service activities, in team or individual sports, in musical performance, or as effective leaders in youth organizations or activities. | https://www.keweenawcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships | N/A |
| Breakwater Federal Credit Union Scholarship | $1,000 | March 28, 2025 | You must fulfill all of these criteria in order to apply: Be a member of the BFCU Be a high school senior on track to graduate before the Fall 2025 college semester begins. Be scheduled to begin a post-secondary educational institution in Fall 2025 | https://www.breakwaterfcu.org/current_promotions/2025-scholarships/ | N/A |
| A Better Financial Future | $1,000 | March 31, 2025 | Educate students about savings accounts and the importance of saving early in their careers. | https://smartercollege.org/enter | N/A |
| Robert Dagenais Memorial Scholarship | March 31, 2025 | In 2009, the Robert and Jeanine Dagenais Foundation established the "Robert Dagenais Memorial Scholarship". This is offered to children and grandchildren of eligible employees of both First Bank Upper Michigan and Dagenais Enterprises. If you have a child or grandchild that is in college or college-bound, we encourage you to have them apply for this scholarship. It is our pleasure to be able to assist with the cost of education. | https://www.first-bank.com/About-First-Bank/Scholarship | N/A | |
| Leinweber Foundation Computer Science Scholarship | $10,000 | May 1, 2025 | Michigan Tech rising sophomores from a rural Michigan county with a desire to work in the software industry in Michigan can apply for a scholarship through this program immediately. Two computer science students will be selected each year, building to a cohort of six students. Scholarship recipients will receive a $10,000 scholarship per year for up to three years. | https://www.mtu.edu/finaid/students/current/leinweber/ | Michigan Technological University |
| Taylor/Carr Annual for Mechanical & Mining Engineering | $750 | May 1, 2025 | New incoming female students looking to pursue a major in mechanical or mining engineering. High school GPA of 2.50 or higher. | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUz10nwqEuewLsdg8VBzHR-NhargFWuzfbrbXQqfcwcdyMAA/viewform | Michigan Technological University |
| American Business Women’s Association Greater Oakland Charter Chapter Impact Scholarship | $2,000 | May 15, 2025 | The Greater Oakland Charter Chapter, ABWA is looking for eligible applicants to sponsor for consideration of the Impact Scholarship from the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund of the American Business Women's Association. The Impact Scholarship Program offers college students attending a 4-year accredited college or university a scholarship that helps to offset costs associated with their college tuition, books, and fees. | https://www.abwa-greateroakland.org/scholarships-education | N/A |
| American Business Women’s Association Greater Oakland Charter Chapter National Scholarship | $2,000 | May 15, 2025 | National Scholarship in memory of beloved members Fran Amos, Lynn Jacek, and Phyllis Thomson from The Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund of The American Business Women's Association. | https://www.abwa-greateroakland.org/scholarships-education | N/A |
| American Business Women’s Association Greater Oakland Charter Chapter Outright Grant | $2,000 | May 15, 2025 | The Greater Oakland Charter Chapter, ABWA is looking for eligible applicants to sponsor for consideration of the Outright Grant from the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund of the American Business Women's Association. The Outright Grant (ORG) Program offers junior level or higher college students attending a 4-year accredited college or university a scholarship that helps to offset costs associated with their college tuition, books, and fees. | https://www.abwa-greateroakland.org/scholarships-education | N/A |
| Michigan Tech National Merit Scholarship | $2,000 | N/A | The Michigan Tech National Merit Scholarship is available for incoming first-year undergraduate students who are National Merit Finalists and have selected Michigan Tech as their first-choice university. | https://www.mtu.edu/finaid/students/current/merit/ | Michigan Technological University |
| Michigander Scholars | $10,000 | N/A | Are you interested in a job as a computer engineer, electrical engineer, process engineer, or software developer? Are you intrigued by a career helping to develop the next generation of electric vehicles, batteries, and semiconductors? The Michigander Scholars program is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about these careers, network with potential employers … and receive up to $10,000 in scholarship dollars. | https://www.mtu.edu/michigander-scholars/ | Michigan Technological University |
| Sentry Insurance Student Leadership Scholarship | $2,500 | N/A | The Sentry Insurance Student Leadership Scholarships are designed to aid students with proven leadership potential, who choose to pursue careers in business, finance, accounting, math, or computer science. | https://www.mtu.edu/finaid/pdfs/sentry-insurance-scholarship.pdf | Michigan Technological University |
| Leading Scholar Award | Michigan residents: valued up to full tuition, room and board, and $1,000. Non-Michigan residents: up to full non-resident tuition. | November 15 of senior year in high school | The Leading Scholar Award is available for incoming first-year undergraduate students. | https://www.mtu.edu/finaid/students/current/leading/ | Michigan Technological University |
| Keep Going Forward No Essay Scholarship | $1,500 | October 30, 2025 | Things will weigh you down, make you feel stuck, and even make you long to go backward, but with clear vision and determination the best things in life will lie ahead. The Keep Going Forward Scholarship exists to support anyone moving on to somewhere or something new in life, whether that’s a new town, new school, new passion, or new phase of life. Open to all students and non-students in any stage of life or field of study, the only requirement is that you are moving forward toward something new. | https://www.keepgoingforward.org/kgfscholarship | N/A |
| Industry Scholarship | Varies | Open September 1-30th | To encourage among the people a greater love for choice fruit products; to awaken a larger interest in Michigan's horticultural possibilities; to offer practical suggestions along modern cultural and marketing methods; and to encourage the improved methods in the production, harvest, handling, storage, marketing and utilization of fruit and vegetable crops as well as a full farm marketers program. Applicants must be an undergraduates or graduate students. | http://mihortsociety.com | N/A |
| Michigan Tech Rail Transportation Program 1st Year Student Scholarship | $500 | September | Applicants for the Railroad Scholarships must be a first-year undergraduate student at Michigan Tech University in good standing and interested in the railroad industry. | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei2dB-D35_2D2BXIq3Q-N6O_s0qetsFnDJDEj08NH43MGNBA/viewform | Michigan Technological University |
| Michigan State Grants and Scholarships | Varies | Varies | Collection of state grants and scholarships available to qualified students. | https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/ | N/A |
| Carnahan Enterprise Scholarship | $500 | Week 7 of Fall and Spring semesters at MTU | The Enterprise Program at Michigan Technological University is pleased to offer the Carnahan Enterprise Scholarship funded by Dr. Robert D. Carnahan, class of 1953. The program will award up to two $500 merit-based scholarships for an undergraduate degree in Business and Economics and up to two $500 merit-based scholarships for an undergraduate degree in Humanities each year, dependent on availability of scholarship funding. | https://www.mtu.edu/enterprise/involved/carnahan-scholarship/ | Michigan Technological University |