MiCUP Scholars Program

In the MiCUP summer program, you will learn by doing - the best approach to succeeding in STEM disciplines. MiCUP can show you what it is like to live and study on a university campus, how to navigate the challenges, and how to make the most of opportunities. The summer experience also includes recreational activities, tutoring sessions, social events, and weekly meetings with MiCUP directors to ensure that you are prepared for a smooth and positive transition to a university environment.

You will participate in a seven-week summer research experience at Michigan Tech, which includes:

• living in a residence hall on campus,
• taking a 1-credit university course,
• Working directly with a faculty member on a research project.

If interested, you must:

• have a minimum of 2.80 GPA at your community college
• have completed at least one year at your community college (24 credits)
• wish to continue your education at a four-year institution
• be a US citizen or permanent resident
• be a resident of Michigan

MiCUP's Summer Research Internship begins the first week of May and continues through June. The required orientation weekend starts the Friday before the program begins.

As a part of the MiCUP Summer Program you will receive:

• housing and meals in a Michigan Tech residence hall
• a scholarship for a 1-credit university summer course
• a $2500 stipend for your participation in research
• an opportunity to develop a professional research poster alongside a faculty member
• greater earning potential! The Bureau of Labor estimates that people with a bachelor's degree earn about 20 percent more per week than those with an associate's degree.

All applicants should meet with their Community College liaison for support and guidance through the application process. The online application can be found below. Please apply by Friday, December 31st, 2024.

• 2025 MICUP Summer Research Scholars Application