Michigan Tech alumni, Tina and Gary Schmiedel both believe their decisions to study engineering and attend Michigan Tech were transformative
to their careers and life opportunities. They have had the chance to travel the world,
enjoy career success, raise a family, mentor employees, and make impactful business
decisions. Tina (Taylor) Schmiedel attended Gladwin High School and earned a Chemical Engineering
degree from Michigan Tech in 1984. Gary Schmiedel grew up in Oshkosh, WI and earned
a Mechanical Engineering degree from Michigan Tech in 1983. They would like to help make the decision to attend Michigan Tech and study engineering easier for select students from their hometowns.
Award
One student will be awarded a scholarship valued at $15,000 annually, renewable for
four years (8 semesters) of study.
The Schmiedel Family Scholarship is available for high school students who have a minimum GPA of 3.50 and are from one of the high schools
listed below. Students should also be intending to pursue a degree within the College
of Engineering.
- Oshkosh North High School
- Oshkosh West High School
- Lourdes Academy
- Valley Christian School
- Gladwin High School
- Skeels Christian School
- Beaverton High School
Application must be submitted by December 15 at 11:59PM.
Scholarship recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.80 at the
end of each spring semester, complete a thank you letter to the Schmiedel Family each
year, and continue to pursue a degree within the College of Engineering. Continuous,
regular full-time undergraduate enrollment (12 credits or more) and adherence to the
student code of community conduct must also be maintained.
