By participating in a Michigan Tech Summer Youth Experience, you took the first step
to securing your future. Your week on campus began your college experience and provided
an enriching environment. Now is your chance to use that experience and apply for
the Summer Youth Scholars Award.
Award Value
Between 10 and 15 applicants each year will be awarded a Summer Youth Scholars Award
valued up to $4,000 per year.
Incoming first-year undergraduate students who participated in a Michigan Tech Summer
Youth academic program can apply for the Summer Youth Scholars Award. Both Michigan
and non-Michigan residents are encouraged to apply.
- Students must apply for admission and have all application materials submitted to Michigan Tech by December 1.
- Complete the Summer Youth Scholars Award application by December 1. Create an account
using your personal email address and set your own password. If you have already set
up your Application Portal or applied for Michigan Tech scholarships, log in to your
current account.
- Submit an essay addressing the following topic: "Please tell us how attending Summer
Youth Programs inspired you or your goal for the future. How did the experience impact
you personally and professionally?"
December 1: Summer Youth Scholars Award applications are due by 11:59 p.m. (eastern time). You
must also have a completed application for admission on file by this date.
Mid-January: Award recipients and applicants are notified.
Scholarships are renewable for eight semesters of full-time undergraduate enrollment.
Scholarship recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 at the
end of each spring semester. Continuous full-time undergraduate enrollment (12 credits
or more) and adherence to the student code of community conduct must also be maintained.
