Does MTU provide scholarships for international students?

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Yes, MTU offers a wide range of scholarships for their international students. Some of the most popular Michigan Technological University scholarships for international students are:

International Ambassador Scholarship:

Automatic consideration;
Awarded to non-US citizens or residents based on academic achievement; and
Valued at USD 11,000 up to USD 14,300 per year for up to four years (eight semesters).

Alumni Legacy Award:

Automatic consideration;
Awarded to children or grandchildren of Michigan Tech graduates {applications for admission mus be submitted indicating alumni relationship (s)};
Valued over USD 20,000 per year; and
Students receiv

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Yes, MTU offers a wide range of scholarships for their international students. Some of the most popular Michigan Technological University scholarships for international students are:

International Ambassador Scholarship:

Automatic consideration;
Awarded to non-US citizens or residents based on academic achievement; and
Valued at USD 11,000 up to USD 14,300 per year for up to four years (eight semesters).

Alumni Legacy Award:

Automatic consideration;
Awarded to children or grandchildren of Michigan Tech graduates {applications for admission mus be submitted indicating alumni relationship (s)};
Valued over USD 20,000 per year; and
Students receiving the Alumni Legacy Award are not eligible to receive a National Scholars Program award, University Student Aid Grant, or the Military Family Education Award.

Summer Youth Scholars Award:

Scholarship application must be submitted by Nov 15, 2025; and
Awarded to new incoming first-year undergraduate students who participated in a Summer Youth academic programme at Michigan Tech; and
Award amounts vary.

College of Business Dean's Award:

Automatic consideration; and
Awarded to incoming nonresident first-year students who are pursuing a major within the College of Business; and Valued at USD 2,000 to USD 20,000 per year.

FIRST Robotics Scholarship:

Scholarship application must be submitted by Nov 15, 2025;
Awarded competitively to incoming first-year students who have actively competed on a FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, or VEX Robotics team during their high school career; and
Valued at USD 4,000 per year.

Athletic Grants:

Awarded based on athletic excellence to students selected by Michigan Tech coaches to participate in varsity athletics; and
Valued up to full-time tuition and fees, room and board, and book allowance.

Michigan Tech J. Edgar McAllister Foundation Scholarships:

Scholarship applications are required;
Awarded to citizens or permanent residents of Canada; and
Award amounts vary.

Scholarships Sponsored by Individuals and Organizations:

Sponsored scholarships are created through the generosity of individuals and organizations for incoming or continuing students. In most cases, students are automatically considered for the awards for which they are eligible. However, some sponsored scholarships require a separate application.

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<p>Yes, MTU offers a wide range of scholarships for their international students. Some of the most popular <strong>Michigan Technological University scholarships for international students</strong> are:</p><p><strong>International Ambassador Scholarship:</strong></p><ul><li>Automatic consideration;</li><li>Awarded to non-US citizens or residents based on academic achievement; and</li><li>Valued at USD 11,000 up to USD 14,300 per year for up to four years (eight semesters).</li></ul><p><strong>Alumni Legacy Award:</strong></p><ul><li>Automatic consideration;</li><li>Awarded to children or grandchildren of Michigan Tech graduates {applications for admission mus be submitted indicating alumni relationship (s)};</li><li>Valued over USD 20,000 per year; and</li><li>Students receiving the Alumni Legacy Award are not eligible to receive a National Scholars Program award, University Student Aid Grant, or the Military Family Education Award.</li></ul><p><strong>Summer Youth Scholars Award:</strong></p><ul><li>Scholarship application must be submitted by Nov 15, 2025; and</li><li>Awarded to new incoming first-year undergraduate students who participated in a Summer Youth academic programme at Michigan Tech; and</li><li>Award amounts vary.</li></ul><p><strong>College of Business Dean's Award:</strong></p><ul><li>Automatic consideration; and</li><li>Awarded to incoming nonresident first-year students who are pursuing a major within the College of Business; and Valued at USD 2,000 to USD 20,000 per year.</li></ul><p><strong>FIRST Robotics Scholarship:</strong></p><ul><li>Scholarship application must be submitted by Nov 15, 2025;</li><li>Awarded competitively to incoming first-year students who have actively competed on a FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, or VEX Robotics team during their high school career; and</li><li>Valued at USD 4,000 per year.</li></ul><p><strong>Athletic Grants:</strong></p><ul><li>Awarded based on athletic excellence to students selected by Michigan Tech coaches to participate in varsity athletics; and</li><li>Valued up to full-time tuition and fees, room and board, and book allowance.</li></ul><div><div> </div></div><p><strong>Michigan Tech J. Edgar McAllister Foundation Scholarships:</strong></p><ul><li>Scholarship applications are required;</li><li>Awarded to citizens or permanent residents of Canada; and</li><li>Award amounts vary.</li></ul><p><strong>Scholarships Sponsored by Individuals and Organizations:</strong></p><div><div><p>Sponsored scholarships are created through the generosity of individuals and organizations for incoming or continuing students. In most cases, students are automatically considered for the awards for which they are eligible. However, some sponsored scholarships require a separate application.</p></div></div>

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