Apply Now! The MTI Freshman Scholarship Application period is open February 1, 2012 through July 15, 2012.
The Mitchell Technical Institute Foundation offers endowed scholarships customarily ranging from $100 to $1,000 for MTI students on an annual basis. In addition, the Foundation board and staff work with a number of individuals, financial institutions, businesses, community groups and associations that make direct grants to MTI students. These additional grants are awarded in conjunction with various technical programs at MTI or locally based organizations and often require specific criteria for eligibility.
For more information contact the MTI Foundation office.
Reminder: Only one application needs to be completed. Your one application will be considered for all scholarships you are qualified to receive. Click here to apply.
Note: MTI Legacy Scholarship is the one exception to completing one application. It requires completing a separate online application. Click here to apply for the MTI Legacy Scholarship.
The following Freshman scholarships are typically available each school year through the MTI Foundation Office.
MTI Legacy Scholarship
Up to $1000 each
Detail:
This scholarship was established by MTI in 2012. The scholarships will be awarded to any students attending MTI who have a parent, step-parent, grandparent or sibling who has graduated from MTI.
Criteria:
- Applicant will be awarded $500 upon verification of family member graduation at MTI
- Completion of the first year of a two year program with a 2.5 GPA or higher will renew the award for another $500 for the student's second year
- Application for the MTI Legacy Scholarship should be completed through the Admissions Office at MTI
Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
All Programs
MTI Staff Scholarship for Freshman
Scholarship Sponsor: MTI Staff Scholarship for Freshman
$500 each (15 Available)
Details:
These scholarships are provided to first year students enrolled at MTI. The funding for this scholarship is provided by the contributions to the MTI Foundation by the staff and faculty of Mitchell Technical Institute. Applications are typically available online mid-February each year to students who have been accepted to MTI. Recipients will be notified of awards prior to the start of the Fall semester. All awards will be credited to student accounts for the Fall semester.
Criteria:
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Applicant must complete the MTI Freshman online application and provide an online reference as instructed to be eligible for the scholarship
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Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
All Programs
MTI Star Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor: MTI Star Scholarship
$1000 each
The MTI Star Scholarship is a program for those who excel academically. If you are accepted into an MTI program, have an ACT score of 24 or higher and a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, you will automatically be awarded a Star Scholarship. Choose to enroll in one of MTI's spotlight programs, keep your grades up, and earn another $1,000 for your second year. (MTI cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is required for renewal.)
Spotlight Programs:
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Automation Controls/SCADA
- Electrical Construction & Maintenance
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Heating & Cooling Technology Information Systems Technology
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Medical Laboratory Technology
- Precision Technology Specialist
Download the details here or ask your Admissions representative.
Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
All Programs
S.D. Grain and Feed
$500 (1 Available)
Details:
The scholarship is awarded to a student who has exhibited outstanding leadership qualities and agrees to be an active PAS (Post Ag Secondary) member while attending MTI. The scholarship award will be announced mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must agree to become an active PAS member
- Applicant must complete the online scholarship application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship