Agriculture Freshman Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor: Agriculture Freshman Scholarship

$500 (1 Available)

Detail:

The Freshman Agriculture Scholarship is funded each year from a donation received after the students assist with Dakota Fest.  The students donate their time to park cars during Dakota Fest activities.

The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account in the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first semester student in Agricultural Technology or Precision Technology Specialist programs 
• Award will be based on GPA, essay responses and references
• Applicants must complete the MTI online application during the open application period to be considered for this scholarship.

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Agricultural Technology, Precision Technology Specialist

American Culinary Federation of the Black Hills

$500 each (2 Available)

Detail:

The recipient will be selected by American Culinary Federation members during their spring meeting.

Applications will be available from Culinary Academy instructors during the Spring semester.  The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.

Criteria:

• The scholarship is for students currently enrolled full-time in the Culinary Academy at MTI 

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Culinary Academy of South Dakota

ASHRAE - American Society of Heat., Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Engrs.

Scholarship Sponsor: ASHRAE - American Society of Heat., Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Engrs.

$500 each (1 Available)

Detail:

The scholarship is awarded in the Spring Semester.

Criteria:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time in MTI's Heating and Cooling Technology program
• Applicants must complete the MTI online application during the open application period to be eligible for this scholarship

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Heating & Cooling Technology

Avera Queen of Peace Endowed Scholarship

$500 each (2 Available)

Detail:

Avera Queen of Peace is a leading supporter and partner of Mitchell Technical Institute.  An endowment was established in 2002 and now provides scholarships each year to MTI's Health Science programs.

The scholarship will be applied to recipient's account the first semester of their second year.

Criteria

• Applicant must be currently attending MTI as a first year, full-time student in a Health Sciences program (Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Medical Office Professional and Speech-Language Pathology Assistant)
• Applicant must have completed at least one semester of a multi-semester program
• Oral / Written recommendations from instructors may be requested by scholarship selection committee 
• Applicants must complete the MTI online application during the open application period to be eligible for this scholarship

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Office Professional, Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

B.J. Stoeser Memorial Scholarship

Approximately $250 (1 Available)

Detail:

This scholarship is awarded to a student who has exhibited outstanding leadership qualities and becomes an active PAS (Post Ag Secondary) member while attending MTI.

Scholarship awards will be applied to the Fall semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must become an active PAS member
• Applicant must be currently enrolled in the MTI Agricultural Technology or Precision Technology Specialist programs.
• Applicant must complete the online MTI Freshman scholarship application and online reference form during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship.

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Agricultural Technology, Precision Technology Specialist

Bartels Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor: Bartels Endowed Scholarship

$500 each (2 Available)

Details:

Keith & Glynn Bartels have been active and instrumental members of the Mitchell Technical Institute Foundation and have a passion for education and Mitchell Technical Institute.  They have chosen to establish a scholarship endowment with the MTI Foundation which provides two $500 scholarships each year.

The scholarship will be applied to recipient's account in the Spring semester.

Criteria

• Applicant must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at MTI in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Medical Lab Assistant, Telecommunications or Power Line programs
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Electrical Construction & Maintenance, Medical Laboratory Technology, Power Line Construction & Maintenance, Telecommunications

BPO Elks #1059

Scholarship Sponsor: BPO Elks #1059

$1000 (1 Available)

Detail: 

The Endowment was established in 2010 with the first scholarship provided in the 2011/12 school year.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have attended school in the Mitchell area
• Applicant must be involved with student leadership
• Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time at Mitchell Technical Institute and be within two years of MTI graduation
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application form as instructed during the open application period to be eligible for the scholarship
• Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.6
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need according to FAFSA
• Scholarship award may be retained for 4 semesters or put on hold for military service
• Applicant must permit selection committee to solicit oral or written recommendation from instructor or administrator

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
All Programs

Bryan Larson Memorial Ag. Scholarship

Amount varies (1 Available)

Detail:

No application or reference completion is needed to be eligible for this scholarship.

The award will be presented during the Fall semester.

Criteria:

• The scholarship award will be presented to the top placing student in the Livestock Evaluation class   

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Agricultural Technology

Cenex Harvest States - Farmer's Alliance

Scholarship Sponsor: Cenex Harvest States - Farmer's Alliance

$750 each (2 Available)

Detail:

The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account in the Spring Semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled as a second year Agricultural Technology program student at MTI
• Applicants must complete the Cenex Harvest States application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship
• Selection of scholarship recipient will be made by CHS

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Agricultural Technology

County Fair Foods

Scholarship Sponsor: County Fair Foods

$500 (1 Available)

Detail:

Scholarship funding is provided by the John Clarke Family, owners of County Fair Foods stores. The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account in the Spring Semester.
        
Criteria:   

• Applicant must be a full time student currently enrolled at MTI
• Applicant must have worked (or have mother/father who has worked) at County Fair Foods, Mitchell for a minimum of 3 months prior to award
• Applicant must have high school GPA of 2.5 or better
• Applicants must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
All Programs

David Grode Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor: David Grode Memorial Scholarship

$500 (1 Available)

Detail:

David Grode was the Superintendent of Schools at Plankinton, SD.  He was killed in the propane explosion that destroyed the school on November 17, 2000.  In memorial to him, his family has established this scholarship to aid in training Propane & Natural Gas Technology students.  David was also an avid woodworker, therefore his family requests that ADBC students be given the opportunity to apply for this scholarship as well.

The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account in the Spring semester.

Criteria:    

• Applicant must currently be attending Mitchell Technical Institute as a first semester student in Propane & Natural Gas Technologies or Architectural Drafting and Building Construction
• Applicants must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Architectural Design and Building Construction, Propane & Natural Gas Technologies

Davison Crop Improvement Association

$750 (2 Available)

Detail:

The scholarships awards will be credited to the applicant's account for the next Fall semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be a first year student currently enrolled full-time in the Agricultural Technology or Precision Technology Specialist programs at MTI
• Applicant must plan on returning to the MTI Ag programs for the next Fall semester
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Agricultural Technology, Precision Technology Specialist

Enertech Global Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor: Enertech Global Scholarship

$500 (1 Available)

Detail:

Enertech Manufacturing provides comprehensive assistance in sizing, design, application, and installation support to their HVAC dealer network. 

The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account in the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must currently be enrolled full-time at  MTI in the Heating and Cooling Technology program
• Applicant must have a 2.5 or higher GPA
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
• Applicant must maintain an excellent classroom attendance record
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Heating & Cooling Technology

F & L Crop Services

Scholarship Sponsor: F & L Crop Services

$1500 (3 Available)

Detail:

F & L Crop Services (Glen and Tammy Lowrie) has been a great partner for MTI's Ag. programs and has supported them in many different ways.

The scholarships will be selected by the Agriculture instructors and awarded at the Ag Graduation Banquet.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time as a second-year student in the Agricultural Technology program
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship
• Applicant must enter production agriculture after graduation

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Agricultural Technology

Farm Credit Services of America

$500 (1 Available)

Details:
The scholarship will be available during the Spring semester with $250 applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester and the remaining $250 applied the following Spring semester.
Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first year student in the Agricultural Technology program at MTI and returning the following Fall semester
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship
• Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Applicant must have primary residence in South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa or Wyoming

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Agricultural Technology

Gary Plagmann Memorial Scholarship

$500 (1 Available)

Details:

The Gary Plagmann Memorial Scholarship was established by his family in 2011.  Gary was involved in the Telecommunications Industry in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota for nearly 40 years and participated in many rural telephone company upgrades during his career.

 

Criteria:    

• Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time as a first or second year student in the Telecom Program at MTI
• Applicant must be a resident of South Dakota
• Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or better
• Instructor recommendations may be requested by the Scholarship Selection Committee
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open application period to be eligible for this scholarship

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Telecommunications

GF Thomsen Family

$500 each (2 Available)

Details:

The first endowed fund for scholarships at Mitchell Technical Institute, the GF Thomsen Family Scholarship has been awarded annually since 1985.  First preference for the scholarship is to dependents of employees of GF Thomsen companies of Mitchell.  If no applicants meet this criteria a Mitchell area high school graduate may receive the scholarship.

The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account in the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must currently be enrolled as a full-time student at MTI and have completed at least one semester of classes
• Applicant or applicant's parents must work at Trail King, Tumbleweed, Highland Travel Plaza,  Hampton Inn or Comfort Inn & Suites in Mitchell, SD
• Applicant must promote leadership skills as demonstrated in application form
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
All Programs

Gordon and Ethel Bainbridge Family Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor: Gordon and Ethel Bainbridge Family Scholarship

$300 (1 Available)

Details

The Gordon and Ethel Bainbridge family has been long-time supporters of MTI and the Ag. Technology programs

The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account in the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled as a second year full-time in the Agricultural Technology or Precision Technology Specialist program
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship
• Scholarship based on GPA, financial need and personal merit

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Agricultural Technology, Precision Technology Specialist

Harv and Peggy Kelley Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor: Harv and Peggy Kelley Scholarship

$750 (1 Available)

Details:

Harv Kelley had a life-long career in the Telecommunications industry and wished to provide funding for student's tools with this scholarship.

The scholarship is applied to the recipient's account in the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must currently be enrolled as a first year student at MTI in the Telecommunications or Satellite Communications program
• Applicant must be a resident of a community within a 50-mile radius of Mitchell.
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
• Applicant must maintain 3.0 or higher GPA after mid-term of semester
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship
• Scholarships selection commitee will review instructor recommendations and attendance report

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Satellite Communications, Telecommunications

Home Builders of the Sioux Empire

Scholarship Sponsor: Home Builders of the Sioux Empire

$500 each (4 Available)

Details:

Home Builders of the Sioux Empire has been offering scholarships to MTI students since 2003.

The scholarships will be available during the Fall semester.

The scholarship recipient will be selected by the ADBC instructors.

Criteria:

• Applicant must currently be enrolled as a full-time second year Architectural Design and Building Construction student
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the special enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Architectural Design and Building Construction

Imaging Professionals Scholarship

$500 each (2 Available)

Details:

The scholarship has been established by a Doctor of Radiologic Technology who is practicing in South Dakota.  The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account during the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first year full-time student in the Radiologic Technology program.
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship
• Scholarship will be based primarily on financial need and secondly on GPA/instructor recommendation.

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Radiologic Technology

Interstates Electric & Engineering

$400 each (2 Available)

Detail:

Interstates Electric & Engineering, Sioux Center, Iowa, has been a great industry partner of MTI.

The scholarships will be applied to the recipient's account in the Spring semester.

Applications will be reviewed by the Electrical Construction and Maintenance instructors.

Criteria:

• Applicant must currently be enrolled as a second year full-time student in the Electrical Construction & Maint. program at MTI
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship
• Applicant must maintain and GPA of 3.0 or higher

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

John Weber Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor: John Weber Memorial Scholarship

$500 (1 Available)

Details:

This scholarship has been established by the family of John Weber, former Culinary Academy instructor.

The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account in the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time in the Fall semester at MTI's Culinary Academy.
• Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.25 or higher
• Applicant must maintain employment of 20 hours or more per week
• Selection committee will solicit recommendations of the Culinary Academy instructors
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Culinary Academy of South Dakota

Lewis Bainbridge Family Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsor: Lewis Bainbridge Family Scholarships

$500 (1 Available)

Details:

The Bainbridge Family is a dedicated supporter of MTI's Power Sports program and the MTI Foundation. The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account in the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time as a first year student in the Power Sports and Marine Technology program at MTI with plans to complete an AAS degree in Power Sports Technology
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship   

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Power Sports Technology

LodgeNet Endowment

$500 each (2 Available)

Details:

LodgeNet created the fully-funded endowment December, 2003.

The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account in the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time as a first year student in the Telecommunications or Satellite Communications programs at MTI
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determine by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
• Selection committee will solicit instructor recommendations

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Satellite Communications, Telecommunications

Mark and Kathy Hofer Power Line Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor: Mark and Kathy Hofer Power Line Scholarship

$500 each (1 Available)

Details:

Mark and Kathy Hofer are avid supporters of MTI's Power Line and Construction program. Mark has served on various electric cooperative boards for several years both on a local and national level. The Hofer's have sponsored this scholarship since 2007.   

The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account in the Spring semester.

The award recipient will be selected by the SD Line Superintendents and applications will be available from the MTI Power Line instructors.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time as a first year Power Line Construction and Maintenance student
• Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or above
• Applicant/parent/guardian must be a member of a SD Electrical Cooperative

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Power Line Construction & Maintenance, Wind Turbine Technology

Mark and Kathy Hofer Wind Turbine Technology Scholarship

$500 (1 Available)

Details:

Mark and Kathy Hofer began their scholarship support of the Wind Turbine Technology program in 2010.  Mark has served on the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association board and has realized the importance of education to young people.

The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account in the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time as a first year student in the WTT program at MTI
• Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or above
• Applicant/parent/guardian must be a member of a SD Electric Cooperative
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Wind Turbine Technology

Mitchell Area Homebuilder's Association

$250 each (2 Available)

Details:

The Mitchell Area Homebuilder's Association established this scholarship in 2010.

The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account in the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must currently be enrolled full-time as a second year student  in the Architectural Design and Building Construction program at MTI
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Architectural Design and Building Construction

MTI Alumni Association Golf Tourney Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsor: MTI Alumni Association Golf Tourney Scholarships

Varies

Details:

The MTI Alumni Association hosts a golf tournament each September for students currently enrolled at MTI.  Random drawings are held for scholarship funds and prizes.  2011 scholarship awards totaled $5000.  The tourney was scheduled for Monday, Sept. 19, 2011. 

Criteria:

Any student currently enrolled at MTI is eligible to golf for a small registration fee which covers greens fees, cart and lunch.

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
All Programs

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 (10 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:

• Applicant must complete the MTI Freshman online application and provide an online reference as instructed to be eligible for the scholarship
• 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:
• Automation Controls/SCADA • Electrical Construction & Maintenance •
• Heating & Cooling Technology • Information Systems Technology •
• 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

Muth Electric Scholarship

$750 each (2 Available)

Details:

Muth Electric has been a valued supporter of MTI's Electrical Construction and Maintenance program for several years by providing scholarship funds, supplies and industry support.

The scholarships will be applied during the Spring semester and applications will be handed out by ECM instructors.

Scholarship recipients will be selected by Muth Electric and ECM instructors.

Criteria:

Applicant must be currently enrolled as a second year full-time student in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance program.

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Myrtle Smith Memorial Scholarship for Women

$500 (1 Available)

Detail:

The Myrtle Smith Memorial is funded by a donation from the family and was established for female students in the Secretarial programs.  It will now provide scholarships for female student in the Accounting & Business Management program and the Office Technology Specialist program.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled as a fulltime second year female student in Accounting & Business Management or Office Technology Specialist programs.
• Award will be based on GPA, essay responses and financial need.
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship.

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Accounting/Business Management, Office Technology Specialist

Native American Wind Turbine Technology Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor: Native American Wind Turbine Technology Scholarship

$1500 each (2 Available)

Detail:

The scholarship is available for Native American students currently enrolled at MTI in programs other than WTT who wish to continue their training at MTI in the Wind Turbine Technology program.  Objective is to meet the need for wind industry technicians on tribal lands and the surrounding area.   Priority will be given to students who have already obtained an MTI diploma.  Scholarship committee will solicit recommendation information from program instructors.  

Scholarship will be available for the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be an enrolled member of a Federally recognized tribe
• Applicant must be a full-time MTI student not currently enrolled in Wind Turbine Technology
• Applicant must have successfully completed one semester of study at MTI and attained a  2.5 or higher cumulative GPA
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
• Applicants must complete the MTI online application form during the open enrollment period to be eligible for this scholarship

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Wind Turbine Technology

NorthWestern Energy Scholarships

$250 each (5 Available)

Details:

The scholarships will be available during the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicants can be first or second year students currently enrolled full-time in the following programs:
  • Electrical Construction and Maintenance
  • Power Line Construction and Maintenance
  • SCADA
  • Wind Turbine Technology
  • Propane and Natural Gas Technology
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period
• Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Automation Controls/SCADA, Electrical Construction & Maintenance, Power Line Construction & Maintenance, Propane & Natural Gas Technologies, Wind Turbine Technology

Osterhaus Endowed Scholarships

$1000 each (2 Available)

Details:

Martin and Maude Osterhaus established this endowed scholarship in 1995 to provide financial support for two deserving MTI students each year.

The scholarship will be available during the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be a currently enrolled first year student in any two year program
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
• Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period
• Applicant must have good leadership skills

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
All Programs

Otter Tail Power Company

$1000 each (14 Available)

Details:

Otter Tail Power Compant has been a excellent industry partner and not only provides MTI with scholarship support but provides valuable information and guidance for our programs.   The scholarship will be applied to the recipient's account in the spring semester.

Criteria:

• Application must be currently enrolled as a student in Power Line program
• Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.25 or higher
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application form during the open enrollment application period to be eligible for this scholarship
• First consideration for scholarship awards will be given to applicants whose hometowns are included in the Otter Tail Power Company service area
• 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)
Power Line Construction & Maintenance

Randy Herr Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor: Randy Herr Memorial Scholarship

$700 (1 Available)

Details:

The scholarship was established in memory of MTI Power Line alumnus Randy Herr. The scholarship will be available during the Fall semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time in the MTI Power Line Construction and Maintenance program 
• Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
• Applicant must maintain good attendance and receive an instructor recommendation
• Applicant must be South Dakota resident
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Power Line Construction & Maintenance

S.D. Corn Utilization Council

$500 (1 Available)

Details:

The scholarship will be available during the Spring semester and will be awarded at graduation.   Scholarship recipient will be selected at the Spring Ag. Advisory Board meeting.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled as a second year student in the Agricultural Technology program at MTI
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Agricultural Technology

S.D. Crop Improvement Association Scholarship

$500 (1 Available)

Details:

The scholarship will be available during the Spring semester and will be awarded by a representative of the SD Crop Improvement Association the following Fall at the Ag Family Night.   Selection of the recipient will be completed by the MTI Ag Advisory Board members at their Spring meeting

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first year student in the Agricultural Technology or Precision Technology Specialist programs at MTI.
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period 

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Agricultural Technology, Precision Technology Specialist

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 applied to the recipient's account for the Fall semester.

Criteria:

• Scholarship applications must be received by July 15 prior to starting classes in the MTI Agricultural Technology program
• Applicant must agree to become an active PAS member
• Applicant must complete the online Freshman scholarship application including the additional essay questions for the B.J. Stoeser scholarship

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Agricultural Technology, Precision Technology Specialist

S.D. Rural Electric Line Superintendents Assoc.

Total of $4000

Details:

S.D. Line Superintendents provides scholarships for Power Line students to emphasize and support the education of future Power Line workers in South Dakota with the hopes that graduates will pursue a career with Rural Electric Cooperatives in the area.

Applications will be available from Power Line instructors during the Spring semester. 

Recipients will be selected by a committee of Rural Electric Line Superintendent's Association and notified during the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in the Power Line Construction and Maintenance program and have completed the first semester in the program
• Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.25 or above and have South Dakota residency status
• Applicant must complete SD Line Superintendents application, submit a short one-page essay introducing themselves and briefly discussing why they have chosen a career in the Power Line industry and include copy of grades with application
• Applicant must include a recommendation (orally or in writing) from an instructor or program director in the Power Line department

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Power Line Construction & Maintenance

S.D. Wheat Growers Association

Varies

Details:

No applications need to be completed to be eligible for this award.

MTI Ag. instructors will coordinate the awards which will be presented at the end of the school year.

Criteria:

• The scholarship will be awarded to the Agricultural Technology students attaining perfect attendance
• Applicant must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in MTI's  Agricultural Technology and Precision Technology Specialist programs

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Agricultural Technology, Precision Technology Specialist

Tessier's Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsor: Tessier's Endowed Scholarship

$500 (2 Available)

Details: 

The Tessier's Endowment was established in 2007 by the Tessier Family Foundation, Tessier's, Inc., Mark Buche and Gopal Vyas.   The purpose of the endowment is to provide scholarship funds to 2 Heating and Cooling Technology students.

This scholarship will be available during the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student in the Heating and Cooling Technology program.
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period.

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Heating & Cooling Technology

Topper Largent Memorial Scholarship

Amount varies (2 Available)

Details:

The Topper Largent Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Agriculture Advisory Board member Topper Largent.  Largent was the manager of the Fall River Feed lot when he and two others were killed in a plane crash near Hot Springs, SD.  The scholarships will be available during the Spring semester and the awards will be presented at graduation.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled as a second year student in the Agricultural Technology program at MTI
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period
• Department recommendation will be solicited by the scholarship selection committee

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Agricultural Technology

Xcel Energy

$500 (2 Available)

Details:

MTI has received grant funds to provide scholarship funds from Xcel Energy since 2002.

The scholarships will be available during the Spring semester.

Criteria:

• Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first or second year student in one of the following MTI programs:
  • Propane Natural Gas Technology
  • SCADA
  • Power Line
  • Wind Turbine Technology
  • Utilities Technology
  • Electrical Utilities and Substation Technology
• Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open enrollment period
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
• The scholarship selection committee will solicit instructor recommendations

Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Automation Controls/SCADA, Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology, Power Line Construction & Maintenance, Propane & Natural Gas Technologies, Utilities Technology-Heating & Cooling, Utilities Technology-Power Line, Wind Turbine Technology