Leading Scholar Award

The Leading Scholar Award is awarded competitively to high school seniors with exemplary leadership attributes and outstanding scholarly achievement. Student application and essay response is due by November 1 of your senior year. Valued at full-time tuition, room and board, and a $1,000-per-year towards additional expenses. Learn more about renewal criteria for the Leading Scholar Award.

Who Should Apply

Academically talented high school seniors with leadership experience are encouraged to apply. In general, applicants should meet the following academic guidelines:

3.30 or higher cumulative GPA at time of application (on a 4.0 scale) Students must be accepted for admission (test scores are not required for admission consideration for students with a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale). Finalists will be selected based on acceptance status, essay, and involvement.

How to Apply

• Students must apply for admission and have all application materials submitted to Michigan Tech by November 1.
• Complete the Leading Scholar Award application by November 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.

What we are looking for

The University Scholarship Committee is interested in getting to know you. Students will be evaluated on not only the leadership experiences highlighted in their essay, but in the way the information is conveyed through writing. The committee will also consider the students' involvement both inside and outside the classroom. We receive over 1,100 applications each year for this award—the essay plays a large role in the selection process. We advise you to avoid writing your resume in essay format. Inject your personality and think creatively to set yourself apart!