School of Engineering
Important Deadlines:
LSSU Scholarship applications must be submitted by March 1.Please note that non-LSSU scholarships may have a different application deadline.
Other Scholarship Opportunities:
LSSU alum, Stan Starks '76, seated at center, offically expands his scholarship in memory of his parents to include incoming freshmen. Seated to his right is nephew, Brad Starks, from Fort Wayne, Ind., a senior in electrical engineering. Standing behind Brad is Jonathan Valley from Standish, Mich., a CE alum and two-time recipient of the Floyd Starks Memorial Scholarship. Also present during the signing were (left to right) Morrie Walworth, Provost (formerly dean of the College of Engineering, Technology and Economic Development); Dr. Andrew Jones, associate professor of Computer and Electrical Engineering; and Tom Coates, executive director of the LSSU Foundation.
Scholarships
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LSSU Engineering Scholarships |
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Scholarship Application Forms |
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Non-LSSU Engineering Scholarships |
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Andersen Family Engineering Scholarship |
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$1,200; Nonrenewable, 1 per year
The purpose of this scholarship is to benefit a student(s) in any engineering-related course of study at Lake Superior State University. The named endowment is established by Mr. Robert G. Andersen, a retired engineering supervisor from Continental (Teves) Automotive Systems.
Bob has been a long-time supporter of LSSU's engineering and engineering technology programs serving as a senior project sponsor for more than seven years, and providing cooperative and employment opportunities for our students and grads. He received honorary "alumni status" with the department along with several recognitions by the university and the school.
Eligibility:
Successful candidates are as follows:
- May be an incoming freshman or returning student meeting the university general entrance requirements
- Must be a student majoring in any engineering-related course of study
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Financial need may be considered
- This is a non-renewable award - however, previous recipients may be considered
Go to Scholarship Application Forms
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ASCO NUMATICS Scholarship |
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(2) $5,000; Nationwide
ASCO Numatics, the world's leading manufacturer of comprehensive fluid automation solutions, flow control, and pneumatics, is awarding (2) nation-wide merit-based scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Eligibility:
Successfull candidates are as follows:
- Must be enrolled full-time in undergraduate or graduate program in an engineering, instrumentation, systems, electrical, or automation discipline at an accredited U.S. education institution for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Must have at least sophomore status in a bachelor's program.
- Must have at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident.
- Deadline: June 30, 2010
Scholarship will be announced at the 2010 ISA Automation Week Technology and Solutions Event, October 4-7, 2010 at the Westin Galleria Complex, Houston. The presentation is part of the ISA Young Professionals Festival for automation professionals between the ages of 18 and 30.
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Sven V. Heikkinen Engineering Scholarship |
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$500, Nonrenewable, 1 per year
This scholarship was established by Ken and Kate Heikkinen in memory of their son, Sven. Sven Heikkinen was a 1982 graduate from Pickford High School. He graduated from Lake Superior State University in 1993 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was an Engineering Specialist in Vehicle Development working for the Continental-Brimley Development Center. He was also an Adjunct professor with LSSU vehicle test dynamics, a driving instructor, a Junior Achievement mentor, and a Dale Carnegie trainer. His unexpected death on June 3, 2007 at the age of 43 left an indelible void on his wife Jodie and his daughters Kirsi and Kinzie and all who knew Sven. He had a genuine love for LSSU and, in particular, the School of Engineering and Technology. It is his parents’ wishes to honor his memory with a scholarship to benefit future LSSU engineering students.
Eligibility:
Successfull candidates are as follows:
- Must be a full time student majoring in any engineering field
- Must have at least sophomore status
- Must have a GPA 3.0 or higher
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Huizenga Engineering Scholarships |
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Up to $1,000; Nonrenewable, 4 per year
The intent is to award this scholarship on an annual basis to incoming students who are pursuing an undergraduate engineering education and have demonstrated academic success.
Eligibility:
Scholarship requirements are as follows:
- Admission to the LSSU engineering or engineering technology program
- 3.30 minimum grade point average (GPA)
- 24 minimum ACT composite score
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Lawrence Roy Jacobsen and Dorothy M. Bell Engineering Scholarship |
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$1,300; Nonrenewable, 1 per year
Dorothy Bell, a graduate of Pickford High School, established this endowed scholarship in memory of her son, Lawrence Roy. Lawrence was a graduate of Sault Area High School and worked as an engineer at Dow Corning. The purpose of this scholarship is to benefit a Sault High graduate who is pursuing an engineering degree at Lake Superior State University.
Eligibility:
A successful candidate:
- Must be a full-time student majoring in an engineering field of study at Lake Superior State University
- Must have earned a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Must be a graduate of Sault Area High School.
No application is necessary. Eligible names are provided to scholarship committee for selection.
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LSSU Robotics Scholarships |
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Up to $2,000; Renewable, 4 per year
The intent is to award this scholarship on an annual basis to incoming students who are pursuing an undergraduate engineering education and have demonstrated academic success and interest in the robotics specialty curriculum.
Eligibility:
Scholarship requirements are as follows:
- Admission to the LSSU engineering or engineering technology program
- Interest in the robotics specialty curriculum
- 3.30 minimum grade point average (GPA)
- 24 minimum ACT composite score
- Demonstrated robotics interest and experience as a participant in robotics competitions or summer camps. Examples include FIRST, MITES, VICA, RIA, LSSU Women in Technology or LSSU Robotics camps
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John and Jan Madl Manufacturing Engineering Technology Award |
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$500, Nonrenewable, 1 per year
John Madl started teaching in the Engineering Department at the Soo Branch of MTU in 1967 after finishing his MSME at Michigan Technological University. He accepted early retirement in 2002 after 34 years of service to Lake Superior State University.
Jan (Osterhout) Madl was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She received her RN from LSSU in 1982 and has since retired from War Memorial Hospital. They have three children: Janel Wallis, Dawn Cole, and Bryan Madl. They also have three grandsons.
Eligibility:
A successful candidate:
- Must be a returning full-time student majoring in the LSSU manufacturing engineering technology program with at least 26 credits.
- Must have earned a 2.0 GPA or higher.
- Must show financial need.
No application is necessary. Eligible names are provided to engineering and technology faculty for selection.
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Michigan Society of Professional Engineers Scholarships |
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$2,000; Nonrenewable, 3 per year
The Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) encourages high school seniors with the talent and commitment to pursue an engineering degree. The scholarships are provided by the generosity of individuals, leading companies and educational institutions. All scholarships are based on merit; and are to be used towards tuition only, applicants must meet minimum criteria to qualify.
Eligibility:
Scholarship requirements are as follows:
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SAP North America Scholarship |
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$5,000 towards tuition only; Nonrenewable*; apply through external organization. Applications accepted from April 1 through June 1.
Lake Superior State University is part of the SAP University Alliances Program. As a result of our membership, LSSU students are eligible to apply for this scholarship. SAP awards 15 scholarships per academic year. *If tuition does not exceed $5,000 the balance will carried forward to the next academic year without the need to re-qualify. Payment is made directly to LSSU.
Eligibility:
A successful candidate:
- Must be a junior (third year) or senior (fourth year) full-time American or Canadian student at LSSU making satisfactory progress toward a four-year degree
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or business
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- May not have previously received a scholarship award under this program or SAP
- May not be a child, spouse or relative of an SAP employee
- Must have fully completed and timely submitted all application materials which include the completed application form, official university transcripts, current resume, letter of recommendation and confirmation of community service of hours donated in the past 12 months.
Download application materials and application from www.easymatch.com/sapscholarship
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Precision Edge Surgical Products Company Engineering Scholarship |
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Up to $2,000; Nonrenewable
The world-renowned manufacturer of precision surgical instruments established this scholarship to support students of at least sophomore status majoring in a program of the School of Engineering and Technology at LSSU.
Eligibility:
A successful candidate:
- Must be a student majoring in any LSSU Engineering and Technology degree program
- Must have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must be a student in good academic standing (as defined by the University's catalog), who has earned at least 26 hours (sophomore status)
- Financial need is a consideration, but not a requirement
- This is a non-renewable scholarship - however, past recipients may be considered upon meeting the eligibility requirements
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Charlie Snyder Scholarship |
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Up to $1,500; Nonrenewable, 1-3 per year
This endowed scholarship was established to provide financial assistance and recognition to students entering LSSU in either an engineering or technology major. This endowment is named in memory of Charlie Snyder of Delco Electronics.
Eligibility:
A successful candidate:
- Must be an incoming freshman or transfer student enrolled at LSSU
- Must be majoring in engineering or engineering technology
- Must have a high school or transfer GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Incoming freshman with a composite ACT score of 22 or higher
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Floyd and Joyce Starks Memorial Scholarships |
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(2) $1,200, Nonrenewable, one to an incoming freshman and one to a returning LSSU student
This scholarship was established by Stan Starks, a 1976 LSSU Engineering graduate in memory of his parents, Floyd and Joyce Starks. They were average hard working folks who never had the opportunity to go to college. Nonetheless, they were strong believers in higher education. They were very familiar wtih Lake Superior State and the Soo from numerous summer vacations. Insistent that their two sons get a college educaiton, they made numerous sacrifices to enable that to happen. They were both very proud of that their sons graduated from LSSU, and they will always be remembered for their sacrifices and unwavering support that made that accomplishment possible.
Eligibility:
Successful candidates are as follows:
- Must be a full-time student majoring in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology or computer engineering field of study at Lake Superior State University
- Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of either Michigan, Indiana, Ohio or Wisconsin
- Incoming freshmen/transfer students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Returning student candidates must have earned at least 26 LSSU credits and a 3.0 or higher GPA
- This scholarship is non-renewable
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