Charles H. (Charlie) Snyder Engineering & Technology Scholarship - Return to the top |
 | Established to provide financial assistance and recognition to students entering LSSU in engineering and technology majors, this endowment is named in memory of Charlie Snyder of Delco Electronics. Charlie's years of leadership on the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) and unsurpassed contributions to LSSU engineering and technology and its students left an indelible mark. Charlie had an infectious enthusiasm and brought skill, experience and understanding to LSSU senior project students.
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William R. Gregory Scholarship - Return to the top |
 | This scholarship was established in honor of William R. Gregory, former president of Edison Sault Electric Company. He has served as a member of the LSSU Board of Trustees and the LSSU Foundation Board. He received LSSU's Distinguished Citizen Award in 1986. Former LSSU President Robert Arbuckle once stated, "Bill Gregory has actively supported the University with his talent and treasure for over 25 years. No one in this region is more devoted to Lake State." Successful candidates must be a junior majoring in engineering, mathematics, business, biology or fisheries and wildlife management with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
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Rosa L. Grout Scholarship Fund - Return to the top |
 | This scholarship was established by Rosa L. Grout, a longtime teacher of mathematics in the Sault Area Schools and a founder of the Chippewa County Employees Credit Union. The student recipient is a major in engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, computer or mathematical science. Selection of the award is based upon high school GPA, ACT score and high school class rank.
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Dennis Hardt Memorial Scholarship - Return to the top |
 | This scholarship was established by Mrs. Jean Hardt and classmates Joseph Knauf and Anthony Bellhorn in memory of Dennis Hardt, a 1977 electrical engineering technology graduate. The scholarship recipient is an incoming freshman majoring in electrical engineering with selection based on GPA, class rank and ACT score.
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Sven V. Heikkinen Engineering Scholarship - Return to the top |
 | This scholarship was established by Ken and Kate Heikkinen in memory of their son, Sven. He 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 has left an indelible void to all who knew Sven. He had a genuine love for LSSU and, in particular, the school of engineering. It is his parents’ wishes to honor his memory with a scholarship to benefit future LSSU engineering students. This merit scholarship is awarded to an engineering student majoring in any engineering field with a GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a recommendation by the LSSU Engineering faculty.
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Lawrence Roy Jacobson and Dorothy M. Bell Engineering Scholarship - Return to the top |
 | This endowment was established through the estate of Dorothy Bell to benefit a Sault High graduate who is pursuing an engineering degree at LSSU. Dorothy Bell was a graduate of Pickford High School. She attended Marquette Beauty Academy in Marquette, Michigan where she received her certificate in Cosmetology. She owned and operated a beauty shop on Seymour Street in Sault Ste. Marie for over 27 years. Upon her death, she bequeathed that a scholarship be established in memory of her son. Lawrence was a graduate of Sault Area High School and a Michigan Tech and Central Michigan University graduate earning a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. He worked for the Dow Corning Corporation for 25 years as an engineering specialist in the electromechanical design group until his death at the age of 47. This merit scholarship is awarded to an engineering student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended by the LSSU Engineering faculty.
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John & Jan Madl Engineering Award - Return to the top |
 | This scholarship was established to benefit a student majoring in the manufacturing engineering program. 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 the Soo. 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. Recipients must have earned at least a 2.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
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Precision Edge Surgical Products Company Engineering Scholarship - Return to the top |
 | Precision Edge Surgical Products is a local manufacturer of orthopedic cutting tools and medical instruments. Many Lake Superior State University engineering students are employed by Precision Edge or have worked for the Company since its inception in 1989. This scholarship was established to benefit students of at least sophomore status majoring in any field in the School of Engineering and Technology program. Selection is based on GPA with preference given to Michigan Upper Peninsula’s residents. Successful candidates are selected by two faculty members of the School of Engineering and Technology and two employees of Precision Edge Surgical Products Company (on a rotating basis).
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LSSU Robotics Scholarship - Return to the top |
| This scholarship was created by the LSSU Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) and funded through a special fund-raising drive. Successful candidates must be an incoming freshman pursuing an undergraduate engineering education and have demonstrated academic success and interest in the robotics specialty curriculum.
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Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship - Return to the top |
 | The Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship is merit-based with candidates submitting applications to the dean of the School of Engineering and Mathematics with recommendations made by the SAME executive committee. Founded in 1920, the SAME organization's purpose is to engage military and federal government engineers with those in private life for the purpose of improving the engineering potential of the United States. The society today has nearly 27,000 members from industry, military, government organizations and academia.
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Floyd W. Starks Memorial Scholarship - Return to the top |
 | This scholarship was established by Stan Starks, a 1976 LSSU Engineering graduate in memory of his father. Floyd Starks, who despite his limited education, was a strong believer in higher education and was insistent that his two sons get a college education. Successful candidates must be a student of at least sophomore status who is majoring in electrical or computer engineering and has earned a GPA 3.25 or higher. Preference is given to residents of Michigan, Indiana, Ohio or Wisconsin.Recommendation is made by the LSSU Engineering faculty.
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