MTI offers a variety of scholarships to qualified applicants. Click here for a list of scholarships. MTI also accepts any scholarships brought in by entering or returning students. Several websites offer lists of scholarships and application processes. REMEMBER: If someone attempts to charge or bill you for a listing of scholarships, chances are it is not a legitimate service. Stay clear of the search services that charge to "find" scholarships for students.
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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR MTI STUDENTS:Nursing and Medical Assisting - Associate Degree Scholarship
A $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing associate level degrees and certificates related to Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Technology, Radiologic Technology and others.
Computer Technology and Information Systems - Associate Degree Scholarship
A $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing associate level degrees and certificates related to Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Computer Software, Database Technology, Information Security and others.
Online Associate Degree Scholarship
A $500 scholarship for full-time or part-time students who are interested in pursuing any online associate level degree.
USDirect Scholarship
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Ag. Memorial Scholarship
$500 (2 Available)
Detail:
During the course of MTI's history, MTI instructors, students, alumni and family have established scholarship funds in memory of Ag. students, alumni or Ag. Board members.
- B.J. Stoeser - was a 1982 graduate of the Ag. program and was killed in a car accident in October, 1987. He was remembered as tough, enthusiastic and persistent with excellent leadership skills.
- Bryan Larson - was a 1981 graduate of the Ag. program.
- Dennis Boehmer - attended the MTI Ag. program in 1980-81. He succumbed to cancer between his first and second year of school.
- Topper Largent -was an Ag. Advisory Board member. Largent was killed in a plane crash near Hot Springs, SD.
These scholarship will be awarded to students who exhibit outstanding leadership qualities. The scholarships will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Criteria
- Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first year fulltime student in the MTI Agricultural Technology program
- Applicant must complete the online MTI scholarship application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarships
Agriculture Freshman Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor: Agriculture Freshman Scholarship
$500 (1 Available)
Detail:
The Freshman Agriculture Scholarship is funded yearly from a donation received after the students volunteer their time parking cars during Dakota Fest activities. The scholarship will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester. The scholarship committee will make the award selection along with input from the Agriculture instructors.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first semester student in the Agricultural Technology program
- Award will be based on GPA, essay responses and references
- Applicants must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship.
American Culinary Federation of the Black Hills
Varies
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:
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 will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
The recipient will be selected by the scholarship committee with HCT instructor input.
Criteria:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled as a first year full-time student in MTI's Heating and Cooling Technology program
- Applicants must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
Associated General Contractors (AGC)
$2000 (1 Available)
Detail:
Associated General Contractors (ACG) is a South Dakota trade association that represents the interests of the construction industry.
The Building Chapter is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD and the members primarily build commercial buildings. Their scholarship objective is to help a young person enter a construction-related trade. They will began offering a $2000 scholarship for the 2012-13 school year. The scholarship will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be currently attending MTI as a first year, fulltime student in Architectural Design and Building Construction, Heating and Cooling Technology, Electrical Construction and Maintenance or Welding and Manufacturing Technology programs
- Applicants must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application)
- Review of instructor recommendations
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 recipient will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to recipient's account the following Fall semester.
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, Online Medical Office Professional, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant and Online 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 as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
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 awarded to any Power Line recipients early January each year and applied to recipient's account in the Spring semester. All other scholarships will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Criteria
- Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first year 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 application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
Big Sioux Power Sports Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor: Big Sioux Power Sports Scholarship
$500 (1 Available)
Details:
The scholarship was established in 2012 by Big Sioux Power Sports in Sioux Falls. The scholarship will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall 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 application period as instructed to be eligible for the scholarship
- Recipient will be selected by the scholarship committee along with oral/written recommendations from instructor(s) and consideration of essay question responses
BPO Elks #1059 Endowment
Scholarship Sponsor: BPO Elks #1059 Endowment
$1000 (1 Available)
Detail:
The Endowment was established in 2010 with the first scholarship provided in the 2011/12 school year. The scholarship will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
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 during the open application period as instructed 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
County Fair Foods
Scholarship Sponsor: County Fair Foods
$500
Detail:
Scholarship funding is provided by the John Clarke Family, owners of County Fair Foods stores. The scholarship will be awarded mid-December each year if the recipient is a second year student and applied to the recipient's account during the Spring semester. The scholarship will be awarded mid-March if the recipient is a first year student and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be a fulltime 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 GPA of 2.5 or better
- Applicants must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
- Applicant is eligible for scholarship each year while attending MTI provided they meet all criteria and applicant completes the online application each year
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 awarded mid-April to an accepted, incoming students who meets the listed criteria.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be an accepted student enrolled at MTI in Propane & Natural Gas Technologies or Architectural Design and Building Construction
- Applicants must complete the Freshman MTI online application between February 1 and April 1 and provide an online reference to be eligible for this scholarship
Davison Crop Improvement Association
$750 (2 Available)
Detail:
The scholarships will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be a first year student currently enrolled full-time in the Agricultural Technology program at MTI
- Applicant must plan on returning to the MTI Ag program for the next Fall semester
- Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
Dennis Knouse Memorial Fund
$500 each (3 Available)
Details: The fund was established in 2013 by family, friends and co-workers of Dennis Knouse. Knouse was a 1979 Electrical Construction and Maintenance graduate from Huron, SD who died in a motorcycle accident in 2010. Funds for the scholarships are provided by a Poker Run held each summer.
Criteria:
* Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first year student in the Electrical Construction & Maintenance, PowerLine or
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology (One scholarship will be provided for each program).
* Applicant must complete the MTI current student online application during the open application period as instructed
to be eligible for this scholarship
* The scholarship will be awarded in January to the PowerLine recipient and applied to their account for the second
semester. The scholarship will be awarded mid-March to the ECM and EUST recipient and applied to their account the
following fall semester.
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East River Electric Cooperative
Scholarship Sponsor: East River Electric Cooperative
$750 (1 Available)
Details:
The scholarship has been provided annually for a student in the Power Line Construction and Maintenance program. The scholarship will be awarded to a Power Line recipient early January each year and applied to their account for the Spring semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at MTI in the Power Line Construction and Maintenance program
- Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- The applicant or their family must be served by an electric cooperative
- Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
Enertech Global Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor: Enertech Global Scholarship
$500 (1 Available)
Detail:
Enertech Global provides comprehensive assistance in sizing, design, application, and installation support to their HVAC dealer network.
The scholarship will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Criteria:
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Applicant must currently be enrolled as a first year full-time student at MTI in the Heating and Cooling Technology program
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Applicant must have a 2.5 or higher GPA
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Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)
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Applicant must maintain an excellent classroom attendance record
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Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
F & L Crop Services
Scholarship Sponsor: F & L Crop Services
$1000 (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 scholarship will be awarded mid-March and a check disbursed at the Ag Graduation Banquet once the recipient meets the requirements of graduation for the Agriculture Technology program.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time as a second-year student in the Agricultural Technology program with plans to graduate with an AAS degree within the current school year.
- Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
- Applicant must enter production agriculture after graduation
Farm Credit Services of America
$1000 (2 Available)
Details:
The scholarship will be awarded mid-March each year with $500 applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester and the remaining $500 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 application period as instructed 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
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. The scholarship will be awarded mid-April to an accepted, incoming student who meets the listed criteria. The funds will be applied to the recipient's account for the Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be an accepted student enrolled at MTI in the Telecom Program
- Applicant must be a resident of South Dakota
- Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or better
- Applicant must complete the Freshman MTI online application between February 1 and April 1 and provide an online reference to be eligible for this scholarship
Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
Telecommunications Gordon and Ethel Bainbridge Family Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor: Gordon and Ethel Bainbridge Family Scholarship
$500 (1 Available)
Details
The Gordon and Ethel Bainbridge family has been long-time supporters of MTI and the Ag. Technology program.
The scholarship will be awarded mid-April to an accepted, incoming student who meets the listed criteria. The funds will be applied to the recipient's account for the Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be an accepted student enrolled at MTI in the Agricultural Technology program
- Applicant must complete the Freshman MTI online application between February 1 and April 1 and provide an online reference to be eligible for this scholarship
- Scholarship based on GPA, financial need and personal merit
Harv and Peggy Kelley Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor: Harv and Peggy Kelley Endowed 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 will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account for the Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must currently be enrolled as a first year student 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
- Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for the scholarship
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 recipient(s) of this (these) scholarship(s) will be selected by a committee comprised of ADBC instructors and MTI staff.
Criteria:
- Applicants must currently be enrolled as a full-time first year Architectural Design and Building Construction student
- Applicants must complete the MTI online application during the special application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
Imaging Professionals Scholarship
$500 each (2 Available)
Details:
The scholarship has been established in 2011 by a Doctor of Radiologic Technology who is practicing in South Dakota. The scholarship will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall 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 application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
- Scholarship will be based primarily on financial need and secondly on GPA/instructor recommendation.
Interstates Electric & Engineering Endowment
$500 each (2 Available)
Detail:
Interstates Electric & Engineering, Sioux Center, Iowa, has been a great industry partner of MTI.
I.E.E. began offering scholarships to ECM students in 2004 and their Endowment achieved full funding in 2012.
The scholarships will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must currently be enrolled as a first year full-time student in the Electrical Construction & Maintenance program at MTI
- Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
- Applicant must maintain and GPA of 3.0 or higher
J&L Harley-Davidson Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor: J&L Harley-Davidson Scholarship
$500 (1 Available)
Details:
The scholarship was establishing in 2012 by Power Sports supporter J&L Harley-Davidson in Sioux Falls, SD. The scholarship will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall 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 application period as instructed to be eligible for the scholarship
- Recipient will be selected by the scholarship committee along with oral/written recommendations from instructor(s) and consideration of essay question responses.
John Weber Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor: John Weber Endowed Memorial Scholarship
$500 (2 Available)
Details:
This scholarship has been established by the family of John Weber, former Culinary Academy instructor.
The scholarship will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first year full-time student 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 application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
Lewis Bainbridge Family Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsor: Lewis Bainbridge Family Scholarships
$500 (1 Available)
Details:
The Bainbridge Family is a dedicated supporter of MTI's Agriculture programs and the MTI Foundation. The scholarship will be awarded mid-March each year to a Farm Power Technology student and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time as a first year student in the Farm Power Technology program at MTI with plans to complete an AAS degree in Farm Power Technology
- Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
LodgeNet Endowment
$500 each (2 Available)
Details:
LodgeNet created the fully-funded endowment December, 2003.
The scholarship will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall 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 application period as instructed 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
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 awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be currently enrolled full-time as a first year student in the WTT 2-year 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 application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
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. 2012 scholarship awards totaled $5000. The next tourney is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 16, 2013.
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 (15 Available)
Details:
These scholarships are provided to incoming 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. The Freshman application is available online February 1 through July 1 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 between February 1 and July 1 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
Muth Electric Endowed Scholarship
$500 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.
Applications will be handed out by ECM instructors. The scholarships will be awarded during the Spring semester.
The recipient(s) of this (these) scholarship(s) will be selected by a committee comprised of Muth Electric staff, ECM instructors and MTI staff.
Criteria:
Applicant must be currently enrolled as a second year full-time student in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance program.
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 students in the Accounting & Business Management, Online Small Business Management, Office Technology Specialist, and Online Administrative Office Specialist programs. The scholarship will be awarded mid-April to an accepted, incoming student who meets the listed criteria. The funds will be applied to the recipient's account for the Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be an accepted female student enrolled full-time at MTI in the Accounting & Business Management, Office Technology Specialist, Online Small Business Management and Online Administrative Office Specialist programs.
- Award will be based on GPA, essay responses and financial need.
- Applicant must complete the Freshman MTI online application between February 1 and April 1 and provide an online reference to be eligible for this scholarship.
NorthWestern Energy Scholarships
$1000 each (5 Available)
Details:
The scholarships will be awarded by mid-December for PNG and PL recipients and applied to their account the Spring semester or mid-March for ECM, SCADA and WTT two-year program recipients and applied to their accounts the following Fall semester.
Criteria:
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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 - 2 year
- Propane and Natural Gas Technology
- Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
- Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
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 awarded mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall 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 application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
- Applicant must have good leadership skills
Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
All Programs
Otter Tail Power Company
Varies
Details:
Otter Tail Power Company has been a excellent industry partner and not only provides MTI with scholarship support but provides valuable information and guidance for our programs.
A portion of the scholarships will be awarded mid-April to accepted, incoming students who meet the listed criteria. The funds will be applied to the recipient's account for the Fall semester. Scholarship funds available for 2013 include 5 for EUST, 4 for SCADA, 2 for WTT, and 2 for ECM.
Additional scholarships will be awarded early January each year for Power Line and EUST recipients and applied to their account the Spring semester, or mid-March each year for ECM, WTT (two-year) and SCADA recipients and applied to their accounts the following Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be accepted or currently enrolled as a student in Power Line, EUST, ECM, WTT (2 year), EUST and SCADA programs
- Applicant must maintain a GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Applicant must complete the appropriate MTI online application form during the open application period and provide an online reference if requested 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)
Paulson Family Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor: Paulson Family Endowed Scholarship
$500 (1 Available)
Details: The Paulson Family Endowment was established in 2012. Long-time former Paulson Sheet Metal owners Chuck and Lois Paulson and their son Scott, present owner of Paulson Air, established the endowment to support recruitment scholarships for students enrolled in the Heating and Cooling Technology program. The scholarships will be awarded mid-April to accepted, incoming students who meet the listed criteria. The funds will be applied to the recipient's account for the Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be a first year fulltime student enrolled at MTI in the Heating and Cooling Technology program
- Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed
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 awarded mid-April to an accepted, incoming student who meets the listed criteria. The funds will be applied to the recipient's account for the Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be an accepted student enrolled 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 be South Dakota resident
- Applicant must complete the Freshman MTI online application between February 1 and April 1 and provide an online reference to be eligible for this scholarship
S.D. Cable Television Association
$500 (1 Available)
Details:
The S.D. Cable Television established the scholarship in 2012. The scholarships will be awarded mid-March each year and applied to recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Criteria:
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Applicant must be currently enrolled at MTI as a first year, fulltime student in the Telecommunications program
- Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
- Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above
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)
Telecommunications 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. The recipient(s) of this (these) scholarship(s) will be selected by a committee comprised of the Ag Advisory Board members, Ag. instructors and MTI staff.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first year student in the Agricultural Technology program at MTI.
- Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
S.D. Grain and Feed
$500 (1 Available)
Details:
The scholarship is awarded to a student who has exhibited outstanding leadership qualities. The scholarship award will be announced mid-March each year and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must complete the online scholarship application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
- Applicant must be currently enrolled as a first year fulltime student in the Ag. programs at MTI
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 program
Tessier's Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsor: Tessier's Endowed Scholarship
$500 (1 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 Heating and Cooling Technology students.
This scholarship will be awarded mid-March and the funds will be applied to the recipient's account the Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be a fulltime first year student enrolled in the Heating and Cooling Technology program.
- Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for the scholarship.
Thomsen Family Enterprises Endowment
$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 or employees themselves of Thomsen Enterprises companies of Mitchell. If no applicants meet this criteria a Mitchell area high school graduate may receive the scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded mid-December each year for second year students and applied to their account the Spring semester, and mid-March for first year students and applied to the recipient's account the following Fall semester.
Criteria:
- Applicant must currently be enrolled as a first or second year full-time student at MTI and completed at least one semester of classes.
- Applicant or applicant's parents must work at Tumbleweed, Highland Travel Plaza or Hampton Inn in Mitchell, SD
- Applicant must promote leadership skills as demonstrated in application form
- Applicant must complete the MTI online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship
- Applicant is eligible to receive the scholarship all years of attendance at MTI as long as the criteria is met and the applicant completes the online application each year
Program Eligibility (scholarships are only available for the following programs)
All Programs