Scholarships

Incoming Students

Current and Incoming Scholarship application periods are closed.

 

The Current Student Scholarship Application is now open until November 1st. Make sure you complete the general application and answer all the questions at https://mitchelltech.academicworks.com/. If you are a full-time dual credit student, you are not eligible for these scholarships. Please contact Robin Jacobsen with any questions.

The Incoming Student Scholarship Application is now open through March 31, 2025. Make sure you complete the general application and answer all the questions at https://mitchelltech.academicworks.com/. Please contact Robin Jacobsen with any questions.

$500

2 AVAIL.

Tessier’s Endowed Scholarships – Incoming Students

Tessier Family Foundation, Mark Buche, Gopal Vyas

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. These scholarships will be awarded in January each year and the funds will be applied to the recipient’s accounts the following Fall semester.
Heating & Cooling Technology
Applicant must be an accepted full-time student enrolled in the Heating and Cooling Technology program. Applicants must complete the MTI Incoming student online application and provide an online reference if requested between January 1 and June 30 to be eligible for these scholarships.

$500

2 AVAIL.

South Dakota Cable Television Association Scholarship

The S.D. Cable Television established the scholarship in 2012. The scholarships will be awarded August 1 to accepted Incoming students who meet the listed criteria. The funds will be applied to recipient’s account the following Fall semester.
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Applicant must be an accepted full-time student enrolled at MTC in the Telecommunications program Applicant must complete the MTC Incoming student online application 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)

$500

1 AVAIL.

Roxene G (Carey) Kasten- Class Of 1979 Scholarship

Roxene G. Kasten

Roxene (Carey) Kasten attended Mithchell Tech and graduated from the Animal Science program in 1979. This scholaship was established by Roxene in order to support new incoming students in the Animal Science program.
Animal Science
Must be a Incoming first year full time student studying in the Animal Science program Must be enrolled full time Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.

$500

MTC Freshmen Scholarship

Mitchell Tech Staff and Faculty

These scholarships are provided to full-time Incoming students enrolled at Mitchell Tech. The funding for this scholarship is provided by the contributions to the Mitchell Technical College Foundation by the staff and faculty of Mitchell Technical College. Recipients will be notified of awards mid-summer. All awards will be credited to student accounts for the Fall semester.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
Applicant must complete the MTC Incoming student online application to be eligible for the scholarship Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (universal financial aid application form)

$1000

1 AVAIL.

Mitchell Area Manufacturing Association (M.A.M.A.)

M.A.M.A.

The Mitchell Area Manufacturing Association (M.A.M.A.) has been active in Mitchell for many years. It is a membership organization structured specifically to “promote and improve Mitchell and the surrounding communities by maintaining a strong manufacturing base and developing quality employment”. South Dakota manufacturers export South Dakota-made products to approximately 140 countries worldwide. Manufacturing is a major driver of the Mitchell economy with over 2,000 employees in the local industry. In 2016 M.A.M.A. teamed up with the Mitchell Technical College Foundation to provide a scholarship each year for students enrolled in the Welding and Manufacturing Technology or Automation Controls/SCADA program.
Automation Controls/SCADA
Machining and Manufacturing
Applicants must complete the MTC online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship Applicants must obtain a reference if requested on the application Students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher Applicants who receive the Build Dakota Scholarship or receive Workforce Recruitment or Double Edge financial support are eligible to receive the M.A.M.A. scholarship Scholarship recipients will be selected by a MTC scholarship committee and M.A.M.A. representatives with references requested from the applicant’s instructor The scholarship recipient will be expected to attend the Manufacturing week meetings held in the Fall to be recognized

$500

1 AVAIL.

Martha Fay Krueger Memorial Scholarship

Krueger Family

The Martha Fay Krueger Memorial Scholarship fund was established in 2019 by her family to honor Martha Fay after she lost her fourth battle to cancer. Martha Fay was a caring, hardworking, strong woman, who was loved dearly by many. Martha Fay lived in Howard, SD where she worked incredibly hard to support her family. In her spare time, she stayed busy by cooking and crocheting. Other than her husband, Bill, children and grandchildren, one of her greatest joys in life was sharing her homemade things with others.
The scholarship will be awarded to a incoming, full time student enrolled in any program at MTC who has a GPA of 2.0 or higher Preference will go to a student whose life has been affected by cancer, someone from Howard, SD or who has worked or has a parent who works at PBM Packaging where Martha Fay was employed for 24 years. Applicant must complete the MTC online scholarship application to be eligible for the scholarship

$1000

1 AVAIL.

Marlene Hafner Barrow Endowed Scholarship

Tessier Family Foundation

Marlene Hafner Barrow, a 1969 alum of Mitchell Tech’s Secretarial program, went to work at Tessier’s Inc. immediately after graduation. She began her career in a Clerical/Payroll role and continued to be a tremendous asset to Tessier’s serving in several capacities, retiring in 2019 as a Executive Administrator. Upon her retirement, Tessier Family Foundation established this endowment to provide scholarships for students enrolled in the Business Management program.
Business Management
Applicant must be accepted as an incoming full-time student in the Business Management program. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicant must complete the appropriate online scholarship application during the open application period. First preference to applicants from a 50-mile radius of Mitchell, SD excluding Mitchell and Huron students to award a student from a local small town. Applicant must demonstrate values that Marlene has displayed in her years of service to Tessier’s Inc. These include loyalty, integrity, leadership and compassion. Applicant must have a financial need, with first preference going to women who may not otherwise attend post-secondary education due to children, finances or other challenges.

$500

1 AVAIL.

Loren G Kasten, Emeritus In Agronomy Scholarship

Roxene G. Kasten

Loren Kasten was a former Ag instructor at Mitchell Tech. This scholarship was established by his family.
Agronomy
On Campus
Must be a first year incoming fulltime student in the Agronomy program Must be enrolled full time Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.

$1000

1 AVAIL.

Jeffrey L. And Trudiann Nelson Rural Electric Endowment

The Jeffrey L. and Trudiann Nelson Rural Electric Endowment was established in December of 2013 in celebration of Jeff’s retirement from East River Electric. Several of Jeff’s counterparts in the industry, East River Electric, and Jeff’s family came together to complete the endowment on behalf of Jeff and his wife Trudiann in honor of Jeff’s commitment to Mitchell Tech and the industry he served. Nelson has offered his support of Mitchell Tech through his involvement in Mitchell Tech’s Strategic Advisory Committee, program Advisory boards and most recently as a member of Mitchell Tech’s Foundation Board.
Automation Controls/SCADA
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Applicant must be an accepted full-time student enrolled in the Power Line Construction & Maintenance, Electrical Utilities & Substation, Automation Controls/SCADA, and Wi-Fi Broadband Technologies/Telecommunications programs Applicants must complete the MTC Incoming student online application during the open application period to be eligible for this scholarship

$1000

1 AVAIL.

Gordon And Ethel Bainbridge Memorial Scholarship

Gordon and Ethel Bainbridge Family

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 each year to a student who meets the listed criteria.
Applicant must currently be an accepted Incoming full-time student enrolled in the Wi-Fi and Broadband/Telecommunications 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 complete the MTC Online Incoming student application to be eligible for this scholarship.

$1000

2 AVAIL.

Edinger Family Scholarships

Wayne and Sue Edinger

Wayne and Sue Edinger, longtime supporters of the Mitchell Tech Ag Technology programs, have provided scholarships for students enrolled in Mitchell Tech’s ag-related programs for many years. Wayne passed away in November 2018 but the family continues to provide scholarship funding for students enrolled in Ag Business, Agronomy or Precision Ag.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Precision Ag Technology
Applicants must be currently enrolled full time as a Incoming student in the Agronomy, Ag Business or Precision Ag programs Applicants must complete the MTC Incoming student online application during the open application period as instructed to be eligible for this scholarship. Scholarship will be payable $1000 in Fall Incoming semester and student must maintain a 2.5 GPA at the end of year 1 in order to receive the remaining $1000 in Fall semester of second year.

$1000

4 AVAIL.

CHS Scholars

CHS

The CHS Scholarship program provides financial assistance to undergraduate students at select universities who are pursuing agriculture related degrees.
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Precision Ag Technology
Applicant must be a first year full time student at MTC studying an agricultural based program. Applicant must complete the MTC Online application to be eligible to receive this scholarship.