The J. Edgar McAllister Scholarships are being offered for the academic year 2023–2024 by Michigan Technological University in recognition of the financial challenges that students may encounter while pursuing their higher education overseas.
International students who wish to enroll in undergraduate or graduate degree programs at Michigan Technological University are given preference for the J. Edgar McAllister Scholarships. For consideration for this $6,000 Award, candidates must be citizens of Canada and legal residents.
About University
Why should I attend Michigan Technological University to study? The mission of the internationally renowned technological university Michigan Technological University is to educate students, advance knowledge, and innovate for the improvement of life quality and the promotion of equity and mutual respect for all members of the state, the nation, and the world community.
The Michigan Mining School, the first post-secondary institution in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, was formed in 1885 and is now known as Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech, MTU, or just Tech). It is a public research university in Houghton, Michigan.
One of Michigan’s eight research universities, Michigan Tech is categorized as an “R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity” institution. There are 12 areas of study, including robotics, energy, ocean sciences, health, and space sciences. There are 18 research institutes, including the Michigan Tech Research Institute, on and off campus. An eight-person board of trustees that the Michigan governor appoints and the Michigan Senate confirms is in charge of the university.
Five colleges and schools make up the university: the College of Business, the College of Science and Arts, the College of Engineering, the College of Computing, and the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science. They provide almost 7,000 graduate and undergraduate students with more than 140-degree options. Its main campus is situated on a hill overlooking Portage Lake on 925 acres (374 hectares). The earliest structure on the site, which has 36 total units, was constructed in 1908.
In 1885, the Michigan Mining School served as the precursor to Michigan Tech. Jay Abel Hubbell worked hard to get the state legislators to create the school to educate mining engineers. Hubbell provided property for the initial construction of the school.
Twenty-three pupils and four staff members made up the school’s initial enrollment. From 1886 until 1889, it was located in the Houghton Fire Hall. In terms of spending on research & development, Michigan Tech was ranked 172nd out of 600 US colleges and universities in 2007. In 2017, spending on research surpassed $50 million. The institution comprises 17 research institutes and centers, as well as 273,000 square feet of lab and research space.
Benefits
J. Edgar McAllister Scholarships worth $6,000 will be given to the winning Canadian national students by Michigan Technological University.
Eligibility for J. Edgar McAllister Scholarships
Students from Canada are eligible to apply for J. Edgar McAllister Scholarships.
Students may apply to any undergraduate or graduate degree program offered at Michigan Technological University.
Eligibility Requirements: The following requirements must be satisfied by all applicants to be considered for J. Edgar McAllister Scholarships:
The candidates must be enrolled at MTU in on-campus classes.
The candidates must be Canadian citizens or legal residents.
How to Apply
MTU’s application portal is where students must submit their admissions applications. Students who are interested in applying for the chance must fill out an individual application.
Supporting Records: The university requires the following paperwork from the students:
Authentic transcripts
purpose statement
Individual Statement
Entry requirements: The applicants’ prior academic achievements must have yielded a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Students must submit their results from the following English language proficiency exams:
TOEFL IBT: 79
53 PTE and 550 PBT on the TOEFL
105 in Duolingo
IELTS – 6.5