NDIA Michigan’s STEM Scholarships
2026 Scholarship Program Overview
The NDIA Michigan Chapter wants to encourage high school students to consider career choices in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to bolster our nation’s workforce. The Michigan Chapter is committed to support formal education in the sciences and policies to ensure a viable workforce in Michigan.
The Chapter will be awarding scholarships for high school seniors seeking STEM field certificates and degrees from Michigan-based colleges and universities starting in the 2026 – 2027 academic year. The award amounts will be $1,500 for students seeking education at community colleges and $3,000 for students seeking education at universities. The scholarships are competitive and multiple scholarships will be awarded.
Submission Guidelines
- Complete and submit the scholarship application
- Provide a copy of most recent high school GPA transcripts
- Submit three required short essays related to your interest in STEM
- Select a Personal Reference and submit a recommendation letter
- Submission dates: Spring 2026
Notification
- There are three steps to the scholarship process, (1) complete the application in its entirety, (2) STEM Committee will review all applicants and determine who to conduct an online interview with the applicant (their family is permitted to join the meeting), (3) the STEM committee will make a determination an award the scholarships in June 2026 and notify the awardees
- Students must provide their college student ID and college foundation address to the committee in order for the committee to send the scholarship to the college or university.
- Applicants will ONLY be awarded the scholarship for Michigan-based colleges and universities.
- Scholarships will be provided to the student's learning institution prior to the start of the fall semester 2026.
Please submit any questions to: TBD
Application Form
National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) -Michigan Chapter STEM Initiative:
In support of the nation’s STEM workforce development, the NDIA-Michigan Chapter is taking action to encourage and support our young people to consider and pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Applications will only be considered if all the data below is completed.
2026 Scholarship Program Application
You must be a Michigan resident, or Active Duty Military/ family member with duty station in Michigan to be eligible.
NDIA Michigan is committed to protecting the personal information and privacy of all STEM Scholarship applicants. Your information will be used exclusively by the NDIA STEM Scholarship Committee, and will not be intentionally disclosed or released to any third party without your expressed permission.