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MSU Michigander Scholars Program

Michigan State University is partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) on a program to foster hiring in the electric vehicle (EV), mobility, semiconductor, and aerospace/defense sectors. The goal of the program is to connect engineering students with particpating companies to further grow the talent pipeline in Michigan.

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The Cohort Program

  • Students accepted in the cohort program will be involved in Career Prep directed at the targeted industries PLUS special programming, coursework and tours.

  • Students will be assigned both a Career Coach and Faculty Advisor who will help with career prep, employer contact and academic advising as it pertains to each sector. 

  • Students will have special engagement events where they will be connected with and recruited by companies in the target sectors in hopes of employment  - It will be the choice of the student to accept. 

  • There is NO cost to participate; all coursework and programming are fully funded.

  • Successful Michigander Scholars will be eligible for up to $10,000 in scholarship.  

    • Scholars can get a $5,000 scholarship after accepting an internship (including co-op) in an approved occupation from a participating employer. The remaining $5,000 is available if the Scholar completes a second internship or accepts a full-time job offer from an approved employer and commits to staying in Michigan for at least 12 months.

    • Scholars can get a $10,000 scholarship after they accept a full-time job offer in an approved occupation from a participating employer and commits to staying in Michigan for at least 12 months.

    • The addition of this scholarship may result in adjustments made to previously awarded financial aid. All scholarships are contingent on continued qualifying and funding.

  • See a complete list of qualifying companies

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Program Admin. Contacts: 

Jennifer Jennings | jjenning@msu.edu 

Garth Motschenbacher | motschen@egr.msu.edu

Student Eligibility 

  • Qualifying students must be in Freshmen (2nd semester), Sophomore or Junior Status (@ least 2 semesters prior to graduation).

  • Student should be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or above. 

  • Student is interested in the EV, mobility, semiconductor, or aerospace/defense sectors and working in a participating company in the State of Michigan.

  •  Student is interested in a career as a:

    • Chemical, computer, cybersecurity, electrical, materials, mechanical, process, or systems engineer.

    • Software developer.

  • Have a declared major, or intend to declare, in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program of study (e.g., engineering, computer science).

  •  Meet any additional university-specific eligibility criteria.

  • Special program eligibility may be available for graduating seniors - see program administrator.

Student Requirements

  • ​Students must complete the Cohort Career Prep Program (EGR291 Section 302) or have it waived by a Program Administrator.

  • Students must participate in 2+ of the select programming, seminars and special events planned to support their goal of careers in the EV, mobility, semiconductor, or aerospace/defense sectors. 

  • Upon acceptance of co-op/intern position, student must enroll in EGR X (special Michigander Scholars Section), for each and every work experience prior to graduation. 

    • Students must complete minimum 10 week experience and receive a “P” = Passing grade for their Experience (EGR 391-EGR 494).

How to apply

Students interested in participating in the program should attend an information session, search Scholars on Handshake. Students can also email Jennifer Jennings jjenning@msu.edu or Garth Motschenbacher motschen@egr.msu.edu.

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