What is the Michigander Scholars IN SEMIConductors program?

The Michigander Scholars Program, funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the TAT (Talent Action Team), aims to enhance Michigan's talent pool in the semiconductor sector. The University of Michigan's MAVERIC collaborative (Michigan Advanced Vision for Education and Research in ICs) offers this program to U-M students pursuing graduate or undergraduate degrees in computer, electrical, process, or software engineering. 

The Michigander Scholars Program offers Michigan university students in tech and engineering fields the chance to earn scholarships and access industry opportunities. The program aims to:

The main goal of this program to support University of Michigan's students who are pursuing careers in the broader semiconductor domain, and are planning to launch their career within our State.

Please note: This is not the scholarship application. Scroll down to apply for the Michigander Scholars in Semiconductors scholarship.

Scholarship Qualifications

The Michigander Scholars in Semiconductors are dedicated to students pursuing studies at any University of Michigan campus with a focus on the broader semiconductor domain. This includes areas such as microelectronics, VLSI solutions, computer architecture, and software systems. The scholarship amount ranges from $5,000 to $10,000 per student. 

Eligibility Qualifications

1) Pursuing or intending to pursue a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science (CoE or LSA), Data Science, or Information.

2) Entering sophomore year or beyond, or a graduate student at the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor, Dearborn, or Flint campuses.

3) Currently employed or have accepted an offer (permanent or intern) at one of the following companies:

4) Positions must be located in the State of Michigan.

We are pleased to announce that applications for the Michigander Scholars in Semiconductors Scholarship are now being accepted on a rolling basis. If you are interested in building a career in Michigan’s growing semiconductor sector, we encourage you to apply. Please be aware that applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the 25th of each month for consideration in the following month’s selection cycle, with awards announced on the first business day of each month. Any application received after November 25, 2025, will be considered during the January 2026 cycle.

Eligibility and a clear commitment to pursuing a career within Michigan's semiconductor industry will guide the selection process. Before applying, please note that individuals who have already received the Michigander Scholars in EV & Mobility Scholarship for the same opportunity are not eligible for an award in this program, as recipients may not receive multiple scholarships for the same position.

Award amounts are structured to support you throughout your academic and professional development. The maximum funding a Scholar may receive is $10,000. This can be reached in different ways: by completing a single internship for $5,000, two internships for $10,000, or by accepting a qualifying full-time post-graduate job offer for $10,000. No Scholar will receive more than $10,000 in total.

We look forward to supporting your journey and encourage you to submit your application if you are committed to a future in Michigan’s semiconductor industry.

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