Academic Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

Each year MSFA awards at least one scholarship to a full time junior, senior or graduate student studying biosystems, civil or environmental engineering; or a related natural resources planning program with a specialization related to the mission and goals of MSFA at a Michigan University.

Application

Applicant Criteria

  • Permanent resident of the State of Michigan.
  • Full time Junior, Senior or Masters Student in Biosystems, Civil, or Environmental Engineering, or related Natural Resources Planning Program with a specialization related to the mission and goals of the MSFA at a Michigan College or University.
  • Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above at the end of Spring Semester 2026.

Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the MSFA Annual Conference.  Recipients are encouraged to participate in the conference as an MSFA Guest. The conference fee and lodging will be paid for by MSFA. The MSFA Board will assist you in meeting other conference attendees, including vendors and prospective employers.

The academic year 2026/2027 award amount is $4,000.00.  Applications are due Monday, November 23, 2026.  Applicants can expect a response in February 2027.

Past Award Recipients

2026 - Allison Magally
Oakland Univ/Michigan Tech

2025 - Kara Baad
University of Michigan

2024 - MJ Van Antwerp
Calvin University

2022 – Sage Paris
University of Michigan

2021 – Ben Holland
Michigan Technological Univ

2020 – Victoria Graves
University of Michigan

2019 – Kate Vogel
University of Michigan

2018 – Leah Bectel
Michigan Technological Univ

2017 – Alexander Rosen
University of Michigan

2016 – Makinnah Collins
Calvin College

2015 – Nolan Sandberg
University of Michigan

2014 – Kaye LaFond
Michigan Technological Univ

2013 – Jonathan Wagenknecht 
University of Michigan

2013 – Whitney Briggs
Western Michigan University

2012 – Erica Green
University of Michigan

2012 – Jenifer Stuber
Michigan State University

2011 – Tina Fix
University of Michigan

2011 – Amy Van Steen
Michigan Technological Univ

2010 – Brad Wardynski
Michigan State University

2010 – Rebecca Larson
Michigan State University

2009 – Tina Fix
University of Michigan

2009 – Justin Boldt
Calvin College

2008 – Rebecca Sowder
University of Michigan

2008 – Abby Johnson (Richmond)
Michigan State University

2007 - Abby Richmond
Michigan State University

2007 – Jacquelyn McNett
Michigan State University

2006 – Tracy Kerchkof
Michigan State University

2006 – Nancy-Jeanne Bachmann
Michigan Technological Univ

2005 – Shane Bennett
Michigan State University