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Scholarships

Marine Trades Institute Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities are available through Marine Trades Institute to assist qualified students based on both financial need and/or merit and we encourage every student to apply! Curious about what scholarships are available? Check below for a sample of the Marine Trades Institute scholarships available to qualifying Marine Trades Institute students!

Up to $5,000

The ACBS Scholarship supports students who are seriously interested in developing and perfecting the knowledge and skills needed for the preservation, restoration and construction of vintage boats, thereby sustaining our classic boat heritage. 

Up to $3,000

The Harding Family formed the Duke Harding Memorial Fund to provide an annual scholarship to one student attending Marine Trades Institute. Both demonstrated need and merit are considered in the selection of this scholarship.

$10,000 awarded to one MST student

Formula’s commitment to excellence in all they do, alongside their desire to support future Marine Service Technicians in securing rewarding careers in the marine industry, inspired the leadership of Formula Boats to create this scholarship.

Funding Dependent

Includes  the Thomas “Tommy” Mertaugh Memorial Scholarship, Bonnie Mikkelsen Scholarship, George Henry Nickels and Les and Jackie Stiner Memorial Scholarship

Up to $5,000

These scholarships, which are provided through the generous gifts of donors, are awarded to students through a number of criteria.

$1,000

The Marlene E. Kennedy Scholarship will provide an annual scholarship to one student attending Marine Trades Institute. This scholarship is available to students from Mackinac, Chippewa, and Luce counties in Michigan.

$2,100

In Memory of Michael Kletti, a lifelong boating enthusiast, mastering both sailing and powerboating. This scholarship will be awarded to a student in any program at Marine Trades Institute. 

$3,000

The Rae Taylor Memorial Scholarship will provide an annual scholarship to one student attending Marine Trades Institute. Both demonstrated need and merit are considered in the selection of this scholarship.

Two $11,000 scholarships

Two (2) $5,000 Scholarships

Safe Harbor Marinas (SHM) is the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. As a fast-growing company, SHM cultivates a team dynamic of passionate individuals led by the sharpest minds in the industry in order to serve the vibrant boating community that encompasses the SHM network. The purpose of this award is to benefit and support two students enrolled in the Marine Service Technology Program (MST) at Marine Trades Institute.

$1,000

In Memory of Sally DeMaria, an avid sailor who not only taught sailing, but was a co-Captain, navigation specialist, boat fixer, sail manager, and a mom of three daughters. This scholarship will be awarded to a student in the Comprehensive Career Boat Building Program. 

The Scholarship Committee will consider students for all scholarships for which they qualify. The next Scholarship Application Deadline is June 8, 2025.

External Scholarships

Students who receive additional scholarships through outside organizations are able to use those to help pay for tuition costs at Marine Trades Institute. If you have a question about an external scholarship not listed below, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office today!

Noel King

Amazing Alumni

One of the most valuable things I learned at [the school] is that there are always different ways to do things and finding your own way is okay, as long as the finished product is quality. Another benefit of attending is that the school taught me the basics of carpentry. When I graduated high school, I had never touched a tool. The [Comprehensive Career Boat Building Program] taught me how to properly use those tools!

Noel King | ‘21 Comprehensive Career Boat Building | Irish Boat Shop