Heavy Equipment Program Scholarships

Below are scholarships available to students enrolled in Heavy Equipment Programs at Ferris State University.

Department contact: Matt McNulty, (231) 591-2810

Charles Jehnzen Heavy Equipment Scholarship

(1) $1,000 scholarship
Divided equally between fall and spring semester

  • Full-time sophomore student enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Technology program
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Financial need may be considered*
  • Additional Requirements: Preference given to individuals who have demonstrated a high level of self motivation, entrepreneurial spirit and interest in owning a heavy equipment related business
  • Must submit completed application.

Fleet Management Annual Scholarship

(1) $1,000 scholarship
ivided equally between fall and spring semester

  • Full-time junior or senior student majoring in the Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology program
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0
  • Financial need is considered*
  • Additional Requirements: Preference given to individuals who demonstrate interest and desire for
    a career in Fleet Management.
  • Must submit completed application.

Ken Schmitigal Annual Scholarship

(1) $1,000 scholarship
Divided equally between fall and spring semester

  • Full-time undergraduate student enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology program
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Financial need is considered*
  • Additional Requirements: Preference given to individuals who demonstrate interest and desire for a career in the heavy equipment industry.
  • Must submit completed application .

James D. and Katy Moore Heavy Equipment Annual Scholarship

Divided equally between fall and spring semester

  • Full-time sophomore, junior and/or senior majoring in Heavy Equipment Technology and/or Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology.
  • Preference shall be given to eligible students who demonstrate financial need determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial-aid.
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application.
  • Must submit completed application .

*As determined by Heavy Equipment scholarship committee.

Outside Heavy Equipment Scholarships
Outside scholarships are not managed by Ferris State University. However, it is our intent to make students aware of additional funding opportunities. If you have questions regarding a scholarship listed below, please contact their administrator directly.

Ohio Michigan Equipment Dealers Association (OMEDA) Scholarship
Visit HEET Department office for more information.

David I. Coren Scholarship, Sponsored by Electrical Generating Systems Association
Click here for application form.