The University of Michigan is partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) on a pilot program to foster hiring in the electric vehicle, mobility, aerospace and defense industries by providing access to participating employers and scholarships.
About the Program
The Michigander Scholars Program, funded by MEDC’s Talent Action Program, includes U-M, Kettering University, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, and Wayne State University. Mcity is administering the program for U-M.
The goal is to connect engineering and computer science students interested in careers in EVs, mobility, aerospace, or defense with Michigan-based companies looking for talent, and provide scholarships to students who take positions in Michigan with participating companies. The Michigander Scholars program is open to undergraduates and graduate students on all U-M campuses.
Learn more on the MEDC website.
Student Eligibility and Requirements
The Michigander Scholars Program is for students seeking:
- Networking opportunities with participating Michigan-based EV, mobility, aerospace, and defense companies to learn firsthand about what they do and their available positions
- Participation in professional learning opportunities, e.g., industry speaker sessions
- Opportunity to receive a scholarship if students accept an internship or full-time position as a Computer Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Materials Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Process Engineer, or Software Developer with one of the participating companies below
- Internship Award for Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Grad Students: $5,000
- Full-time Employee Award for Seniors and graduating Grad Students: $10,000
- $10,000 is the maximum amount a student may receive from the program.
To be eligible, students must be:
- Pursuing or intending to pursue a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science (CoE or LSA), Data Science, or Information.
- Entering sophomore year or beyond, or a graduate student at the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor, Dearborn, or Flint campuses.
- Currently employed or have accepted an offer (permanent or intern) at one of the companies listed below.
- Positions must be located in the State of Michigan.
Eligible Companies
- Airspace Link
- ATESTEO
- Borg Warner
- Bosch
- Calumet Electronics
- Corning
- Denso
- Electric Fish
- Electric Outdoors
- Ford
- FORVIA
- General Dynamics
- General Motors
- Grounded RVs
- Hemlock Semiconductor
- KLA
- LG Energy Solution
- Magna
- Mahle
- May Mobility
- Mobis
- Nissan
- Orbion Space Technology
- Our Next Energy
- Peer Robotics/Avirdh Technologies
- Shape Corp.
- Simple Vision Technologies
- SK Siltron
- Subaru
- Tenneco
- Toyota
- Ultium Cells
- ZF
$5,000
To qualify for the $5,000 scholarship, applicants must secure an internship or co-op in an approved profession with a participating employer.
$10,000
To qualify for the $10,000 scholarship, applicants must accept a full-time job offer in an approved profession with a participating employer and commit to staying in Michigan for at least 12 months.
For questions about the U-M Michigander Scholars program, please send an email to [email protected].
Events
4/28/2026
Michigander Scholars Year End Event at Mcity!
Time: 12 – 2:30PM
Location: Mcity Test Facility, UMTRI Collaboration Space
We’ll begin with a walking tour the Mcity Test Facility with Mcity Test Facilities Manager, Jim Lollar, and Mcity’s Managing Director, Greg McGuire. Afterwards, you will get to hear a presentation from Mcity Research Director, Greg Stevens as well as Vicki Waters, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations in the College of Engineering– and former Associate Director of Mcity and manager of the Michigander EV & Mobility Scholars!
Lunch provided.
2/24/2026
Michigander EV Scholars Resume Lab
Time: 2 – 4PM
Location: TBD
U-M’s Engineering Career Resources Center (ECRC) will be onsite providing drop-in résumé writing and interview preparation support for students. Lunch will also be provided.
- Resume Building
- Interview Preparation
- Career readiness support
ONGOING
BY APPOINTMENT
Individual Career Advising Appointments
Appointments may be scheduled with Engineering Career Resources Center (ECRC) Career Advisors for advice on your job search here. To schedule an appointment with the ECRC, select ‘Appointments’ from the left side menu within your Engineering Careers, by 12twenty account.
Please Note: Appointments are typically posted on Monday for the following week only. If no appointments are currently available, we encourage you to check back on Monday afternoon to view more appointments for the following week.
ONGOING
Resume & Interview Assistance
U-M’s Engineering Career Resources Center (ECRC) provides résumé writing and interview preparation support.
Modules can be found on:
TBD
Career Workshops
U-M’s Engineering Career Resources Center (ECRC) hosts a variety of career-related workshops throughout the year for current students. Visit the ECRC website for a complete schedule and to register.
Past Events
2023
Speaker Sessions
Engage with professionals in the field of EVs and mobility.
Greg Stevens recently retired after 34 years with Ford as an Engineer in Autonomy and as Chief Engineer for ADAS, and now Mcity’s Research Director.
Alisyn Malek former head of innovation pipeline at GM & a co-founder of May Mobility.
