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2022 Midwest Technical Institute High School Scholarship Winners Announced

MTI High School Scholarship

A total of $621,800 in scholarship funds was awarded to 165 high school seniors across six campus locations.

JUNE 6, 2022: Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 MTI High School Scholarship Program for graduating high school seniors!

This year, the program awarded a total of 165 scholarships across our six campuses-four MTI campus locations and two campus locations at our sister school, Delta Technical College (DTC).

In total, these students across MTI and DTC’s campus network will receive approximately $621,800 in MTI and DTC scholarship funds.

The winners were determined through a multi-step application process, which included submitting a video detailing why they are interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades, such as medical assisting, welding, truck driving, dental assisting, HVAC/R, and cosmetology.

Finalists then attended an in-person recorded interview with a member of the MTI Team. Once all interviews were completed, the Selection Committee reviewed and scored all the finalists’ application videos and recorded interviews in order to select the winners per campus. Scholarship award amounts varied from Full Ride, $10K, $8K, $5K, $3K and $2K.

These seniors displayed dedication, passion, and commitment to pursuing a new path after high school. We were so impressed by their creativity and the stories they shared throughout the scholarship application process. We’re honored to play a part in their career journey, and we hope this scholarship can help provide some support as they enter the next stage of their educational path. The skilled trades hold so many opportunities, and we can’t wait to see these students on campus, in lab, and eventually, as a part of the workforce.” – Louie Schonauer, Director of High School Admissions.

Congratulations to the 2022 MTI DTC High School Scholarship Winners!


MTI would like to congratulate the following high school seniors who received an MTI Scholarship:

*Organized by campus and listed in alphabetical order.

Midwest Technical Institute: Springfield, IL Campus Winners

  • Anna Sonneborn, Capital Area Career Center (CACC)
  • Anthony Maxwell, Springfield Southeast High School
  • Blake Followell, Clinton High School
  • Brent Thompson, Cowden-Herrick High School
  • Caden Holdener, Williamsville High School
  • Caleb Partridge, Staunton High School
  • Cayden Newman, Staunton High School
  • Colin Mullenix, Staunton High School
  • Dalton Loyd, Sangamon Valley High School
  • Jamison Carter, Lincoln Community High School
  • Jenna Smith, A-C Central Junior High School
  • Logan Osterman, Winchester High School
  • Luke Clevenger, Glenwood High School
  • Noah Zumwalt, Riverton High School
  • Oliver Christensen, Jacksonville High School
  • Ryan Strebel, Staunton High School
  • Ty Myers, Edwardsville High School
  • Zachary Menzel, Lincoln Community High School

Midwest Technical Institute: East Peoria, IL Campus Winners

  • Alesha Shelley, Illinois Valley Central High School
  • Anthony Marshall, Richwoods High School
  • Ashlie Herrin, Canton High School
  • Caleb Castros, Pekin Community High School
  • Chayse Donovan, Heyworth High School
  • Dawson Reese, Pekin Community High School
  • Gavyn Nave, Henry-Senachwine High School
  • George Walker, Richwoods High School
  • Guadalupe Rios, East Aurora HS
  • Haley Pisel, Roanoke-Benson High School
  • Jacob Forrest, Henry-Senachwine High School
  • Jacob Watchinski, Dwight Township High School
  • Jordan Voegele, Normal Community High School
  • Justin Crawford, Streator Township High School
  • Kate Beresky, Illini Bluffs High School
  • Keaton Storm, Midland High School
  • Landen Long, Streator Township High School
  • Madeline Kember, Serena High School
  • Marcantonio Garcia, Peoria Heights High School
  • Natalie Hodel, Roanoke-Benson High School
  • Rain Pollitt, Lewistown High School
  • RaJni Washington, Peoria Manual Academy
  • Samantha Durr, Midwest Central High School
  • Tamburlaine VanEtten, Henry-Senachwine High School

Midwest Technical Institute: Moline, IL Campus Winners

  • Ashley Yudis, Sherrard High School
  • Dru Raisbeck, Louisa-Muscatine High School
  • Jakob Bradford, Stillman Valley High School
  • Jason Blick, Geneseo High School
  • Jayden Muntean, Rock Falls High School
  • Nesha Freeland, Wilton Junior/Senior High School
  • Ri’coyah Price, Rock Island High School
  • Thomas Johnson, West Carroll High School

Midwest Technical Institute: Springfield, MO Campus Winners

  • Ally Simpson, Buffalo High School
  • Brady Powers, Monett High School
  • Dawson Foster, Willard High School
  • Gracie Oczkus, Miller High School
  • Kathleen Thompson, Glendale High School
  • Madison Bales, Laquey High School
  • Megan Lowe, Marshfield High School
  • Rayna Tooley, Mountain Grove High School

To learn more, visit MidwestTech.edu/Scholarship.

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