Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 MTI High School Scholarship!
This year, MTI awarded $305,000 total in scholarships to 92 high school seniors across MTI’s four campus locations in Illinois and Missouri. Amounts varied from $2,000 to $10,000.
Unlike traditional scholarships, MTI’s scholarship program isn’t based on grades or test scores — it’s all about having a passion for the skilled trades and taking the initiative to create a brighter future for yourself.
MTI is proud to support and empower the next generation of skilled trades & healthcare professionals who will keep our communities and our country running and growing!
Class of 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Over $300,000 in trade school scholarships were awarded to nearly 100 high school seniors across Illinois and Missouri.
Full List of 2026 MTI High School Scholarship Winners
- Andrew Ladage, Normal Community High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Anthony Manzanares, Hall High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Clarel Sandlin, Peoria High School, Massage Therapy
- Emma Steiner, Homeschooled, Medical Assisting
- Eric Mateo, Peoria Manual Academy, Welding & Pipefitting
- Ethan Pakula, Dwight Township High School, Welding
- Fernando Morales, DePue High School, Welding
- Greer Grzybowski, LaSalle-Peru Township High School, Electrician
- Ian Smith, Elmwood High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Isabelle Sondag, Midwest Central High School, Dental Assisting
- Isaiah Franco Streator Township High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- James Burhans, Midwest Central High School, Welding
- Jillian Garnant, Eureka High School, Welding
- Kian Grashoff, Morton High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Koby Rook, Farmington High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Kyler Damron, Metamora Township High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Makenzy Phillips, Henry Senachwine High School, Medical Assisting
- Mason Empson, ROWVA High School, HVAC/R Technician
- Nathaniel Mckinney, LeRoy High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Noah Crank, Lincoln Community High School, HVAC/R Technician
- Triston Nelson, Washington Community High School, Welding
- Tyler Beck, El Paso-Gridley High School, HVAC/R Technician
- Annabeth Thornton, Greenfield High School, Dental Assisting
- Azia Nevarez, MacArthur High School, Dental Assisting
- Braden Larson, Clinton High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Brady Mast, Central A&M High School, HVAC/R Technician
- Caleb Haley, Jacksonville High School/Job Corps, Welding
- Cameron Harris, Athens High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Charles Armstrong, Lincoln Community High School, Electrician
- Connor Rice, Carlinville High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Daylen Lovell, Jacksonville High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Eden Pulliam, Penn Foster Online, Welding & Pipefitting
- Hope Rodriguez, Springfield Southeast High School, Electrician
- Jace Shehorn, Penn Foster – Home Schooled, HVAC/R Technician
- Jacob Schwanke, Western High School, HVAC/R Technician
- Jaylen Dickerson, MacArthur High School, Welding
- John Harroun, Macomb High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Jordan Dignan, MacArthur High School, Welding
- Kaiden Law, Litchfield High School Welding & Pipefitting
- Landon McKittrick, Pana High School, Electrician
- London Lamb, Greenfield High School, Dental Assisting
- Marley Fleming, Staunton High School, Massage Therapy
- Mykyta Walsh, Cerro-Gordo High School, HVAC/R Technician
- Natalee Barnhill, Jacksonville High School, Electrician
- Nickoles Stillwell, Urbana High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Ronnie Weeks, Monticello High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Rueben Leonard, Pittsfield High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Sable Taylor, Clinton High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Taylor James, Carlinville High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Walker Wolfe, Taylorville High School, Electrician
- Wyatt Simpkins, Online Academy School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Austyn Mains, Ozark High School, Electrician
- Ava Cox, Nevada High School, Electrician
- Cayden Horton, Ozark High School, Welding
- Csuri Pennington, Glendale High School, Cosmetology
- Daisi Garcia, Carthage High School, Cosmetology
- David Gramajo, Carthage High School, Electrician
- Emma Taylor Greer, Willard High School, Cosmetology
- Jasmine Cramer, Humansville High School, Cosmetology
- Kasey Mcrae, Mount Vernon High School, Dental Assisting
- Kimberly Hang, Cassville High School, Dental Assisting
- Maddilynn Reynolds, Hillcrest High School, Cosmetology
- Marissa Gutierrez, Willard High School, Cosmetology
- Maya Cope, Aurora High School, Welding
- Morgan Totten, Marshfield High School, Electrician
- Patience Jones, Aurora Alternative Learning Center, Cosmetology
- Sky Yang, Cassville High School, Electrician
- Zain Knox, Parkview High School, Welding
- Antwonette Ford, United Township High School, Dental Assisting
- Arianna Gonzalez-Perez, Galesburg High School, Cosmetology
- Arrianna Warren-Mendoza, United Township High School, Cosmetology
- Ashlea Minteer, Mercer County High School, Cosmetology
- Brenden Dickson, Cambridge Junior/Senior High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Brittany Holden, United Township High School, Medical Assisting
- Chris Negrete, Sterling High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Connor Nadr, Rock Falls High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Elizabeth Westfall, Sherrard High School, Medical Assisting
- Hayden Cramer, Prophetstown High School, Electrician
- Jewellia Gray, North High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Jonathan Benefield, Davenport West High School, Electrician
- Joshua Soe, Rock Island High School, HVAC/R Technician
- Kayden Clawson, Bettendorf High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Kira Martin, Mercer County High School, Cosmetology
- Luciana Andrade, United Township High School, Cosmetology
- Lyrik Sterling, Moline High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Madeline Markin, Moline High School, Dental Assisting
- Maggie Miller, West Central High School, Dental Assisting
- Paige Espinosa, Rock Island High School, Medical Assisting
- Peyele Telou, Moline High School, Welding & Pipefitting
- Saul Martinez, Muscatine High School, Electrician
- Tyler Harvey, Rock Island High School, Welding
- Yahir Marceleno, Assumption High School, Electrician
