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2026 Midwest Technical Institute High School Scholarship Winners

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.

Learn more about the 2026 winners on Instagram & TikTok!

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