Larry W. Moore Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Engineers

Funded by

Moore

Eligibility Requirements

Education Level:

Undergraduate student

State:

Michigan

Field of Study:

Engineering

Education Level:

State:

Field of Study:

Undergraduate student

Michigan

Engineering

Engineering is an increasingly vital industry, touching many areas of life and forming a foundation for various sectors.

While careers in engineering offer many opportunities and high salaries, it takes many years of difficult education to prepare oneself. This extensive schooling comes at no small expense, with years of tuition making the field inaccessible for many students who don’t have significant financial resources.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Larry W. Moore by supporting students who are pursuing their dreams of higher education.

Any undergraduate student who is pursuing a degree in engineering and is a Michigan resident may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, tell us about yourself, how you’ll make a difference through your career, what inspired you to pursue engineering, and who your favorite engineer or inventor is. Additionally, submit a photo of an engineering project that you’ve completed.

Selection Criteria:

Ambition, Drive, Impact

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Published July 18, 2025

Essay Topic

1. Please tell us a bit about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world through your engineering career. 2. Describe any life experiences that influenced your decision to pursue a degree in engineering. 3. Who is your favorite inventor or engineer and why?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

March 2026

Winners

Tashina Lake

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Novi, MI

Finalists

Amelia Lutzke

Harper Creek High School

Battle Creek, MI

debosmita saha

Michigan State University

Novi, MI

Keisha Reed

Wayne State University

Roseville, MI

Jacob Mazelin

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Kalamazoo, MI

Michael Garcia

University of Advancing Technology

Hamilton, MI

Navya Sarapadi

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI

Wilhelm Grotloh

Lawrence Technological University

Central Michigan University

Whitehall, MI

Zane Goldenberg-Dietz

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ypsilanti, MI

Lydia Thomson

Alpena Community College

Ossineke, MI

April 2025

Winners

Finalists

Wayne State University

Romulus, MI

Owen Sanford

Michigan State University

Northville, MI

Winning Application

Tashina Lake

University of Michigan-Ann ArborNovi, MI

I am an Electrical Engineering student at the University of Michigan, a single mother of three—Roman, Tarek, and Merek—and a proud Native American woman. My goal as an engineer is simple but important: to design technology that keeps people safe. I’m focusing my studies on electromagnetic waves, wireless systems, and tracking technologies because I believe these areas can play a huge role in preventing accidents and saving lives. My decision to pursue engineering was shaped by two key experiences: being a mom and my work as an EMT. As a mother, I naturally think about safety, especially for children. But one call as an EMT changed the way I saw the role of technology in protecting people. We responded to a two-year-old drowning, and even though we worked as fast as we could, I couldn’t stop thinking about how quickly everything had happened. The family had only looked away for a moment. I kept asking myself what could have made a difference—an alert system, a wearable sensor, or even a simple tracking device that could have given them a warning in time. That call stayed with me, and it’s a big part of why I chose this field. I never want to forget what it felt like to wish there had been one more way to help. My favorite engineer is Nikola Tesla, not just because of his brilliance but because of how far ahead of his time he was in imagining wireless energy and communication. His work inspires me to think bigger about what’s possible with EM waves and signal transmission. The same principles that allow us to send information across the world instantly could also be used to create better safety systems—whether that’s real-time tracking for emergency response, early-warning alerts for dangerous situations, or connected devices that quietly protect families. Balancing full-time engineering studies with raising three kids isn’t easy, but it gives purpose to everything I’m learning. Every lecture on antennas, wave propagation, or wireless system design feels connected to the larger goal of using these skills for something meaningful. I hope to one day work on technologies that give parents peace of mind and help emergency services respond faster, especially in situations involving children. For me, engineering isn’t just about building new devices; it’s about solving real problems. My path may look different from others, but that perspective—coming from both motherhood and emergency medical work—pushes me to focus on practical solutions that can save lives. That’s the kind of engineer I’m working to become.