Meet the Moebus Scholars: Byrd says scholarship set him up for life

Elijah Byrd (Mechanical Engineering, ’24) graduated from Montana Technological University in May 2024 and jumped into the workforce as an engineer in training with a bridge inspection company.

He says the Marie Moebus Presidential Scholarship, Montana Tech’s most prestigious and competitive award, played a big part in his success. These scholarships combine a tuition waiver with cash and are renewable for up to four years.

“I chose to go to Montana Tech mostly for the scholarship I received as well as athletics,” said Byrd, a member of the Oredigger Track and Field team. “I wanted to be an engineer early in high school, as I realized I liked solving problems and had an affinity for math and science. Montana Tech gave me some of my greatest friends and relationships. Not only did I have a productive experience in school, but I had an incredible and formative four years.”

Byrd is confident in his ability to take on the world with a Montana Tech education.

“The Moebus Scholarship allowed me to graduate debt-free with an engineering degree from an incredible university. It set me up for life,” he said.

For more information about the Marie Moebus Presidential Scholarships, visit https://www.mtech.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/presidential/index.html or contact Montana Tech Admissions at admissions@mtech.edu or (406) 496-4791.