Troy High Student Earns Coveted Michigander Scholar Spot

Giovanna Carter named 2026 MEDC Michigander Scholar through Kettering University

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:34am

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A Troy High School student, Giovanna Carter, has been named a 2026 MEDC Michigander Scholar through Kettering University, connecting her with top Michigan employers like General Motors. The broader program recognizes 81 engineering and tech students, offering networking, co-ops, and scholarships to keep high-demand talent working in Michigan's mobility and manufacturing industries.

Why it matters

The Michigander Scholars program aims to retain top engineering and technology talent in Michigan by providing students with valuable networking, co-op, and scholarship opportunities. As the state looks to bolster its mobility and manufacturing sectors, keeping homegrown students like Giovanna Carter in Michigan is crucial for the future workforce.

The details

Giovanna Carter, a student at Troy High School, has been selected as one of 81 students to be named a 2026 MEDC Michigander Scholar through Kettering University. The program connects students with top Michigan employers like General Motors, offering networking, co-op placements, and scholarships to encourage them to stay in the state after graduation and contribute to Michigan's thriving mobility and manufacturing industries.

  • Giovanna Carter was named a 2026 MEDC Michigander Scholar.

The players

Giovanna Carter

A student at Troy High School who has been named a 2026 MEDC Michigander Scholar through Kettering University.

Kettering University

A private university in Flint, Michigan that is administering the MEDC Michigander Scholars program to recognize and support 81 engineering and tech students across the state.

MEDC

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, a state-backed organization focused on promoting business growth and talent retention in Michigan.

General Motors

One of the top Michigan employers that the Michigander Scholars program connects students with through networking and co-op opportunities.

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The takeaway

The selection of Giovanna Carter as a Michigander Scholar demonstrates Troy High School's ability to cultivate top engineering and technology talent, while the broader Michigander Scholars program shows Michigan's commitment to retaining its homegrown students in critical industries like mobility and manufacturing.