Minnesota scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 28, 2025

Apply below to the best Minnesota scholarships for January 2025.

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UMSA Foundation Scholarship

Iowa • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • IT/Information Technology • Finance • Business (MBA) • Cybersecurity • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

UMSA Foundation Scholarship offers $3,000 and $1,000 awards for students in specific fields. Eligibility: residents of five Midwest states.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Minnesota Space Grant Consortium (MnSGC)

Minnesota • STEM • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

MnSGC offers financial aid for Minnesota students in STEM fields related to NASA, requiring a 3.0 GPA and residency.

Deadline:

January 28, 2025

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Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation's scholarships

Koochiching County • Itasca County • Aitkin County • St. Louis County • Carlton County • Lake County • Douglas County • Cook County • Bayfield County • Ashland County • Iron County • Price County • Minnesota • Freshmen

Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation offers $800,000+ in scholarships for northeast MN and northwest WI students. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 13, 2025

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St. Croix Valley Foundation Scholarships

Chisago County • Washington County • Burnett County • Pierce County • Polk County • St. Croix County • Minnesota • Wisconsin • Freshmen

St. Croix Valley Foundation offers $400,000+ in scholarships for local students with a common application. Awards up to $1,500.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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John and Kathryn O'Brien Scholarship

Minnesota • Energy • Construction Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Freshmen • Sophomores

The O'Brien Scholarship offers $500 to Minnesota State two-year college students who are immigrants or children of immigrants with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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Dr. Steve and Darla Frantz Endowed Scholarship

Minnesota • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students

The Dr. Steve and Darla Frantz Endowed Scholarship offers $1,250 to U.S. Armed Forces members demonstrating leadership at Minnesota State Colleges.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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Robert E. Applebaum Scholarship Fund

Minnesota • Seniors • Graduate Students

Deadline:

February 10, 2025

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The J & J Trujillo Memorial Scholarship Program

Arizona • New Mexico • Minnesota • Electrical/Electronics • Automotive • Construction • Mechanical • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The J & J Trujillo Memorial Scholarship offers up to $12,500 for trade education in AZ, NM, and MN. Apply with a recommendation letter.

Deadline:

February 20, 2025

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AgCountry Farm Credit Services High School Scholarship

Minnesota • North Dakota • Wisconsin • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen

AgCountry Farm Credit Services offers $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing agriculture careers. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation's scholarships

Hill City • Remer • Blackduck • Northome • Itasca County • Minnesota • Freshmen

The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation offers 150 scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

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Rochester Area Foundation Scholarships

Byron • Stewartville • Oronoco • Spring Valley • Chatfield • Kasson • Dodge Center • Eyota • Rochester • Zumbrota • Pine Island • Mantorville • Plainview • Mazeppa • Olmsted County • Dodge County • Fillmore County • Wabasha County • Minnesota • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Rochester Area Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,000 for high school and college students in Rochester, MN. Apply online today!

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship

California • Connecticut • Delaware • Illinois • Florida • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Missouri • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship awards $1,000 for original works celebrating Italian heritage. Open to U.S. citizens of Italian descent.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

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Richard and Louise Varco Scholarship Fund

Minnesota • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students • Seniors • Freshmen

The Varco Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Minnesota students with a 2.5 GPA enrolling in accredited institutions. Essay and recommendation required.

Deadline:

February 24, 2025

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Eden Prairie Community Foundation's scholarships

Eden Prairie • Minnesota • Freshmen

Eden Prairie Community Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors in Eden Prairie. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 12, 2025

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CBC Spouses Essay Contest

Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school

The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

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Community Giving Scholarships

Minnesota • Iowa • Michigan • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Community Giving Scholarships awarded over $273,000 to students in Minnesota. High chances for local students to win. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Minnesota State High School League Triple "A" Scholarship

Minnesota • Freshmen

The Minnesota State High School League offers the Triple 'A' Scholarship for seniors with a 3.0 GPA and participation in sports and arts.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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PFund Foundation Scholarship Program

Iowa • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Age

The PFund Foundation offers up to $10,000 scholarships for LGBTQ+ students in the Midwest committed to community leadership.

Deadline:

March 11, 2025

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PFund Scholarship

Iowa • Wisconsin • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

PFund Scholarship offers up to $12,000 for LGBTQIA+ leaders in the Midwest. Apply now to support your community involvement!

Deadline:

March 11, 2025

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AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships

Wisconsin • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Minnesota • Iowa • Illinois • Indiana • Missouri • Kansas • Michigan • Ohio • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships offer $250+ for AIST members and dependents attending Midwest universities. Essay required.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

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Dr. Maryan and James McCormick Leadership Endowed Scholarship

Minnesota • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Graduate Students

The Dr. Maryan and James McCormick Scholarship offers $1,500 to Minnesota students with leadership skills and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

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Touchmark Foundation Nursing Scholarship

Arizona • Idaho • Minnesota • Montana • North Dakota • Oklahoma • Oregon • South Dakota • Washington • Wisconsin • Nursing

The Touchmark Foundation Nursing Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for nursing students in select U.S. states and Alberta, Canada.

Deadline:

March 30, 2025

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Luverne Area Community Foundation's scholarships

Rock County • Minnesota • Freshmen

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

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Empower Scholarship

Crawford County • Richland County • Sauk County • Columbia County • Grant County • Iowa County • Lafayette County • Dane County • Green County • Jefferson County • Rock County • Eau Claire County • Taylor County • Clark County • Marathon County • Buffalo County • Trempealeau County • Jackson County • Wood County • Portage County • La Crosse County • Monroe County • Juneau County • Adams County • Vernon County • Douglas County • Bayfield County • Ashland County • Iron County • Vilas County • Burnett County • Washburn County • Sawyer County • Polk County • Barron County • Rusk County • Price County • Oneida County • St. Croix County • Pierce County • Dunn County • Pepin County • Chippewa County • Minnesota • Wisconsin • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen

The Empower Scholarship offers $1,500 to ethnically diverse students in medical fields from Minnesota or Western Wisconsin.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

FAQ

Minnesota scholarships can cover a variety of expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship's terms.

It's advisable to start applying for Minnesota scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or as soon as you decide to pursue higher education.

Yes, you can apply for multiple Minnesota scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.

Eligibility criteria for Minnesota scholarships can vary widely, but they often include factors such as residency in Minnesota, enrollment in an accredited institution, and meeting specific academic or financial requirements.

Yes, many Minnesota scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.

Yes, there are many Minnesota scholarships that are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. You can find these opportunities by searching on Mos or local educational resources.

You can find Minnesota scholarships by searching on scholarship databases like Mos, which aggregates various scholarship opportunities available to students in Minnesota.

In your personal statement for Minnesota scholarships, you should include your academic achievements, career goals, reasons for applying for the scholarship, and any relevant personal experiences that demonstrate your commitment and qualifications.

Some Minnesota scholarships may be available to international students, but many are restricted to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. It's important to check the eligibility requirements for each scholarship.

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