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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
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
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
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
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
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
Robert E. Applebaum Scholarship Fund
Minnesota • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
February 10, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Luverne Area Community Foundation's scholarships
Rock County • Minnesota • Freshmen
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
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
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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