Scholarships

If you are from Minnesota, scholarships specifically created for Minnesota residents could be just what you need to pay your way through college. Awards from Minnesota businesses, philanthropic organizations, colleges and universities, and the Minnesota Office of Higher Education can all help you pay for college, and Scholarships.com can help you find information about these and other college scholarships.

Check out the list below for just a few of the Minnesota scholarships we’ve found. If you’re from Minnesota or planning to attend a Minnesota college or university, these scholarship awards can help you reach your educational goals. However, the following Minnesota scholarships are by no means the only scholarship opportunities out there! To get the full benefit of our free services and for additional information about Minnesota scholarships and awards based on different search criteria, you should conduct a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.

Minnesota Achieve Scholarship

The Minnesota Achieve Scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible Minnesota students who complete a qualifying secondary school program and are attending a Minnesota institution. Eligible students can receive a $1,200 award to be paid in two equal payments with second payment made after completion of the first term.
More information on the Minnesota Achieve Scholarship.

Minnesota Academic Excellence Scholarship

The Minnesota Academic Excellence Scholarship helps students who have demonstrated outstanding ability, achievement, and potential in one of several subjects: English or creative writing, fine arts, foreign language, math, science, or social science. Students must enroll at a nonsectarian public or private Minnesota college or university to receive this award. Renewable scholarships of up to the full amount of tuition at a public university in the state are available through this program.
More information on the Minnesota Academic Excellence Scholarship.

Minnesota Public Safety Officers' Survivor Grant

The Minnesota Public Safety Officer's Survivor Grant provides educational benefits to dependent children and the surviving spouse of a public safety officer killed in the line of duty on or after January 1, 1973.
More information on the Minnesota Public Safety Officers' Survivor Grant.

The Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program

The Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program provides money to help Native American students pay for their higher education. Scholarships are available to eligible American Indian students who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full or three-fourths time. To qualify, students must:

§ Have one-fourth or more Indian ancestry

§ Be a resident of Minnesota

§ Be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate

More information on the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program.

White Earth Scholarship Program

To be eligible for the White Earth Scholarship Program, students must be an enrolled member of the White Earth Band of Chippewa (descendents ineligible). Eligible students must attend an accredited post-secondary institution and must not have defaulted on any student loans.

Students that will be attending a post-secondary institution outside Minnesota must be seeking a degree or diploma in a program that is at least 2 years in length. There are no exceptions. Eligible students who qualify for this scholarship can receive up to $4,500 per institutional calendar year.
More information on the White Earth Scholarship Program.

Scholarships:

Northwest Airlines Pilots’ Wives Club: Awards two $1,800 scholarships that allow high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors to explore the field of cardiovascular research by working in a MN research lab during the summer months. Applications online at: www.heart.org/mnscholarships

Deadline: November 15, 2009.

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship: $1,000-15,000/yr for students who demonstrate scholarship, leadership & financial need. Go through local Elks lodge.

Check binder for detailed application.

Deadline: November 22

“Top Ten List” Scholarship 2009. Five $1,000 awards. Applicants must be 13 years or older. Short written response: “Create a ‘top ten list’ of the craziest or most unique scholarships you have heard of, and briefly describe each scholarship. Note: the awards may be real or fictional.” See scholarship binder or apply online: scholarshipExperts.com.

Deadline: December 31, 2009.

The Celebration of Women & Their Arts: Five awards ranging from $250 to $500 will be given to female high school students in the arts at the 12^th annual “Celebration of Women & Their Music” on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Fargo Theatre. Applications available in the scholarship binder or more information (including application) can be found online at: www.areafoundation.org/scholarships or by calling 701-234-0756.

Deadline: 4:30 pm January 8, 2010.

Sam Walton community Scholarship: A non-renewable $1,000 scholarship available online at www.walmartfoundation.org. All high school seniors who are not a Wal-mart or Sam’s club associate, or the child or legal dependent of an associate are eligible for application.

Deadline: January 14, 2009.

“Create-A-Greeting Card” Scholarship Contest. One $10,000 award. Applicants must be 14 years or older. See Binder or visit: www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship. for details.

Deadline: January 15, 2010.

MN Council for the Social Studies: Bill Manierich Memorial Scholarship, $500. Application plus essay on given topic. More info online: www.mcss.org/scholarship

Deadline: January 25

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program: Up to $5,000 per year for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. KFC’s Colonel Scholars Program was created in 2006 and is dedicated to assisting students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Eligibility requirements: 1) high school graduate 2) GPA of 2.75 or higher 3) Enroll in public, in-state college or university 4) Pursue a bachelor’s degree 5) U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Scholars may begin their college career by entering either a 2 or 4 year college or university within their state of legal residence, as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelor’s degree program. Online application only: www.kfcscholars.org

Deadline: February 2010

World Class: The Mediacom Scholarship Program: Mediacom communications will award up to fifty $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school students attending accredited post-secondary institutions in the Fall of 2010. Applications in binder or online at www.mediacomworldclass.com. In addition to the applications, applicants must include an essay on leadership and obtain two recommendation letters.

Deadline: February 10, 2010.

Lyon-Lincoln Electric Co-op: $1,000 Basin Electric Scholarship for a dependent of Lyon-Lincoln Co-op member/customer. For a senior planning to be a full time student at an accredited college. Application in binder or online:

www.lyon-lincolnelectric.coop

Deadline: February 10

AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship: Applicants should submit an autobiography and write a 1,200 word essay about how Alzheimer’s has affected their life. One $5,000, one $500, one $250 awards. Application in binder or online at www.afateens.org.

Deadline: February 15, 2009.

Ronald McDonald House Charities National Scholarship Program: offering scholarships to students from communities who face limited access to educational and career opportunities. These awards are open to high school seniors are at a minimum of $1,000. Scholarship recipients must enroll in and attend a two or four year college or university in the academic year following their selection.

Deadline: February 15, 2009.

Burger King Scholars Program: up to 700, $1,000 scholarships available. Criteria for eligibility:

Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher

Work part-time an average of 15 hrs/week, 40 weeks per yr

Demonstrate participation in community service and/or co-curricular act.

Demonstrate financial need

Plan to enroll in two or four year college by Fall of the application year

Please note that students DO NOT have to be employed at a Burger King restaurant. Apply online at www.bk.com/scholars.

Deadline: February 15, 2009.

United Educators Credit Union Scholarship Program: United Educator’s provides two $1,000 college scholarships to high school seniors who are a United Educators Credit Union member or the child, grandchild, or other dependent of a member. Applicants must be planning to attend a university, college, community college or technical college in the fall of 2010. Applications in binder or online at www.uecu.coop.

Deadline: February 12, 2010.

USA Funds Access to Education: Demonstrate financial need, leadership and academics. Renewable $1,500 scholarship. Apply online: www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship/

Deadline: February 15, 2010

MinnesotaJobs.com Scholarship: Every quarter, one $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student. To be eligible, must complete online form at www.MinnesotaJobs.com/scholarships and be enrolled into a 2 or 4 year program at a MN school.

Best Buy Scholarships: If you’re a graduating High School Senior who’s been involved in volunteer community service or work experience, we’d like to help you. To apply, visit www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com.

Deadline:

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program: Thirty $1,000 scholarships awarded to high school seniors planning to attend a two or four year college full-time next fall. Scholarships are selected through a random drawing process. Apply online only at http://usbank.com/studentbanking

Deadline: February 28, 2010.

Minnesota Soybean research & Promotion Council: Up to six $1,000 scholarships are being offered to MN high school seniors who plan to pursue a post-secondary education in the field of agriculture. Applicants must be a MN resident, from a family who is active in agriculture, 2010 graduate, active in both agriculture and the community, pursuing an education in an agriculture, agribusiness or food science area & plan to enroll in a 2 or 4 year accredited college or technical college. Applications are available in the binder or online at: www.mnsoybean.org.

Deadline: February 2010.

Minnesota School Counselor Association Scholarship Program: High school seniors who are currently attending a public or private high school in MN and plan to attend a post-secondary institution in the fall of 2010-2011 school year are eligible to apply. Eleven $500 scholarships will be awarded (one for the southwest, MN division). Fill out application and write a 1-pgae essay describing how a licensed school counselor or counseling program has helped or encouraged them with a personal or academic accomplishment. Application in binder or online at www.mnschoolcounselors.org.

Deadline: March 1^st, 2010.

MLBA-MN Livestock Breeders Association: One $500 scholarship to an outstanding FFA or 4-H member pursuing an ag major with emphasis on animal agriculture at Uof M, UW River Falls, SDSU, NDSU or ISU. Download application at: www.mnlivestockbreeders.org or in binder.

Deadline: March 1, 2010.

Kohl’s Kids Who Care: any student age 12-18 who volunteer in their community are eligible for a $50 gift card or $1,000-5,000 awards. www.kohlscorporation.com

Deadline: March 15

Robert C. Byrd: $1,500 scholarship awarded to student who is accepted into college and demonstrates outstanding academic achievement. More info online:

www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.

Deadline: March 15

Dollars for Scholars: $200-500 awards for academics, community service, activities and work experience.

Deadline: March 15

Minnesota Women’s Golf Association: Scholarship is for the amount of $3,000 per year, renewable for 4 consecutive years ($12,000 maximum). Applicant must have a 3.2 GPA or above. The scholarship is awarded on the bases of scholastic rating, financial need, and school achievements, leadership and activities. Candidates shall demonstrate an interest or involvement in the sport of golf.

Deadline: March 31, 2010.

Minnesota AFL-CIO Scholarship: Awarding five $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are union members or the dependents of union members whose local union is affiliated with the Minnesota AFL-CIO. Students must have a straight “B” average or better and plan to attend a post-secondary institution in Minnesota.

Deadline: April 2010.

Ray & Joan Grefe Scholarship: $5,000 award to student choosing a major in math or natural science. Academic ability, need and moral character. Check binder for details or online: www.radc.org

Deadline: April 1

American Legion: Check the binder for the $500 American Legion Memorial Scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2010.

AgStar Fund for Rural American: to prepare the next generation for agriculture industry leaders. Ten $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to continue their education this fall in agriculture related fields and five $1,000 scholarships to show with an ag. Or rural background who plan to continue their education in any field of study. Apply online at: www.agstar.biz/apps/AgstarFundApp/

Deadline: April 2010.

Nellie Stone Johnson: $500-$2,000 renewable scholarships for racial minority union member, child/grandchild of union member and planning to attend a MNscu school. 2 letters of recommendation plus application. In binder or online: www.nelliestone.org/scholarship_program

Deadline: May 1, 2010.

Minnesota Association of Townships Scholarship Program: MN Assoc. of Townships Scholarship Program is awarding up to four $1,000 scholarships to any high school JUNIOR. Winners will be chosen based on a written essay. Applications available in the binder.

Deadline: May 1, 2010.

SallieMae’s Parent Answer Scholarship Sweepstakes: $10,000. Parents with a child enrolled in college for the upcoming academic year; apply online: www.salliemae.com/content/parent_answer

Deadline: May 30, 2010

2009-2010 CollegeSTEPS Scholarship Sweepstakes. Twenty $1,000 winners. Entrants can enroll in the CollegeSTEPS Program at: wellsfargo.com/student/planning/scholarships/. Deadline: May 31, 2010.

Coca-cola Scholars: Four year school; 3.0 GPA, Leadership two hundred $10,000, fifty $20,000. Apply online: www.coca-colascholars.org

Deadline: Oct 31, 2009.

Two year school: apply at your college, 2.5 GPA, three hundred fifty $1,000

Deadline: May 31

Abbot & Fenner Business Consultants: The A&F $1,000 Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

more info online: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.
What do you see as the long term impact of our current recession on the average family? How might it affect their future decisions?

Deadline: June 19, 2010

BigSun Scholarship: Offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student athlete. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Students are asked to email a 500 word or less essay describing why you should be the winner of this award. “How has your participation in sports affected the person you are becoming?” All essay submissions should be sent to:athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com.

Deadline: June 24, 2010.

Win Free College Tuition Sweepstakes. One $10,000 winner and one monthly $1,000 winner. Enter online: www.nextstepmagazine.com.

Deadline: June 30, 2010.

Tylenol Scholarship: Students pursuing a career in a health field. Academics, Essay, Application form. Apply online: www.tylenol.com/scholarship

Deadline:

FFA Scholarships: Several $ 1,000-5,000 scholarships for FFA members. More information online: www.ffa.org

MBA Scholarship Program: Applicants for the scholarship must be dependent children of members of the Military Benefit Association. They must maintain a 2.5 or higher cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent. Applicants must have a high school degree or GED and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school by fall of the year in which the award is granted. Current full-time undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited school are also eligible to apply. Up to five $2,000 scholarships will be awarded each year.

Applications available Dec 2009militarybenefit.org/MemberBenefits/Scholarships/

Deadline:

e-Campus Tours: Win a $1,000 scholarship by registering online at www.ecampustours.com. Open to high school juniors and seniors. Must sign up for an account.