
The purpose of this detailed listing of Minnesota scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for Minnesota students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.

January
Better Business Bureau of Minnesota & North Dakota (BBB) awards scholarships to high school students who have demonstrated integrity, leadership, and ethical values. Scholarship money is awarded directly toward winners’ post-secondary education expenses (tuition or room/board only) at any accredited institution. The BBB scholarship is primarily based on a written essay which must convey how the student has demonstrated integrity and ethical decision-making skills to overcome a challenge in a business-type setting (ie: school projects, school or community leadership, volunteering, extracurriculars or clubs, or jobs/internships). The application is open from November to January 1. Learn more here.
Ford Built Tough – Students who are members of the FFA and are pursuing a two-year or four-year degree, trade school, or a vocational certificate in any major are eligible to apply for the Ford Built Tough -$1,000 Scholarship. Applicants must apply online and then visit their local participating Ford Truck dealer for signature and dealer code. Deadline to apply is January 9th. For more information, please visit the website.
This scholarship is for full-time graduating high school seniors with a 3.4 GPA, of any ethnic or cultural background, who plan to attend an accredited college or university (2-year and 4-year) in fall. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and must be residents of of the following states where we currently have participating InspirASIAN chapters: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. The amount varies and the deadline is January 31st. For more info here.
The Lake Country Power Les Beach Memorial Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors whose families patronize Lake Country Power. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to community through active involvement in civic affairs or volunteerism in community organizations or programs that enhance the quality of life for the citizens of our region. This scholarship is renewable for up to a total of $4,000 ($1,000 per year for eight semesters) for qualifying students. Application is open Jan 1- Jan 31st. More details here.
All students who have submitted an application and all supporting documents by the listed deadline are evaluated holistically, based upon academic and non-academic information provided on their admission application. Academic components considered include high school GPA and academic honors. Non-academic items include leadership experience, volunteer experience, extracurricular activities, employment and non-academic honors. This scholarship has a value of $6,000 up to tuition. The deadline for Fall 2025 is January 15th-more information here.
February
This is for Minnesota high school seniors planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary school in the U.S. and studying agriculture or animal husbandry. The scholarship will award five $1,000 scholarships. Applications are due before or on February 1st. The guidelines and application can be found here.
They are awarded to graduating high school seniors in Minnesota who are enrolled in public or private four-year colleges. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.9. The scholarship committee also considers extracurricular activities and community service. They award six $5,000 scholarships every year. The deadline is February 15th. Read more here.
This gives twenty $3,000/year for up to four years or $12,000. To be considered, Students must be graduating high school seniors with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.59. You must also be enrolled in a four-year college or university. The scholarship committee considers GPA, extracurriculars, and community service. The deadline to apply is February 15th. You can learn more about the The Minnesota Masonic Charities Heritage Scholarship here.
This offers ten $4,000 awards per year for up to four years. Applicants must be graduating from a Minnesota high school, have a GPA of 3.6 to 3.89, and must plan to enroll in a four-year college program. The deadline to apply is February 15. More details here.
Applicants must be a resident of, or attended high school in Kanabec, Pine, or Washington counties in Minnesota. Be a high school senior enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States. Award amounts will be up to $2750 each. The deadline is February 18th. Learn more here.
This is for $500. This scholarship is for female graduating seniors, attending school or home school in Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro or surrounding areas, about to enter a 2-year or 4-year accredited institution of higher education. Women of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is February 24th. Application here.
This is up to $3,500, which makes it renewable for up to 3 years. To be eligible, you must be a senior from a MN High school with a 3.0+ GPA. You must also plan to pursue a music major in education, performance, or music therapy and have 2 years of formal training in some aspect of music. The deadline for applications is February 24th. Learn more here.
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship – offers senior high school and 1st/2nd year college students with multiple scholarship opportunities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic work ethic. Minimum GPA: 3.0 The deadline is February 7th. Apply here.
Anderson Niskanen Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance for graduating seniors from Duluth public high schools who are in financial need for post-secondary education at the University of Minnesota Duluth or the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. You must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate leadership to apply. Scholarships (of $2000/year), will be sent directly to the institution for each semester enrolled. The application is open from December 1-February 15th. Learn more here.
Allen Butler Minority Law Enforcement Scholarship Fund provides $1,000 in financial assistance to youth of color in Duluth to begin or continue law enforcement training at a post-secondary institution. Individuals are eligible if they are people of color, including African Americans, Asians, Native Americans and Hispanics. They must also be graduates of the Duluth Public Schools or GED and Duluth city residents for at least three years. Applicants must be seriously considering applying to the Duluth Police Department and studying Criminal Justice/ Law Enforcement. The application is open from December 1- February 15th. Read more here.
March
This ranges from $1,000 to $6,600 based on financial needs for High-achieving female 10th and 11th graders attending high school in Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota. Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars attend summer pre-college programs at eleven partner colleges and universities – Barnard College, Brown University, Cornell University, Emory University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, MIT, Smith College, Stanford University, Washington University in St Louis, University of Chicago, and Yale University. The Deadline is March 1st. Learn more here.
The purpose of the fund is to recognize, assist and encourage high school seniors who are well-rounded individuals in their pursuit of advanced education. It is awarding 10 scholarships for $2,000 each. To be considered, you must live within Bernick service area, have a GPA of 3.0 or better, and are planning to attend a two-year or four-year college. The deadline is March 1st. Application found here.
This is for high school seniors entering college in the fall. Scholarship awards are $1,000 each. Applicants must be from an actively farming or ranching family or must be planning to pursue a career in farming or some other aspect of agriculture such as agricultural extension, agricultural education, soil conservation, farm and ranch management, agricultural finance, veterinary medicine or agri-business. The deadline is March 1st. Application here.
This is up to $5,000. This encourages students who have already demonstrated a commitment to peace and justice to strive for peace and justice both in their educational pursuits and in their personal and professional lives. Applicants must be a resident of (or currently attending school in) Minnesota. The deadline is March 1st. More details here.
This gives two $500. Applicants must be an Owatonna High School senior planning a teaching career. The deadline is March 5th. Read more here.
This is for $1,000 per year up to 4 years. This is available to high school seniors that have previously played or currently play in ‘Sota Series events. This scholarship is based on high school grades, class rank, ACT/SAT scores, extracurricular activities and involvement, financial need as well as a one-page essay. The deadline is March 10th. More info here.
This was established with the goal of supporting and building relationships with promising and diverse students from Chicago, Denver and Minneapolis and their surrounding areas. This is for $1,000. To be considered, you must be a high school senior and be of Black, African American, Hispanic, Latino, and/or part of Indigenous groups in North America. You must also have plans to enroll at a four-year accredited institution. The deadline is March 12th. Learn more here.
This offers sixteen $500 scholarships to students who are currently enrolled in a Minnesota High School and are members of their high school football team. To be eligible, the Head Football Coach must be a member or MHSFCA. The deadline for submission is March 13th. Apply here.
This offers $2,000 to college-bound high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. The program expanded to a system-wide program that now supports all three of our hospitals: Ridgeview Medical Center, Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center and Ridgeview Le Sueur Medical Center. The three hospitals work together to award scholarships to one student from each of the 20 local area high schools in the Ridgeview service area. Additionally, there is one scholarship awarded to a nontraditional high school student, as well as a scholarship for a son or daughter of a Ridgeview employee. The deadline for applications is March 13th. Read more here.
This is for $1,000. This is available to hockey players who are high school seniors residing and attending a school in Minnesota. You must also be registered with an affiliate association of Minnesota Hockey. The deadline for applications is March 14th. Read more here.
This is up to $11,000 . This assists high school seniors or graduates residing in Minnesota who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study for the first time at an accredited public four-year college or university in Minnesota. Students must demonstrate financial need to be eligible and have a 24+ ACT and 2.5+ GPA. The deadline is March 15th. More info. here.
This is for $1,200. The recipient must be a high school graduate at the time of application. The recipient must also be a female resident of Steele County or a female graduate of a Steele County School District. The deadline is March 15th. Application here.
This is for $10,000 and is given to the top ranked student in the graduating class of Le Sueur- Henderson High School in Le Sueur, MN. This merit award is renewable for three additional years based on the student maintaining a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale.). The deadline is March 18th. Read more here.
This is for seniors attending Braham Area High School who will be attending a college/university or technical school and have chosen to pursue a degree beyond a high school diploma at an institution of higher learning. The award of $500.00 will be given to the student selected by members of the Melcher Family. Eligible students must have 2.75 GPA or higher and must have participated in at least one extra-curricular activity as a senior. The deadline is March 22nd. Read more here.
This is for seniors at Braham Area High School who will be attending a college/university, technical program, or trade school this upcoming fall, who live outside of the corporate limits of any city within the ISD #314 school district and have an academic standing of 2.5 GPA or higher. The Braham Area High School Scholarship Committee will award multiple $1,000 scholarships. The deadline is March 22nd. Learn more here.
This will award four $1,000 scholarships to Braham Area H.S. students whose parents are ECE members. The deadline is March 22nd. Application here.
This is for $1000 and is given to deserving student-athletes from Minnesota High Schools. To be considered, you must have a GPA that would equate with an honor student and have participated in High School Athletics through their 12th grade year. The deadline to apply is March 28th. Application found here.
This is open to any Minnesota high school senior and offers a $1000 1st place and $500 2nd place award to the winners. The deadline to Apply is March 29th. Rules and an online entry form can be found here.
This is for $1,000. To be eligible, you must be a graduating senior from Owatonna High School and have participated in community activities, extracurricular activities and/or sports for a minimum of two years. You must also be planning to major in natural resource science, conservation, or environmental studies and be in good academic standing with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0. The deadline is March 31st. Apply here.
This is up to $10,000. This benefits children of workers disabled or fatally injured in work-related accidents. To be eligible, you must be the natural, adopted, step-child or full dependent of a worker injured or killed in a work-related accident during the course and scope of employment with a Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Iowa-based employer and entitled to receive benefits under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act, Workers Compensation Act of Wisconsin or Iowa workers’ compensation law. You must also be a Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Iowa resident between the ages of 16 and 25 at the time of the application. The deadline is March 31st. Read more here.
This is up to $500. To be eligible, you must be a Minnesota resident business education student who wishes to continue their education and pursue an office related career, preferably in the education field. The deadline to apply is March 31st. Learn more here.
April
This is for $500 and available to OHS wrestlers who are graduating this year and will be seeking further education (college, vo-tech, community college, etc.) The deadline is April 3rd. Learn more here.
This is for $500. To be considered, you shall be a veteran, a child of a veteran or a grandchild of a veteran. You must meet the academic standards of the school he/she wishes to attend snf have the desire to pursue an education beyond high school. The deadline to apply is April 3rd. Application here.
This is for $2,500. This is available to high school seniors who have applied and been accepted to a qualified program (see link below). They must be a Minnesota resident and have enrolled in (at least) nine credits for Fall and also in Spring. The deadline to apply is April 1st. More info. here.
This is for $5,000. Applicants must be a senior graduating from any public or private high school in Steele County or Waseca County who is planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college program. Applicants must be able to show a strong commitment to their education and service to others within their community. The deadline is April 3rd. Application here.
This scholarship offers a $10,000 award. To be eligible, a student must be in good academic standing with a 3.0 GPA or better, must intend to major in science, mathematics, engineering or a program leading to enrollment in medical school, and attend a four-year public university or college. The deadline is April 5th. Apply here.
This is seeking recipients for two $500 college scholarships. To be eligible, you must be a high school senior from one of the following high schools: Detroit Lakes, Frazee, Hawley, Lake Park-Audubon, Park Rapids, Pelican Rapids, Perham-Dent, Ulen-Hitterdal, Waubun. You must also be in the upper one third of his or her graduating class and be pursuing an education major. The deadline to apply is April 2nd. Application found here.
This is up to $1,500. This is available to high school seniors who are graduating from School District 77 with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and who plan on attending a four year liberal arts college. The deadline for applications is April 7th. Apply here.
This is for $5,000. Applicants must be graduating from a public high school, private high school, or homeschool education within the boundaries of ISD #77; and plan to attend a 4-year U.S. college or university, or a 2-year college, or a trade school. The deadline to apply is April 7th. Apply here.
This is for $1,000 and is awarded to three eligible applicants per year. You must be a high school senior graduating from Southland High School of School District 500 in Adams, MN with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and who plans to attend a four year U.S. college or university or a two year U.S. college or trade school. The deadline for applications is April 7th. Apply here.
The scholarship seeks to financially support two dedicated students in the pursuit of their higher educational goals. The successful applicant will be awarded $1,000 each to the choice of their college or university. To be considered, you must be A U.S. citizen or legal resident alien. You must also be a high school senior who resides in Minnesota and be of Hmong descent. You have to have a minimum GPA of 3 and be from a family of 5+. The deadline to apply is April 12th. More details here.
This is for $1,000. To be considered, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien of Hmong descent, residing in Minnesota. You must also be a high school senior who has been accepted full-time or part-time to a 4-year college/university. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and major in education or law field. The deadline to apply is April 12th. More info. Here.
The scholarship seeks to financially support two dedicated female students in the pursuit of their educational goals. The successful applicant will be awarded $500 to the choice of their college/university. To be considered, you must be a female U.S. citizen or legal resident alien of Hmong descent, residing in Minnesota. You must also be a high school senior who has been accepted fulltime to a public technical 2-year college or accredited 4-year college/university. The deadline to apply is April 12th. Read more here.
This seeks to financially support two dedicated male students in the pursuit of their educational goals. The successful applicant will be awarded $500 each. To be considered, you must be a male U.S. citizen or legal resident alien of Hmong descent, residing in Minnesota. You must also be a high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA who has been accepted fulltime to a public technical 2-year college or accredited 4-year college/university. The deadline to apply is April 12th. Learn more here.
This seeks to financially support one student in the pursuit of their educational goals. The award given is $1,000 to the choice of their college or university.To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien as well as a Minnesota resident. You must also be a high school senior, high school or GED graduate or current college/graduate student. You must have been accepted fulltime to a 2-year or 4-year college/university or graduate school and come from a family of five or more. The deadline is April 12th. Read more here.
This is based on need and hardship and is for $1,000. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien as well as a Minnesota resident of Hmong descent. You must also be a high school senior, high school or GED graduate or current college/graduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.0. You must major in science or engineering related fields. The deadline is April 12th. More information here.
This is for $2,000. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien as well as a Minnesota resident of Hmong descent. You must also be a high school senior, high school or GED graduate or current college/graduate student. You must be majoring in Healthcare, Social Services, or related fields. The deadline is April 12th. More details here.
This is up to $1,000. This offers financial assistance for post-secondary education and is open to high school graduates or any currently enrolled post-secondary student. To be considered, you must be a public or school district employee or elected official in Minnesota, or the child of a public or school district employee or elected official in Minnesota. The deadline for applications is April 15th. Application found here.
This is for high school seniors graduating from Minnesota high school. The Mike Zimmer foundation will award two $10,000 (one-time, non-renewable) educational scholarships. To be eligible, you must have participated in a varsity sport in high school, have good academic standing with a GPA of 2.75 or higher, plan to attend an accredited college, university or community college, and have participated in an extracurricular activity or volunteered in the community. The deadline to apply is April 15th. Website here.
This seeks to foster the creative endeavors of graduating Minneapolis high school students by offering a recurring $5,000 scholarship to students interested in pursuing an education and career in a creative field. They offer seven of these scholarships each year. The deadline is April 16th. Apply here.
This gives ten $1,000 awards. This is open to students who are legal U.S. residents, high school seniors and residents of Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin. Must be planning to attend, physically or virtually, an eligible college the fall following the registration dates. There is no financial need, minimum grade point average or class rank requirements. The deadline to apply is April 30th. More info. here.
This gives two $1,000. This is focused on opening opportunities for Minnesota students pursuing the fields of science, technology and engineering. To recognize talent and curiosity in this space, it seeks to award merit-based scholarships to further these students’ post-secondary education. The deadline is April 30th. Apply here.
This ranges from$750 – $3,000. This will be awarded to students at South High School and Wellstone High School. This is based on demonstration of need and students must pursue STEM careers. The deadline is April 30th. Read more here.
The Salvation Army awards this to a student in Ramsey, Washington, or Dakota County, who has financial need. The recipient must be a graduating senior who is enrolled in an undergraduate program and has a history of volunteerism. Applicants must provide a copy of their FAFSA form and a resume with their community service history. The scholarship is worth $3,000 for students enrolled in a four-year college and $1,500 for students enrolled in a two-year college. The deadline is April 30th. More info. Here.
This offers two $5,000 awards to two BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students, one each for a high school senior and a college student. The area of study needs to be in marketing, creative arts, analytics, or computer science with the goal to ultimately lead to a career in marketing. Applicants must reside in Minnesota but may attend college in Minnesota or Wisconsin. The deadline to apply is April 30th. Read more here.
ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship gives ten $1,000 awards. This is open to high school seniors who attend school and reside in Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin. They must also be planning to attend, physically or virtually, an eligible college the fall following the registration dates. The deadline for applications is April 30th. Learn more here.
May
These are awarded to students of color who graduate from a Minnesota high school and attend a Minnesota post-secondary institution. Students at all levels of academic achievement seeking to pursue a 2 or 4 degree at a Minnesota college or university and agree to complete annual service projects with children can qualify for a grant. Page Grants range in value from $1,500 to $2,500 annually. The deadline is May 1st. For more information or to apply click here.
This is for $2,500. This will be awarded annually to one female student athlete who intends to pursue a career in sports medicine. For the Minnesota Athletes in Sports Medicine Scholarship section, you must be graduating high school senior female from the state of Minnesota, planning on attending a four-year college or university within the United States, and involved in an interscholastic sport each of their 4 years in high school. The deadline to apply is May 1st. Apply here.
This is for $2,500 and will be awarded annually to one male student athlete who is a senior and intends to attend college to pursue a career in sports medicine. The deadline to apply is May 1st. Apply here.
This is for $5,000 and will be awarded to a graduating student from a Minneapolis public high school. More specifically, this benefits African American graduating seniors who are served by AchieveMpls and are planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution for full-time enrollment. The deadline to apply is May 4th. Read more here.
This will give one $1,000 scholarship which will be awarded in the spring of 2021 to one graduating senior from Roosevelt High School. Students must plan to enroll in a four-year college, have shown academic improvement and personal growth through hard work, and demonstrate financial need. The deadline to apply is May 4th. Learn more here.
This has helped graduates from Minneapolis Public High Schools attend college. This is one application for up to 6 scholarships with the amount varying. The deadline to apply is May 8th. Application found here.
This is for $500 each and will be presented to a senior fast pitch softball player and to a senior band member. To be considered, you must be a graduating senior at Owatonna High School, have participated in either band or fast pitch softball all four years of high school, and plan to attend either a two or four-year college. The deadline is May 9th. More details here.
This gives $10,000 to the top ranked student in the graduating class of Maple River High School in Mapleton, MN. This merit award is renewable for three additional years based on the student maintaining a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale.). The deadline is May 14th. Read more here.
This gives up to five $1,000 awards. To be eligible, you must be a Minnesota resident pursuing an undergraduate degree at a two or four year institution with an emphasis in swine production or related fields. Applicants must be entering either his/her freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year of college. The deadline for applications is May 15th.Learn more here.
These are for high school seniors. If you are applying for a college/university you have the option of applying to one of the two scholarships, David K. Roe Scholarship or the Hubert H. Humphrey Memorial Award. These scholarships are for $1,000. If you are applying to vocational/ technical, you can apply to the Donald Pilla Memorial Award for$1,000. To be eligible for all of these scholarships, you must be a union member or a dependent of a union member whose local union is affiliated with theMinnesota AFL-CIO; have a straight “B” average or better (2 .0 in a 3.0 grade point system/3.0 in a 4.0 grade point system); and attend a post-secondary institution located within the state of Minnesota. The deadline is May 28th. Apply here.
This will award multiple scholarships, totaling up to $30,000, with a top award amount of up to $5,000, to qualifying students. Applicants for scholarship must be currently enrolled in an accredited construction-related, post-secondary program in the surrounding five-state area. Applicants must have maintained at least a 2.5 GPA or equivalent. If you meet these requirements, submit this completed application with all noted enclosures, postmarked by May 31th. click here to apply.
June
This is for current high school seniors or graduates of a high school within the Owatonna, Minnesota, School District who plans to enroll in at least a half-time or full-time course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college. The student will receive a $3,000 award and the deadline is June 4th. Read more here.
The scholarship seeks to financially support one dedicated Hmong-American student in the pursuit of higher education to better themself and others. The successful applicant will be awarded $1000 to the choice of their college or university. To be considered, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien, a high school senior accepted full time to a public or private university, and have lost one or both parents. The deadline to apply is June 7th. More details here.
Judge Adam Yang & Theresa Thao Living Legacy Scholarship is for $1,000. To be considered, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien of Hmong descent, residing in Minnesota who has been accepted full-time or part-time to a 4-year college/university. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and want to become a teacher or lawyer. The deadline to apply is June 7th. More info. Here.
The scholarship seeks to financially support one dedicated student in the pursuit of their educational goals. The successful applicant will be awarded $500 to the choice of their college/university. To be considered, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien of Hmong descent, residing in Minnesota. You must also be a high school senior who has been accepted fulltime to a public technical 2-year college or accredited 4-year college/university. The deadline to apply is June 7th. Read more here.
The Yer Yee Lee and Ma Vang Lee Scholarship seeks to financially support one student in the pursuit of their educational goals. The award given is $1,000 to the choice of their college or university.To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien as well as a Minnesota resident. You must also be a high school senior, high school or GED graduate or current college/graduate student. You must have been accepted fulltime to a 2-year or 4-year college/university or graduate school and come from a family of five or more siblings. The deadline is June 7th. Read more here.
Dr Kou Bliaxa Vang Scholarship is $500 for any person of Hmong descent pursuing an education in the fields of medicine or dentistry. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien as well as a Minnesota resident of Hmong descent. The deadline is June 7th. More information here.
Chue Lao and Ah Xiong Vang Living Legacy Scholarship is for $2,000. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien as well as a Minnesota resident of Hmong descent. You must also be a high school senior, high school or GED graduate or current college/graduate student. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Majoring in Healthcare, dental, medical, or related fields. The deadline is June 7th. More details here.
The scholarship seeks to financially support one dedicated Hmong-American student in the pursuit of higher education to better themself and others. The successful applicant will be awarded $1500 to the choice of their college or university. To be considered, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien, a high school senior accepted full time to a public or private university, and have lost one or both parents. The deadline to apply is June 7th. More details here.
The scholarship seeks to financially support one dedicated Hmong-American student in the pursuit of higher education to better themself and others. The successful applicant will be awarded $1000 to the choice of their college or university. To be considered, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien, a high school senior accepted full time to a public or private university, and have lost one or both parents. The deadline to apply is June 7th. More details here.
Judge Adam Yang & Theresa Thao Living Legacy Scholarship is for $1,000. To be considered, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien of Hmong descent, residing in Minnesota who has been accepted full-time or part-time to a 4-year college/university. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and want to become a teacher or lawyer. The deadline to apply is June 7th. More info. Here.
The scholarship seeks to financially support one dedicated student in the pursuit of their educational goals. The successful applicant will be awarded $500 to the choice of their college/university. To be considered, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien of Hmong descent, residing in Minnesota. You must also be a high school senior who has been accepted fulltime to a public technical 2-year college or accredited 4-year college/university. The deadline to apply is June 7th. Read more here.
David Vang Living Legacy Scholarship is two awards for $1,000. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien as well as a Minnesota resident of Hmong descent. You must also be a high school senior, high school or GED graduate pursuing an education to better themselves and others. Minimum GPA of 3.0. More details here.
Mor Yang Living Legacy Scholarship is for $1,000. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien as well as a Minnesota resident of Hmong descent. You must also be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.5 majoring in healthcare, dental, medical, or related fields. The deadline is June 7th. More details here.
The scholarship seeks to financially support one dedicated Hmong-American student in the pursuit of higher education who has one or more deceased parents. The successful applicant will be awarded $1000 to the choice of their college or university. To be considered, you must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien and a high school senior, GED graduate, or current college/graduate student enrolled full time to a public or private university. The deadline to apply is June 7th. More details here.
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Recipients are selected based on one-half of family income being derived from farming; upper half of high school class, leadership, and financial need. You must be a freshman living in Younkers trade area (roughly Iowa, southeast South Dakota, southwest and east central Minnesota, southwest Wisconsin, Illinois, southeast Nebraska). To be considered, you must file FAFSA before December 1st. Learn more here.
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients “regardless of nationality” with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Applicants should have attended an eligible public high school for their junior and senior years and be graduating in the upcoming spring and must have plans to attend an eligible four-year college or university. Recipients must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until commencement of the 2025 fall semester in college. Application here.
The MLK Beloved Community is a University of Minnesota housing scholarship for $3,000 split between two semesters. This is for first-year residents advised through the MLK program living on campus for the duration of the school year. Read more here.
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Gold Scholar Award is a University of Minnesota scholarship for up to $10,000 annually for four years. Selection is based on academic achievement, but enrollment in honors courses, outstanding talent, diversity, and community leadership are also considered. Preference is given to National Merit Finalists. Recipients must list the University of Minnesota Twin Cities as their first-choice college by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation deadline. To be eligible, you must reside in Minnesota or qualify for MN Dream Act, apply to the University of Minnesota as an undergraduate, and enroll as a full-time freshman. Consideration for the scholarship is automatic upon application to UM. The deadline is the same as the undergraduate application deadline. Read more here.
Puckett Scholars Program is a University of Minnesota scholarship for $4,000 annually for four years. Preference is given to students who demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership and/or community involvement, financial need, and who have excellent potential to succeed at the college level. To be eligible, you must be a high school senior from Minnesota, apply to the University of Minnesota as an undergraduate, and enroll as a full-time freshman. Consideration for the scholarship is automatic upon application to UM. The deadline is the same as the undergraduate application deadline. Read more here.
Paul Antonich Scholarship Fund is a one-time $2,000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior boy on the track and/or cross-country team at Denfeld and East High School. The recipient is a student who encourages others, demonstrates dedication & good citizenship, and promotes team unity. The candidates must also show respect and dignity toward others. The recipient is chosen by the East and Denfeld Athletic departments, so contact them directly if interested in applying. Read more here.
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. High school graduates must be admitted to enroll full-time in a nonsectarian, baccalaureate degree-granting program at: the University of Minnesota; a Minnesota state university; or, a Minnesota private, baccalaureate degree-granting college or university. At public institutions, the scholarship may cover up to the full price of tuition and fees for one academic year. At private institutions, the scholarship may cover either the actual tuition and fees charged by that school, or the tuition and fees in comparable public institutions. The deadline varies. Learn more here.
Minnesota Public Safety Officers’ Survivor Grant is $17,370 for students in a 4-year degree or graduate program and $6,679 for students in a 2-year degree program, prorated for term length and enrollment level. This provides educational benefits to Pell-eligible dependent children and the surviving spouse of a public safety officer killed in the line of duty on or after January 1, 1973. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or certificate program or a graduate degree program at an eligible Minnesota institution that participates in the State Grant Program. The deadline varies. Read more here.
Melanie & June Nelson scholarship is $3,000. This scholarship is awarded to two female students with an Owatonna mailing address or who has worked at an Owatonna business for the past two years. The winners should be high school graduates or possess a GED and pursue a career-specific field of study. The deadline varies depending on the semester you are applying for. Learn more here.
The Duluth Builders Exchange Legacy Fund is composed of three individual scholarship programs. A scholarship for students at four-year degree granting schools related to the construction industry ($1000-$2500), a scholarship for students enrolled at two-year schools in fields related to the construction industry ($1000-$2500), and a scholarship providing up to $500 for tools and safety gear for individuals entering the trades through an apprenticeship program. A scholarship for students enrolled at two-year schools in fields related to the construction industry. Examples include: Boilermaker, Carpenter, Electrician, Equipment Operator, Elevator Mechanic, Glazier, HVAC, Insulator, Iron Worker, Landscaper, Mason, Millwright, Painter, Plasterer, Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker, Ironworker, Roofer, Welder – and others. For those seeking degrees, certificates and diplomas. The deadlines are Oct 3rd and May 1st. In other words, this scholarship varies. More information here.
Superior East High All-Class Reunion Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship to a graduate of Superior East High School or to the child or grandchild of a graduate of Superior East High School. One scholarship (of about $800/year), co-payable to the student and institution will be awarded each year. Generally, this annual award is divided into two installments – half for fall, half for spring. The deadline varies. Read more here.
Fulford-Karp Physics Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship that will be competitively awarded to one first-year student who demonstrates interest in pursuing a degree in the field of physics. To maintain the scholarship annually, students must declare a major in either physics or applied physics by the end of their sophomore year and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Review of the Fulford-Karp applications will begin on February 1st for HS students, and will continue until a recipient is chosen. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply by that date. Apply here.
Dian and Harlan Stai Honors Scholarship is $5,000 per year, renewable for four years for a total of $20,000. This is awarded to outstanding high school seniors from South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa each year based on ACT/SAT scores or GPA and extracurricular activities. Students are chosen for Stai Honors through a competitive interview selection process. At a minimum, students selected to interview must have a 30 or higher ACT composite or superscore (or SAT equivalent); or have a GPA of 3.9 or higher; and have extensive leadership and extracurricular involvement. Stai Honors recipients will be required to participate in the Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College. The on-campus interviews take place in January. The deadline varies. Learn more here.
The 20 Rifle & Pistol Club/ Straight River Archery Club Scholarship provides two $500 or one $1000 awards for club members and their families the financial means to further their education goals and establish their future career path. Applications should be submitted to the club’s headquarters. More info here.
Charles and Norma Buxton Scholarship is a $5000 award renewable for up to four years. Academics, character, financial need and recommendations are emphasized in this award given to a graduating senior planning to attend a two or four-year college or university. An essay is submitted about how Owatonna has contributed to the applicant and what he/she has become and how he/she might wish to give something back to the community in the future. Find application here.
Class of 1958 Scholarship is a $1200 award for an OHS graduating male planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university. Must have a 2.0 or higher GPA. Find application here.
Andrew Lawrence Memorial Scholarship are five $2000 awards. Applicants must be an incoming college freshman, sophomore, junior or senior attending a 4 year college or university. Applicants must have either received their Catholic education at St. Mary’s or St. Isidore’s Catholic schools or through REP in Owatonna or Litomysl and continue to be an active and practicing Catholic. Eligible applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum high school GPA of 2.8. Find application here.
Augsburg Family Scholars Scholarship is a new program to narrow the opportunity gap for students with foster care backgrounds starting in Fall 2022. The program builds on Minnesota’s Fostering Independence Higher Education Grant, a state financial aid program that covers tuition, room and board, textbooks, some supplies, and fees at participating institutions, including Augsburg. This scholarship is available to students who were in the Minnesota foster care system at any point after their 13th birthday, and who are currently younger than 27. The amount varies- find more information here,
Beatrice Natzel Americanism Scholarship is in place to award $500 in post-secondary financial assistance to an Owatonna or Medford school district student, in memory of Beatrice Natzel and her endless dedication to educating youth and adults about Americanism. Applicants must have participated in the V.F. W Voice of Democracy or Young American Patriotic Art programs within the last four years. Find application here.
Bruce Larson Scholarship is a $1200 grant to a student of Somali descent with the award to be used towards a two or four year postsecondary education.
Alliance for Greater Equity Scholarship will award multiple, one-time annual scholarships to racially marginalized students who are choosing to pursue a post-secondary degree. Applicants must be accepted into an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Masters, or trade/technical school program and be graduating from any high school in Owatonna. Find application here.
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship- Minnesota Department are 8 grants awarded to deserving sons or daughters, grandsons or granddaughters of a veteran who need financial assistance to avail themselves of higher education at the post-secondary level. These scholarships are to be applied only toward the expenses of tuition, books or similar fees, at an accredited institution of higher learning. Each scholarship will be paid directly to the school, in the amount of $1,000.00 for any one year. Satisfactory progress must be made with grades reported to the Department of Minnesota. Find application here.
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship- Past Presidents Parley Health Care is a $1000 award which has been established to assist needy and deserving students or adults to commence or further their education in any phase of the health care field including the entire medical, nursing and dental support fields such as registered nurses, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, X-ray or other technician, dieticians, physical or other therapist, dental hygienist or dental assistant, etc. Find application here.
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship- Junior Member Loyalty are ten $2500 awards. Candidates for this award shall have been Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three consecutive years and be a paid member for the current membership year. Applicant must continue their membership in the American Legion Auxiliary during the scholarship period. Find application here.
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship- Spirit of Youth are five $5000 awards. Candidates for this award shall be/shall have been Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, have held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three consecutive years, and must be a paid member for the current membership year. Applicants must continue their membership in the American Legion Auxiliary during the scholarship period. Find application here.
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship- Children of Warriors are fifteen $5000 awards. Candidates for this award shall be direct descendants of veterans who served in the US Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941. Applicants must be in their senior year of high school. Find application here.
Amesbury Truth Scholarship are two $2000 awards offered by the AmesburyTruth Tyman group that would like to recognize graduating Owatonna students that plan to attend a Technical or Trade School in the fall by awarding each with a $2,000 scholarship toward their schooling. Find application here.

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