Scholarships for Minnesota students

86 scholarships and grants for students who live or go to school in Minnesota: local foundations found in IRS filings, Minnesota state aid, and programs confirmed on sponsors’ sites. Homeschool students can apply to most of them.

Homeschool requirements in Minnesota.

• Ada Scholarship FoundationDeadline April 15Six scholarships for high school seniors in the Ada-Borup-West School District (Ada, Minnesota), including awards for science/math majors, medical-related degrees and lettered athletes. Applicants need a 3.0 GPA or top-half class rank and three character references from non-relatives; apply through the school counselor.
• Affinity Plus Foundation Scholarship~$8,190 · Deadline January 31Scholarships for part- or full-time students at accredited colleges who are primary members of Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union (Minnesota) by January 31. Apply online with transcripts, a one-page essay and, for graduate or nontraditional students, two recommendation letters; previous winners and employees' families are not eligible.
• AFT Local 28 ScholarshipScholarships for children of members of American Federation of Teachers Local 28 (St. Paul, Minnesota).
• AGC of Minnesota Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for students continuing their education in a field related to the construction industry, from the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota foundation.
• Alex Johnson Memorial Scholarship~$2,077Post-secondary scholarships for graduates of Mahtomedi High School (Mahtomedi, Minnesota); 13 awards totaling $27,000 in 2024.
• Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship FundMerit- and need-based tuition and housing scholarships for students at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota; about 55 awards a year.
• Anna M. Kuhl Scholarship~$6,250 · Deadline April 30Scholarships for long-term residents of St. Paul, Minnesota or a nearby community who have lived there at least the past year. Apply through Scholarship America (csascholars.org) by April 30.
• Ashby Legacy Fund Scholarship~$4,510 · Deadline VariesCommunity-led fund in Ashby, Minnesota whose scholarship program reaches Ashby school students in grades 1-12; ten scholarships averaging about $4,500 last year.
• Austin Community Scholarship CommitteeUp to $5,000Scholarships of up to $5,000 for deserving students from Austin, Minnesota to help with higher-education expenses; 27 students received awards in the latest year.
• Berenice M. Eiswirth Scholarship$3,000 · Deadline Varies$3,000 a year for four years for graduating seniors with financial need who will study mathematics, a physical science or engineering at a recognized college; the application process is set by the principal of the student's school (contact: St. Paul Central High School principal).
• Cedric Hughes Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline December 16Scholarships for graduates of Crosby-Ironton High School (Minnesota); apply online through the Center for Scholarship Administration by mid-December.
• Centennial Area Education Foundation Scholarships~$1,069Scholarships for students in the area served by Centennial School District #12 (Circle Pines, Minnesota).
• Chaska Lions Educational Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Chaska High School (District 112, Chaska, MN).
• COLEG Scholarship (Community of Lancaster Education Group)Up to $20,000Tuition reimbursement grants for every graduate of Lancaster High School (Minnesota ISD 356) who applies; amounts (up to $20,000 to date) depend on future plans and past performance.
• Columbia Heights High School Alumni ScholarshipDeadline February 1Tuition scholarships for Columbia Heights High School (Minnesota) graduates attending an accredited college within two years of graduation (waived for military service). Forms come from the school counseling office; due February 1 for May graduates.
• Community Scholarship Foundation (Forest Lake Area)Scholarships for residents of the Forest Lake Area School District in Minnesota who are heading to college, university or technical training.
• Coon Rapids Community Scholarship~$1,163Scholarships for graduating seniors of Coon Rapids High School in Minnesota; more than 200 awards are made a year.
• Crosslake Ideal Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline April 15Scholarships for high school graduates living in Crosslake or Ideal Corners, Minnesota, chosen on financial need, school and community involvement, determination and citizenship.
• Delano Area Scholarship AssociationDeadline VariesPost-secondary scholarships for students served by Independent School District 879 (Delano, Minnesota).
• Devin Smith ScholarshipCollege scholarships for students from St. Paul Central High School in St. Paul, Minnesota.
• District 112 Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for four-year and two-year programs for students of Minnesota Independent School District 112 (Chaska area).
• District 877 Educational Scholarship FoundationScholarships for students of Independent School District 877 (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose, Minnesota); 88 were awarded in the latest year.
• Dover-Eyota Dollars for ScholarsDeadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Dover-Eyota High School (Eyota, Minnesota), awarded on a nondiscriminatory basis; 43 were distributed in the latest year.
• Duluth Harbortown Rotary ScholarshipScholarships for students from high schools in Duluth and Silver Bay, Minnesota for post-secondary education or technical training.
• Eagan Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships from the Eagan Foundation for students in the Eagan, Minnesota community; 122 were awarded in the latest year. See the foundation website.
• Edison Scholarship & Memorial FundScholarships for graduates of Edison High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, paid to their colleges; 11 students benefited in the latest filing.
• Ely-Winton Hospital Scholarship~$2,065 · Deadline November 1Scholarships for graduates of Ely High School (Ely, Minnesota) pursuing medical-related fields of study. Applications are available through the high school and due before November 1.
• Esko Educational Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for students of the Esko Public Schools area (Esko, Minnesota) based on specific criteria; see the district website.
• Ezra John Unzen Scholarship~$3,500 · Deadline May 1Scholarship for a Hermantown High School (Minnesota) senior planning a career in the medical field or working with children. Apply by online form.
• Fergus Falls 544 Education Foundation ScholarshipCompetitive scholarships for graduating students of Independent School District 544 (Fergus Falls, Minnesota); see 544foundation.org.
• Fostering Independence Higher Education GrantDeadline May 1 · GrantLast-dollar grant covering cost of attendance at Minnesota public and participating private colleges for Minnesota residents under 27 who were in foster care, adopted, or placed with a permanent custodian after age 13.
• Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools Scholarships~$3,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students in the Eden Prairie Public School system (Eden Prairie, Minnesota); the foundation otherwise funds teacher grants.
• Gilmore Family Scholarship Foundation~$6,125Scholarships for high school seniors in Cook, Lake, Carlton, Pine or southern St. Louis counties (northeastern Minnesota; the filing writes "MI") with at least a 2.8 GPA and in the top 8% of their class, attending an accredited U.S. college for an undergraduate degree. Apply through CSA.
• Gladys & Arnold Lueck ScholarshipDeadline May 1A scholarship for residents of the RCW (Renville County West, Minnesota) school district with a 3.0 or higher GPA; paper application through the RCW High School office. No awards were reported in the latest year.
• Gladys Johnson Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline May 1A scholarship for East Central Minnesota residents attending a public or private college, with priority for students of the Protestant faith. Indicate your intent to the trust to receive an application; due May 1 for fall.
• Hase Family ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship awarded by an annual drawing among graduates of Bemidji High School, Duluth East High School and Duluth Denfeld High School (Minnesota) who enter their name before the drawing. No awards were reported in the latest filing.
• Hawley Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesStudent aid and awards for students of Hawley High School (Hawley, Minnesota), given on a fair and nondiscriminatory basis.
• Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Scholarship~$879 · Deadline VariesScholarships for local students in the Fargo-Moorhead area interested in the construction trades, from the home builders' association foundation.
• James Wakefield Dickson Memorial Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for Northfield High School (Northfield, Minnesota) graduates for education after high school; apply through the school guidance office.
• Jurkovich Scholarship$1,000–4,000 · Deadline JanuaryScholarships of $1,000 to $4,000 for students admitted to the University of Minnesota Duluth who show financial need and academic excellence. Apply after January 1 with the trust's form, a completed FAFSA and SAR, a resume and a letter of application.
• Killen Scholarship~$2,800 · Deadline March 13Scholarships for students with a 2.0+ GPA, participation in service activities and financial need, administered through the Ely, Minnesota school district. Apply online via the Center for Scholarship Administration by March 13.
• Leo C. Parent Charitable Scholarship Trust II~$1,200 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,200 for tuition and books at the University of North Dakota or any institution of higher learning in Minnesota; contact Alerus Financial.
• Lundgren-Svoboda Memorial Scholarship~$1,346 · Deadline VariesScholarships for seniors graduating from Badger High School (Badger, Minnesota) or Prior Lake High School (Prior Lake, Minnesota); forms are available at the schools and require grades, recommendations and proof of enrollment in college or trade school, usually due late April or early May. Thirteen awards last year.
• Marjorie & V.M. Baich Foundation Scholarship~$2,333 · Deadline May 15Scholarships for residents of Itasca County and southwest St. Louis County, Minnesota. Apply on the preprinted form with a narrative between February 15 and May 15.
• Minneapolis Lodge #19 Scholarship Program~$3,556Scholarships for students pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies, from the Minneapolis Lodge #19 foundation; about nine a year.
• Minnesota COPE Program ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and college-prep support for underrepresented, college-bound students at public or private high schools in the Twin Cities metro area, and for college students.
• Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium ScholarshipAnnual scholarships for students in qualifying GIS programs at Minnesota colleges and universities, from the Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium education fund.
• Minnesota Golf Association Foundation ScholarshipsTwo higher-education scholarship programs from the Minnesota Golf Association Foundation, tied to its youth golf and caddie development programs; ten awards in the latest year.
• Minnesota Grocers Association ScholarshipCollege scholarships for students connected to Minnesota's food industry through a parent's employment, or their own part-time job, at a Minnesota Grocers Association member firm; 31 were awarded in the latest year.
• Minnesota Odd Fellow Foundation ScholarshipDeadline March 1Scholarships for Minnesota residents from the Grand Lodge of Minnesota IOOF; apply with the foundation form, a 100-word resume and two sealed recommendation letters by March 1.
• Minnesota Section PGA Foundation ScholarshipCollege scholarships for junior golfers aged 18 or younger who reflect the foundation's values; about 30 general scholarships a year plus a military fund. Recipients must show grades and enrollment before payment.
• Minnesota State Grant$100+ · Deadline Varies · GrantMinnesota's main need-based grant for resident undergraduates taking at least 3 credits at one of 130+ eligible Minnesota colleges; apply with the FAFSA or the Minnesota Dream Act application.
• Minnesota Telecom Alliance Foundation Scholarships~$2,800Post-secondary scholarships for high school seniors living in the service areas of Minnesota Telecom Alliance member companies; requires an application, academic information, an essay and appraisals from two school officials. Five awards a year.
• Minnesota Youth Aviation Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for young people in Minnesota to further their interest, skills and knowledge in aviation; see the foundation website for details.
• Minnesouri Scholarship Foundation~$1,896 · Deadline VariesNeed-based scholarships for employees and children of employees of the Minnesouri Club (a homes association in Miltona, Minnesota) and members of the surrounding community. Apply on the foundation's form; interviews may be required.
• Miss Minnesota ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships for young women who compete in the Miss Minnesota state competition.
• National Latino Peace Officers Association Minnesota ScholarshipDeadline VariesAnnual scholarships from the Minnesota chapter of the National Latino Peace Officers Association to help low-income students with education costs.
• North Star PromiseDeadline June 1 · GrantFree tuition and mandatory fees (last dollar) at Minnesota State colleges and universities, University of Minnesota campuses and tribal colleges for Minnesota residents with family income under $80,000; no age limit.
• Oscar & Mary Wildey Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline January 15Scholarships for graduates of Denfeld High School (Duluth, Minnesota); GPA requirements vary by scholarship. Apply through Northland Scholarship Services by January 15.
• Owatonna Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for local high school graduates and others in Owatonna (Steele County), Minnesota continuing their education; 14 were awarded in the latest year.
• Plumbers Local 34 ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and fellowships for current and future members of Plumbers Local 34 (St. Paul, Minnesota) and their dependents, for college, university, trade or vocational school. Four were awarded in the latest year.
• Ramsey Scholarship Trust Fund$1,300–3,500Scholarships of $1,300 to $3,500 for students who live in Ramsey, Minnesota.
• Redwood Area Education Foundation Scholarships~$1,434Scholarships for students of Redwood Area Schools (ISD 2897, Redwood Falls, Minnesota) attending post-secondary schools.
• Richfield Spartan Foundation ScholarshipScholarships supporting academic and other endeavors of Richfield, Minnesota youth; 28 were awarded in the latest year. See the foundation website.
• Ridgewater College Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for students at Ridgewater College (Willmar and Hutchinson, Minnesota), funded by the college foundation.
• Rockford Education Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for students of Rockford Independent School District 883 (Rockford, MN).
• Saint Paul Central Scholarship$7,500$7,500 scholarships for graduating seniors of St. Paul Central High School (St. Paul, Minnesota), usable for any educational expense over four years; eleven were awarded in 2024.
• Sartell-St. Stephen Education Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for graduating seniors of Sartell-St. Stephen ISD 748 (Sartell, Minnesota); ten were awarded in the latest year.
• Scholarship Yellow Medicine EastDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors of Yellow Medicine East High School in Granite Falls, Minnesota.
• Shakopee Rotary ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for twelfth-grade students at Shakopee Senior High School (Shakopee, Minnesota). Application forms are available from the Rotary at PO Box 511, Shakopee, due six weeks before the school year ends.
• Somerset Scholarship FundDeadline VariesUndergraduate scholarships for employees of Somerset Country Club (Mendota Heights, Minnesota) and their descendants, for any accredited two- or four-year college or vocational school. Club members, officers and managers are not eligible.
• South Washington County Scholarship CommitteeDeadline March 1Scholarships for students in the South Washington County (Woodbury, Minnesota) schools; fill out the scholarship form per instructions and mail it in. No restrictions are stated.
• Stanley Moore Scholarship (Farmers Union Industries Foundation)~$2,370 · Deadline VariesScholarships supporting agricultural education and cooperative principles in the five-state region of Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, and Wisconsin. Forms are sent on request; no deadline.
• St. Cloud Technical & Community College Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for currently enrolled St. Cloud Technical & Community College (Minnesota) students; some have extra criteria such as GPA, program or year. About 189 awards a year.
• St. Paul College Club (AAUW) ScholarshipDeadline March 5Scholarships from the AAUW St. Paul branch for students accepted to AAUW-approved colleges or universities; forms are on the branch website and are generally due March 15.
• Thalia Lopez and Larry D. Taylor Educational Scholarship~$1,350 · Deadline VariesEducational scholarships from a foundation whose contact is the principal of St. Peter High School in St. Peter, Minnesota; the filing gives no eligibility or deadline, so ask the school.
• The Winfield AwardsScholarship awards for student athletes in Minnesota, supporting both their athletics and education.
• Trinity Lutheran Scholarship Fund~$1,182 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for students who were baptized at, confirmed by and are members of Trinity Lutheran Church of Stillwater, Minnesota. Apply by April 1 with the form, recommendation letters, a personal letter and transcripts.
• Two Harbors High School Senior Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships limited to graduates of Two Harbors High School (Two Harbors, Minnesota); request an application from the high school.
• University of Minnesota Women's Club ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for Minnesota undergraduate women attending the University of Minnesota; $115,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Wabasha-Kellogg Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesScholarships for Wabasha-Kellogg (Minnesota) students pursuing higher education, awarded on a nondiscriminatory basis; $72,900 was awarded in the latest year.
• Warren-Alvarado-Oslo Public School Education Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for students of the Warren-Alvarado-Oslo school district in Warren, Minnesota; 34 were awarded in the latest year.
• W. & A. Soneson Scholarship~$4,432 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Duluth (Minnesota) public high school seniors who keep a 2.5 GPA and attend an accredited college in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota or South Dakota. Applications come from Duluth high school counselors in the fall of senior year.
• Welshons Family Scholarship~$2,833 · Deadline VariesScholarships limited to Hastings High School (Hastings, Minnesota) students, from the Welshons Brothers Company trust.
• Wesley C. & Mae K. Jensen Scholarship~$2,091 · Deadline Usually MarchScholarships for graduates of Albert Lea Senior High School in Albert Lea, Minnesota attending any accredited post-secondary institution; applications are due in March for the following school year.
• Whiteside Scholarship~$6,120 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Duluth, Minnesota high schools; forms come from and go to Duluth high school counselors in the fall of senior year.