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Top Minnesota Scholarships
Minnesota is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” In fact, the state has 11,842 lakes. Minnesota scholarships are just as copious as its lakes! Students in Minnesota have access to an array of scholarships to help fund their education. Whether you’re interested in a university or technical school, there are scholarships for you! Keep reading to learn more.
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- Top Minnesota scholarships
- Additional Minnesota scholarship resources
- Summary of Minnesota scholarships
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Top Minnesota scholarships
John and Kathryn O’Brien Scholarship
- Eligibility: Immigrants, children of immigrants, and undocumented students. Applicants must show financial need, have a GPA of 3.0+, and attend a Minnesota State college
- Amount: $500
- Deadline: April 1, 2022
Lead MN Scholarship
- Eligibility: Current students at one of 37 Minnesota State institutions with a GPA of 2.5+. Applicants must demonstrate leadership through dedication to community service and academic achievement
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: April 1, 2022
Morrie Anderson Endowed Scholarship
- Eligibility: Enrolled in a technical program at one of the technical or consolidated colleges within Minnesota State. Must show financial need and have a GPA of 2.0+
- Amount: $500
- Deadline: April 1, 2022
Blandin Foundation Scholarship
- Eligibility: High school students in Itasca County area and Hill City, Remer, Blackduck, Northome, and Bug O Nay Ge Shig schools. Family adjusted gross income must be less than $125,000. Scholarships can be used for undergraduate study anywhere in the United States
- Amount: $1,000 – $5,000
- Deadline: May 1, 2022
Minnesota Association of Townships Scholarship Program
- Eligibility: 11th grade students attending a Minnesota public, private, or parochial high school or home school
- Amount: $2,000
- Deadline: May 1, 2022
Benton/Sherburne Corn Growers Student Scholarship Award Program
- Eligibility: College students attending accredited post-secondary college programs pursuing careers in agricultural-related fields OR high school seniors planning to attend college and pursue agriculture-related careers. Applicants must reside in school districts served by the Benton/Sherburne Corn Growers service area
- Amount: $2,500
- Deadline: June 1, 2022
Al Christopherson Scholarship
- Eligibility: Minnesota Farm Bureau members or those who qualify under family membership. Students going into their junior or senior year of college or last year of vocational or technical study are eligible. Agriculture, conservation, or forestry majors are eligible
- Amount: $500
- Deadline: September 30, 2022
Paul Stark Memorial Scholarship
- Eligibility: Minnesota Farm Bureau members or those who qualify under family membership. Students going into their freshman or sophomore year of college or vocational technical institute are eligible. Agriculture, conservation, or forestry-related major applicants are eligible
- Amount: $500
- Deadline: September 30, 2022
Minnesota Office of Higher Education Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
- Eligibility: Undergraduates or vocational students enrolled at least half time who show financial need after receiving their financial aid packages. Preference is given to students already receiving Pell Grant. The award is administered by the individual institution, and can be part of the student’s overall aid package
- Amount: Up to $4,000/year
- Deadline: Contact the financial aid office at the college or vocational you are attending. Deadlines vary by school so apply as early as possible.
Minnesota State Workforce Development scholarships
- Eligibility: Minnesota residents enrolled at Minnesota State universities or Minnesota State community/ technical colleges are eligible. Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Health Care Services, Information Technology, Early Childhood Education, or Transportation majors with a GPA of 2.0+ considered
- Amount: $7,500
- Deadline: Varies based on institution. Visit the website to find yours!
Additional Minnesota scholarship resources
School-specific scholarships
Be sure to check out your school’s website for institution-specific scholarships such as University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, and Minneapolis Community and Technical College.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education scholarship list
The Minnesota Office of Higher Education provides a list of scholarships by specific institutions.
Additional LeadMN scholarships
More scholarships from LeadMN that are leadership-oriented and specific to certain areas of study. Also includes a scholarship to help technical students purchase tools. Many closed scholarships are open again in the fall with a Nov. 1 deadline.
Additional Minnesota Corn Growers Association scholarships
These scholarships have varying deadlines and serve different parts of Minnesota. Check it out if you’re studying an agriculture-related field!
Community Giving Scholarships
Covers students in the organization’s service area: Alexandria, Brainerd, Carver County, Wilmar, the greater St. Cloud area.
News: Minnesota residents who enroll as first-years at a regional University of Minnesota campus could earn scholarship aid in a proposed program (March 19, 2022)
FAFSA guide
On October 1st of every year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens nationwide. Minnesota students should complete the FAFSA to be eligible for federal student aid as well as some scholarships.
Summary of Minnesota scholarships
- John and Kathryn O’Brien Scholarship
- Lead MN Scholarship
- Morrie Anderson Endowed Scholarship
- Blandin Foundation Scholarship
- Minnesota Association of Townships Scholarship Program
- Benton/Sherburne Corn Growers Student Scholarship Award Program
- Al Christopherson Scholarship
- Paul Stark Memorial Scholarship
- Minnesota Office of Higher Education Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
- Minnesota State Workforce Development scholarships
