Top 33 Minnesota Scholarships in December 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The Minnesota Masonic Charities Undergraduate Scholarship is open to students with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher, who are enrolled as a full-time student in a four-year college or university. Available to college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. The scholarship may be renewable for additional years, if specific eligibility criteria are met. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Are you a college student whose parents were left disabled or killed while working for Minnesota or Iowa employers? If so, consider applying for the SFM Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship is open to the dependents of workers left injured or killed in work-related accidents in Iowa and Minnesota. Applicants should also be high school graduates (or GED holders) and be pursuing a postsecondary degree or certificate. The scholarship is offered by the SFM Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on helping families affected by workplace injuries. They are dedicated to providing scholarship opportunities to the children of workers left disabled or killed while working. The foundation believes in the importance of making college more affordable for such students to help them pursue their dreams and help ease the pain and suffering caused by their parent’s injuries. Thus, every year, recipients of the scholarship earn up to $15,000 for use toward tuition, books, and fees. If this sounds like a fitting opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!

The Minnesota American Legion Memorial Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students seeking financial assistance to pursue their education in any accredited institution of higher learning in Minnesota or states with a reciprocity agreement. To be eligible, applicants must be legal residents of Minnesota and citizens of the United States. Additionally, they must be legal descendants of a Veteran member of the American Legion or an American Legion Auxiliary member. Don't miss out on this chance to further your education and honor your family's legacy.

Are you a Minnesota resident of American Indian ancestry or enrolled in a federally-recognized American Indian tribe or Canadian First Nation? Further, are you enrolled at least ¾ time in a postsecondary institution in Minnesota? If so, consider applying for the Minnesota Indian Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $4,000 per year for undergraduate and up to $6,000 per year for graduate students demonstrating financial need. Students may receive up to 10 annual awards (5 awards at undergraduate level + 5 at the graduate level). The scholarship is offered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, a cabinet-level state agency providing students with financial aid programs and information to help them gain access to postsecondary education. If you’re a Minnesota resident of indigenous American or Canadian ancestry and are attending a postsecondary institution in Minnesota, we encourage you to apply!

The PFund Foundation Scholarship Program is a beacon of hope for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking to make a difference in their communities. The scholarship awards range from $1000 to $12,000 and are given to those who demonstrate a commitment to leadership within the LGBTQ+ community. Recipients can use the funds to pursue academic programs or leadership development opportunities. Join us in empowering bold leaders and creating a brighter future for all.

The Minnesota AFL-CIO Scholarships are for high school seniors graduating this school year. Applicants must be union members or dependents of union members whose local union is affiliated with the Minnesota AFL-CIO. Kindly visit the scholarship site to download the application form.

The ISL Midwest Senior Scholarship awards ten $1,000 college scholarships to high school seniors in Illinois, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Minnesota who will attend an eligible U.S. college in the Fall following their high school graduation. To be eligible, applicants must be legal United States residents and be set to attend college in the U.S., physically or virtually, following their high school graduation. There are no income, grade point average, or class rank requirements. If you're a college-bound high school senior residing in Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Wisconsin, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Sergeant John Basilone Graduate Scholarship will be granted to two United States citizens of Italian descent (must have at least one parent of Italian heritage). Applicants must be beginning a full-time accredited graduate studies program at a campus-based college or university in the United States. Documented and notarized proof may be requested by the selection committee if necessary. If you're a college student in the U.S. of Italian descent, we encourage you to apply!

The Louise Torraco Memorial Scholarship for Science will be granted to two students currently pursuing a degree in the Physical Sciences including but not limited to Agro-Sciences, Astronomy, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Physics; or in the Life Sciences including but not limited to Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Microbiology and Zoology. Applicants must be enrolled full-time at an accredited, campus-based college/university in the United States. If you're an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the physical or life sciences, keep on reading for more information!

The Dr. Benjamin Cottone Memorial Scholarship will be granted to a senior at a campus based public or private college/university or an individual who holds a baccaulareate degree and will be pursuing a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy degree, or an individual who is currently enrolled in an accredited medical school within the United States. The candidate must be a United States citizen of Italian descent and pursue their study within the upcoming academic year.

The Bernard and Carolyn Torraco Memorial Nursing Scholarships are open to students attending accredited pre-licensure or graduate nursing programs in the United States. This program is open to applicants of all ethnicities. Proof of enrollment must be provided prior to issuing the scholarship award check.

The Alphonse A. Miele Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who will be attending an accredited campus based college/university program in the United States full-time. Recipients will receive $1,500 per school year for up to a maximum of 4 years. A candidate must be a senior at any public or private secondary school.

The Major Don S. Gentile Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who will be attending an accredited campus based college/university program in the United States full-time. Recipients will receive $1,500 per school year for up to a maximum of 4 years. A candidate must be a senior at any public or private secondary school.

The Theodore Mazza Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who will be attending an accredited campus based college/university program in the United States full-time. Recipients will receive $1,500 per school year for up to a maximum of 4 years. A candidate must be a senior at any public or private secondary school.

The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship will be granted to two students attending an accredited campus based college or university in the United States. The purpose of the Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship is to acknowledge the author of an exceptional essay or short story about a positive Italian American experience. The candidate must be a United States citizen of Italian descent, having at least one parent of Italian ancestry.

The Ralph J. Torraco Fine Arts Scholarship will be granted to students currently pursuing a degree in the Fine Arts including the Performing Arts, Visual Arts or Technical Arts. This program is open to applicants of all ethnicities. Applicants must be enrolled full-time at an accredited, campus based college/university in the United States. Provide a link for a video showcasing your performance or a link for your portfolio.