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Top 32 Minnesota Scholarships in June 2023
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 25 Minnesota Scholarships in June 2023
The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:
- The scholarship requires a fee to apply
- The scholarship provider’s privacy policy allows for the misuse of student data
- The scholarship requires paid membership in an organization (with certain exceptions for reputable trade organizations and others)
- Student are required to sign up for a site or service to apply*
- The scholarship seems primarily used for lead generation** or idea harvesting purposes***
- The scholarship website has many grammatical errors and/or advertisements
- The scholarship or scholarship providing organization seem untrustworthy
- There is no evidence the scholarship was previously awarded
- The scholarship has not been awarded in the past 12 months
- There is no available contact information
If you believe a scholarship has been published in error, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll take a look!
* There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to…
Show More$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay
Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
Niche $15,000 No Essay Scholarship
Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Minnesota Indian Scholarship
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…
Show MorePFund Foundation Scholarship Program
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…
Show MoreMinnesota AFL-CIO Scholarships
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…
Show MoreLouise Torraco Memorial Scholarship for Science
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…
Show MoreSergeant John Basilone Graduate Scholarship
The Sergeant John Basilone Graduate Scholarship will be granted to two students beginning a full-time accredited graduate studies program at a campus based college/university in the United States. Candidates must…
Show MoreDr. Benjamin Cottone Memorial Scholarship
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…
Show MoreBernard and Carolyn Torraco Memorial Nursing Scholarships
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…
Show MoreAlphonse A. Miele Scholarship
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…
Show MoreMajor Don S. Gentile Scholarship
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…
Show MoreTheodore Mazza Scholarship
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…
Show MoreElla T. Grasso Literary Scholarship
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.…
Show MoreRalph J. Torraco Fine Arts Scholarship
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…
Show MoreRalph J. Torraco Scholarship
The Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship will be granted to students currently enrolled full-time at an accredited, campus based college/university in the United States pursuing a degree. This program is open…
Show MoreGuglielmo Marconi Engineering Scholarship
Guglielmo Marconi Engineering Scholarship candidates must be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited campus based undergraduate college/university in the United States, pursuing an Engineering Degree in one of the following…
Show MoreWilliam C. Davini Scholarship
The William C. Davini 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…
Show MoreAASP-MN Scholarship
Are you a student enrolled in a post-secondary automotive service or collision repair program in Minnesota? If so, consider applying for the AASP-MN Scholarship! The scholarship is open to first-…
Show MoreSFM Foundation Scholarship
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…
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Additional 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
