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Minnesota Scholarships for High School and College Students

Bernard B. and Mary L. Brusin Scholarship
$40,000
The Bernard B. Brusin and Mary L. Brusin Scholarship Fund provides renewable scholarships to Jewish and Roman Catholic students for college or vocational training.The Bernard and Mary Brusin Scholarship was established in 1987 as a memorial to the Brusins, longtime Duluth residents. They recognized the importance of higher education and had a strong commitment to provide financial assistance to those in need. Respective of their faiths, the couple designated that the scholarship go to Jewish and Roman Catholic students.EligibilityGraduate of: Area Learning Center, Cherry Secondary School, Chisholm High School, Duluth Denfeld High School, Duluth East High School, East Range Academy,...
Deadline
Feb 13, 2025
Lawrence E. and Mabel Jackson Rudberg Scholarship
$20,000
The Lawrence E. and Mabel Jackson Rudberg Scholarship Fund helps graduating seniors from Two Harbors Senior High School and from Duluth public and private high schools. Lawrence and Mabel Rudberg, from Duluth and Two Harbors, respectively, spent their lives teaching. Lawrence was a professor of economics, and Mabel was an elementary school teacher. They recognized the importance of higher education and wanted to help others pursue college degrees.EligibilityGraduate of: Two Harbors High School preferred, Also Duluth Denfeld, Duluth East, Marshall School, Harbor City International School, Lakeview ChristianDemonstrate Financial NeedGPA: 3.0 or higherDemonstrate strong academic performanceScholarship Grant Range$5,000 up to 4...
Deadline
Feb 13, 2025
AAUW Minneapolis Branch Scholarships
$16,000
Annually, the Scholarship Fund of the Minneapolis Branch of AAUW offers four, four-year scholarships to young women graduating from any Minneapolis Public High School with a GPA of at least 3.0, a documented financial need, and with the goal of attaining a Baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution. Applicants should show demonstrated ability in college-level coursework (i.e. IB, AP, PSEO, CIS, etc.).In 2024, scholarship recipients will receive $4,000 annually. If the scholar is a student in good academic standing at her college or university, the scholarship will be renewed each of the following three years. The maximum that each scholar...
Deadline
Feb 21, 2025
Anderson Niskanen Scholarship Fund
$8,000
The 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. Suama Niskanen Anderson established the fund in 1998 as a memorial to her husband, Elmer Anderson, and her sister, Saima Niskanen. The Andersons were longtime residents of St. Louis County.EligibilityGraduate of: Duluth Denfeld; Duluth East; Harbor City International School; Duluth Area Learning CenterMust Attend: University of Minnesota Twin Cities or University of Minnesota DuluthDemonstrate Financial Need: Financial Need Priority consideration will be given to...
Deadline
Feb 13, 2025
Minnesota Power Community Involvement Scholarship
$5,000
The Minnesota Power Foundation Positively Powerful Scholarship Fund provides need-based scholarships to deserving students in Minnesota Power’s service area who demonstrate integrity, academic achievement, grit and perseverance.These scholarships minimize financial barriers to higher education while creating an economically thriving and culturally vibrant talent community in northeast and central Minnesota. Qualified students must be pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, management, computers, engineering, finance, marketing, education, sciences or the trades. Students also must reside in one of the following Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pine, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd...
Deadline
Feb 13, 2025
Jack and Mary Rowe Memorial Scholarship
$4,500
The Jack and Mary Rowe Memorial Scholarship Fund rewards excellence in academics by students pursuing engineering studies who graduate from public high schools in Duluth, Hermantown or Proctor. This scholarship, created in memory of Jack and Mary Rowe, is not based on financial need. Jack Rowe enjoyed a successful engineering career with Minnesota Power. This scholarship rewards students who have the potential to do the same.EligibilityGraduate of: Duluth Denfeld, Duluth East, Harbor City International School, Hermantown High School, Proctor High SchoolGPA: 3.9 GPA or higher; 3.5 or higher if taking honors coursesField of Study: EngineeringParticipate in extracurricular activities, community involvement...
Deadline
Feb 13, 2025
Richard B. Pearson Memorial Scholarship
$4,000
The Richard B. Pearson Memorial Scholarship Fund helps students graduating from Duluth public high schools who pursue elementary- or secondary-education degrees.Richard B. Pearson was the longtime superintendent of the Duluth public schools. The scholarship honors his dedication to education, with a goal of helping Duluth students become educators.EligibilityGraduate of: Duluth Denfeld, Duluth EastDemonstrate Financial NeedGPA: 2.5 or higherField of Study: Elementary or Secondary Education  Participate in extracurricular activities, community involvement or employmentScholarship Grant Range$1,000 per year up to 4 years ($4,000 total)Application timelineThis scholarship is part of the Universal Application: December 1 – February 13ONE Universal Application: Create a profile...
Deadline
Feb 13, 2025
Amelia and Emanuel Nessell Family Scholarship
$3,000
The Amelia and Emanuel Nessell Family Scholarship Fund helps students in financial need, with priority consideration to Jewish applicants. Jewish applicants receive priority, based on the wishes of the scholarship founders. In 1997, relatives of Amelia and Emanuel Nessell created the scholarship as a memorial to the couple. The Nessells moved to Duluth in 1920, and Emanuel served as a manager for the First Street Department Store. Their four children, Sophie, Leonard, Louisa and Harry, attended Duluth public schools and graduated from Central High School. The family established the scholarship because the Nessells valued higher education and helping students in...
Deadline
Feb 13, 2025
Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship
$2,500
The Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Riley Burnell by awarding a college scholarship to a student from Koochiching County who is interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice.Riley Burnell was born in 1988 in International Falls. Even as a boy, he wanted to be a police officer. He graduated from Rainy River Community College, Bemidji State University and Alexandria Technical College. He worked part-time for the Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office and the International Falls Police Department.In 2012, Riley and his wife were taking a day trip to Duluth when a distracted driver crossed...
Deadline
Feb 13, 2025
LeadMN Leadership Scholarship
$1,500
The LeadMN Leadership Scholarship rewards emerging student leaders for their community service and their academic achievement. LeadMN Leadership Scholarship winners serve their community in many ways–everything from mentoring Head Start students to organizing youth groups to volunteering as a translator.Scholarship QualificationsYou must be a current student at one of the 33 Minnesota State colleges or universities (students attending private colleges or the University of Minnesota system are ineligible).Have a cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.Be an undergraduate student who demonstrates strong leadership skills and a commitment to serving others.Graduate and PSEO students are ineligible.LeadMN Governing...
Deadline
Nov 01, 2024
Minnesota Association of Public Accountants Scholarships
$1,000
The Minnesota Association of Public Accountants (MAPA) is a professional organization of accountants in public practice who provide accounting and financial statement services for individuals and small business firms. Certified and non-certified accountants are encouraged to apply for membership. The purpose of the Association is to further the knowledge of the practitioner and offer a source of current information and interplay of ideas among professionals.SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:Ed Silbernick Memorial Scholarship ~ $1,000MAPA Scholarships ~ Amount varies, but is generally $750, and is based on the number of qualified applicants.WHO CAN APPLY:Undergraduate students entering their sophomore, junior, senior or fifth year and...
Deadline
Nov 15, 2024
Frank L. Barrows Memorial Scholarship Fund
$1,000
The Barrows Family Scholarship honors the memories of Frank L. Barrows and Frank L. Barrows II by awarding a college scholarship to a student from Eveleth-Gilbert High School.The scholarship was created by Frank II’s parents in 2014 to memorialize the life of their son. This scholarship is included in the Eveleth Community Foundation Fund’s family of funds. Frank and Frank II both were Eveleth natives. The family created this scholarship to give others a chance to follow their dreams.EligibilityGraduate of: Eveleth-Gilbert Senior High SchoolDemonstrate Financial NeedGPA: 3.0 or higherAttend a four- or two-year college or technical school immediately after graduating.Scholarship...
Deadline
Feb 13, 2025
Carleton College
Northfield, MN
Students: 1,918
Tuition: $59,352
Carleton College is a private nonprofit institution located in Northfield, MN. The school has approximatley 1918 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $98,791. The average age of students entering Carleton College is 19. The most popular programs at the Carleton College are: Social Sciences (20%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (11%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (11%), Physical Sciences (11%) and Mathematics And Statistics (9%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 32
SAT: 1438
Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN
Students: 2,049
Tuition: $58,478
Macalester College is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Paul, MN. The school has approximatley 2049 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $106,342. The average age of students entering Macalester College is 19. The most popular programs at the Macalester College are: Social Sciences (23%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (14%), Physical Sciences (9%), Mathematics And Statistics (8%) and Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 31
SAT: 1390
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
Students: 30,907
Tuition: $33,325
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a public institution located in Minneapolis, MN. The school has approximatley 30907 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $91,159. The average age of students entering University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is 21. The most popular programs at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (12%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (12%), Social Sciences (11%), Engineering (10%) and Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 28
SAT: 1314
University of Minnesota-Rochester
Rochester, MN
Students: 614
Tuition: $12,850
University of Minnesota-Rochester is a public institution located in Rochester, MN. The school has approximatley 614 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $91,159. The average age of students entering University of Minnesota-Rochester is 21. The most popular programs at the University of Minnesota-Rochester are: Health Professions And Related Programs (100%), .
Exam Scores
ACT: 23
SAT: 1314
St Olaf College
Northfield, MN
Students: 2,928
Tuition: $51,450
St Olaf College is a private nonprofit institution located in Northfield, MN. The school has approximatley 2928 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $107,987. The average age of students entering St Olaf College is 20. The most popular programs at the St Olaf College are: Social Sciences (19%), Visual And Performing Arts (14%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (13%), Mathematics And Statistics (6%) and Physical Sciences (6%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 29
SAT: 1309
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
Students: 6,276
Tuition: $47,383
University of St Thomas is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Paul, MN. The school has approximatley 6276 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $118,624. The average age of students entering University of St Thomas is 20. The most popular programs at the University of St Thomas are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (39%), Engineering (9%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (9%), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (6%) and Social Sciences (6%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 26
SAT: 1249
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN
Students: 2,225
Tuition: $39,410
The College of Saint Scholastica is a private nonprofit institution located in Duluth, MN. The school has approximatley 2225 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $69,686. The average age of students entering The College of Saint Scholastica is 26. The most popular programs at the The College of Saint Scholastica are: Health Professions And Related Programs (48%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (12%), Public Administration And Social Service Professions (10%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (10%) and Psychology (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 25
SAT: 1205