Minnesota scholarships - Feb '25

Updated Feb 10, 2025

Apply below to the best Minnesota scholarships for February 2025.

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Sterbenz-Ryan Scholarship

Burnett County • Pierce County • Polk County • St. Croix County • Chisago County • Washington County • Minnesota • Wisconsin • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Sterbenz-Ryan Scholarship offers $2,000 to 100 students facing financial challenges in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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UMSA Foundation Scholarship

Iowa • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • IT/Information Technology • Finance • Business (MBA) • Cybersecurity • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

UMSA Foundation Scholarship offers $3,000 and $1,000 awards for students in specific fields. Eligibility: residents of five Midwest states.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

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Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation's scholarships

Koochiching County • Itasca County • Aitkin County • St. Louis County • Carlton County • Lake County • Douglas County • Cook County • Bayfield County • Ashland County • Iron County • Price County • Minnesota • Freshmen

Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation offers $800,000+ in scholarships for northeast MN and northwest WI students. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 13, 2025

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St. Croix Valley Foundation Scholarships

Chisago County • Washington County • Burnett County • Pierce County • Polk County • St. Croix County • Minnesota • Wisconsin • Freshmen

St. Croix Valley Foundation offers $400,000+ in scholarships for local students with a common application. Awards up to $1,500.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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John and Kathryn O'Brien Scholarship

Minnesota • Freshmen • Sophomores

The O'Brien Scholarship offers $500 to Minnesota State two-year college students who are immigrants or children of immigrants with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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Dr. Steve and Darla Frantz Endowed Scholarship

Minnesota • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduates • Graduate Students

The Dr. Steve and Darla Frantz Endowed Scholarship offers $1,250 to U.S. Armed Forces members demonstrating leadership at Minnesota State Colleges.

Deadline:

April 1, 2025

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Robert E. Applebaum Scholarship Fund

Minnesota • Seniors • Graduate Students

Deadline:

February 10, 2025

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The J & J Trujillo Memorial Scholarship Program

Arizona • New Mexico • Minnesota • Electrical/Electronics • Automotive • Construction • Mechanical • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The J & J Trujillo Memorial Scholarship offers up to $12,500 for trade education in AZ, NM, and MN. Apply with a recommendation letter.

Deadline:

February 20, 2025

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AgCountry Farm Credit Services High School Scholarship

Minnesota • North Dakota • Wisconsin • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen

AgCountry Farm Credit Services offers $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing agriculture careers. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation's scholarships

Hill City • Remer • Blackduck • Northome • Itasca County • Minnesota • Freshmen

The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation offers 150 scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

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Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship

California • Connecticut • Delaware • Illinois • Florida • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Missouri • New Jersey • New York • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Ella T. Grasso Literary Scholarship awards $1,000 for original works celebrating Italian heritage. Open to U.S. citizens of Italian descent.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

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Richard and Louise Varco Scholarship Fund

Minnesota • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students • Seniors • Freshmen

The Varco Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Minnesota students with a 2.5 GPA enrolling in accredited institutions. Essay and recommendation required.

Deadline:

February 24, 2025

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Lakselaget Foundation Scholarship Fund

Minnesota • Biology • Mathematics • Science • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Lakselaget Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for female students connected to Minnesota or Norway with a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Eden Prairie Community Foundation's scholarships

Eden Prairie • Minnesota • Freshmen

Eden Prairie Community Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors in Eden Prairie. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 12, 2025

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CBC Spouses Essay Contest

Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school

The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 29, 2025

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Rochester Area Foundation Scholarships

Byron • Stewartville • Oronoco • Spring Valley • Chatfield • Kasson • Dodge Center • Eyota • Rochester • Zumbrota • Pine Island • Mantorville • Plainview • Mazeppa • Olmsted County • Dodge County • Fillmore County • Wabasha County • Minnesota • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Rochester Area Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,000 for high school and college students in Rochester, MN. Apply online today!

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

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Community Giving Scholarships

Minnesota • Iowa • Michigan • Wisconsin • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Community Giving Scholarships awarded over $273,000 to students in Minnesota. High chances for local students to win. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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PFund Foundation Scholarship Program

Iowa • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For LGBTQIA+ students • Age • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The PFund Foundation offers up to $10,000 scholarships for LGBTQ+ students in the Midwest committed to community leadership.

Deadline:

March 11, 2025

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PFund Scholarship

Iowa • Wisconsin • Minnesota • North Dakota • South Dakota • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

PFund Scholarship offers up to $12,000 for LGBTQIA+ leaders in the Midwest. Apply now to support your community involvement!

Deadline:

March 11, 2025

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Mac Hyde Brownfield Scholarship Program

Minnesota • Environmental Engineering • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Law • Business (MBA) • Public Health • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Mac Hyde Brownfield Scholarship offers $2,000 for students in brownfield redevelopment fields at Minnesota colleges. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 3, 2025

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Timothy L. Correll Foundation Memorial Scholarship

Minnesota • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Fire Science/Firefighting • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Timothy L. Correll Foundation Memorial Scholarship offers $750 for Minnesota residents pursuing nursing or emergency response education.

Deadline:

March 20, 2025

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Ranelius Scholarship Program

Minnesota • Animal-Related • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Ranelius Scholarship Program awards up to $5,000 to Minnesota residents pursuing post-secondary education, especially in the turkey industry.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Dr. Maryan and James McCormick Leadership Endowed Scholarship

Minnesota • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Graduate Students

The Dr. Maryan and James McCormick Scholarship offers $1,500 to Minnesota students with leadership skills and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Deadline:

November 1, 2025

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Touchmark Foundation Nursing Scholarship

Arizona • Idaho • Minnesota • Montana • North Dakota • Oklahoma • Oregon • South Dakota • Washington • Wisconsin • Nursing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Touchmark Foundation Nursing Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for nursing students in select U.S. states and Alberta, Canada.

Deadline:

March 30, 2025

FAQ

To write a strong application for Minnesota scholarships, focus on clearly articulating your goals, experiences, and why you deserve the scholarship. Tailor your application to each scholarship's requirements and proofread for clarity and correctness.

Minnesota scholarships can cover a variety of expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship's terms.

Yes, there are many Minnesota scholarships that are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. You can find these opportunities by searching on Mos or local educational resources.

To apply for Minnesota scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, which may include personal information, academic records, and sometimes essays or letters of recommendation. Check Mos for specific application processes.

It's advisable to start applying for Minnesota scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or as soon as you decide to pursue higher education.

Yes, you can apply for multiple Minnesota scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.

Eligibility criteria for Minnesota scholarships can vary widely, but they often include factors such as residency in Minnesota, enrollment in an accredited institution, and meeting specific academic or financial requirements.

Yes, many Minnesota scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.

You can find Minnesota scholarships by searching on scholarship databases like Mos, which aggregates various scholarship opportunities available to students in Minnesota.

Minnesota scholarships are financial awards designed to help students in Minnesota pay for their education. These scholarships can be based on various criteria, including academic achievement, financial need, or specific talents.

In your personal statement for Minnesota scholarships, you should include your academic achievements, career goals, reasons for applying for the scholarship, and any relevant personal experiences that demonstrate your commitment and qualifications.

Some Minnesota scholarships may be available to international students, but many are restricted to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. It's important to check the eligibility requirements for each scholarship.

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