Scholarship Opportunities
Normandale Scholarship Programs |
Normandale Community College makes scholarship funds available to students through endowment earnings, gifts to the college and grants from outside foundations. The scholarship program recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic, leadership, service and extracurricular achievements. Scholarships also recognize financial need, programs of study and other accomplishments. Scholarships generally range in value from approximately $375 to $3000 annual awards and are primarily available for full-time students. Awards are for use during Fall and Spring semesters of the academic year and are usually divided equally between each semester. The Foundation Scholarship application for the 2022-23 school year closed on June 1.We will open scholarships for the 2023-24 school year on March 1, 2023. You can also review the scholarship information below for other scholarships specific to MN State students. |
Other scholarships available to Minnesota State students |
MN Future Together Scholarship This program is designed to provide eligible Minnesota residents a tuition-free pathway for earning a certificate, diploma, associate’s degree and bachelor’s degree in high-need careers. Funding comes from the State of Minnesota and is awarded to eligible students after grants and scholarships have been paid. Learn more on the MN Future Together program page.
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Workforce Development ScholarshipLooking for a way to help with the costs of starting a career in the high demand areas of healthcare, technology or education? We have a unique opportunity for you to participate in the Workforce Development Scholrship at Normandale. Scholarships of $2,500, which is nearly half of a full-year tuition, are available to students who apply, are qualified and plan to study in of the following areas: Technology: Education: Students must be enrolled in at least 9 credits per term in an eligible program, and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. Complete the Foundation Scholarship Application for consideration for the 2022-23 school year. |
Normandale PRISM ScholarshipThe Normandale PRISM Scholars Program is an NSF-funded program aimed at high achieving low-income students who are planning to earn a four-year degree in a STEM field. Each scholar will be assigned a faculty mentor and will receive as much as $3750 in scholarship money each semester, for four semesters. For more information, click here. |
LeadMN Scholarship OpportunitiesStudents who will be enrolled at one of the Minnesota State colleges and universities for the 2022 spring semester should consider college-funding opportunities.
Scholarships available for this enrollment period for the 2022 spring semester are: · LeadMN Leadership Scholarship · McCormick Leadership Scholarship · Linda Olson Memorial Scholarship · Morrie Anderson Endowed Scholarship · John Kenneth Niemi Memorial Tool Fund · John and Kathryn O’Brien Scholarship · Irja Sundgren Pratt Memorial Scholarship · The Warren H. Robens and Henry P. Dembiczak Endowed Scholarship November 1, 2021 is the deadline date for applications to be submitted for spring. See below for a website with Frequently Asked Questions, Scholarship Tips, How to Write a Winning Application video, Letter of Recommendation form, and the application for all the above scholarships. For more information, click here Deadline: April 1 and November 1 semi-annually |
Mark M Welter "The 100% American" Scholarship"The 100% American" Scholarship is for students attending a Minnesota State college or university. This scholarship is sponsored through the generosity of the Mark M. Welter Foundation. Five $500 scholarships will be awarded for both the fall and spring semesters For more information, click here Deadline: April 1 and November 1 semi-annually |
Federated ScholarshipIf you were a former Little or High School Big with a Minnesota Big Brothers Big Sisters agency, you may be eligible for a scholarship up to $5,000. The scholarship is generously sponsored by Federated Insurance and the Federated Challenge. Applicants are required to have been matched in a Minnesota BBBS program for a minimum of 18 months and meet other eligibility criteria. For more information, click here Deadline: April 1 annually |
Ethel Curry American Indian Leadership ScholarshipTo be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Award amounts range from $500-$2000 per term. For more information, click here
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Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the following requirements:
For more information, click here. |
Page Education Foundation Scholarship To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the following requirements:
For more information, click here. |
Anna M. Kuhl Scholarship To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the following requirements:
For more information, click here. |
Outside Scholarships |
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Scholarship Tips |
HOW IS YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION EVALUATED? The Scholarship Selection Committee will consider you for all available scholarships for which you meet the criteria. By completing and submitting the Student Scholarship Online Application (along with all required information), you are asking to be considered for all available scholarships. Take your time and be complete in your answers. Of particular interest to the selection committee are your narratives, so be thoughtful in your responses and provide the selection committee with a good picture of who you are and why you are deserving of a scholarship. Another area of interest to the selection committee is your listings of volunteer service, honors and recognition, notable achievements and leadership positions you have held. Your academic record is also heavily considered in the review process. As you research outside scholarship opportunities, keep these tips in mind:
To find out how to spot, stop or report a scholarship scam, click here for the Minnesota Attorney General website. |