Scholarships

Looking for a scholarship to help bring down the cost of your education? Great, you’ve come to the right place!

We award over half a million dollars in scholarships each year. These can be based on financial need, academic interest, volunteer experience or other activities. Review our scholarship list for additional details on both Minneapolis College scholarships and other external opportunities for funding.

Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis through the August 26 deadline, 11:59 p.m. Your scholarship application remains active the entire time. Please make sure to review the essay rubric to ensure your essay submission fully answers the questions. If you would like assistance with your essays, the Academic Success Center has tutors available to assist you.

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Based on Programs:

Architectural Technology Scholarship (ARCH)
- Enrolled in Architectural Technology
Ackerberg Science Scholarship (STEM)
- Enrolled in a science major
- Registered for at least 12 credits
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Commercial Real Estate Diversity Scholarship
- $2,000 Spring and Fall Scholarships
- Business, finance, Architecture, design, engineering
- Learn more here
STEM Scholarship (STEM)
- Enrolled in any science, technology, engineering and math program
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Elizabeth Fish Memorial and Bertha Beret Endowed Scholarship (Career & Technical)
- Enrolled in any of the following: Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Architectural Technology, CNC Machinist, HVAC
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
Workforce Development Scholarship (Career & Technical)
- Enrolled in any of the following programs: Advanced manufacturing, Health Care Services, Information Technology, Early Childhood Education, Aircraft Technician
- MN Resident
- Registered for at least 9 credits
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
David Linner Memorial Nursing Scholarships (Nursing)
- Enrolled in Nursing program
- Registered for at least 8 credits
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
Dr. Sharon Pierce & Michael Evans Scholarship (Nursing)
- Enrolled in Nursing program
- Registered for at least 8 credits
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
General Nursing Scholarship (Nursing)
- Enrolled in Nursing program
Steven Lee Kaufman Scholarship (Liberal Arts)
- Enrolled in any liberal arts major with an emphasis on English and/or writing
- Minimum GPA of 2.7

Last Year of Study

Uttley Sullivan Family Scholarship
- Minneapolis public school graduate
- African American

Leadership & Achievement

Earl W. Bowman Leaders of the Future Scholarship
- Registered for at least 9 credits
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Kopp Presidential Scholarship
- MN Resident
- Minimum GPA of 3.1
- Registered for at least 9 credits
Srok Memorial ESL Scholarship
- Completed at least one semester of ESOL curriculum at Minneapolis College
- MN Resident
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Registered for at least 12 credits

Housing Challenges

Open Your Heart Scholarship
- Experienced homelessness in the past 2 years
- Registered for at least 9 credits
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
Saint Mark’s Cathedral Lionheart Scholarship
- Experienced homelessness in the past 2 years
- Registered for at least 9 credits
- Minimum GPA of 2.5

First-Generation

Dr. Antonio Calvo Scholarship
- First-generation college student
- Registered for at least 12 credits
- Minimum GPA of 2.8
W. Scott Shrewsbury Memorial Scholarship
- First-generation college student
- Registered for at least 12 credits
- Minimum GPA of 2.8

Adult-learner

Gepner Newman Scholarship
- Out of high school for at least two years
- Student of color
- Minimum GPA of 2.0

Working Students

Judith and Edward Schuck Endowed Scholarship
- Working at least part-time
- Registered for at least 8 credits
Nathan Siegel Scholarship
- Enrolled in a liberal arts or transfer program
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Registered for at least 6 credits
Sara J. Dobberteen Memorial Scholarship
- Low-income household
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Thomas B. Wells Endowed Scholarship
- Working at least part-time
- Minimum GPA of 2.7
- Registered for at least 6 credits

Experiential Challenges

Yes You Can! Scholarship
- Previously incarcerated
- Minimum GPA of 2.5

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I apply for a specific scholarship?
- Once you submit your profile information, the website will tell you which scholarships you are eligible to apply for.
Can international students apply for scholarships?
- Yes
Why does the application ask strange questions?
- Minneapolis College offers scholarships based on many different identities, interests and experiences. The profile questions are designed to identify the scholarships for which you are eligible to apply.
I do not work or volunteer, what should I write in the essay box?
- Some scholarships are designed to alleviate financial hardship, share with us your current life’s circumstances and how you spend your time.
What should I write in my essay?
- The goal is to get to know you and understand your path:
  - Why you chose Minneapolis College
  - What is your major and what do you want to do with it?
  - What is your plan after graduation?
  - How will the scholarship help you reach your goals?
The application asks for someone to write a recommendation letter, who should that be?
- Anyone who can speak to your interests, experience, passions, etc. It could be a previous teacher or faculty member, an advisor, coach, colleague, supervisor. The letter should include:
  - How they know you
  - Speak to your passions, interests, experiences and/or goals
  - Why they support your scholarship application
Why can’t I submit my application?
- Make sure that you have answered all the questions and ensure your recommendation letter has been submitted. The recommendation letter will need to be submitted prior to your submission.