External Scholarships
The scholarships listed on this page are offered by external organizations and are not administered by Minneapolis College. Please review each scholarship's eligibility requirements, application process, and deadlines carefully. If you have questions, contact the scholarship provider directly.
Charles & Ellora Alliss Educational Grant
- All Minnesota Sate students are eligible
- For more information, visit the Alliss Educational Grant webpage.
J & J Trujillo Memorial Scholarship Program
- Awarded up to $12,500
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Trade programs
- Deadline to apply is 2/20/2024
- Click here for more details
LeadMN Scholarships
- Scholarships are awarded to a various number of individuals and are based on a number of criteria.
- Deadlines: November 1 and April 1
- How to apply: Visit the LeadMN.org website for details.
- Contact: Joyce Petsch
Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program
- Emergency financial assistance
- Subsidies for certification exam
- Premium memberships with LinkedIn and GitHub
- Rolling deadline
- Click here to learn more and apply
National Science Foundation S-Stem Scholarship Program
- Minneapolis College will be awarding up to 12 students pursuing a degree in of the STEM disciplines (biology, chemistry, computer science, information technology, mathematics, or pre-engineering)
- How to apply: visit the S-STEM Scholarship Program webpage
- Must be enrolled in 12+ credits, click here for more information and to apply
- Contact: Renu Kumar, Ph.D., Director, NSF STEM Grant Biology faculty or Carmen Buhler, Mathematics faculty
Nobel Week Dialogue Scholarship
- An international scholarship for students who want to change the world
- Travel to Sweden for an international field study
- An immersive experience at the Nobel Week Dialogue: a collaborative event that brings some of the world's leading scientists, policy-makers, and thinkers together to explore scientific topics through a global lens
- The opportunity to have your final project displayed at the Nobel Prize Museum at the completion of the course
NSORO Foundation Scholarship
- Eligible to all youth currently in foster care, aged-out, and/or emancipated youth
- Direct academic scholarships, coaching and mentorship
- Visit here for more information and to apply
Oliveira Scholarship Foundation
- STEM students
- Scholarships range from \$1,000 - \$7,000
- For more information, visit the Oliveira Scholarship webpage
Powder Coating Institute Scholarship
- Multiple scholarships available
- Wide range of eligible programs
- Learn more here!
Recovery and Behavioral Health Scholarships
- Addictions.com Scholarship Contest
- Full-time student (12 credits)
- Passion for raising awareness about the dangers of substance abuse and addiction
- Visit the Addictions.com Scholarships webpage to learn more and apply.
- Narcotics.com
- Rehabs.org
- Addicted.org
Scholarship Resources for Aviation Students
- Students in the Aircraft Technician program may be eligible for financial aid from these aviation and aircraft organizations. Visit the following websites for more information.
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Professional Aviation Maintenance Association
- National Business Aviation Association
- Aircraft Electronics Association
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
- Experimental Aircraft Association
- National Air Transportation Association
- Aviation Distributors and Manufacturers
- General Aviation Manufacturers Association
- National Aviation/Space Education Alliance
- American Association of Airport Executives
- University Aviation Association
Scholarships for People with Disabilities
- If you have physical, learning or emotional disabilities, the Vocational Rehabilitation Program may help with tuition, books, supplies, and even room and board
- How to apply: Contact the Minnesota Workforce Center in your area. Students with visual impairments, contact State Services for the Blind
- Contact: Visit the Vocational Rehabilitation Program for details
- How to apply: Visit the Wells Fargo website for details
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship for Teachers and Child Care Providers
- A scholarship program intended to help early childhood and school-age care professionals increase their levels of education, compensation and commitment to the field.
- Visit the Child Care Aware of Minnesota website for details
- Email teachmail@childcareawaremn.org or call their hotline number at 888-291-9811
Wallin Education Partners Opportunity Pathways Scholarship
- Up to $6,000 in financial aid and advising until graduation
- Graduating class of 2023
- Attend one of 68 partner high schools.
- Have a 2.0 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
- For application details, visit the Wallin Education Partners Opportunity Pathways Scholarship webpage.