External Scholarships

Charles & Ellora Alliss Educational Grant
- All Minnesota Sate students are eligible
- For more information, visit the Alliss Educational Grant webpage.
EMPOWER Scholarships
- EMPOWER Scholarships are open to ethnically diverse students for attendance at an institution of higher learning.
- Deadline: Applications accepted Jan1 – April 15
- How to apply: Visit the Allina Health website for details
- Contact: Call 612-775-2728
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
Minnesota Technology Foundation Scholarship
- Current STEM students with at least 30 completed credits
- Deadline to apply is May 15, 2021
- For more information and to apply, visit the Stem Scholarships webpage
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)
- Deadlines: Scholarship not open at this time
- How to apply: Visit S-STEM Scholarship Program
- Contact: Renu Kumar, Ph.D., Director, NSF STEM Grant Biology faculty or Theresa Edelman, Ph.D., Biology faculty
Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship
- Enrolled in a Minnesota State institution
- A union member or a child, grandchild or spouse of a union member
- The applicant must be a racial/ethnic group member. "Racial/ethnic group member" is defined by the Minnesota State office of Equity and Inclusion (and for this scholarship) to include Black/African American, Chicano/a or Latino/a, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Native American/Alaskan Native.
- Visit the Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship webpage to learn more
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 2021 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
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.
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
The Center for Scholarship Administration
- A non-profit, independent organization facilitates many scholarships
  - Anna M. Kuhl Scholarship Application
Tribal Scholarships
- Visit the American Indian Success Program webpage
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
- If you are a 2021 High School graduate, here is a scholarship opportunity for you! Full information and about this $6000 scholarship opportunity can be found here.
Urban Adventures Jennings Scholarship
- Up to $50,000
- Recent high school graduate (20 years or younger)
- Complete your FAFSA
- Four short essays
- Deadline to Apply is July 1, apply today