Scholarships

• The majority of the scholarship money you receive will come from your college

• Each college sets their own scholarship criteria and deadlines

• Usually based on GPA/ACT scores

• Many offer "talent-based" scholarships for music, art, etc...

• Some colleges will have a separate scholarship application, while others just use the information from you admissions application

Search on your college website to find deadlines and more information

• Offered by community organizations 

• Usually smaller award amounts - but these add up!

• Many times the money is not given out until 2nd semester

List of Local Scholarships

• Harder to win because of the # of applicants

• BIG dollar amounts

• Apply if you have time after completing college and local scholarships

• Use reputable sites - do not pay a fee!

MN Officer of Higher Education Scholarship Links