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Available to eligible students who belong to a racial or ethnic group underrepresented in the Minnesota teacher workforce.
Selected undergraduate and graduate students may receive awards of up to $7,500 for one term.
Eligibility Requirements
Be enrolled in an PELSB-approved Minnesota teacher preparation program that requires at least 12 weeks of student teaching for initial licensure;
Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by the institution;
Not be in default on a federal or state student loan; Demonstrate financial need; and
Meet one or more of the following requirements:
Intend to teach in a designated rural school district in Minnesota.
Intend to teach in an identified license shortage area.
Belong to a racial or ethnic group underrepresented in the Minnesota teacher workforce.
Priority Application Deadlines for Student Teaching Terms:
Fall 2025: August 1, 2025
Spring 2026: November 14, 2025
Available to eligible students who intend to teach in a license shortage area or rural school district after graduating and receiving their teaching license.
Selected undergraduate and graduate students may receive awards of up to $7,500 for one term.
Eligibility Requirements
Be enrolled in an PELSB-approved Minnesota teacher preparation program that requires at least 12 weeks of student teaching for initial licensure;
Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by the institution;
Not be in default on a federal or state student loan; Demonstrate financial need; and
Meet one or more of the following requirements:
Intend to teach in a designated rural school district in Minnesota.
Intend to teach in an identified license shortage area.
Belong to a racial or ethnic group underrepresented in the Minnesota teacher workforce.
Priority Application Deadlines for Student Teaching Terms:
Fall 2025: August 1, 2025
Spring 2026: November 14, 2025
The NEA-Retired Jack Kinnaman Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Jack Kinnaman, the then-serving NEA-Retired Vice President. At his demise, the family wished to establish a scholarship program in his honor, thus beginning a much needed assistance activity for worthy aspiring educators.
We know college costs go far beyond just tuition. The expense of text books, rent, food, transportation, and more also factor into the equation when you are trying to obtain your degree. NEA Retired members recognize the stress you face; in response, they created a scholarship specifically for our college student members.
You may notice in prior years, we refer to having $2,500 scholarships…but we are thrilled to announce that NEA Retired members have graciously raised enough money this year to award five individual scholarships of $3,500.00 each.
Applications are open until April 15th, 2026
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