AAAE Foundation
Partial list of scholarships offered:
- The Oris W. Dunham, Jr. & Sylvia M. Dunham Scholarship
- Aviation Management Scholarship
- Women in Aviation Scholarship
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship
Application deadline: mid-March each year, see website for exact dates
Various award amounts
Alliance Automotive Service Providers
Application deadline: March 31st, 2025
Award amount: $500 – $2,500
For: students enrolled in post-secondary automotive (service or collision repair) programs.
Allied Health Network
For students currently enrolled in a CAAHEP accredited program
Award amount: $2,500
Application deadline: August 30, 2025
Alworth Scholarships
For Minnesota students dedicated to making a difference in the mathematics, science, engineering and medical fields.
Scholarship amount: $12,000 scholarship – $6,000 to use in each of their final two years of schooling at a four-year university.
Deadline: Feb. 1 to March 15
AMTA Massage Therapy Journal Scholarship
AMTA 80th Anniversary $5,000 Student Scholarship
Application deadline: late May each year, see website for exact dates
For: students enrolled or admitted in a 500 hour minimum entry-level massage therapy program at time of application submission
Annual Drug Rehab USA Mental Health Scholarship
Award designed to support students pursuing degrees in mental health fields, such as psychology, counseling, social work, and psychiatric nursing. This scholarship addresses the growing shortage of mental health professionals in the United States by encouraging and empowering future leaders in the field.
Scholarship amount: $2,000.00
Deadline: December 1, 2025
For more information or to apply, email using your student email address.
APWA-MN (MN Chapter of American Public Works Association)
Application deadline: late May each year, see website for exact dates
Technical school scholarship amounts: One scholarship at $4,000 and two scholarships at $2,500 each
For: technical college/school students going into 2nd year level (or higher) and enrolled in a public works-related degree program (see list at site).
Aspirus St. Luke’s Volunteer Memorial Scholarship
For students enrolled in an accredited healthcare program at Lake Superior College which leads to a career providing direct patient care. Must complete one semester of academic work in program before applying. Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Applications accepted: until April 4, 2025
Award amount: $500
For application and further details contact: Volunteer Program Administrator: or (218) 249-5343.
Bold.org
Dozens of applications in various categories with various deadline dates
Various award amounts
For: women, high school seniors, graduate students, merit-based, nursing students, Hispanic students, etc.
Exclusive Trade School Scholarships with 2025 deadlines
66 trade specific scholarships with varying amounts and deadline dates
Chief John Raaflaub Memorial Firefighter Scholarship
The Chief John Raaflaub Memorial Firefighter Scholarship Fund helps students from Douglas County pursue careers in firefighting, and especially at the Superior Fire Department. Must be attending Lake superior College and field of study must be Firefighting.
Universal applications accepted: December 1 – February 13
Grant range: $3,000 for up to two years ($6,000 total)
Counseling Schools Scholarship
For students working towards careers in counseling
Award amount: $2,500
Application deadline: May 15, 2025
Credello College Scholarship
Scholarship amounts: $1,000, $2,000, or $7,000
Deadline: August 15th
Dr. Jerry Church Community Health or Founders Fund Scholarship
Award: 2- $1,000
Application deadline: April 15th of each year
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
Awards: up to $500
Deadline: April 1, 2024 by 4:00 PM
Who is eligible: anyone in an apprenticeship program related to the construction Industry
2025 Spring Duluth Builders Exchange Legacy Fund Apprenticeship – March 1 – April 1
2025 Lake Superior Medical Society Tilderquist Scholarship – March 1 – April 1
Emberg Scholarship
Applications deadline: late April each year, see website for exact dates
For: students enrolled in programs leading to a career in regional industries i.e. Forestry or Aircraft Maintenance
Essentia Health Hospital-Superior Auxiliary
For students pursuing healthcare careers 2nd year or higher; resident of Douglas County
Applications accepted: January 15th – March 1st
Award amounts: $500-$1,000
Essentia Health Hospital-Duluth Auxiliary
For students obtaining a diploma or associate degree in healthcare programs
Applications accepted: January 15th – March 1st
Award amount: $1,500
Extra Storage Space
Applications accepted: April 1 – May 31
Five – $3,000 scholarships
For: students enrolled fulltime for Fall 2025 semester are eligible to apply
Fastweb.com
Scholarship matching database (free)
GoDard Bags Scholarship Program
For: students pursuing a career in Cyber Security – undergraduate or graduate students
Scholarship amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 31st
Hawkinson Fund for Peace and Justice
For individuals who have demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing peace and social justice through justice-oriented projects, standing up for their convictions, or displaying ongoing leadership within a peace or justice organization.
Scholarship amount: $2,500-$5,000
Deadline: March 17, 2025
HW Part Store Scholarship
For students enrolled or that are planning to enroll in agricultural sciences at accredited colleges or universities
Deadline: 12/31/2025
Award amount: $1,000
ISACA – One In Tech Scholarship Program
For: students who are members of a historically underrepresented population within the tech field
Application deadline: Cycle 1: March-May 2025; Cycle 2: September -October 14, 2025
Award amount: various – see site for various scholarships in different demographic areas and list of eligibility criteria.
Last Mile Education Fund
Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program
Available for community college students in cyber pathways. Funding can be used for things such as buying groceries for the semester, rent, utilities, certification costs, etc.
3 levels of grants:
- Emergency Mini grants – up to $595
- Bridge Grants – $600-$3,000
- Last Mile grants – up to $10,000
LeadMN.org
Application deadlines:
- SPRING: June 1 – November 1
- FALL: March 1st – May 1st for nine (9) different scholarships administered through the LeadMN organization
Award amount: 25 – $6,500 scholarships
Mann Lake Ltd.
One-time grant of $1,000 to a university student studying in the field of: apiology, agriculture, environmental sciences, or other related studies.
Deadline: 12/31/2025
Members Cooperative Credit Union
Applications: January 31 – March 31
Awards:
- One $2,500 scholarship
- Five $1,000 scholarships
- Five $500 scholarships
For: high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university in the fall.
MN Builders Exchange Scholarship 2024-2025
For: students entering skilled trades or seeking opportunities in construction careers.
Awards: $500-$5,000
Deadline: Applications accepted mid-March through May 31st of each year
MN Society of Medical Assistants (MSMA)
Application deadline: November 30, 2024
Award amount: 4 – $1000.00
For: applicants attending an approved medical assistant program in Minnesota
Application form: contact LSC Foundation office
Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship
Deadline: June 1st each year
Scholarships ranging from up to $1,200 for part time and up to $2,500 for full time are given each year to students enrolled in community or technical college.
- The applicant must be currently enrolled in or accepted into a program at a Minnesota State institution.
- The applicant must be a union member or the 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, and American Indian/Native American/Alaskan Native.
North Dakota Professional Aviation Mechanics Association (NDPAMA)
For any person interested in the aerospace industry, either enrolled, or with the intent of enrolling in FAA part 147 aircraft maintenance technician training program. Open to 1st or 2nd year students as well as students starting within next 12 months.
Applications accepted: until February 15th, 2025
Award amounts: either $1,750 or $1,500
For application and further details contact: .
Northwoods Credit Union Scholarship
For: members of Northwoods Credit Union, Cloquet, MN. Submit transcripts and video essay.
Award: 2 – $2,000
Application deadline: April 11, 2025
Nursing Colleges $2,500 Scholarship Program
For students who share our vision for enhancing the healthcare system through nursing
Application deadline: April 15th, 2025
Award amount: $2,500
Select Saunas
Award: 1- $500
Write a 300 word essay on: role, moral and ethical considerations, or benefits of saunas
Deadline: June 1, 2025
SEMA Memorial Scholarship (Specialty Equipment Market Association)
Applications accepted: January 1 – March 1.
Awards of up to $5,000
For: students who demonstrate passion for the Automotive Industry including accounting, sales, marketing, engineering, and more
Sports Gear Swag Scholarship
For students who are US citizens and enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program
Applications Deadline: October 1, 2025
Award amount: $1,000
St. Luke’s Volunteer Memorial Scholarship
For students enrolled in an accredited healthcare program at Lake Superior College
Applications accepted: until April 3, 2024
Award amount: $500
For application and further details contact Volunteer Program Administrator: [email protected] or (218) 249-5343
Study.com Student Scholarships
For: moms, non-traditional, undergraduate degrees, single parents, or nursing students and 35 other various scholarships
Scholarship amounts: $1,000, or $2,000
Deadline: June 30, 2025
TruthFinder Women in STEM Scholarship
Scholarship amount: $2,500
Deadline: July 31st
Unigo.com
Shout It Out Scholarship
Award amount: $1,500
Application deadline: September 30
For: students from any discipline to fund their education by writing a response to the question: “If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?”
Victory Fund
Application deadline: mid-April each year, see website for exact dates
Two – $1,000 scholarships
For: students pursuing a career in Healthcare; for graduates of Lake, Cook, or St. Louis County high schools; accepted to RN Nursing programs at: College of St. Scholastics, UM-Duluth, or Lake Superior College
Wordtips Scholarships
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