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Available Scholarships

LeadMN Leadership Scholarship

For Minnesota State two-year college and four-year university undergraduate students who have strong leadership skills and a commitment to serving others.
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Mark M. Welter "The 100% American" Scholarship

The purpose of the scholarship is to illuminate America's ethnic diversity by giving students an opportunity to provide their thoughts and words of what it means to be "The 100% American."
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McCormick Leadership Scholarship

For Minnesota State students pursuing a certificate, undergraduate, or advance degree who demonstrate leadership in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service.
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Dr. Steve and Darla Frantz Leadership Endowed Scholarship

US Military Members
For Minnesota State students who are serving or have served in good standing in any branch of the United States Military or other US national service, and have demonstrated leadership in academics, extracurricular activities, and community service.
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Linda Olson Memorial Scholarship

For Minnesota State college and university students who demonstrate leadership in academic achievement, extracurricular activities and community service.
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Morrie Anderson Endowed Scholarship

Technical Program Students
For Minnesota State students enrolled in a technical program at one of the technical or consolidated colleges.
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John Kenneth Niemi Memorial Tool Fund

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For Minnesota State college students who are enrolled in a trade program who must purchase tools to complete a trade program. Preference will be given to students enrolled in HVAC.
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Irja Sundgren Pratt Memorial Scholarship

Northeast Higher Education District
For Minnesota State students who are enrolled in one of the five two-year Northeast Higher Education District (NHED) institutions.
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Christine Rice Annual Scholarship

Women in Health-Oriented Field
For women who are enrolled in a health-oriented degree program at one of Minnesota State's two-year colleges.
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John and Kathryn O'Brien Scholarship

Immigrants, children of immigrants, and undocumented students
For Minnesota State two-year college students who are degree-seeking immigrants, children of immigrants, and undocumented students with demonstrated need attending one of Minnesota State's colleges.
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LeadMN Free College Scholarships-Warren H. Robens and Henry P. Dembiczak Scholarship and the Henry P. Dembiczak Scholarship

Ramsey or Roseau County Technical Students
For students who graduated from a Minnesota high school, with preferences for graduates of the Greenbush Middle River School District, residences in Ramsey or Roseau counties, and are enrolled full-time (12+ credits) in a technical degree program
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Scholarship Application Deadlines

Awarded for the spring semester

Scholarship applications to be awarded for the spring semester are accepted on a rolling bases from July 1st through November 1st, with decisions being announced mid-December. The following scholarships are awarded for the spring:

  • LeadMN Leadership Scholarship
  • Maryan G. and James H. McCormick Leadership Scholarship
  • Linda Olson Memorial Scholarship
  • Morrie Anderson Endowed Scholarship
  • John Kenneth Niemi Memorial Tool Fund
  • John and Kathryn O'Brien Scholarship
  • Irja Sundgren Pratt Memorial Scholarship
  • Mark M. Welter "The 100% American" Scholarship

Awarded for the fall semester

Scholarship applications to be awarded for the fall semester are accepted on a rolling bases from January 1st through April 1st, with decisions being announced early-June. The following scholarships are awarded for the fall:

  • LeadMN Free College Scholarships
    • Warren H. Robens and Henry P. Dembiczak Scholarship
    • Henry P. Dembiczak Scholarship
  • LeadMN Leadership Scholarship
  • Dr. Steve and Darla Frantz Leadership and Endowed Scholarship
  • Linda Olson Memorial Scholarship
  • Morrie Anderson Endowed Scholarship
  • John Kenneth Niemi Memorial Tool Fund
  • John and Kathryn O'Brien Scholarship
  • Christine Rice Annual Scholarship
  • Mark M. Welter "The 100% American" Scholarship

Fall 2022 Award Recipients

LEADMN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED FOR THE FALL 2022 SEMESTER!

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Questions?

Contact LeadMN Associate Development Officer & Scholarship Manager Joyce Petsch at 651-203-9464 or jpetsch@leadmn.org.