MnACC Scholarships
MnACC is excited to provide college scholarships for students of color in Minnesota. Students who are awarded a MnACC scholarship will receive a one-time award to be used towards their education at a MnACC Member Institution during the 2022-2023 academic year.
Please note: we DO NOT ask about citizenship status. We encourage DACA/undocumented and refugee students to apply.
CONTINUING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
5 Awards: $500 to $1,000
Eligibility Requirements:
- Identify as Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC)
- Must have graduated from a Minnesota high school in the Spring 2021 or earlier
- Must be currently enrolled part time or full time at a MnACC Member Institution
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- Must be graduating from a MnACC Member 4-year college or university after Spring 2022 OR
- If currently attending a community college, you have completed at least one year as a full time student OR
- If currently attending a community college, have intentions of transferring to a 4-year public or private MnACC member institution.
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0
In addition to the form, applicants are required to submit:
- Essay (prompt can be found in section 5 of this application)
- Letter of recommendation
- Copy of your unofficial college transcript
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DEADLINE TO APPLY: JUNE 1, 2022
BIPOC FIRST YEAR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
15 Awards: $500 to $1,000
Eligibility Requirements:
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Identify as a Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC) graduating from a Minnesota high school
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Enroll as a full-time, first year student for the 2022-2023 school year at a MnACC member institution. For a full list of MnACC member institutions, click here.
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Complete the scholarship application, including the required essay, and enrollment verification, if selected as a recipient.
The 2022 Application has closed. Applicants will be notified in late Spring.
PRESIDENTIAL FIRST YEAR SCHOLARSHIP
1 Award: $2,500
The Presidential Scholarship is a $2,500 one-time award that recognizes at least one student who has demonstrated strong academic achievement and a clear commitment to one or more of the areas outlined above. This award is presented on behalf of the current president and executive board members at their discretion.Eligibility Requirements:
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Identify as a Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC) graduating from a Minnesota high school
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Enroll as a full-time, first year student for the 2022-2023 school year at a MnACC member institution. For a full list of MnACC member institutions, click here.
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Have a minimum of 3.0 Cumulative GPA
In addition to the form, applicants are required to submit:
An unofficial high school transcript
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Submit at least one letter of recommendation
The 2022 Application has closed. Applicants will be notified in late Spring.
Questions? Contact scholarships@mnacc.org.