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MINNESOTA BIPOC

COLLEGE Scholarships

MnACC is excited to provide college scholarships in the service of its mission. MnACC awards five $1,500 scholarships in each category annually. Students who are awarded a MnACC Scholarship will receive a one-time award to be used towards their college expenses (tuition, fees, books and supplies, transportation, etc.) at a MnACC Member Institution during the upcoming academic year. 

Questions? Contact scholarships@mnacc.org.

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

APPLICATION PERIOD: JANUARY 15 – MARCH 18

$1,500 scholarships awarded to 5 recipients who will be in their first year in the fall attending a MnACC member institution.

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COLLEGE STUDENTS

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$1,500 scholarships awarded to 5 recipients who graduated from a MN high school, are currently enrolled at a MnACC two- or four-year institution, and are continuing their undergraduate education in the fall.

We are currently in the process of transitioning our college student scholarship application to a new system with an anticipated launch of mid-May. More details will be posted soon.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Graduate from high school in Minnesota
  • Enroll at a MnACC member institution in fall 2025

  • Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA requirements:

      • First Year: 3.00 (preferred 3.5 or higher)
      • Undergraduate: 3.00

EVALUATION CRITERIA

In addition to meeting eligibility requirements, MnACC BIPOC scholarship applications are evaluated for the following characteristics:

  • Written Reflections: How well does the student answer the question and with what level of purpose and clarity? How well does the student utilize the structure and organization of their essay to enhance their narrative? How well does the student employ writing mechanics in their essay?
  • Academic Rigor and Performance: What curriculum has the student pursued? How have they performed in their context?
  • Community Engagement: How is the student involved within extracurriculars, community activities, family responsibilities, and/or employment?
  • Letters of Recommendation (if applicable): How has the student contributed in the classroom and/or their community? How has the student demonstrated leadership and/or community engagement?

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDING POLICIES

  • All recipients must verify their enrollment at a MnACC membership institution by providing their student ID number and fall course schedule between July 1 and August 15.
  • Scholarships are dispersed as a one-time award in the fall semester.
  • Funds are sent directly to the enrolled institution to be applied towards the recipient’s student account and are subject to the institution’s outside scholarship awarding policies.
  • Previous recipients are eligible to reapply for another MnACC scholarship in which they meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Recipients agree to use of likeness in MnACC promotional materials, including social media and the MnACC website.

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