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Since 1992 the Garden Club of Minneapolis has awarded thousands of scholarships to students of horticulture. Any Minnesota student who is currently working towards a degree and career in horticulture, landscaping, or a related professional area, is encouraged to apply. Applicants may be a first-year student at Hennepin Technical College in the Horticulture and Landscape curriculum who expects to graduate in 2026; a first-year student studying Horticulture and Landscape at Hennepin Technical College who expects to graduate in June of 2026; a freshman studying Sustainable Landscape at Central Lakes College in Brainerd who expects to earn an Associate Degree in the spring of 2026; a first-year student studying Sustainable Landscaping Technology at Central Lakes College who expects to graduate in May of 2026; or a sophomore studying Plant Science-Breeding and Genetics at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities who expects to graduate fall of 2026. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from an individual (non-family) with knowledge regarding the applicant's horticultural experience and goals. The letter must be from a college instructor, administrator or advisor knowledgeable about the applicant. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Catholic Educator Promise offers free tuition to the dependent children of full-time faculty and staff members employed by K-12 Catholic schools across Minnesota. Eligible students will receive a "last dollar" grant that covers the remaining tuition costs for four years of study after all other scholarships and grants. Applicants must meet admissions criteria and be officially accepted to Saint Mary's. Students must be Minnesota residents or graduating from a Minnesota high school. First-year and transfers are eligible, provided this is their first time at Saint Mary's. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Minnesota State Grant Program helps students from low- and moderate-income families pay for educational expenses at eligible Minnesota colleges or universities. Students can apply for a State Grant by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is used to determine the student's and family's expected financial contribution, and is the same form used to apply for the Federal Pell Grant and other types of aid from institutions. Undocumented students can apply for a Minnesota State Grant by completing the MN Dream Act application. Applicants must be graduates of a secondary school or its equivalent or are at least 17 years of age. They must be enrolled as undergraduates for at least three credits at one of more than 130 eligible schools in Minnesota. Eligible institutions include the state universities, the University of Minnesota, public community and technical colleges, schools of nursing and related health professions, private colleges, and private career institutions in Minnesota. State Grants may not be used at out-of-state schools. However, Minnesota has tuition reciprocity agreements with several states and one Canadian province that may help reduce the price of a student's higher education. A State Grant can be renewed for up to six full-time semesters or nine quarters or their equivalent. Please visit the award's website for more information.

The Saints Promise will cover up to 100 percent of tuition per semester for eligible students whose family-adjusted gross income is below $80,000. Applicants must be new first-time students or new transfer student attending the Duluth Campus for fall 2025 or spring 2026. Students must stay in good standing with state and federal student loans (if borrowing). Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the office of Financial Aid for more information.

The Minnesota Association for Korean Americans is awarding a limited number of scholarships to Minnesota high school seniors of Korean origin/heritage who plan to pursue a higher education. These scholarships are intended to enhance the positive self-esteem of students of Korean heritage and to encourage their pursuit of a college degree. The committee will review the application materials submitted by each student and award a non-renewable $1500 Scholarship and additional $500 for top athlete, musician, and STEM student. Applicants must be a Minnesota high school senior in the school year 2025-2026 and have a Korean heritage (minimum 25 percent biologically Korean). Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Minnesota Association of Public Accountants will award the Minnesota Association of Public Accountants Scholarships to undergraduate students entering their sophomore, junior, senior or fifth year. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university, majoring in accounting with the intention to practice in the field of public accounting. The amount of the award varies, but is generally $750, and is based on the number of qualified applicants. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation may be submitted by the student with the application or submitted directly to MAPA from the individual selected to write the letter of recommendation. Applications may be submitted through email or mail. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Minnesota Association of Public Accountants will award the Ed Silbernick Memorial Scholarship to undergraduate students entering their sophomore, junior, senior or fifth year. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university, majoring in accounting with the intention to practice in the field of public accounting. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation may be submitted by the student with the application or submitted directly to MAPA from the individual selected to write the letter of recommendation. Applications may be submitted through email or mail. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The NIAF Norman R. Peterson Scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding Italian American student at John Cabot University. This student must originally be from the Midwest. Applicants must be enrolled in a US accredited institution of higher education for the Fall 2026 semester. Applicants must have an active NIAF Membership. They may use their parent, guardian or grandparent's membership. Applicants must be a United States citizen or permanent resident alien. They must also demonstrate a commitment to or interest in Italian culture and heritage. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the National Italian American Foundation for more information.

The PFund Foundation Scholarship Program awards LGBTQIA individuals for their commitment and leadership within LGBTQIA communities. Scholarships support post-secondary academic programs as well as non-scholastic leadership development opportunities. Applicants must be either from or currently attending school in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Applicants must also be currently enrolled in or admitted to a GED program, community college, four-year college, university, graduate school, trade school, professional certificate program, or apprenticeship program for the 2025-2026 academic year. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong vision for making a social or political impact in LGBTQIA communities; applicants serving, leading and working for culture change in communities around LGBTQIA issues, recognizing that access to leadership opportunities can vary; and applicants of diverse backgrounds, particularly those from traditionally under-represented communities and demographic groups including but not limited to: (1) Indigenous, Black, People of Color; first generation, immigrant, and new Americans; (2) Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming people, and (3) LGBTQIA Individuals from rural communities across the upper Midwest. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.