Scholarships

The MCTC Foundation awards numerous scholarships each year to students in need as well as to students with high academic potential. During the 2010-2011 school year, the MCTC Foundation awarded over $387,000 to 291 students. Scholarship information for the 2012-2013 school year is now available. Please refer to the scholarship packet to see available scholarship opportunities.

The scholarship application deadline is May 25, 2012 at 4 p.m. in T.2500.

For more information, contact 612-659-6313.

What do I need to do?
Instructions and application

This grant helps Minnesota adults go back to school by paying for one liberal-arts course and the related books. An Alliss grant is not based on family income and is available to all new community college students who qualify. You cannot be receiving a federal Pell grant, and the course cannot be developmental or part of a technical program. You pay any course fees. More information about the Aliss Grant can be found here.

What do I need to do?
Submit the application to Business Services before the Last Date to Add/Drop Full Term Courses.

Many scholarships are awarded by local businesses, service organizations and individuals to students who are graduating from high school.

What do I need to do?
Talk with your guidance counselor about scholarships in your community. Your high school is the best source of information about local opportunities and may even coordinate the applications.

Many Twin Cities companies, from small to large, reimburse their employees for educational costs. Is yours one of them? Each employer administers its program and sets the rules and procedures. Many employers require students to pay for their college costs up front, and then apply for reimbursement after completing the courses. Please note that you need to meet the usual tuition payment deadline.

What do I need to do?
Contact your supervisor or the human resources department of your employer.

The National Science Foundation funds S-STEM Scholarships up to $5,000 and a mentoring program for up to 36 students of science and technology at MCTC.

What do I need to do?
Instructions and application

Minnesota Indian Scholarships are awarded to Minnesota tribal members who are residents of the state and have financial need.

Tribal Indian Scholarships provide supplemental scholarships to recognized members of tribes in the United States.

What do I need to do?
Contact the tribal representative in Counseling and Advising.

If you have physical, learning or emotional disabilities, the Vocational Rehabilitation Program may help with tuition, books, supplies and sometimes room and board.

What do I need to do?
Contact the Minnesota Workforce Center in your area. Students with visual impairments, contact State Services for the Blind.

Students who are deaf or have severe hearing losses requiring sign language, captioning services or other accommodations may be eligible for tuition assistance. The student has to be a Minnesota resident and have been awarded a federal Pell Grant or Minnesota State Grant. The award pays remaining tuition and fees.

What do I need to do?
Provide a copy of your financial aid award letter and verification of disability status to Disability Services: 612-659-6730 (voice) or 612-659-6731 (TTY).