Scholarship Search

What are the scholarships?

• Scholarships are considered gift money to assist a student in financing their higher education. Scholarship money is typically derived from institutional or private financial aid.
• Contact the college that you are planning to attend to find out about scholarship opportunities available for you through their financial aid office.
• Contact Educational Opportunity Center (612) 659-6543 to get help searching and applying for scholarships.
• When researching scholarship opportunities, BEWARE of scholarship service scams!

Scholarship search internet resources

Scholarship Search. This site locates scholarships, loans, internships and other financial aid programs from non-college sources that match your education level, talents, and background.

College Net Mach 25. This site locates hundreds of scholarships.

Smart Student Guide to the Financial Aid! 

Be sure to check your local sources for scholarships, such as your company, your union, foundations, religious groups, town or city civic organizations, clubs you belong to, colleges you are considering - any or all of these organizations may provide help with your education.