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MnACC BIPOC COLLEGE STUDENT 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 college expenses (tuition, fees, books and supplies, transportation, etc.) at a MnACC Member Institution during the 2024-25 academic year. 

Questions? Contact scholarships@mnacc.org.

FIRST YEAR BIPOC SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION PERIOD:

JANUARY 15 – MARCH 15

$1,000 scholarships awarded to 6 recipients who will be in their first year in the fall at a MnACC institution.

FIRST YEAR PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION PERIOD:

JANUARY 15 – MARCH 15

One $2,500 scholarship that recognizes an incoming first year student who has demonstrated strong academic achievement and a clear commitment to diversity, leadership, and/or civic engagement.

UNDERGRADUATE BIPOC SCHOLARSHIPS

APPLICATION PERIOD:

APRIL 1 – JUNE 1

$1,000 scholarships awarded to 5 recipients currently enrolled at a MnACC two- or four-year institution who will be in continuing their undergraduate education in the fall.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC)
  • Graduate from high school in Minnesota
  • Enroll at a MnACC member institution in fall 2024

  • Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA requirements:

      • First Year: 3.00
      • Presidential: 3.50
      • Undergraduate: 3.00

EVALUATION CRITERIA

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

Essays:

  • Clarity and Purpose: how well does the student answer the question and with what level of clarity
  • Organization: how well does the student utilize the structure and organization of their essay to enhance their narrative
  • Style and Conventions: how well does the student employ writing mechanics in their essay
  • Word count: The essay is a minimum of 500 words and no more than 1000 words.

Letters of Recommendation (where required):

  • 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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