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COLLEGE Scholarships

Minnesota Association of Counselors of Color (MnACC), established in 1991, is a noncompetitive post-secondary collaborative dedicated to improving access to higher education for Minnesota's students of color.

In the service of its mission, MnACC is excited to award five $1,500 college scholarships in each category annually. Students who are awarded a MnACC Scholarship will receive a one-time award to be used towards their education at a MnACC Member Institution during the upcoming academic year. We encourage students from underrepresented communities to consider applying, including but not limited to those who are Black, Indigenous, or a person color, first generation to college, live in a low/limited income household, from a rural community, etc.

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

APPLICATION PERIOD: MAY 22 – JULY 7

$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 (BA or AA) education in the upcoming fall semester

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GENERAL 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 31.
  • 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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MnACC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.  PO Box, Minneapolis, MN

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