MN COllege STUDENT 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. MnACC is excited to provide college scholarships in the service of its mission.
To help current college students persist in their college education, the $1,500 college student scholarship is awarded up to 5 current college students currently enrolled at a MnACC two- or four-year institution. 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.
ELIGIBILITY
- Must have graduated from a Minnesota high school in the Spring 2024 or earlier
- Must be currently enrolled full-time at a MnACC Member Institution
- Must be graduating from a MnACC 4-year college or university in or after Spring 2026 or
- If currently attending a community college, you have completed at least one year as a full time student or
- If currently attending a community college, has intentions of transferring to a 4-year public or private MnACC member institution.
- Have a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0
In addition the application form, applicants must submit:
- Personal essay
- Unofficial college transcript(s)
- Resume
- One letter of recommendation
PERSONAL ESSAY PROMPT
Create a clearly written essay addressing one of the following questions. Consideration will be given to both your interaction with the topic and the way in which you present it. Minimum word count - 500 | Maximum word count - 1000 Leadership & Community Engagement: MnACC scholarship rewards students who have demonstrated a dedication to personal growth during their time in high school and college. How has your involvement in your community activities, educational experiences, life experiences, and/or work experiences contributed to your personal growth?
Mission: MnACC’s mission is to improve access to higher education for Minnesota's students of color or whose communities have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. How have various aspects of your background or identity (including but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic background, first-generation status, etc.) contributed to who you are today and your pursuit of a college education and beyond? |