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MN BIPOC Scholarship for

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

MnACC is excited to provide $1,500 scholarships to 5 Minnesota high school seniors. Awardees will receive a one-time award to be used towards their education at a MnACC Member Institution during the 2025-26 academic year. 

Questions? Contact scholarships@mnacc.org.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MARCH 15

APPLY NOW

High School Counselors: Click here to access the 2025 High School Senior Scholarship Flyer.pdf.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

As part of the application form, all applicants must submit the following:

    • Short Answer Questions
    • Unofficial high school transcript
    • Resume or activity list

You have the option of submitting a teacher or counselor reference, which should be emailed by your recommender to scholarships@mnacc.org with the subject line: Your First & Last Name: High School Senior Scholarship.

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

In 150-250 words, create a clearly written reflection on two prompts. Consideration will be given to both your interaction with the topic and the way in which you present it.

Prompt 1: Reflect on an experience or moment that changed your perspective. How did it shape your understanding of yourself or the world? What did you learn about yourself, and how will you apply this lesson moving forward?

Prompt 2: Choose one of the following:

    • How have various aspects of your background or identity (including but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic background, first-generation status, etc.) shaped your educational journey and influenced your future goals?
    • What is your proudest achievement to date, and why does it hold special meaning for you? This can be personal, academic, extracurricular, professional, etc.

Fun Questions:

  • If you had a magic wand, what is one thing you would change in the world to make it a better place? Respond in one sentence.
  • What three words do you think your friends would use to describe you?
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
  • Identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC)
  • Graduate from high school in Minnesota by spring 2025
  • Enroll at a MnACC member institution in fall 2025

  • Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative unweighted GPA, 3.5 preferred.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

In addition to meeting eligibility requirements, MnACC BIPOC scholarship application short answer responses are evaluated for the following characteristics:

  • 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: Meets indicated word counts.

Letters of Recommendation (optional):

  • 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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