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Apply for Saint Paul College Scholarships

The Friends of Saint Paul College Foundation raises money for scholarships for Saint Paul College students for fall, spring, and summer terms. Each year the Foundation awards about $300,000 in scholarships to more than 300 students. Unlike a student loan, a scholarship is a gift that is not paid back.

Friends of Saint Paul College Foundation Scholarship Application Dates

Application Dates

2024 Spring Semester application opens Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Application closes Friday, October 27, 2023.

2024 Summer Semester application opens Thursday, February 1, 2024. Application closes Friday, Friday, February 23, 2024.

2024 Fall Semester application opens Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Application closes Friday, May 17, 2024.

The Friends of Saint Paul College Foundation raises money for scholarships for Saint Paul College students in fall, spring, and summer terms. Each year the Foundation awards about $300,000 in scholarships to more than 300 students. Unlike a student loan, a scholarship is a gift that is not paid back.

Spring Semester 2024

Apply online starting Wednesday, September 27. The deadline to apply is 1pm on Friday, October 30, 2023.

References are due by 5pm Friday, November 3, 2023.

Once award decisions are finalized, recipient information will be provided to the Business Office. Award offer notifications will begin Friday, December 1, and continue until all scholarships have been awarded.

When determining scholarship awards, priority consideration will be given to applicants registered by Oct 30 for the Spring 2024 semester at Saint Paul College.

After all available scholarships have been awarded, any applicants not receiving a scholarship will also be notified.

How to Apply for a Saint Paul College Scholarship

Our online scholarship application makes it easy for you to apply. Gathering needed information for the application may take some time, so don’t wait until the application deadline to apply. No extensions are possible. Please keep in mind the following:

  • Complete one application and the online scholarship software program automatically matches you with different scholarships. You don’t have to fill out multiple applications.
  • Tell us about you: You will need to write a biography about your background, your goals, and why you’re applying for a scholarship. Writing support is available through our Academic Support Center (Tutoring Services) and setting up an appointment with General Reading/Writing Support. Minimally have someone else read your biography to check for content and grammar.
  • Current students must have a reference from a Saint Paul College employee. (Examples of college employees include faculty/instructors, pathway navigators, advisors, program directors, administrators, and work-study supervisors. Saint Paul College employees will have an email address that contains @saintpaul.edu.) We suggest you give them at least a week to complete the reference. The employee completes the reference section of the application and can upload an optional recommendation letter. Request a reference as soon as possible on the application.
  • New students must upload a previous transcript: New students without completed credits at Saint Paul College will need to upload a transcript from a previous school. The transcript should show classes you have taken and your grades.

Submit an Application Online /
Login to your Scholarship Manager Account

If you have questions about the application process, please contact the Friends of Saint Paul College Foundation at friends@saintpaul.edu or call 651.846.1741 (Monday – Friday 9:00am through 4:00pm).

Not every student who applies receives a scholarship. There are more students who apply than dollars available and the selection of scholarship recipients is competitive. Regardless, we encourage all students to apply each semester for scholarships.

You are notified before the start of a term if you will receive a scholarship. Your scholarship dollars are sent to the Tuition office and applied towards your tuition and fees. Scholarship dollars disburse after the add/drop date for the semester.

If I Receive a Scholarship, What’s Expected of Me?

Most of the Saint Paul College scholarships are made possible by donations from kind and thoughtful individuals. If you receive a scholarship from Saint Paul College, we ask you to write a thank you letter/note to the donor. Instructions will be provided on how to do this online. You will also be invited to attend a scholarship reception on campus where donors enjoy the chance to meet you briefly. We strongly recommend that you make arrangements to attend these receptions which typically last one hour. You will receive details after your award about the reception.

Saint Paul College Scholarships

  
Description/Eligibility
  
  
collapse Offered : 1 Fall Semester ‎(32)
American Welding Society Scholarship
Welding students with a minimum 2.5 GPA and at least one semester in the welding program.
$5001 Fall Semester
ASL Community Scholarship
Students enrolled in any Sign Language Interpreting, ASL, or Child Development ASL program.
$5001 Fall Semester
Cabinet Making Scholarship
Cabinet Making students at Saint Paul College.
$5001 Fall Semester
Dot and Tom Louder Scholarship
Medical Laboratory Technician student with financial need and a minimum 2.75 GPA. The student must be entering his/her final year in the program.
$5001 Fall Semester
Fantastic Sams Scholarship
Supports a student in any semester in the Cosmetology program in good academic standing.
$5001 Fall Semester
G.R. Chase Michael Scholarship
Single parent, minimum 2.8 GPA, and completed one semester at Saint Paul College.
$5001 Fall Semester
George Floyd Memorial Scholarship
Supports students that identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a person of color (BIPOC) in good academic standing.
$2,0001 Fall Semester
Gladys Westin Scholarship
Medical Lab Technician students who have completed at least one year with a GPA of 3.2 or higher, financial need, and working while going to school
$5001 Fall Semester
Hans O. Nyman Engineering Scholarship
Students with a demonstrated interest in district heating and cooling, cogeneration, energy conservation, and/or environmental quality improvement.
$1,0001 Fall Semester
Horton Holding, Inc, Scholarship
Pre-Engineering (AS) degree students with a minimum 2.0 GPA and financial need. Must plan to transfer to continue their engineering studies at a four-year college or university.
Renewed for up to 2 years (including summer terms) based on satisfactory academic progress and a minimum 2.0 GPA.
$7501 Fall Semester
IBEW Local #110 Electrical Scholarship
Full-time Electrical student who has completed at least 2 semesters with a GPA of 3.0 or greater and financial need. Renewed for $500 for Spring semester based on 3.0+ GPA.
$5001 Fall Semester
James Staloch Memorial Scholarship
Single parents in any program; at least 9 credits completed; a GPA of 2.5 or higher; financial need.
$5001 Fall Semester
Judith Marie Burgess Scholarship
This scholarship supports cabinetmaking students.  Can be renewed for the spring semester with a qualifying GPA.
$5001 Fall Semester
Kenneth R. Webber Scholarship
Machine Tool or Right Skills Now Manufacturing students with demonstrated financial need and a commitment to working in the manufacturing field.
Renewable until program completion with student satisfactory academic progress and dependent on available funds.
$2,5001 Fall Semester
Laura Beeth Scholarship
Supports students with a minimum 3.0 GPA in any health care program.
Students need to be in at least their second semester.
$1,0001 Fall Semester
Lawrence and Christine Fischer Scholarship
Students must have completed one semester with a minimum 2.5 GPA, financial need, and be a graduate of Saint Paul Public Schools.  Preference to Culinary Arts students.
$5001 Fall Semester
Major Duff Military Scholarship
Supports a student associated with the United States military- Active duty military
National Guard
Honorably discharged veteran
Abled or disabled veteran
Child or spouse of any of the above
5001 Fall Semester
McDonald-Stees Scholarship
Students age 30 and over seeking additional education to either change careers or advance in their current employment.
$1,5001 Fall Semester
Medical Lab Tech Support Scholarship
Medical Lab Tech student entering his/her final year of study, a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and commitment to the profession.
$1,0001 Fall Semester
Nancy Crippen Scholarship
Nursing students at Saint Paul College with demonstrated financial need and good academic standing.
$5001 Fall Semester
Philando Castile Memorial Scholarship
Supports a Black, Indigenous, and/or person of color in academic good standing.
Students must be in at least their second semester.
$2,0001 Fall Semester
Richard Milon Family Culinary Scholarship
Second Year Culinary Arts student with a minimum 3.0 GPA. For culinary equipment only.
$5001 Fall Semester
Roland Koester Memorial Scholarship
Supports students with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. (A high school student with earned college credits may also be considered.)
Preference will be given to students in a Business or Technical Education program.
$1,0001 Fall Semester
Ryan Caulfield Culinary Scholarship
Students enrolled in Culinary Arts at Saint Paul College.
$5001 Fall Semester
Satya Garg Scholarship
Student entering his/her final year of study in an AA, AS, or AAS program, minimum 2.75 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and shows commitment to the profession.
$5001 Fall Semester
Scott Runman Memorial Culinary Arts Scholarship
Supports a student in the Culinary Arts program with a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Preference is given to Black, Hispanic, or Native American students.
$1,5001 Fall Semester
Sima Z. Savin Scholarship
First generation students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher
$5001 Fall Semester
Sonnack Culinary Scholarship
Culinary Arts students at Saint Paul College in their first semester.

May renew in the second year based on continued progress in the program and minimum 3.0 GPA.
$5001 Fall Semester
Southern California Scholarship
Students enrolled in any program at Saint Paul College, with demonstrated financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
$1,0001 Fall Semester
Southward Family Scholarship
Electrical Technology students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and financial need.
$5001 Fall Semester
Tom Nielsen Endowed Scholarship
Supports students enrolled in the CNC Machine Tool program in good standing.
$1,0001 Fall Semester
Victoria Davis and Nathaniel Khaliq Scholarship
Students in any program who grew up in the Rondo neighborhood, graduated from Saint Paul Public Schools, and volunteers in the community.
$5001 Fall Semester
collapse Offered : 2 Spring Semester ‎(17)
Alice Hausman Wall of Fame Scholarship
Full-time students in trade programs
$5002 Spring Semester
Automotive Service Scholarship
Auto Service Technician students with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
$5002 Spring Semester
Caterpillar Excellence Scholarship
Full-time Welding students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher who have completed 16+ credits
$1,0002 Spring Semester
Circinus Global Trade Scholarship
Global Trade students with the highest GPA's in the program. Awarded at the end of the spring semester.
$5002 Spring Semester
Donna Tarras Culinary Arts Scholarship
Culinary Arts student who will be enrolled in the second semester of the program with a serious commitment to a career in the field.
$5002 Spring Semester
Dorothy Mazur Nursing Scholarship
Practical Nursing students who will be enrolled in the second or third semester of the program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
$5002 Spring Semester
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Scholarship
Supports a student currently enrolled in at least one EAP course. A current student may also qualify if they have completed at least one EAP class in the past.
5002 Spring Semester
Esch Construction Scholarship
Supports a BIPOC student (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) in a Career and Technical Education program.
$1,0002 Spring Semester
Graco Manufacturing Technology Scholarship
Manufacturing Technology AAS degree, Machine Tool diploma, or CNC certificate students enrolled full-time with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
$2,0002 Spring Semester
Jung Family Scholarship for Child Development Studies
Students in good standing in the Child Development program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and financial need.  Preference for first generation students and students who have volunteer experience working with children.
$5002 Spring Semester
McGough Construction/K. McCabe Scholarship
Students enrolled in a construction trades program at Saint Paul College, with demonstrated financial need, underrepresented populations in the trades and serious commitment to their construction industry career.
$5002 Spring Semester
Nazim Alley Memorial Scholarship for Phi Theta Kappa
Student in PTK with outstanding academic performance and actively participates in chapter events and activities
$5002 Spring Semester
O’Keefe Millwork Scholarship
Cabinet Making students in good standing academically.
$5002 Spring Semester
Pipefitting JATC Scholarship
Student in good standing; enrolled in the second semester of the Pre-Pipefitting day program; minimum 2.5 GPA; and recommendation from a Pre-Pipefitting instructor.
$1,5002 Spring Semester
Tipler Family Endowed Scholarship
For students enrolled in the second semester of a trade program (other than an electrical program). Students must be in academic good standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Renewable for two additional semesters depending on good academic standing and minimum 3.0 GPA.
$1,2502 Spring Semester
Truck Technician Scholarship
Supports students enrolled in the Truck Technician program. 
$5002 Spring Semester
Zach & Chelsey Schwartz Scholarship
Supports a student who is socioeconomically disadvantaged
and has experience living or working in diverse environments and/or who has demonstrated experience in or commitment to working with historically underserved or underprivileged populations.
Preference is given to a student of color.
$5002 Spring Semester
collapse Offered : 3 Fall and Spring Semester ‎(8)
Donovan Schwichtenberg Scholarship
Full-time students in any program with demonstrated academic achievement and financial need with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
$5003 Fall and Spring Semester
Gene Haas Scholarship
This scholarship is available to students who are currently enrolled or will be enrolling in a CNC Toolmaking program at Saint Paul College.
$2,0003 Fall and Spring Semester
John Erik Brandenburger Scholarship in Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and financial need
$1,0003 Fall and Spring Semester
Kopp Family Foundation Scholarship
Students who are ineligible for traditional financial aid but have demonstrated financial need and completed FAFSA form. Current students must be in good standing with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
$5003 Fall and Spring Semester
Kowalski's Market Scholarship
Culinary Arts student at Saint Paul College. For the purchase of culinary tools.
$5003 Fall and Spring Semester
Nelson Wood Shims Scholarship for Carpentry Students
Carpentry student at Saint Paul College with demonstrated financial need.
$1,5003 Fall and Spring Semester
Richard Anfang Scholarship
Full-time students in any program with a 2.0 GPA and financial need
$5003 Fall and Spring Semester
Xcel Energy Scholarship for STEM Students
STEM education students with minimum 2.5 GPA and are traditionally underrepresented students.
$1,0003 Fall and Spring Semester
collapse Offered : 4 Fall or Spring Semester ‎(6)
Bob Christopherson Memorial Scholarship
Full-time Welding students with at least 6 credits at Saint Paul College
$5004 Fall or Spring Semester
Carl L. Eastvold Scholarship for Career and Technical Programs
Full-time students in trades programs with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
$5004 Fall or Spring Semester
George Christen Scholarship
Massage Therapy or Personal Trainer students who have completed at least one semester with a 3.0 GPA or higher
$5004 Fall or Spring Semester
Ken and Ruth Wilson Endowed Scholarship
Students must have completed one semester of the Machine Technology program in good standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and financial need.
$5004 Fall or Spring Semester
Richard A. Newman Memorial Scholarship
First-year Plumbing students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
$5004 Fall or Spring Semester
Ujamaa Pathways to Prosperity Scholarship
A first-semester student who has completed the Ujamaa program AND is recommended by an Ujamaa staff member.

May renew for 1 semester based on Satisfactory Academic Progress.
$6254 Fall or Spring Semester
collapse Offered : 5 Fall, Spring and Summer Semester ‎(3)
Friends of Saint Paul College Scholarship
Students in any program with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
$5005 Fall, Spring and Summer Semester
Saint Paul College Alumni & Friends Scholarship
First generation college students in any program with demonstrated financial need.
$5005 Fall, Spring and Summer Semester
Saint Paul College Faculty and Staff Scholarship
Students in any program in good academic standing with financial need
$5005 Fall, Spring and Summer Semester
collapse Offered : 6 Fall, Spring or Summer Semester ‎(4)
3M MAP Scholarship for Electromechanical Systems
For students entering or currently enrolled in the Electromechanical Systems program. Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and have a minimum 2.50 GPA.
Priority preference for students who have participated in a 3M MAP sponsored program in High School or Junior High School. Preference is also given to underrepresented communities (women, minorities, veterans) and those who show an economic need.
$2,5006 Fall, Spring or Summer Semester
Carpentry Program Scholarship
Carpentry students in good academic standing and with financial need.
$5006 Fall, Spring or Summer Semester
Fargo Family Scholarship
Full-time, single-parent students in the Business Administrative Professional, Child Development Careers or Practical Nursing program.
$5006 Fall, Spring or Summer Semester
Robert Erickson Scholarship for Part-Time Students
Part-time adult students in any program.  Priority given to students who are also working part or full time.
$5006 Fall, Spring or Summer Semester

Science Scholar Program Application

This up to $16,000 renewable scholarship program is designed for students in science programs who have high potential and low income. The application for Fall 2023 is open 4/1/23 through 6/30/23.

Science Scholar Program Application

External Scholarships

Scholarships are also available through local, state and national organizations. We are notified about these scholarships periodically and you can find more information about the scholarships and how to apply below. Individual applications are required for each scholarship and the application dates will be different for each scholarship.

*Disclaimer* - Please use your best judgement when applying for these scholarships. We are not responsible for the content of external websites and any scholarships offered are not associated with or managed by the Friends of Saint Paul College Foundation.

  
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Our Design Your Future scholarship is designed to support students from diverse backgrounds and students who are majoring in design-related fields such as architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and engineering fields.

  • Open to graduating high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students
  • ​Students are asked to submit a 500-word essay designing their ideal future and their plans to achieve that dream
  • Minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA required
  • Students must be enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited 2-year, 4-year, or vocational/technical college or university in the U.S.
January 1st & June 30thCharish Scholarship
  

​The Minnesota Aspiring Teachers of Color Scholarship (ATC) is a pilot program created to provide financial support to undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing to become teachers, have demonstrated financial need, and belong to racial or ethnic groups underrepresented in the state’s teacher workforce.

June 17Minnesota Aspiring Teachers of Color Scholarship
  

Scholarships ranging from up to $1,200 for part time and up to $2,500 for full time are given each year to students enrolled in community or technical college.

  • The applicant must be currently enrolled in or accepted into a program at a Minnesota State institution.
  • The applicant must be a union member or the child, grandchild or spouse of a union member.
  • The applicant must be a racial/ethnic group member. "Racial/ethnic group member" is defined by the Minnesota State office of Equity and Inclusion (and for this scholarship) to include Black/African American, Chicano/a or Latino/a, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Native American/Alaskan Native.
Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship
  

​Various scholarships for LGBTQ+ students interested in Cosmetology, Esthetics or Nail Care programs. Deadlines are throughout the calendar year.​

Beauty School Students Scholarships
  

​The award is intended to help women who are enrolled (or plan to be enrolled) as undergraduate or graduate college students studying in the United States. The scholarship winner will be asked to provide proof of current/future college enrollment.​

January 1, March 31, June 30, and September 30 every year. Scholarships are $500 or $1,000.Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women
  

​Deadlines are November 1 and April 1 for nine different scholarships administered through the LeadMN organization.​

November 1 and April 1LeadMN Scholarships
  

​Open every January with an early March deadline, the Powder Coating Institute, headquartered in Kentucky, offers scholarships to engineering and business students nationwide. Check out their criteria on their website.​

Powder Coating Institute Scholarship
  
Round One - January 1 - March 15. Round Two- July 1 - September 15 every yearTiwahe Foundation
  
January 17- March 17, 2023.PFund Foundation - LGBTQ+ Scholarships
  

​Bold is the largest independent scholarship provider in the US offering a vast directory of available scholarships for students throughout the year.

Bold.com Scholarships
  

​The $10,200 Cat Zingano Scholarship will be awarded to a student who is fighting through their own loss of a close family member, legal guardian or loved one, and is in need of financial support for their education as they move forward.

March 17, 2023Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship
  

​This scholarship provides at least two awards annually to re-entry transfer student parents in the St. Catherine College for Women baccalaureate program.

Monday, April 3, 2023Mary Jane Young Scholarship
  

​Wordtips is a resource for historically underserved students to find available college scholarships.

Wordtips Scholarships
  

Last Mile Education Fund collaborates with investors and partners to fill critical financial gaps for students pursuing tech and engineering degrees. Awards are made available on a first-come, first-served basis, and are subject to review by the Last Mile Education Fund and our investment partners.

Funding is available for emergency situations, grant awards and scholarships.

Varies by fundLast Mile Education Fund
  

Are you a full-time college student in the U.S.? Do you have a passion for raising awareness about the dangers associated with substance abuse and addiction?

If you answered “yes” to both questions, you’ll want to enter the Addictions.com Scholarship Contest. Three scholarships will be awarded to qualified college students who write the winning essays (for first, second, and third places).​


This scholarship is cyclical and awarded at the beginning of every Spring and Fall Semester unless otherwise noted on their webpage. Learn more about Addiction Scholarship
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