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Workforce Development Scholarships are $2,500 scholarships to new and current students majoring in a high-demand career. Check eligibility below and apply during the application period.

These scholarships are targeted for Minnesota residents who are majoring in high-demand occupations. Eligible programs are listed below. Approximately, 63 scholarships will be available.

Advanced Manufacturing
  • CNC & Advanced Machining
  • Computer-Aided Design Manufacturing
  • Computer-Aided Mechanical Design
  • Energy Technical Specialist
  • Energy Technical Specialist - Nuclear
  • Instrumentation & Process Control
  • Mechatronics
  • Robotics & Automation Technology
  • Welding/Fabrication
Construction
  • Architectural Construction Technology
  • Carpentry
  • Electrical Construction Technology
  • Heating Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Technology, Commercial
  • Heating Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Technology, Residential
  • Land Surveying/Civil Engineering
  • Plumbing, Shop Management
  • Plumbing
Health Care Services
  • Biomedical Equipment Technology
  • Cardiovascular Technology
  • Community Paramedic
  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Health Information Technology
  • Health Sciences Broad-Field Degree
  • Medical Coding
  • Nursing
  • Paramedicine
  • Practical Nursing
  • Surgical Technology
Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education Transfer Pathway
  • Special Education Transfer Pathway
Information Technology
  • Computer Programmer
  • Cybersecurity
  • Network Administration
  • PC Specialist
Transportation
  • Auto Body Collision Technology
  • Automotive Service Technician
  • Medium/Heavy Truck Technician

Step 1:  Apply to the college in a qualifying program
Step 2:  Apply for the scholarship by June 30, 2024
Step 3:  Enroll in at least nine credits
Step 4:  Receive notification of scholarship
Step 5:  Receive first semester scholarship award (If selected)
Step 5:  Complete at least nine credits with a 2.0 GPA or higher
Step 6:  Receive second semester scholarship award

In addition to the criteria listed below, scholarships will be awarded based on how you answer two questions on how this scholarship will help you achieve your career goals.

To be eligible to receive a $2,500 scholarship you must:
  • Be a resident of Minnesota
  • Be a high school graduate or have completed a GED
  • Have applied to SCTCC in a qualifying program  
  • Enroll in at least nine credits
  • Complete the scholarship application by June 30, 2023.
Second semester funding:
  • Complete nine credits
  • Maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
Did you receive a Workforce Development Scholarship last year?
  • You can apply again, but your total award can't be more than $5,000 (two scholarships)
  • The second scholarship will be awarded after completing two semesters
  • You're eligible for a third scholarship if you transfer to a related program at a Minnesota State university

Scholarship Application

The Workforce Development scholarship is part of the standard SCTCC Scholarship Application.

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Additional Scholarships

Click here to learn about other scholarship opportunities at SCTCC.

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