Minnesota State and SCTCC are awarding $1,250 scholarships to new students in select programs.New students are students who are not currently attending classes at SCTCC.
Qualifying programs:
Advanced Manufacturing
- CNC & Advanced Machining
- Computer-Aided Design Manufacturing
- Computer-Aided Mechanical Design
- Mechatronics
- Energy Technical Specialist
- Instrumentation & Process Control
- Robotics & Automation Technology
- Energy Technical Specialist - Nuclear
- Welding/Fabrication
Health Care Services
- Biomedical Equipment Technology
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Health Information Technology
- Health Sciences Broad-Field Degree
- Medical Coding
- Nursing
- Paramedicine
- Practical Nursing
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Surgical Technology
Early Childhood Education
Information Technology
Transportation
How it works:
Step 1: Apply to the college in a qualifying program
Step 2: Apply for the scholarship by December 15, 2022.
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
Eligibility
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 $1,250 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 December 15, 2022.
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
Additional Scholarships
Click here to learn about other scholarship opportunities at SCTCC.