Dreamkeepers Scholarships

Unexpected financial setbacks are one of the top reasons students drop out of college. Dreamkeepers helps students overcome unforeseen financial emergencies and remain focused on what matters most – their education. MCTC began disbursing grants in December 2010 and has already helped 38 students. The average Dreamkeepers grant is approximately $470.

In order to apply for this grant, students must meet the eligibility requirements and conduct an interview with a counselor or advisor. For more information, please contact the Counseling and Advising Office, T.2500, 612-659-6700.

Dreamkeepers is a program of Scholarship America®, established in collaboration with Lumina Foundation for Education.

Eligibility and application process: http://mctcnews.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/eligibility-application-process.pdf

MCTC Foundation Scholarships

MCTC Foundation Spring Scholarship applications are now available. There are a variety of scholarships depending on a student's area of study, career interests and grade point average. The deadline for submission is November 15 at 4 p.m.

Download the application at http://www.minneapolis.edu/pdfs/foundationscholarship.pdf

Scholarships!

Did you know...

...the MCTC Foundation provides $100,000 or more in scholarship awards each year through its fall and spring scholarship application process?

• Application DEADLINE ‐ Friday, May 15th, 2009 at 4:00 P.M. in the College Advancement Office (K 1100).
• Students must complete an entire scholarship packet for EACH scholarship for which they are applying. Copies of the application, recommendation letters and essay are acceptable.
• Students ineligible for federal financial aid must complete the 2008 income worksheet. The form is available in the College Advancement Office.
• Due to the requirements of F1‐Visas, International Students are not eligible for need‐based MCTC Foundation scholarships.

Scholarship Opportunity

The All-USA CC Academic Team seeks to honor nearly 400 students as representatives of all outstanding community college students around the world. Nearly $500,000 in stipends will be provided to students in 2010.

Two of MCTC's brightest stars could be the recipients of a $2,500 Gold Scholar stipend, a $1500 Silver Scholar stipend, a $1000 Bronze Scholar stipend, and many other scholarship opportunities.

We are looking for students who fulfill the following requirements:

--have at least a 3.5 GPA
--have completed at least 36 semester credits (by 12/31/09)
--are on track to complete 48 semester credits (by 8/30/10)
--have strong leadership abilities & experience
--demonstrate campus & community involvement
--have effective writing skills
Note: applicants do NOT need to be PTK members

If you meet these criteria, contact Peter Mortenson (Peter.Mortenson@minneapolis.edu).

Thank you for helping to get the word out!

The All USA Scholarship Team:
Jamal Adam
Laura Fedock
Jane Leach
Tara Martinez
Peter Mortenson