Bemidji State’s social work department offers $20,000 of scholarships annually. These scholarships are available to all social work degree seekers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To be eligible for all scholarships at Bemidji State, fill out the Foundation Scholarship Application<\/i><\/a> before February 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Criteria: <\/strong>Junior and senior in social work major within a minimum of a 2.80 GPA. Must be enrolled during the following academic year. Must complete a short essay (no more than two typed pages) describing interest in, commitment to and abilities useful to their social work career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Priority will be given to an applicant who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Criteria: <\/strong>Junior and senior in social work major with a minimum 2.80 GPA. Must be enrolled during the following academic year. Must complete a short essay (no more than two typed pages) describing interest in, commitment to and abilities useful to their social work career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Priority will be given to an applicant who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Criteria: <\/strong>This is a scholarship awarded to a social work student doing an internship in developmental disabilities. The annual award will be applied toward the cost of tuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Review these external scholarship opportunities to see if you qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Criteria: <\/strong>The American Indian College Fund<\/i><\/a> was established in 1989 to provide scholarships to American Indian\/Alaska Native students attending tribal colleges. And to fund and create awareness about the community-based accredited tribal colleges and universities that offer students access to knowledge and skills alongside Native culture, language and values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A state grant is available to Minnesotans who have been in the foster care system. If you are 27 years of age or younger, and were in the Minnesota foster care system at any point after the age of 13, you may be eligible to receive the grant. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, housing and transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fostering Independence Higher Education Grants<\/i><\/a> are available to eligible Minnesota students attending any eligible institution in the state. Eligible institutions include Minnesota State universities and colleges, the University of Minnesota, public community and technical colleges, participating tribal colleges and private institutions. Foster grants may not be used at out-of-state schools. For more information, visit the Office of Higher Education website or click on the link above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Criteria: <\/strong>Each year the Minnesota Social Service Association (MSSA) awards scholarships to students seeking human service-related degree programs. Applications and additional information for the three scholarships noted below are available at the MSSA Website.<\/i><\/a> The review and selection of applicants by MSSA volunteers is managed by the Awards and Scholarship Chair as appointed by the MSSA President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n MSSA offers three Scholarship options to applying students, please click on the links below for full information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any questions, please contact Amy Jorgensen, ajorgensen@mnssa.org<\/a> or phone, (651) 789-4328<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Criteria: <\/strong>The Page Education Foundation<\/i><\/a> was founded to support the academic and professional success of youth of color throughout Minnesota. The PEF awards annual, renewable grants to students of color pursuing post-secondary education. Students who accept a Page Grant must commit to volunteer and tutor younger children of color in grades kindergarten — 8th through a clearly defined Services to Children Project. The project encourages young children of color to do well in school, have a positive attitude about education and see college as an attainable long-term outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Criteria: <\/strong>Scholarship program to help “parentless teens.”<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Criteria: <\/strong>The Minnesota Association of County Probation Officers<\/i><\/a> strives to promote and attract quality students to consider Corrections as a career. In preparing a student for professional-level practice, MACPO is offering a $750 scholarship to be used toward a Corrections-related degree and\/or internship. MACPO, by awarding this scholarship, will do so in the spirit of honoring deceased MACPO members who have made a significant contribution not only to MACPO but also to the corrections field. Student mus be majored in Corrections, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work or other related fields involved in an internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scholarship announcements for students enrolled in Minnesota State’s colleges and universities<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bemidji State’s social work department offers $20,000 of scholarships annually. These scholarships are available to all social work degree seekers. Available Scholarships To be eligible for all scholarships at Bemidji State, fill out the Foundation Scholarship Application before February 1. 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Jeanne Gillen Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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North Star Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Sources of Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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American Indian College Fund<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fostering Independence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Minnesota Social Service Association<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Page Education Foundation Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sallie Mae Foundation Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Orphan Foundation of America<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
MN Association of County Probation Officers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Minnesota State Student Scholarship Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Other Scholarship Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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