Scholarships
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation of Grand Rapids, Minnesota is honored to work with donors who make a direct impact on the lives of students in our area. Currently, we have over 150 scholarship opportunities valued at approximately $200,000.
The application process is simple. Students are invited to complete one application that will automatically match them to the scholarships for which they qualify. They then can complete any supplemental information required for each scholarship. Click on Apply For A Scholarship to begin.
Applications are accepted from January 1 – March 1.
All students, both traditional and nontraditional, are encouraged to apply as there is a wide variety of scholarships available: academic, vocational, technical, certifications.
One Application
Complete and submit one application to be considered for all scholarships at the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation.
- More information and instructions are found on the actual scholarship application
- High school applications require you to attach your transcripts
If you have completed a FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid), then you will be asked to enter your SAI number into the application. The SAI number will appear on your computer/phone screen as soon as you submit your FAFSA application. Please print the page with your SAI number or make a note of the number to enter into the application. Keep this in mind in determining when you should complete our application (the deadline is midnight on March 1st).
Workforce Opportunities
Click the links below for more information on workforce opportunities in the Greater Itasca area.
To apply for a Workforce Ready Scholarship, click below.
The Emberg Scholarship is another opportunity for students attending the following schools:
List of Approved Institutions
• Central Lakes College
• Chippewa Valley Technical College
• Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
• Hibbing Community College/MN North
• Itasca Community College/MN North
• Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College
• Lake Superior College
• Leech Lake Tribal College
• Mesabi Range Community College/MN North
• Northcentral Technical College
• Northwest Technical College
• Rainy River Community College/MN North
• Vermilion Community College/MN North
Click here for a link to the Emberg Scholarship
Scholarship FAQs and Lists
Click the links below to view information about our scholarship process.
Claim Your Scholarship!
In order for us to process your scholarship, we need to know where you are going to school. Return to the Scholarship Portal, and complete the “Claim your Scholarship” form that is attached to your application. If you received more than one scholarship, you only need to complete one form. Deadline to Claim your Scholarship: July 1.
REMEMBER to send a note or letter of appreciation for your scholarship. The name and address of where to send the note is located in the packet you were presented. If you need a reminder of where to send your thank you, please call the Foundation (218) 999-9100.
It is the intention of the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation for you to receive a reduction in the direct cost of your education and/or your student loans/work study. If you have questions or concerns, contact your school financial aid office or the Community Foundation at: (218) 999-9100.
