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Outside Scholarships
Affinity Plus Academic Scholarship Program
- Applicants must be individual members of Affinity Plus (with their own member number) in good standing.
- Applicants must attend an undergraduate program at an accredited nonprofit school.
- Application will be available in November at the RCTC Foundation or Affinity Plus locations.
Southern School of Agriculture (SSA) & University of Minnesota-Waseca (UMW) Alumni Association Scholarships
- Scholarship applicant must be:
- Current High School Senior
- Child or grandchild of University of MN-Waseca or Southern School of Agriculture alum
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Pursuing a 2 or 4 year post secondary degree
- Two $500 scholarships are available
- Application deadline: January 12, 2012
- For more information, visit the SSA & UMW Alumni Association website.
Jack Kente Cooke Foundation Scholarship
- Applicants must be students with sophomore standing or recently graduated from a 2-year institution
- Applicant must plan to pursue baccalaureate degrees (full-time) at an accredited four-year institution
- Applicant must have cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better
- Applicant must have significant unment financial need
- Applicant must be nominated by a Jack Kente Cook faculty representative - if you would like to apply for this scholarship, contact Lisa Baldus of the RCTC Foundation
- Deadline: December 6, 2011
Workforce Development Inc. Scholarship Programs
- Youth Scholarship Program: Applicants must be 18-21 years of age and eligible for enrollment in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program. Other conditions apply.
- Adult Scholarship Program: Applicants must be 21 years of age or older and be eligible for enrollment in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program. Other conditions apply.
- For more information about the Workforce Development scholarship programs, visit the Workforce Development Inc. website
The Penny Program
- Barbara J. Penny Community Service Scholarship: This scholarship recognizes MnSCU students who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and to promote their growth as community leaders. Applicants must have completed at least one semester at a MnSCU school.
- Tim Penny Public Service Fellowships:
This fellowship opportunity provides MnSCU students with the financial opportunity to grow as public servants through participation in state, local, or federal government internships.
- Note* You do not have to have an internship secured at time of application, if awarded you will have 1 year to implement the internship proposal/plan. The Penny Board will require confirmation from the supervisor of the internship before funds will be released. If you have already secured an internship site at the time of application, please include a letter of confirmation from the internship supervisor. Fellowships cannot be retroactive. Internships may not already be underway at the application deadline. They can begin once the application has been submitted and the review process is underway. Please prepare an internship plan/ proposal including the following: • The internship’s purpose • Projects and /or major areas of responsibilities • Goals for internship • Timeline for accomplishing the goals and projects • Methods of evaluation for the goals and projects • Impact of internship
- Additional information and applications for the Barbara J. Penny scholarship and/or Tim Penny Fellowships are available at www.msusa.org
- Deadlines: November 1, 2011 and March 15, 2012.
- Contact KWinter@msusa.org with questions
Rochester Civil War Roundtable (RCWRT)/Scott Hosier History Scholar Award
- Applicant must be:
- High school senior at one of the following schools where Scott Hosier was a teacher: Mahnomen High School, Mabel-Canton High School, New Ulm High School - OR-
- High School Senior at a Rochester High School: John Marshall, Lourdes, Mayo, or Century - OR -
- Full or Part-time student at RCTC enrolled in at least one history course or can demonstrate a proven history track
- Application must include:
- A narrative (no longer than 2 pages) demonstrating the applicant's enthusiasm for history
- Two letters of recommendation
- Relevant courses and experiences
- Application deadline: March 2012 (specific date to be determined)
Reviewed: October 21, 2011 3:17 PM
