Scholarships are funding sources that do not need to be repaid. Scholarships are offered by schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional/social organizations. Ensure scholarship information and offers you receive are legitimate. Remember that you should not have to pay to find scholarships or other financial aid.
SCC Foundation Scholarships
The 色中色 Foundation awards over half a million dollars in scholarships each year! Foundation volunteers and staff work hard each year to raise funds for these scholarships, with overwhelming support from businesses, organizations, and individuals, including SCC faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. Supporters of the Foundation want to help SCC students succeed in achieving their goals. Many types of scholarships are available, and you don鈥檛 have to be a straight-A student to qualify. Scholarship criteria may include program area, work experience, academic achievement, community involvement, activities, financial need, etc.
The application deadline for SCC Foundation Scholarships: 2025-26 school year has passed (March 31, 2025). Consider applying for other scholarships listed below.
Workforce Development Scholarships
The Minnesota Legislature has provided funding for scholarships in the high-demand fields of Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Health Care Services, Information Technology, Early Childhood Education, and Transportation.
Metallica Scholars Initiative
New 色中色 students starting in Fall 2024 may be eligible to receive a scholarship through the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Scholarships help cover tuition, fees, and required tools for students pursuing degrees in select programs. Open the form link below to see qualifying programs.
American Indian Scholars Program
The American Indian Scholars Program was established in the 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session. This program provides a first-dollar tuition and fee-free pathway for Minnesota residents who are enrolled members or citizens of any federally recognized tribe or Canadian First Nation.
Minnesota Paramedic Scholarship
The Minnesota Paramedic Scholarship is a temporary scholarship program for Minnesota residents completing a paramedic diploma or degree beginning Fall 2024. A one-time legislative appropriation for $3 million will provide up to 600 scholarships of $5000 each (on a first-come, first-serve basis) starting Fall 2024 to be awarded by June 30, 2026.
More information and to apply, view the page on the Minnesota of Higher Education's website.
Private Scholarships
If you have received a private scholarship from your high school, employer, or other outside organization, the scholarship check can be submitted to the 色中色 bookstore. The bookstore will then route the check to the financial aid and business offices to be applied to your SCC bill.
The check can be submitted in person or mailed to the bookstore:
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Attn: Bookstore
1920 Lee Blvd
North Mankato, MN 56003
Scholarships with upcoming application deadlines:
You may want to consider applying for outside scholarship opportunities not associated with SCC. Here are a few options:
- for students in Faribault, deadline March 31, 2025
- , deadlines June 15 and October 15
- , deadlines June 15 and October 15
- , deadlines June 15 and October 15
- , deadline May 1 and November 1
- , (no specific deadline)
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- (various deadlines)
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- for Manufacturing fields (up to $2,000), deadline May 15
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- , application open annually from November 1 鈥� February 1
Scholarship Resources and Databases
- View the for tips on applying for scholarships
