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SCHOLARSHIPS

The Community Foundation, together with our passionate community partners, is proud to offer scholarships to students who show promise and commitment to their own education. We have scholarships available for students who are planning to enroll in a higher education program or are already enrolled and plan to continue.

​If you are interested in establishing your own scholarship, please contact the Foundation staff to get started today!

Alerus Connect with the Community Scholarship

Four or more $1,000 scholarships gifted annually to qualified students enrolled full-time in any college, university, or trade school in the United States. Priority will be given to employees or clients of Alerus who are enrolled in a North Dakota or Minnesota college, university, or trade school. 

How to Apply:
  • Complete the online application at portal.gofoundation.org.
  • Submit a 500-word essay on how giving back to one’s community benefits both the giver and receiver. The essay should not include any reference to your name or your parents. 
  • Attach a copy of your transcript. 
  • Attach a personal reference letter from a non-relative.

Amount: $1,000
​Application Opens: January 1, 2021 at 9:00 AM CT
​Deadline: March 1, 2021 by 11:59 PM CT


GFRW Young Leader Scholarship

​The Grand Forks Republic Women Young Leader Scholarship is awarded annually to one student who demonstrates a history of leadership, volunteerism, good school citizenship, a strong work ethic, and who has put forth their best effort academically.

Qualified students plan to enroll or are enrolled in any college, university, or trade school in the United States for the Fall of 2021. Preference may be given to female applicants.


How to Apply:
  • Complete the pdf application.
  • Attach an 500 word typed essay that answers the following question, "As a leader, what are your highest values?"
  • Attach the following:
    • A resume including school and extra-curricular activities, community involvement, volunteerism, and special interests
    • A copy of your most current school transcript, demonstrating a GPA of > 2.5.
    • A recommendation letter from a non-relative that highlights your leadership, volunteerism, or extra-curricular involvement
  • Mail all materials to the Community Foundation, 620 DeMers Ave, Grand Forks ND 58201
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Amount: $300
​Deadline: Envelope must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2021

Portal

Use the Community Foundation's online portal to view details on available scholarships or apply for open opportunities.
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When registering on or utilizing the portal, avoid using mobile devices, such as smart phones or iPads, as well as the Safari web browser. The portal may also be sensitive to high security firewalls, requiring extra time when loading the portal web page. If you experience issues, please contact the Community Foundation.

Registration for the online portal is strongly required well in advance of application submission.
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620 DeMers Avenue
Grand Forks, ND 58201
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P: 701.746.0668
E: communityfoundation@gofoundation.org
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​Phone/Virtual Office Hours: Monday-Friday 
10am - 3pm ​or by appt
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    • Funds
    • Give to a Fund
    • Create a Fund >
      • Get Started
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    • ND Tax Credit
  • Nonprofits & Students
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    • Scholarships
    • Recipients
    • Grant Requirements
    • Portal
  • Women's Fund
    • About
    • Give
    • Grants
    • Leadership Academy
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