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 three 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!
If you are interested in establishing your own scholarship, please contact the Foundation staff to get started today!
Alerus Aspire Higher Scholarship
NO LONGER ACCEPTING 2020 APPLICATIONS
Three or more $500 scholarships gifted annually to qualified students enrolled full-time in any undergraduate college, university, or trade school in the United States. Priority will be given to current Alerus employees or children of employees who are enrolled in a North Dakota or Minnesota college, university, or trade school.
How to Apply:
Amount: $500
Deadline Extended: March 10, 2020 by 11:59 PM CT
Three or more $500 scholarships gifted annually to qualified students enrolled full-time in any undergraduate college, university, or trade school in the United States. Priority will be given to current Alerus employees or children of employees who are enrolled in a North Dakota or Minnesota college, university, or trade school.
How to Apply:
- Complete the online application.
- Submit an 500 word essay describing your educational and career aspirations. 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: $500
Deadline Extended: March 10, 2020 by 11:59 PM CT
Alerus Connect with the Community Scholarship
NO LONGER ACCEPTING 2020 APPLICATIONS
Three or more $1,000 scholarships gifted annually to qualified students enrolled full-time in any undergraduate college, university, or trade school in the United States. Priority will be given to employees or customers of Alerus who are enrolled in a North Dakota or Minnesota college, university, or trade school.
How to Apply:
Amount: $1,000
Deadline Extended: March 10, 2020 by 11:59 PM CT
Three or more $1,000 scholarships gifted annually to qualified students enrolled full-time in any undergraduate college, university, or trade school in the United States. Priority will be given to employees or customers of Alerus who are enrolled in a North Dakota or Minnesota college, university, or trade school.
How to Apply:
- Complete the online application.
- Submit an 800 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
Deadline Extended: March 10, 2020 by 11:59 PM CT
GFRW Young Leader Scholarship
NO LONGER ACCEPTING 2020 APPLICATIONS
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 2020. Preference may be given to female applicants. Selected students will be notified this spring.
How to Apply:
Amount: $300
Deadline: Postmarked on or before April 1, 2020
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 2020. Preference may be given to female applicants. Selected students will be notified this spring.
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
Amount: $300
Deadline: Postmarked on or before April 1, 2020
