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 Scholarship Program

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
Deadline: March 1, 2021
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No longer accepting 2021 applications.

Grand Forks Republican Women Scholarship Program

​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

No longer accepting 2021 applications.