Scholarships

Riverland Foundation Scholarships

How you apply: One general application. It covers you for hundreds of Foundation scholarships at once.

Available Scholarships
Apply once to be considered for over 500 scholarships funded by the Riverland Community College Foundation.
Workforce Development Scholarships
State of Minnesota funding for students training for high-demand careers. Included in the general application.

Community Scholarships

How you apply: Also managed by the Riverland Foundation, but each of these has its own application and requirements.

Hormel Foundation Austin Assurance Scholarship
Financial support for students from Austin.
Freeborn County Community Promise Scholarship
Financial support for students from Freeborn County.
Owatonna Opportunity Scholarship
Financial support for students from Owatonna.

North Star Promise Scholarship

How you apply: Complete the FAFSA or the Minnesota Alternative State Aid Application (MASAA).

North Star Promise Scholarship
A state-funded program that helps eligible Minnesota residents attend college with little or no tuition cost.

LeadMN Scholarships

How you apply: Complete LeadMN's application.

LeadMN Scholarships
Funded by Minnesota State College Student Association fees. LeadMN represents the state's two-year college students and offers scholarships, internships, and leadership roles.

Other Scholarships

Thousands more scholarships are offered by employers, nonprofits, community and religious groups, and professional associations. Each one has its own rules and deadlines. As you search, stick to trusted, reliable sources. You should never have to pay to apply for a scholarship.