Minnesota scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to Minnesota residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local Minnesota scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for Minnesota residents (1)
- Minnesota State GrantAmount varies
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
Minnesota resident high school grads enrolled at a participating postsecondary school can qualify for this need-based state grant, with the amount depending on income, family size, and enrollment status (program maximum is around $17,000). It covers up to eight full-time semesters.
Ongoing — apply via FAFSA each year; no fixed competitive deadlineLast verified Sep 30, 2026