Workforce Development Scholarships were established by the Minnesota State Legislature to encourage people to begin programs that lead to employment in high-demand career fields in the state of Minnesota. Amount: Multiple awards of $2,500 per student with $1,250 given each
STAY Endowment Scholarship
Established by Keith & Ruth Christensen to encourage students to return for a second year at Northland. Amount: Multiple awards, amounts vary with annual distribution Qualifications: For full-time or part-time students in Liberal Arts returning to Northland for a second
Distance Student Scholarship
Funded through multiple fundraising activities throughout the year, this scholarship supports Northland’s online or distance students that are taking all of their classes online. Amount: Number and amount varies depending on amount received Qualifications: For students who are taking all
Steve Hillman Memorial Scholarship
Established and supported by the family of Steve Hillman to support students in the Respiratory Therapist program. Amount: One award of $500 Qualifications: For a student in the Respiratory Therapist program at Northland Community & Technical College. Semester: Fall and
Pennies for Part-Timers Endowment Scholarship
The Pennies for Part-timers Endowment Scholarship was created by former faculty member John Leopold. Several welded collection boxes can be seen on both campuses in the bookstores and food service areas. Amount: Varies according to annual distribution amount. Qualifications: Must
Ole & Ruth Tweet Endowment Scholarship
Established by Ole & Ruth Tweet to support recruiting efforts to attract more students to the Auto Body Collision Technology program at Northland. Amount: The scholarship amount varies with the annual endowment distribution spread among the incoming students. Qualifications: For
PSEO – Ignite Scholarship
The PSEO Ignite Scholarship is an automatic scholarship with no application necessary. Students from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls earn this scholarship by successfully completing PSEO or College in the High School credits. Amount: The scholarship, awarded in
Hartz Foundation Scholarship
The Hartz Foundation Scholarship was established by L.B. Hartz and the Hartz Foundation, both long-time supporters of Northland. Amount: Multiple awards of $500 each Qualifications: For full-time students with with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher with financial need
Jeanne Kotrba Trust Scholarship
The Jeanne Kotrba Trust Scholarship was established by the estate of Jeanne Kotrba to support students in mechanics programs at Northland. Jeanne had a desire to support young farmers in the area. Amount: Annual trust distribution amount divided among all