Scholarships
How to apply for funds to take your education further.
Blandin Foundation scholarships exemplify Charles Blandin’s commitment to further the education and work skills of local students.
Blandin Foundation Scholarships
Blandin Foundation Scholarships – $1,000 to $5,000 per student each year – are for every student of high schools in the Itasca County area and Blackduck, Bug O Nay Ge Shig, Hill City, Northome, and Remer schools, even if you’re not in the top of your class. Homeschooled and online students who would have graduated from one these schools are also eligible.
You can apply if you are under age 25, your household adjusted gross income (AGI) is less than $125,000, and you plan to pursue certificate programs, community technical or tribal college, and colleges or universities anywhere in the United States.
A Blandin Foundation scholarship funds up to a bachelor’s degree. It is not available for master’s/graduate degrees or doctoral/post-doctorates.
Scholarship applications closed
Blandin Foundation is no longer accepting new scholarship applications for the 2023-24 school year. Awards are made in May. We will open applications for the 2024-25 school year in early January 2024.
Questions?
If you have questions about your application or award, call us at 218-326-0523 or email scholarships@blandinfoundation.org.
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Largest scholarship budget in Blandin Foundation history of $1.5 million aims to build strong future rural workforce
January 12, 2023
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (Jan. 12, 2023) – Applications for Blandin Foundation’s scholarships are available and being accepted until March 1, 2023. The scholarships provide Itasca area students $1,000 to $5,000 or more per student for the 2023-2024 school year. Students may reapply each year, until they are age 25 or have earned up to a…
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