Workforce Development Scholarship Application

Eligibility

In addition to the criteria listed below, scholarships will be awarded based on how you answer two questions on how this scholarship will help you achieve your career goals.

To be eligible to receive a $2,500 scholarship you must:

• Be a resident of Minnesota
• Be a high school graduate or have completed a GED by Fall 2020
• Have applied to SCTCC in a qualifying program  
• Enroll in at least nine credits Fall semester 2020
• Complete the scholarship application by May 15, 2020

Second semester funding:

• Complete nine credits
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher

Did you receive a Workforce Development Scholarship last year?

• You can apply again, but your total award can't be more than $5,000 (two scholarships)
• The second scholarship will be awarded after completing two semesters
• You're eligible for a third scholarship if you transfer to a related program at a Minnesota State university

Qualifying programs:

• Auto Body Collision Technology
• Automotive Service Technician
• Biomedical Equipment Technology
• CNC and Advanced Machining
• Computer Programmer
• Cyber Security
• Early Childhood Education AAS
• Early Childhood Education DIP
• Elementary Education Transfer Pathway
• Special Education Transfer Pathway
• Energy & Electronics
• Health Information Technology
• Medical Coding
• Medium/Heavy Truck Technician
• Network Administration
• Paramedicine
• PC Specialist
• Welding/Fabrication

How it works:

Step 1:  Apply to the college in a qualifying program
Step 2:  Apply for the scholarship by May 15, 2020
Step 3:  Enroll in at least nine credits for Fall semester 2020
Step 4:  Receive notification of scholarship
Step 5:  Receive first semester scholarship award (If selected)
Step 5:  Complete at least nine credits with a 2.0 GPA or higher
Step 6:  Receive second semester scholarship award

Scholarships will be awarded for the Fall 2020 semester and Spring 2021 semester. 

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