LeadMN Free College Scholarship

Name: LeadMN Free College Scholarship – Mr. Warren H. Robens and Mr. Henry P. Dembiczak Scholarship

Award Amount:

• Full-time students (12+ credits): $6,500
• Part-time students (6-11 credits): $3,250

Overview:

This scholarship honors Mr. Warren H. Robens and Mr. Henry P. Dembiczak, who shared a commitment to their communities and a passion for higher education, particularly technical education. The scholarship provides financial support to students enrolled in courses of study within Minnesota State or any accredited post-secondary institution in Minnesota.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Graduated from a Minnesota high school.
• Preference given to:
  • Graduates of Greenbush Middle River School District (for the Henry P. Dembiczak Scholarship).
  • Residents of Ramsey or Roseau counties.
  • Students enrolled in a technical course of study.
• Enrolled as either full-time (12+ credits) or part-time (6-11 credits) in a course of study within Minnesota State or any accredited post-secondary institution in Minnesota.
• Maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Preference given to students demonstrating financial need.
• Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) and graduate students are ineligible.

Application Process:

• Complete and submit the online application by April 1 at 11:59 PM.
• Submit a personal letter describing your:
  • Academic goals
  • Career goals
  • Personal goals
• Provide a separate statement of need explaining why you need this scholarship.
• Write three essays (300-750 words each) addressing:
  • What a college education means to you and how this scholarship will help you succeed.
  • How you see yourself making a positive impact in the future by receiving this scholarship.
  • How you are living out LeadMN’s four core values.
• Submit one letter of recommendation from college staff.
• Provide a copy of your unofficial college transcript.

Deadline:

• Applications open on January 1 and close on April 1 at 11:59 PM for the fall semester.

Additional Information:

• Recipients are selected based on their academic performance, clarity of goals, demonstrated need, and alignment with LeadMN’s core values.
• For detailed guidelines, application instructions, and further assistance, visit the official scholarship page on the LeadMN website or contact the LeadMN office.

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