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Workforce Development Scholarships

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New entering students enrolled in more than 40 M State programs are eligible to receive Workforce Development scholarships. The scholarships, funded by the Minnesota Legislature, provide free aid of $2,500 per academic year ($1,250 per semester) up to a maximum of $5,000 over four semesters for students enrolled in qualified programs.

For the 2024-25 academic year, sixty-three scholarships will be awarded to M State students in qualified programs. Recipients will be announced beginning in August 2024.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Enroll in an eligible program
  • Be a Minnesota resident
  • Complete the FAFSA
  • Enroll in a minimum of nine credits per semester
  • Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA
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How to apply

To apply for a 2024-25 Workforce Development scholarship:

  1. Apply to M State for an eligible program of study
  2. Complete your FAFSA, and respond promptly to any emails sent by M State's financial aid team 
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Eligible programs at M State

Information technology

Computer Programming
Cybersecurity
Information Technology
Information Technology – Database Administration

Public safety

Criminal Justice

Transportation

Automotive Service Technology
Diesel Equipment Technology
PowerSports Technology

Past Recipients

"This scholarship means a lot to me and my family. It reduced the financial burden of furthering my education and career, which takes away stress, making it easier to concentrate on my schoolwork."

James Gabrick
Civil Engineering Technology, Detroit Lakes campus

"I am honored to have this scholarship. This scholarship made it so I can relax more and not have to worry as much about my college financials."

Moise Daugherty
Drafting and 3D Technologies, Moorhead campus

"This scholarship means a lot to me. It will be very nice to have extra funds to support my college academics. It is cool to see M State helping their students financially; not all colleges have that capability."

Riley Reimers
Electrical Technology, Moorhead campus

"For me, receiving the Workforce Development Scholarship means more time to relax with my family after attending classes instead of having to work all the time since the scholarship eases the financial burden of going back to school."

David Wilder
Electrical Lineworker Technology, Wadena campus

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