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Scholarships
Dunwoody offers several types of financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition and other fees. Students will be notified of Internal Scholarships via their Dunwoody e-mail account quarterly once they are available. They can also visit iqweb.dunwoody.edu/stars (requires Internet Explorer 6 or 7) for the latest information on Internal Scholarships. Scholarships for Fall Quarter will be posted in early July.
A list of external scholarships is below.
If you have questions about financial assistance opportunities, contact the Financial Aid office at (612) 374-5800. For specific scholarship questions, contact Kimberly H. Wilson at (612) 381-3068 or by e-mail at kwilson@dunwoody.edu.
(Free tip: if an essay is required or requested for a particular scholarship, please follow the directions and do your best, since this means the scholarship committee wants to read an expression of your ideas.)
Most scholarships require students to demonstrate financial need and have a Student Aid Report (SAR) on file in the Financial Aid Office. Therefore, you should complete the financial aid forms even if you do not believe you will qualify for grants, since the forms will indicate which scholarships and loans you are eligible for.
NOTE: If a student receives an outside scholarship it must be disclosed to the student's Financial Aid Coordinator to ensure a deduction on the tuition.
List of External Scholarships
(click on name of organization for applications and details)
AARP
For female students over age 40; March 31 deadline.
Achieve Scholarship
Awards are $1,200; see the Web site for details.
AGC Education & Research Foundation
Sophomores and Juniors enrolled in a construction related program or civil/contruction engineering program with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Awards up to $7,500; Application deadline is May 17.
Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota
Student must be in second year of AUTO/COLL; application deadline is March 20, 2009.
AMBA Minnesota
Students in Precision Mold Manufacturing/Design Programs. Must be a full time student with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA . Four Awards of $1,000; Application deadline is April 24.
American Technical Educational Association (ATEA)
Architectural Drafting Students
Awards are $500;
April 1 deadline.
Association of Women Contractors (Links to PDF Application)
For female students in Architecture, design, engineering, construction management, trade and technical programs. Awards are $1,000; Application deadline is April 1.
AWS Foundation District Scholarship Program
Welding students; awards average $500-$1,000; Application deadline is March 1.
AWS Foundation National Scholarships
Welding students can win Miller Electric International WorldSkills Competition Scholarship. See website for further details.
B Davis Scholarship
For
high school juniors, seniors and PSEO. Awards are $1,000; application deadline is May 28.
Bachelors Degree students
Students in AMGT or MISB. Award is $1,000;
Deadline is April 1.
The Business and Professional Women’s Foundation
Females at least 25 years of age.
Coca Cola two year colleges scholarship
Degree seeking students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Awards begin at $1,000; Application deadline is Dec. 1.
Computer Science
Degree seeking computer related program. Awards are $1,000; Application deadline of April 1 annually.
Dakota Supply Group Education Connection Fund
For students interested in trades; application deadline is April 30.
DOSA: Dunwoody Outstanding Student Award (Links to PDF Application)
Available to high school students planning on attending Dunwoody in the top 50% of their class. Values range from $1,000 to $3,000; applications are available in the Financial Aid Office and are due each year by April 1.
Ethel Curry Scholarship
American Indian junior and senior college students, minimum 3.0 GPA; Awards up to $4,000, Application deadline is May 30.
Fine Art Finals
Open to students from any major who can provide media in: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, jewellery, fiber arts, photography, digital art and graphic design. Awards up to $1,200; application deadline is Nov. 20.
Home Depot Trade Scholarship
HVACR, Building and Construction trade programs. Awards $1,000; Application deadline of April 30.
International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
Awards are a minimum of $1,500
International Furnishings and Design Association
Interior Design Students; Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500. Application deadline is March 31.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Applicant should be a current sophomore in college or have graduated with a two year degree within the last 5 years planning on transferring into a bachelor’s degree program in the fall and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better.
Awards up to $30,000.
Lavon H. Cooper Scholarship
Graduates of Robbinsdale, School District 281 who have completed at least two years of post high school education (meaning bachelor's degree seeking students at Dunwoody) and have a GPA of 3.0 or better
Mary Jane Young Scholarship
Female, Bachelor's Degree candidate, age 23 or older, 2.7 GPA or higher; awards from $500 to $3,000; Application deadline is April 30.
Minneapolis Builders Exchange
Awarded to students enrolled in an accredited construction related program who maintain 2.5 GPA. Awards range from $1,000 - $2,000; Application deadline is May 31.
Minneapolis Club of Zonta International: Myrtle Lee
Awarded to single women with children who are continuing their education beyond high school. Award is $1,000. Application deadline is April 15, 2010.
Minnesota Association of Counselors of Color (MnACC)
Awarded to a Minn. high school senior who is a U.S. Citizen of ethnic descent. Award is $500. Application deadline is March 26, 2010.
Minnesota High Tech Foundation (Links to PDF Application)
Given to students in science, technology, engineering & math. Awards are $2,000; Application deadline is June 15.
Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program (MISP)
Award amounts up to $4,000; Application deadline is July 1.
Minnesota Jobs
Applicants must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year program and plan on attending within 90 days of applying. Awards will be $1,000. Recipients will be announced on 12/31/09, 3/31/10 and 6/30/10.
Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors
Land Surveyors, awards rante from $300 to $1,600.
Application deadline is October 30.
Muslim Youth Legal Association (MYLA)
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
Women in construction related program, GPA 3.0 or higher; awards are no less than $1,000.
Nexstar Legacy Foundation (PDF file)
Students in Plumbing, HVACR, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Application deadline of January 31.
Page Education Foundation
Students of color enrolled in college; Award amounts range from $1,000 to $2,500. Application deadline is May 1.
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation
For low-income women and children. Awards are $2,000; Application deadline of July 1.
Pfund Scholarships
For GLBTA students; Pfund scholarships range from $2,000 to $5,000. Applications due February 1 of each year.
Printing and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF)
Full time students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better are encouraged to apply
Deadlines -- high school students: March 1; enrolled students: April 1.
Printing Industry of Minnesota, Inc.
Annual application deadline is April 1.
Scholarships for Moms
Award is $10,000, application deadline is December 30.
Scholarships for Working Moms
Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program
Awards up to $1,400. Application Deadline is January 31, 2010. Applicants to the Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program must be:
SME Education Foundation: Gene Haas Foundation Machining Technology Scholarship
Machining students. No deadline, first come first serve basis
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Awards have started at $1,000, application deadline is February 1.
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
This scholarship is for women pursuing degrees in Engineering Technology or Computer Science. Awards have ranged from $1,000 to $10,000. Application deadline of May 15.
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) [or call 909-396-0289]
Awarded to Automotive career seekers. Awards have ranged from $1,000 to $4,000. Application deadline is April 1.
Spend on Life Scholarship Program (PDF file)
Student must have been rejected for a student loan due to negative credit
Awards range from $500 to $5,000; application deadline is May 15.
Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute
Awarded to 2nd year flexography students. Awards of $1,000. Application deadline is March 31.
Twin West Career Path Scholarship (PDF file)
Precision Manufacturing Training Programs; 5 Awards of $1,000, Application deadline July 31.
Twin West Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Awards range from $500 to $7,500; application deadline is January 30.
USAFunds
Scholarship is students with a household income $35,000 or less. Awards are $1,500; Application deadline is February 15, 2010.
USBank
High school seniors entering college this fall; Awards are $1,000. Application deadline is February 28.
VIP - Women in Technology Scholarship Program
Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP) is offering a scholarship for women in technology. Awards are up to $2,500. Application deadline is March 15.
Wasie Foundation (pdf)
100% Polish students application available Sept. 15; Application deadline March 15.
Wells Fargo
High school seniors entering college this fall; Awards are $1,000. Application deadline is May 31.
Other Resources:
www.fastweb.com
www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.collegeispossible.org
www.finaid.org
www.brokescholar.com
www.scholarshipprovider.net
www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm
www.scholarships.com
Ask your high school counselor about scholarship opportunities, the public library, employers, parent's employer for potential tuition reimbursement or clubs/associations which you are a member.
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