Bernard B. and Mary L. Brusin Scholarship
$40,000
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by donors — individuals, families, and organizations — these awards support students of all ages as they pursue postsecondary education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. If you’re preparing for college, a technical program, or another form of postsecondary study, search our scholarship listings to find awards that align with your background, interests, and place of residence.
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are accessed through our universal application, which opens in December 2025 and closes on February 24, 2026.
Bernard B....
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by donors — individuals, families, and organizations — these awards support students of all ages as they pursue postsecondary education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. If you’re preparing for college, a technical program, or another form of postsecondary study, search our scholarship listings to find awards that align with your background, interests, and place of residence.
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are accessed through our universal application, which opens in December 2025 and closes on February 24, 2026.
Bernard B....
Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship
$2,500
Overview
Boreal Waters provides more than $800,000 in scholarships each year to students from northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by generous donors, these awards support learners at every stage—helping them pursue further education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. Use our search tool to find scholarships that align with your background, interests, and location.
Most scholarships are accessed through our universal application, which opens in December 2025 and closes on February 24, 2026.
Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund commemorates Riley Burnell by offering a college scholarship to a student from Koochiching County pursuing a...
Overview
Boreal Waters provides more than $800,000 in scholarships each year to students from northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by generous donors, these awards support learners at every stage—helping them pursue further education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. Use our search tool to find scholarships that align with your background, interests, and location.
Most scholarships are accessed through our universal application, which opens in December 2025 and closes on February 24, 2026.
Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund commemorates Riley Burnell by offering a college scholarship to a student from Koochiching County pursuing a...
Duluth Building and Construction Trades Council Scholarship
$2,500
Overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by donations from individuals, families, and organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. If you are planning to attend college, a technical program, or other post-secondary education, use the search tool to find scholarships that fit your background, interests, and location.
Important dates
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are offered through our universal application, which will open in December 2025 and close on February 24, 2026.
Duluth Building &...
Overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by donations from individuals, families, and organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. If you are planning to attend college, a technical program, or other post-secondary education, use the search tool to find scholarships that fit your background, interests, and location.
Important dates
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are offered through our universal application, which will open in December 2025 and close on February 24, 2026.
Duluth Building &...
Emile H. Mathis II Scholarship
$10,000
Overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners throughout northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by the generosity of individuals, families, and community organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, create new opportunities, and reinvest in their communities.
Finding scholarships
If you are preparing for college, technical training, or another form of post-secondary study, we’re here to help. Use our scholarship search tool to locate awards that align with your background, interests, and place of residence. Note: most of our scholarships are included in the universal application, which opens in...
Overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners throughout northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by the generosity of individuals, families, and community organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, create new opportunities, and reinvest in their communities.
Finding scholarships
If you are preparing for college, technical training, or another form of post-secondary study, we’re here to help. Use our scholarship search tool to locate awards that align with your background, interests, and place of residence. Note: most of our scholarships are included in the universal application, which opens in...
Minnesota Positively Powerful Scholarship
$5,000
Minnesota Power Foundation — Positively Powerful Scholarship Fund
The Minnesota Power Foundation’s Positively Powerful Scholarship Fund awards need-based grants to qualified students within Minnesota Power’s service territory. Recipients are chosen for their honesty, scholastic success, and demonstrated grit and perseverance. The program aims to lower the financial hurdles to postsecondary education while supporting an economically healthy and culturally rich talent pipeline across northeast and central Minnesota.
Eligibility
- Residency and school requirement: Applicants must be graduates of a Minnesota high school located in the Minnesota Power service area and currently live in one of these counties: Aitkin, Benton, Carlton, Cass,...
Minnesota Power Foundation — Positively Powerful Scholarship Fund
The Minnesota Power Foundation’s Positively Powerful Scholarship Fund awards need-based grants to qualified students within Minnesota Power’s service territory. Recipients are chosen for their honesty, scholastic success, and demonstrated grit and perseverance. The program aims to lower the financial hurdles to postsecondary education while supporting an economically healthy and culturally rich talent pipeline across northeast and central Minnesota.
Eligibility
- Residency and school requirement: Applicants must be graduates of a Minnesota high school located in the Minnesota Power service area and currently live in one of these counties: Aitkin, Benton, Carlton, Cass,...
Amelia and Emanuel Nessell Family Scholarship
$3,000
Introduction
The Amelia and Emanuel Nessell Family Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students with demonstrated need, giving preferential consideration to Jewish applicants in accordance with the donors’ wishes. The fund was established in 1997 by relatives of Amelia and Emanuel Nessell as a memorial. The Nessell family settled in Duluth in 1920; Emanuel worked as a manager at the First Street Department Store. Their children—Sophie, Leonard, Louisa and Harry—attended Duluth public schools and graduated from Central High School. The scholarship reflects the Nessells’ commitment to higher education and support for students facing financial barriers.
Who is eligible
Applicants must...
Introduction
The Amelia and Emanuel Nessell Family Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students with demonstrated need, giving preferential consideration to Jewish applicants in accordance with the donors’ wishes. The fund was established in 1997 by relatives of Amelia and Emanuel Nessell as a memorial. The Nessell family settled in Duluth in 1920; Emanuel worked as a manager at the First Street Department Store. Their children—Sophie, Leonard, Louisa and Harry—attended Duluth public schools and graduated from Central High School. The scholarship reflects the Nessells’ commitment to higher education and support for students facing financial barriers.
Who is eligible
Applicants must...
Jack and Mary Rowe Memorial Scholarship
$4,500
Introduction
Boreal Waters Foundation awards more than $800,000 in scholarships each year to learners across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by individuals, families, and organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, expand opportunities, and serve their communities. If you are preparing for college, technical training, or another form of post‑secondary study, explore scholarships that fit your background, interests, and location with our search tool.
Universal Application
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are applied for through a single, universal application. That application opens December 1, 2025 and will close February 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Jack...
Introduction
Boreal Waters Foundation awards more than $800,000 in scholarships each year to learners across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by individuals, families, and organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, expand opportunities, and serve their communities. If you are preparing for college, technical training, or another form of post‑secondary study, explore scholarships that fit your background, interests, and location with our search tool.
Universal Application
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are applied for through a single, universal application. That application opens December 1, 2025 and will close February 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Jack...
Robert B. and Sophia Whiteside Scholarship
$5,000
Introductory overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarship awards to learners throughout northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by the generosity of donors—individuals, families, and local organizations—these scholarships are intended to help students at any stage of life continue their education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities.
Who should consider applying
If you are preparing to attend a college, technical school, or another accredited post-secondary program, we encourage you to explore our scholarship opportunities. Awards are open to learners of varying ages and backgrounds who live in or attend school in the Boreal Waters service...
Introductory overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarship awards to learners throughout northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by the generosity of donors—individuals, families, and local organizations—these scholarships are intended to help students at any stage of life continue their education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities.
Who should consider applying
If you are preparing to attend a college, technical school, or another accredited post-secondary program, we encourage you to explore our scholarship opportunities. Awards are open to learners of varying ages and backgrounds who live in or attend school in the Boreal Waters service...
Adam D. Ellis Memorial Scholarship
$500
Overview
This scholarship was created in 2014 by Adam’s family in his loving memory to support local students continuing their education after high school. It provides one-time financial assistance to Dakota Valley High School seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
Key dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final decisions announced: April 15
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors of Dakota Valley High School (North Sioux City, South Dakota)
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Demonstrated participation in employment, school extracurriculars and/or community...
Overview
This scholarship was created in 2014 by Adam’s family in his loving memory to support local students continuing their education after high school. It provides one-time financial assistance to Dakota Valley High School seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
Key dates
- Application available: November 1
- Application deadline (must be received by): February 1
- Final decisions announced: April 15
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors of Dakota Valley High School (North Sioux City, South Dakota)
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Demonstrated participation in employment, school extracurriculars and/or community...
Cloy and Connie Olhausen Scholarship
$7,500
Application available: November 1
Application deadline: February 1
Final decision announced: April 15
Overview
The Duane & Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship Fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, based in Sioux City, Iowa. Created in 2009 by relatives and friends, the fund supports local student-athletes as they continue their education after high school.
Purpose
This scholarship helps graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School who intend to enroll in post‑secondary education.
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School.
- Candidates must have participated in school‑sponsored athletics...
Application available: November 1
Application deadline: February 1
Final decision announced: April 15
Overview
The Duane & Shirley Hiller Student Athlete Scholarship Fund is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, based in Sioux City, Iowa. Created in 2009 by relatives and friends, the fund supports local student-athletes as they continue their education after high school.
Purpose
This scholarship helps graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School who intend to enroll in post‑secondary education.
Who may apply
- Graduating seniors from West Monona High School or Kingsley‑Pierson High School.
- Candidates must have participated in school‑sponsored athletics...
Dr. Roger F. & Anita R. Wendt Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
BACKGROUND: The Dr. Roger F. and Anita R. Wendt Memorial Scholarship is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, based in Sioux City, Iowa. Created in 2011 by family and friends to honor Dr. Roger Wendt and Anita Wendt, the fund commemorates their long service to the local community. Roger served 9 years as a teacher in the Sioux City Community School District and 35 years in school administration, totaling 44 years of service before his retirement in 2002. After retiring he served as a State Representative, with Anita working as his clerk. Anita remained an active community member until her...
BACKGROUND: The Dr. Roger F. and Anita R. Wendt Memorial Scholarship is managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, based in Sioux City, Iowa. Created in 2011 by family and friends to honor Dr. Roger Wendt and Anita Wendt, the fund commemorates their long service to the local community. Roger served 9 years as a teacher in the Sioux City Community School District and 35 years in school administration, totaling 44 years of service before his retirement in 2002. After retiring he served as a State Representative, with Anita working as his clerk. Anita remained an active community member until her...
Harold and Marie Krapohl Scholarship
$5,000
Administering over 85 perpetual scholarship funds, the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for a diverse range of individuals in our community. These scholarships have been generously established by local entities, including individuals, businesses, and organizations, all with the shared goal of supporting students in their pursuit of education. While some funds offer multiple scholarships, it should be noted that not every fund grants scholarships annually.Criteria for Scholarship Eligibility:The applicant must express an interest in pursuing a career in either the nursing or automotive industry.The applicant must exhibit academic prowess with a minimum Grade Point...
Administering over 85 perpetual scholarship funds, the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for a diverse range of individuals in our community. These scholarships have been generously established by local entities, including individuals, businesses, and organizations, all with the shared goal of supporting students in their pursuit of education. While some funds offer multiple scholarships, it should be noted that not every fund grants scholarships annually.Criteria for Scholarship Eligibility:The applicant must express an interest in pursuing a career in either the nursing or automotive industry.The applicant must exhibit academic prowess with a minimum Grade Point...
