Scholarship Opportunity

Alex Pretti Honor Scholarship

Offered by Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation

The Alex Pretti Honor Scholarship supports nursing students who embody the ideals honored by the scholarship and have a qualifying membership or family relationship with the Minnesota Nurses Association.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Student, Graduate Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026-2027 Academic Year

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineJune 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be an MNA member or associate member in good standing, or be a child, grandchild, or dependent of an active or retired MNA member in good standing.
  • Have completed at least one semester of undergraduate college study.
  • Graduate students may apply.
  • Have a GPA of at least 3.0, or demonstrate academic good standing if the school does not use GPA.
  • Be enrolled in or accepted to a nursing program accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or CNEA.

Requirements

  • Complete the MNA Foundation scholarship application.
  • Provide required academic documentation.
  • Demonstrate qualifying MNA membership or family eligibility.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm membership or family eligibility.
  2. 2Confirm nursing-program accreditation.
  3. 3Complete the scholarship application.
  4. 4Submit required supporting materials by June 1.