Scholarship Opportunity

Boreal Waters Community Foundation Scholarships

Offered by Boreal Waters Community Foundation

Boreal Waters Community Foundation, formerly the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, administers a large portfolio of scholarships for students across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin through a Universal Application that matches applicants with awards based on residence, education plans, academic interests, school, community involvement, and other criteria.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student, Adult Learner, Vocational Student, Career Training Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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

2026 Boreal Waters Scholarship Cycle

OpensDecember 1, 2025
DeadlineFebruary 24, 2026

Eligibility

  • Generally live in northeast Minnesota or northwest Wisconsin.
  • Plan to attend a college, university, community college, technical college, trade school, apprenticeship, or other eligible educational program.
  • Meet the specific eligibility requirements of one or more individual Boreal Waters scholarship funds.
  • Eligibility may depend on factors such as hometown, high school, field of study, educational pathway, community involvement, or financial circumstances.

Requirements

  • Create or access a profile in the Boreal Waters scholarship portal.
  • Complete the eligibility quiz.
  • Complete the Universal Application.
  • Provide additional responses or materials for individual matched scholarships when requested.
  • Provide FAFSA information if required by a particular scholarship.

How to Apply

  1. 1Create a profile in the Boreal Waters scholarship portal.
  2. 2Complete the eligibility quiz to identify scholarship matches.
  3. 3Complete the Universal Application.
  4. 4Review the scholarships for which the system determines you may qualify.
  5. 5Select the matched scholarships you want to pursue.
  6. 6Complete any scholarship-specific supplemental questions.
  7. 7Submit the application before the published deadline.