Scholarship Opportunity

Minnesota West Workforce Development Scholarship

Offered by Minnesota West Community & Technical College

The Minnesota West Workforce Development Scholarship provides state-funded financial assistance to Minnesota residents enrolled in qualifying high-demand career programs at Minnesota West Community & Technical College.

Minimum GPA2.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, Adult Learner

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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

Fall Scholarship Cycle

OpensJanuary 1, 2026
DeadlineApril 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a Minnesota resident.
  • Be enrolled in a qualifying high-demand program at Minnesota West Community & Technical College.
  • Enroll in at least nine credits.
  • Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.
  • Complete the Minnesota West admissions application.
  • Preference is given to new and incoming Minnesota West students.

Requirements

  • Complete the Minnesota West admissions application.
  • Complete the Workforce Development Scholarship application.
  • Enroll in an eligible high-demand career program.
  • Maintain at least nine credits and a 2.0 GPA.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for admission to Minnesota West.
  2. 2Confirm that your program appears on the current Workforce Development Scholarship qualifying-program list.
  3. 3Complete the scholarship application.
  4. 4Submit the application during the January 1 through April 1 fall-award application period.
  5. 5Maintain at least nine credits and the required 2.0 GPA.