Outside Scholarships

As a service to students, Dakota County Technical College posts scholarship opportunities from organizations not affiliated with the college. We refer to these as "Outside Scholarships". Please keep in mind these scholarship opportunities have NOT been researched or vetted by the college. We are simply passing along information and the college in no way endorses the organizations offering these scholarships. 

We also want students to be aware of the following important tips when applying for scholarships from organizations outside the college:

• Create a new free email address solely for submitting scholarship applications.
  • Many of the scholarships are offered by companies that want to promote their goods, or services to you.  They do award the scholarships, so the opportunity is valid, but they are interested in getting your contact information for marketing activities. Having a separate email account will prevent your primary email box from filling up. 
• Never pay a fee to apply for a scholarship.
  • No legitimate scholarship program will ever charge a fee. If the organization wants you to pay a fee to apply, walk away.
• An essay may be required and you want to make certain this is a good piece of writing. 
  • Have a trusted person review your essay and provide feedback. The good news is that if you have a solid essay, you can use this as a core document and edit it to fit specific application requirement. 
• Numbers matter.
  • Scholarship opportunities are a numbers game. The more applications you submit, the greater chance you have of being awarded a scholarship. If you develop an organized packet of standard information, you will make the process relatively easy and be able to submit multiple applications. If it takes you 15 minutes to apply and you receive a $250 scholarship, you will have been paid $1000 per hour!

If you have questions about Outside Scholarships, please contact the Office of Financial Aid Help Desk at 651-423-8299, or finaid@dctc.edu.  We will do our best to answer your questions and provide financial aid information needed for the application.  We wish you the best of luck in your scholarship search.

Outside Scholarship Listings

• CEAM Scholarship: Deadline April 30, 2022
  • The City Engineers Association of Minnesota (CEAM) Scholarship Program for civil engineering technician students consists of two $2,500 scholarships awarded to eligible students attending a civil engineering technician program in Minnesota.
  • APPLICANT QUALIFICATION - Applicant must be a resident of the State of Minnesota and must be attending school full time for three quarters or two semesters during the academic school year. Status as having completed one-half of the curriculum leading to a civil engineering technician certificate at the time of scholarship award.
  • The application deadline is April 30, 2022. Qualifying recipients will be awarded the scholarship in the Fall of 2022.
• Sue Fischer Scholarship for Nursing Excellence: Deadline May 23, 2022
  • The Mercy Hospital Foundation has established the Sue Fischer Scholarship for Nursing Excellence. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for nursing students to pursue their academic studies, not to exclude approved internships or professional training. The fund is in memory of the late Sue Fischer in honor of her years of dedicated service to patients and the nursing profession. Questions about the scholarship and the application form should be directed to Lisa Gleason via email at Lisa.Gleason@allina.com or by calling 763-236-3961.
• Tozer Scholarship
  • This scholarships is granted to residents of Kanabec, Pine and Washington Counties in Minnesota. While the majority of students under this program are graduating seniors, applications from college students are accepted. Scholarships are granted on a competitive basis and includes analysis of financial need, above average scholastic performance, and community and school involvement. Students awarded scholarships are granted up to $2,750 per year, depending upon their need. A student must attend an accredited college or university within the United States on a full-time basis. The choice of the school is the student’s; however, analysis of financial need will be determined based on the cost of the school selected by the student. Scholarship funding is limited to four years of undergraduate studies. Learn more and apply now!
• Wallin Education Partners - Opportunity Pathway Scholarship
  • Opportunity Scholars receive up to $6,000 over two years to support them through college aid
    • Comprehensive support including an advisor and a network of scholars
    • Summer bridge program
    • Internship opportunities
    • College-to-career program
    • Monthly cohort meetings
    • Wallin Wisdom Project Eligibility requirements
    • Graduating senior (class of 2022) from a partner school
    • Minimum 2.0 GPA (unweighted)
    • Demonstrated financial need
    • Opportunity Scholars plan to start college full-time in Fall 2022 at a partner community college
• AES Engineers Scholarship
• American Indian College Fund Scholarships
• Elks National Foundation Scholarships
• Fairview Scholarships
• Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
• International Concrete Repair Institute Scholarship (for civil engineering, architecture or construction management students)
• International Lineman Rodeo Association Scholarship Program
• Lakeville Area Chamber Foundation Scholarships
• LeadMN Scholarships
• Minnesota Subcontractors Association and The Builders Group Scholarships
• Minnesota High Tech Association Foundation (MHTAF) Scholarship
• MN Alliance of Automotive Service Providers Scholarship
• Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarships
• Rochester Area Builders Inc. Construction Scholarships
• Ryan Foundation Scholarship for Military Veterans
• Scholarship America Scholarship Search
• SFM Foundation Scholarship Program
• Southwest Minnesota State University Mustang Transfer Scholarship
• Spire Scholarship Program
• T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Minnesota Scholarship
• The J & J Trujillo Memorial Scholarship Program
• Unigo scholarships
• Warren H. Robens and Henry P. Dembiczak Endowed Scholarships