Scholarships are funding sources that do not need to be repaid. Scholarships are offered by schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional/social organizations. Ensure scholarship information and offers you receive are legitimate. Remember that you should not have to pay to find scholarships or other financial aid.

North Mankato Scholarship Photos (Fall, 2023)

Workforce Development Scholarships

MnState logoThe Minnesota Legislature has provided funding for scholarships in the high-demand fields of Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Health Care Services, Information Technology, Early Childhood Education, and Transportation. 

Please indicate your interest in this scholarship by submitting this form:

Workforce Development Interest Form

SCC Foundations Scholarships

SCC foundations logoThe South Central College Foundations on the Faribault and North Mankato Campuses award over half a million dollars in scholarships each year! Foundation volunteers and staff work hard each year to raise funds for these scholarships, with overwhelming support from businesses, organizations, and individuals including SCC faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. Supporters of the Foundations want to help SCC students succeed in achieving their goals. There are many types of scholarships available, and you don’t have to be a straight-A student to qualify. Scholarship criteria may include program area, work experience, academic achievement, community involvement, activities, financial need, etc.

2023-24 SCC Scholarship Application
The application window for 2023-24 has closed, with the 2024-25 scholarship application opening soon.   

Private Scholarships

If you have received a private scholarship from your high school, employer, or other outside organization, the scholarship check can be submitted to the South Central College bookstore. The bookstore will then route the check to the financial aid and business offices to be applied to your SCC bill. 

The check can be submitted in person or mailed to the bookstore: 
South Central College
Attn: Bookstore
1920 Lee Blvd
North Mankato, MN 56003

Scholarships with upcoming application deadlines:

You may want to consider applying for outside scholarship opportunities not associated with SCC. Here are a few options:

Scholarship Resources and Databases