3M Skilled Trade Scholarship Program
3M, in partnership with Minnesota State, is announcing the availability of two scholarships for individuals preparing to work in the skilled trades.
Who Is Eligible?
- All graduates of St. Paul Public Schools, high schools located in the City of St. Paul, or residents of the City of St. Paul
- All learners with financial need and who are underrepresented in the skilled trades, including those with low or limited income, individuals who represent BIPOC communities, and women or individuals who represent additional forms of gender diversity
- All learners seeking to advance their education towards a career path in construction, advanced manufacturing, or transportation, including adult learners, returning college students, and recent high school graduates who enroll at any Minnesota State college or university.
Application deadline is January 15, 2024
Apply
The following four questions will be in the application. And there will be a 4000-character limit for each response, including spaces.
- What inspired you to go into a career in the skilled trades?
- What impact do you hope this degree will have on your life?
- How will this scholarship help you be successful in college?
- If you are awarded this scholarship, you will have the opportunity to engage with 3M and 3M leaders and professionals throughout the two-year scholarship period. What are you hoping to get out of this part of the experience?
Scholarship Amounts and Requirements
Two scholarships will be available
- Up to $15,000 (up to $7,500 per year over a period of two years)
- Up to $6,000 towards tuition and fees annually
- Up to $1,500 for student support and supplies annually
Scholarship requirements
- Enroll as a full-time student
- Engage with 3M and 3M leaders and professionals throughout the two-year scholarship period
3M goals for the scholarship
- Inspire interest in STEM and skilled trades
- Improve academic outcomes in these areas
- Provide transformational opportunities
Eligible Universities
Bemidji State University
Metro State University
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Minnesota State University Moorhead
St. Cloud State University
Southwest Minnesota State University
Winona State University
Eligible Colleges
Alexandria Technical & Community College
Anoka Technical College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Central Lakes College
Century College
Dakota County Technical College
Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
Hennepin Technical College
Inver Hills Community College
Lake Superior College
Minneapolis College
Minnesota North College
Minnesota State College Southeast
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Normandale Community College
North Hennepin Community College
Northland Community & Technical College
Northwest Technical College
Pine Technical & Community College
Ridgewater College
Riverland Community College
Rochester Community and Technical College
Saint Paul College
South Central College
St. Cloud Technical & Community College