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Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship

Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship Program
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/1/2026
Closes: 5/1/2026

Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship provides financial assistance to racial minority union members and their families who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in any field at a Minnesota state college or university.

Win up to
$2,500
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • This program is open to students in undergraduate and graduate programs at a 2- or 4-year institution that is a component of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU).
  • Applicants must be a minority (Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African American, Chicano(a)/Latino(a)) and a union member or the child, grandchild, or spouse of a minority union member.
  • They must submit a 2page essay about their background, educational goals, career goals, and commitment to the causes of human or civil rights.
  • Undergraduates must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher; graduate students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Preference is given to Minnesota residents.
  • Selection is based on the essay, commitment to human or civil rights, extracurricular activities, volunteer activities, community involvement, academic standing, and union verification.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: MN
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Affiliations
    Union

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