The Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation has awarded $274,000 to the 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Foundation to launch a new Delta Dental Equity and Education Scholarship Program for qualifying students who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC).
The grant extends through Summer of 2026 and $274,000 will be used for scholarship and supportive success dollars. Each year, 6 students will receive the scholarship which will cover the full price of tuition, fees and housing. The Delta Dental Equity and Education scholarship will be awarded to students of Attendance minus all other grants and scholarships awarded.
91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s Office of Admissions and American Indian Resource Center staff invites prospective dental assisting students from the area, including Bemidji’s neighboring Indigenous nations — the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and the Red Lake and White Earth nations — to apply for the scholarships. 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Foundation will reserve the Delta Dental Foundation & Partner Fund to extend the scholarship program into the future.
Eligibility
- Enrolled in 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s Full Time Dental Assisting Program
- Must have a FASFA on file
- Must be BIPOC — Black, Indigenous or People of Color
How to Apply
Apply through the . This application includes a 500 word essay.
Tips for applicants: To increase your chances of receiving a scholarship, first type your answers to the essay questions in a Microsoft Word document. Ask someone else to proof your answers. Then cut and paste your final document into the online form. The online form does not offer spellcheck.
91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ the 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Foundation
The 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization housed within The Northwest Minnesota Foundation and supports 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ students through scholarships, equipment and program support.
Building a legacy for the college and its students, the 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Foundation advances the college’s mission and goals by seeking, receiving and managing charitable gifts and endowment for scholarships, equipment and the enrichment of academic programs and student services.
91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Foundation Scholarships
91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Foundation manages scholarships for current and new 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ students who are enrolled either part-time or full-time. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $2,500 per semester. View available scholarships.