Workforce Development Scholarships

Each year Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MinnState) allocates each member institution, including 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ, a certain number of Workforce Development Scholarships for students pursuing education in certain high-demand career fields.

There is still an opportunity for students to apply for the Workforce Development Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year.

(NOTE: Students that earn the WDS at 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ are eligible for a 3rd year of the same scholarship if they transfer to BSU after completing their chosen program at 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ)

Eligible programs at 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ

  • Automotive
  • Cosmetology
  • Dental Assisting
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Emerging Computer Technology
  • Engineering Technology
  • Health Science Broad field
  • Health Care Admin Support/Specialist
  • Medical Coding
  • Nursing Step-In
  • Nursing Traditional
  • Practical Nursing
  • Gerontology
  • Community Health Worker (1st term only)
  • Cardiac Sonography – AAS
  • Electrical Construction/Maintenance – Diploma & AAS
  • Heating, Air, & Refrigeration Technology – Diploma
  • Residential Plumbing Technology – Diploma

Students must be Minnesota Residents who are enrolled full-time (9 credit minimum). Priority is given to new, first year students, but transfer and returning students are welcome to apply.

Workforce Development Scholarships

Name
Address(Required)
Choose a field. (Select all that apply)
Have you completed your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?
Are you a first time college student?
Do you plan to enroll full-time (min 9 credits)?
Are you a Minnesota Resident?
Release to Minnesota State(Required)
I hereby authorize the Minnesota State system office to receive and share my contact, academic, and financial aid information with the Minnesota State universities (Bemidji State University, Metro State University, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Minnesota State University Mankato, Southwest Minnesota State University, St. Cloud State University, and Winona State University), for the purpose of informing me of additional available scholarships as I pursue my educational goals.
Certification(Required)
I have read all the terms and conditions for the 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Workforce Development Scholarship program. I understand 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ is asking me to provide information that includes private and/or confidential information under state and/or federal law including access to my transcripts, test scores, and enrollment records held by 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ. I am not legally required to provide the information. However, I understand 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ may not be able to effectively process my application if I do not provide sufficient information and access to my records. I certify that the information on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and grant my permission for the information contained herein to be shared with the 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Workforce Development Scholarship Committee, 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Workforce Development Executive Committee, 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Workforce Development Board of Directors, and any third parties deemed necessary, along with information from 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s Student Services, Academic Affairs, and the Business Office. If awarded an 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Workforce Development Scholarship, I must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements. If awarded an 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Workforce Development Scholarship, I release to 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ the right to use my name and picture for publications, reports, and press releases. I also agree to write a letter of appreciation to the contributor of the scholarship and attend the 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ Workforce Development Scholarship Ceremony. If unable to attend the ceremony, special circumstances can be considered by 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ. I agree that it is my responsibility to contact 91ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ regarding my attendance at the scholarship ceremony.