Scholarships

Pine County College Initiative

Covers two years of tuition for students and up to $1,000 for books, tools, and supplies. 

Eligibility: 

• Graduate from East Central, Harvest Christian, Hinckley-Finlayson, home schools or Willow River

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Frandsen Family Foundation

Covers two years of tuition for students and up to $1,000 for books, tools, and supplies. Students must attend college the semester following receipt of High School diploma.

Eligibility: 

• Graduate from Braham, Frederic, Luck, Pine City, or Rush City

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Kick Start

Covers one year of tuition and up to a $1,000 for books, supplies, and tools. Students must attend college the semester following receipt of High School diploma.

Eligibility: 

• Graduate from Braham, Chisago Lakes, East Central, Hinckley-Finlayson, Isle, Mora, North Branch, or Ogilvie, Pine City, Rush City, and Willow River
• Family met the income guidelines for the Free and Reduced School Meal program during the student's senior year

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Workforce Development

Eligibility: 

• Minnesota resident
• Students must be enrolled by June 1, 2022 in a PTCC high growth, high demand programs in one of the following disciplines: Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Early Childhood Education, Health Care Sciences or Information Technology
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits

** The application process for this scholarship has closed. Please check back in January.

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Bridging the Dream

The Bridging the Dream scholarship awards up to $1,250 for full-time students and up to $750 for part-time students.

Eligibility:

• Must be a new or returning PTCC students with a declared major or partnership program
• Registered for a minimum of 12 credits for full-time award and a minimum of 6 credits for part-time award
• Must submit responses to 3 essay questions and provide a recent letter of recommendation

** The application process for this scholarship has closed. Please check back.