Scholarships

Fall 2023 Applications Open in May 2023

Fall 2023 scholarship applications will be open May 1 through midnight on June 30, 2023. Students only need to complete one application to be eligible for all Inver Hills scholarships. After you click on the button below, click on the Inver Hills logo at the top of the page if you don't get to the scholarship application sign in page.

Scholarship Process

The Inver Hills Foundation offers scholarships twice a year, for fall semester and spring semester. Applications for fall open in April and close at the end of June and applications for spring open in September and close at the end of October.

Students complete one application and their applications are automatically submitted for all scholarships for they are eligible and complete all of the application requirements.

Some scholarships may require additional information so please make sure to complete all required questions. Letters of recommendation are optional but may be encouraged for certain scholarships There are two short answer questions.

1. The first is "Describe your academic and career experiences and goals. Include work experience, achievements, leadership roles and community involvement.
2. The second questions asks you to "Describe your financial situation and life circumstances and how a scholarship would help you reach you goals. Please be specific, including factors such as personal or family circumstances and responsibilities, illnesses or other challenges to academic success." Each question has a 500 word limit.

 The Scholarship Process is also available in PDF format.

Scholarship Video Tutorial

 This video will give you information about applying for scholarships at Inver Hills and DCTC.

Foundation Scholarship Programs

The Inver Hills Foundation offers over 50 scholarship programs for students.

Workforce Development Scholarships

Fall 2023 | $2,500

Use the Inver Hills Scholarship Application to apply for a Workforce Development Scholarship.

Outside scholarships

It's smart to apply for as many scholarships as you can. Here are some resources.