Workforce Development Scholarship | Itasca Community College

Workforce Development Scholarship
Early Childhood Education & Practical Nursing Programs

Itasca Community College will be awarding several $2500 scholarships through the State of Minnesota's Workforce Development Scholarship Program. These scholarships are targeted for Minnesota residents who are majoring in high-demand occupations. Students enrolled in Itasca Community College's Early Childhood Education A.S. and Practical Nursing Diploma programs are eligible to apply for one of these scholarships.

To be considered for a Workforce Development Scholarship, you must meet all of the following criteria:

Must be a Minnesota resident.
Must be enrolled in one of the following programs:
- Early Childhood Education A.S. Degree
- Practical Nursing Diploma
Must be enrolled in at least nine credits and maintain a 2.0 GPA.

Preference given to new/incoming students to Itasca Community College.

Priority Deadline: August 9, 2019

Scholarship Application Form
Priority Deadline: August 9, 2019

Application Instructions for Workforce Development Scholarship

Apply for the Workforce Development Scholarship by completing the online application below. Then press the Submit button at the bottom to send your application to us.

The more complete your application is, the better our scholarship committee will be able to evaluate your qualifications.

*Questions with an asterisk (*) are required.

NOTE: It is highly recommended that you write your essay question answers in Microsoft Word or another word processor and then copy/paste into the essay sections below. If you instead write your essay directly in the boxes below, the page may timeout and you will lose your work.

Contact Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Student ID (Tech ID or StarID), if known

Email Address*

Phone Number*

Can we text you at the above number?

Mailing Address*

City*

State*

Zip Code*

Education Information

What program/major are you enrolled/enrolling in at Itasca Community College?*

What will be your status at Itasca Community College this fall?*

Have you registered for Fall 2019 classes?*

Yes
No - I would like someone to contact me to make a registration appointment.
No - I will be registering soon and do not need assistance at this time.

NOTE: You must register for at least 9 credits fall semester to be eligible.

Planned level of enrollment in the upcoming (Fall 2019) term

After what term do you expect to complete your program(s) at Itasca Community College?

Essay and Short Answer Questions

Why did you choose this major or program?*

What are your educational and career goals?*

Why do you believe you should be considered for this scholarship?*

Describe your involvement in activities and/or service to others.*

Scholarship Submission

By submitting my application, I attest to the following:

I certify that all information provided on this scholarship application is correct to the best of my knowledge.
I understand my application will not be considered if it is incomplete.
I understand by submitting my application, I authorize Itasca Community College to access any of my student information that may prove helpful in determining my eligibility.
If awarded a scholarship, I authorize Itasca Community College to publicize my name and likeness and to share my scholarship application information with the donor or funding body.

Type Full Name*

Workforce Development Scholarship Early Childhood Education & Practical Nursing Programs

Scholarship Application Form Priority Deadline: August 9, 2019