Trades Scholarship

Thank you for your interest in the NewRange Copper Nickel Scholarship program. At the close of the application period, our scholarship committee will carefully review all applications, considering academic achievements, financial need, extracurricular activities, and the strength of your personal statement. All applicants will receive an update on the outcome of their application after the review period. Scholarship awards will be distributed in Spring 2026.

Your application is not complete without submitting a personal statement in the form of an essay.

Your personal statement should focus on responding to these questions:

What are your career interests and goals?
What initially sparked your interest in this field, and what motivates you to pursue a career or course of study in this area?
How has your involvement in extracurricular activities and community service shaped you as
a person?
What sets you apart from other applicants?
Share your vision for the future of Northern Minnesota.

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First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*

Email*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

County*

High School*

Graduation Date*

Grade Point Average (GPA)*

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GPA Context

If you would like to provide context or background on your GPA, please do so here.

Which technical college, trade school, or skills training program do you plan to attend?

Are you a first-generation college student?*

Education*

GPA, skill courses, advanced training and any other relevant academic / training information

Extracurricular Activities*

This includes programs, clubs, awards, honors and so on

Community Involvement*

Includes volunteer work or other service in your community

Financial Need*

Demonstrated financial need may be considered if applicable

Personal Statement*

Your personal statement should focus on responding to the following four questions: (1) What are your career interests and goals? (2) What initially sparked your interest in this field, and what motivates you to pursue a career or course of study in this area? (3) How has your involvement in extracurricular activities and community service shaped you as a person? (4) What sets you apart from other applicants? (5) Share your vision for the future of Northern Minnesota. The maximum character count is 3,000.

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