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We award scholarships to anyone who qualifies regardless of protected class.
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Aeronautics
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Agriculture
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Animal Science
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Biochemistry
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Biology
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Botany
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Chemistry
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Clinical Laboratory Science
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Computer Science
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Dietetics
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Engineering
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Environmental Science
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Forestry
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Genetics
Fields of Study

The Alworth Scholarships support full-time students in these fields of study:
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Geology
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Mathematics
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Medicine
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Meteorology
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Neuroscience
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Nursing (bachelor degree programs only)
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Occupational Therapy
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Osteopathy (DO)
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Pharmacy
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Physical Therapy
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Physics
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Pre-Engineering
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Pre-Medicine
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Pre-Occupational Therapy
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Pre-Pharmacy
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Pre-Physical Therapy
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Pre-Veterinary Medicine
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Robotics
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Soil Science
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Speech and Hearing Science
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Statistics
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Teaching Classical Mathematics
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Teaching Basic Science
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Veterinary Medicine
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Wildlife Management and Zoology

$12,000 College Transfer Pathway Scholarship

Community college sophomores that complete an associate's degree this spring are eligible to apply to receive $12,000 dollars to be distributed over four semesters ($3,000 per semester) providing they are enrolled full-time and plan to transfer to an accredited academic institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in a mathematics, science, engineering or medical field of study. 

NOTE: Students currently receiving an Alworth Scholarship are not eligible to apply.  High school seniors must apply for the $24,000 scholarship for high school seniors. Here’s the link:  http://www.alworthscholarship.org/highschoolsenior.html

 

Awards

 

Students awarded will be required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0, major in an approved mathematics, science, engineering or medical field of study, and 50% of total credits each semester be in math, science, engineering or medical fields coursework.

 

Eligibility

 

To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must:

All Pre-professional fields, such as Pre-PT or Pre-OT, require a science, mathematics, engineering or medical major. In the event that your major field of study is not listed above, please contact Breanne Tepler at breanne@alworthscholarship.org
Scholar eligibility while enrolled is based on the following criteria:
Evidence of Financial Need: information provided will be held in strict confidence.

The IRS 1040 for 2023 or 2024 is required for determining financial need and is due by March 15. 

Financial eligibility: Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) must not exceed $175,000.
If student is listed as a dependent on parent’s IRS 1040, please submit the parent’s form for verification.
If student files their own IRS 1040, please submit your individual tax form.
Pages 1 & 2 only.  Block out all social security numbers.

You may send your financial information in one of the following ways:
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Fax: 218-529-3760
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Email: scan and send to alworth@alworthscholarship.org
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Mail: send a hard copy to 306 W. Superior Street, Suite 402, Duluth MN 55802
Please note: Applications that do not include evidence of financial need will not be considered. All family financial information will be held in strict confidence.

Questions, contact alworth@alworthscholarship.org or call 218-722-9366.
Registration and applications February 1 - March 15
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Application MUST be received by March 15, before 11:59 pm.
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Application will not be accepted on March 16 after 12:00 am.
Applicants will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive an email within minutes of submission either we have not received your application or the email may have got caught in your spam/held mailbox. Please report submission problems by emailing alworth@alworthscholarship.org or by calling 218-722-9366.
The Alworth Scholarship application for community college sophomores is open February 1st – March 15th every year.
50% of total credits completed must be in science, mathematics, engineering or medical field and students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits per semester.
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be completing an associate's degree at one of the following community colleges listed below and plan to transfer to an accredited academic institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in a mathematics, science, engineering or medical field of study.
o Central Lakes College – Brainerd
o Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College – Cloquet
o Lake Superior College – Duluth
o Minnesota North – Hibbing, Itasca, Mesabi Range, Rainy River, Vermilion
o Northwest Technical College - Bemidji
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be a U.S. Citizen or have permanent resident status (green card).
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have graduated from a high school, including homeschooled, in one of the following Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Lake, Itasca, Koochiching, and St. Louis.
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be currently a sophomore graduating with an associate's degree (Transfer Pathway Curriculum) who plans to complete a Bachelor’s of Science Degree at another accredited academic institution.
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be enrolled as a full-time student and commit to an approved major.
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have a minimum cumulate GPA of 3.25 upon completion of their sophomore year (official transcript required).
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be from a family whose Adjusted Gross Income is less than $175,000.  Must provide verification by submitting most recent IRS 1040. If independent status, you must submit your own IRS 1040.
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have demonstrated qualities of character, perseverance and ambition.
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request one recommendation form from a math, science, medical or engineering instructor.