How much funding does Blandin Foundation Scholarships Grant provide?

Blandin Foundation Scholarships Grant provides US $1,000 - US $6,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Blandin Foundation Scholarships Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Blandin Foundation Scholarships Grant

Q: Who is eligible for Blandin Foundation Scholarships Grant?

Eligible applicants: Must be under 25 years old, with a FAFSA Student Aid Index below 30,000, and planning to pursue higher education.

C K Blandin Foundation

Foundation Grants for Education

Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $6,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Must be under 25 years old, with a FAFSA Student Aid Index below 30,000, and planning to pursue higher education
You can apply if you are under age 25, your Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA is under 30,000, and you plan to pursue certificate programs, community technical or tribal college, and colleges or universities anywhere in the United States.

Other requirements

Blandin Foundation scholarships fund up to a bachelor’s degree.

Overview

The Blandin Foundation Scholarships provide financial support ranging from $1,000 to $6,000 annually for students from high schools in the Itasca County area, including Hill City, Remer, Blackduck, Northome, and Bug O Nay Ge Shig. Eligible applicants must be under 25 years old, with a FAFSA Student Aid Index below 30,000, and planning to pursue higher education. This scholarship aims to assist all students, including those who are homeschooled or online.

NOTE: To complete your application, you will need a copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary.
Blandin Foundation Scholarships – $1,000 to $6,000 per student each year – are for every student of high schools in the Itasca County area and Hill City, Remer, Blackduck, Northome and Bug O Nay Ge Shig schools, even if you’re not in the top of your class. Homeschooled and online students who would have graduated from one these schools are also eligible.

Eligibility

You can apply if you are under age 25, your Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA is under 30,000, and you plan to pursue certificate programs, community technical or tribal college, and colleges or universities anywhere in the United States.Blandin Foundation scholarships fund up to a bachelor’s degree.

What C K Blandin Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 931
Total given: $15.8M
Median grant: $2,900
Range: $50–$335K

By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Grand Rapids, MN; Cass Lake, MN; Bemidji, MN.
2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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