Driving a Stronger Community Scholarship (MN) Grant

Driving a Stronger Community Scholarship (MN) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Walser Foundation
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Summary

The Driving a Stronger Community Scholarship, funded by The Walser Foundation, supports high school seniors across Minnesota who showcase exemplary volunteerism and civic engagement. This scholarship awards $1,000 to one outstanding student from each participating high school, helping them pursue post-secondary education. Eligible applicants must complete over 30 hours of volunteer service and maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher. This initiative aims to foster community involvement and empower future leaders.

Overview

The Walser Foundation’s mission is to increase access to high-quality education and career-training programs in the communities we serve across Minnesota, Kansas, Illinois, New Mexico, and Georgia. Driving a Stronger Community Scholarship (MN) The Walser Foundation, funded by the Walser Automotive Group, proudly supports high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding volunteerism, social responsibility, and civic engagement. Through the Driving a Stronger Community scholarship, one exceptional student from each participating high school will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to assist with post-secondary education. Participating high schools are chosen based on the communities Walser serves.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a high school senior Complete 30+ hours of volunteer service during their senior year (Volunteer hours must be extracurricular and cannot fulfill school or organizational requirements.) Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)

Ineligibility

Family members of employees and directors of Walser Automotive Group or any Walser affiliate businesses are not eligible.