Hubert A. Nelson Scholarship Fund Grant

The Hubert A. Nelson Scholarship Fund, established in honor of a distinguished Duluth native, provides financial support of up to $8,000 over four years. It is aimed at graduates from select Duluth high schools who pursue Business or Accounting at the University of Minnesota Duluth or the University of Wisconsin Superior. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, ensuring that deserving students can access quality education.

Hubert A. Nelson was born in Duluth in 1913. He was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and served with the FBI. He later worked as treasurer of the W. S. Moore Mining Co. in Duluth. He served with the Duluth Development Co., responsible for much of the renovation of downtown Duluth.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must be graduates of Duluth Denfeld, Duluth East, Harbor City International, Marshall School, Superior Senior High School, Lakeview Christian Academy, or Maranatha Academy. They must attend either the University of Minnesota Duluth or the University of Wisconsin Superior, demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The field of study must be in Business or Accounting.