MPS College Scholarships

Administrator: Achieve Twin Cities in partnership with Minneapolis Public Schools

Geographic Scope: Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) seniors and recent graduates only

Eligibility:

• MPS high school seniors
• MPS recent graduates
• Note: Achieve Twin Cities does NOT award scholarships for students in Saint Paul Public Schools

Award Amount: Over $150,000 total; typically over 70 scholarships awarded annually

Purpose: Support postsecondary education for MPS students

Types of Scholarships:

• Various named scholarships funded by community donations
• Lillian J. Lindsten renewable scholarships (for graduates)

Contact:

• Contact your Achieve Career & College Center coordinators or counselors at your MPS high school
• Or reach out to Achieve Twin Cities staff
• Phone: 612-455-1530
• Address: 404 South 8th Street, Suite 105, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Application Process

1. Contact your Achieve Career & College Center coordinators or counselors at your MPS high school
2. They manage all questions and applications for scholarships
3. Follow their guidance for application submission

How to Find Your Career & College Center:

• Contact Achieve Twin Cities or visit their website to find your MPS school's center

For Renewable Scholars:

• If you received a Lillian J. Lindsten renewable scholarship, contact Achieve Twin Cities staff for renewal information

For Deferred Scholarships:

• If you deferred your MPS scholarship, contact Achieve Twin Cities to learn about redeeming it

Contact Information:

• Phone: 612-455-1530
• Address: 404 South 8th Street, Suite 105, Minneapolis, MN 55404