Peter Bye Family Scholarship Fund Grant

Peter Bye Family Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: December 03, 2025

Summary

The Peter Bye Family Scholarship Fund, established in 1998 by Peter and Caroline Bye, supports first-year medical students from the Duluth Superior Area. It offers up to $20,000 in funding, covering $5,000 per semester for a maximum of four semesters. Applicants must attend the University of Minnesota Medical School-Duluth, declare a family practice specialty, and demonstrate financial need, ensuring access to quality healthcare education for local residents.

Overview

Each year, Boreal Waters awards more than $800,000 in scholarships to support students across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Made possible by the generosity of individuals, families, and organizations, these scholarships help learners of all ages pursue education, unlock opportunity, and give back to their communities. Peter Bye Family Scholarship Fund This scholarship was established by Peter and Caroline Bye in 1998 in memory of her father, an Iron Range physician. Award Range $5,000 per semester up to 4 semesters or Medical School (Total $20,000)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The scholarship is for first-year medical students who are or were residents of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation’s service region, which includes Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis Counties in Minnesota, and Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Iron, and Price Counties in Wisconsin. Applicants must attend the University of Minnesota Medical School-Duluth, declare a family practice specialty, be in good academic standing, and demonstrate financial need.