How much funding does Pittman Scholars Grant provide?

Pittman Scholars Grant provides 75% of tuition cost in funding.

When is the deadline for Pittman Scholars Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Pittman Scholars Grant?

Eligible applicants: Earned a high school diploma or GED; Accepted to an eligible school. Geography: Must be a resident of Minnesota; Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have Resident Alien status.

How often is Pittman Scholars Grant offered?

Pittman Scholars Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Pittman Scholars Grant

University of Northwestern - St Paul

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

75% of tuition cost

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Earned a high school diploma or GED
Accepted to an eligible school
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) calculates a family's ability to contribute toward education costs.

Geography

Must be a resident of Minnesota
Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have Resident Alien status

Other requirements

Must be admitted to UNW
Must be eligible for a Pell Grant
Parents must not have completed a four-year college degree
Must meet federal Pell Grant definition requirements

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Complete FAFSA: Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial need/eligibility (or MN Dream Act if ineligible for FAFSA)

Overview

A financial award providing 75% of tuition cost (including federal and state grants) to make a Christ-centered college education affordable.

Geographic Scope: Minnesota residents only

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be admitted to UNW
Must be eligible for a Pell Grant
Parents must not have completed a four-year college degree
Must be a resident of Minnesota
Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have Resident Alien status
Must meet federal Pell Grant definition requirements:
- Earned a high school diploma or GED
- U.S. citizen or national
- Accepted to an eligible school
Must complete the FAFSA each year

Additional Notes: State and federal aid may make up part of the total award. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) calculates a family's ability to contribute toward education costs.

Phone: (651) 631-5111
Toll Free: (800) 827-6827
Email: admissions@unwsp.edu

How to Apply

Application Process

Submit Traditional Student Application: Complete a traditional student application through admissions (be sure to mark whether or not your parents graduated from college)
Complete FAFSA: Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial need/eligibility (or MN Dream Act if ineligible for FAFSA)
Automatic Award: If you are eligible, the grant will automatically be applied to your financial aid award

Application Timeline: Applications open on July 1. Contact your admission counselor to receive information on specific grant application deadlines.

Application Method: Online application through admissions portal

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What University of Northwestern - St Paul actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 8
Total given: $344K
Median grant: $34K
Range: $10K–$100K

By dollars: Texas 29%, Minnesota 27%, Colorado 26%. Top recipient cities: Frisco, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Duluth, MN.
63% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.