THRIVE Scholarship Grant

The THRIVE Scholarship is an unrestricted fund supporting students facing emergency expenses at Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College, Lake Superior College, or Northwood Technical College. This initiative prioritizes resilience and belonging, aiming to eliminate financial barriers to education. Award amounts reach up to $500, with a focus on at-risk students, including BIPOC individuals and first-generation college attendees. The program ensures that financial hardships do not hinder academic success or completion of degrees.

The THRIVE Scholarship is an unrestricted fund designed to address the community’s most pressing needs by prioritizing opportunity, resilience, and belonging. It supports students facing emergency expenses throughout the year, ensuring financial hardships do not become insurmountable obstacles to completing their degree or required education.

Eligibility

Students must attend Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College, Lake Superior College, or Northwood Technical College and be currently enrolled in at least one on-campus course. They must demonstrate that their request is for an emergency expense that they cannot cover, which could result in stopping school short of graduation, lacking materials necessary for course success, or losing a job due to missing skills or certifications. Students must be nominated by a school representative—such as a counselor, diversity director, advisor, or other staff member—who is working closely with them to support their success.