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Blandin Foundation Education Grants is sponsored by Charles K Blandin Foundation. Scholarships providing financial assistance for post-secondary education, including certificate programs, trade schools, and two- or four-year colleges. The program aims to strengthen the future rural workforce by supporting local students in their educational pursuits.
Geographic focus: Itasca County area, Minnesota (including Blackduck, Hill City, Northome, and Remer)
Focus areas: Education, Higher Education, Workforce Development, Rural Communities
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Scholarships › Blandin Foundation How to apply for funds to take your education further. Blandin Foundation scholarships exemplify Charles Blandin’s commitment to further the education and work skills of local students. The deadline to start your application has passed.
If you need to provide your FAFSA Submission Summary for your application, please contact Jen Alger by calling 218-327-8712 or emailing scholarships@blandinfoundation.
org Blandin Foundation Scholarships Blandin Foundation Scholarships – $1,000 to $6,000 per student each year – are for every student of high schools in the Itasca County area and Hill City, Remer, Blackduck, Northome and Bug O Nay Ge Shig schools, even if you’re not in the top of your class. Homeschooled and online students who would have graduated from one these schools are also eligible.
You can apply if you are under age 25, your Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA is under 30,000, and you plan to pursue certificate programs, community technical or tribal college, and colleges or universities anywhere in the United States. Blandin Foundation scholarships fund up to a bachelor’s degree. It is not available for masters/graduate degrees or doctorates/post-doctorates.
Questions about scholarships or need help with your application? Schedule time with scholarships staff either online or in-person through the Bookings app . To complete your application, you will need a copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary.
Please complete your FAFSA prior to applying. You can complete your FAFSA at studentaid. gov .
Please note: If you are encountering barriers to FAFSA completion, please reach out. We are happy to assist you in the process and can consider special circumstances if needed.
To obtain a copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary, follow these steps: Navigate to the dashboard Click the processed 2025-26 FAFSA form link Click the FAFSA Submission Summary button Near the upper right corner of the screen, click the “Print Submission Summary” link In the pop up screen, choose either “Print to PDF” or “Save as PDF” as your printer. This will allow you to save a copy of the document to your device.
Instagram Facebook LinkedIn If you have questions or want to learn more, please call Jen Alger at 218-326-0523 or 1-877-882-2257 or send an email to scholarships@blandinfoundation. org .
Contacts and Application Help Scholarship Program Manager Link: FAFSA How-to booklet In pursuit of its goal to better support youth in rural Minnesota, Blandin Foundation Scholarships sought to learn from youth about the narratives they hold around higher education and the reasons driving their decision to pursue or not pursue post-secondary education.
Staff conducted structured listening sessions in February-April 2024 at nine high schools across Blandin’s Local Giving Area to answer our research questions. Download our full report or a one-page summary to see what we heard and what we learned.
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(July 28, 2025) – Blandin Foundation is pleased to celebrate the 380 Itasca-area students who have been awarded a Blandin Foundation Scholarship to support their academic goals. The total amount awarded for the 2025-26 school year is $1. 7 million to students from 11 Itasca-area schools or to students who attend school from… Scholarship Program Manager
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Students age 25 or younger who are graduating high school seniors or graduates from schools in the Itasca County area (including Blackduck, Hill City, Northome, Remer, or Bug O Nay Ge Shig). Applicants must have a Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA under $30,000. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,000 to $6,000 or more per student Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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