The Frandsen Family Foundation Scholarship helps eligible Northland Community & Technical College students afford their education by covering up to 2 years of tuition and up to $1,000 for required books, tools, and supplies.
This scholarship is designed to support students from select partner school districts as they begin their college journey at Northland.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Frandsen Family Foundation Scholarship, students must:
- Graduate from an eligible partner high school or be a homeschooled student within an eligible school district
- Enroll at Northland Community & Technical College in the semester immediately following high school graduation
- Complete the FAFSA or Minnesota Dream Act, along with all applicable state grant applications, prior to the start of the semester
- Enroll in a minimum of 12 credits per semester
- Be accepted into a Northland program of study
This scholarship applies to all Northland programs except the Associate of Arts degree.
Eligible High Schools
Students graduating from the following schools are eligible to apply:
- Ada Borup‑West
- Braham
- Clinton‑Graceville‑Beardsley
- Ely Memorial
- Frederic
- Luck
- Pine City
- Rush City
- Warren‑Alvarado‑Oslo
- Waterville‑Elysian‑Morristown
- Homeschooled students within these school districts
Important Funding Information
The Frandsen Family Foundation Scholarship is last‑payer funding. This means the scholarship covers remaining eligible tuition and expenses after all other grants, scholarships, and financial aid have been applied.
Apply Today
Start your application by selecting the school district or homeschool option below.
Students from Braham, Frederic, Luck, Pine City, Rush City, and Homeschools.
Students from Ada Borup‑West, Clinton‑Graceville‑Beardsley, Ely Memorial, Warren‑Alvarado‑Oslo, Waterville‑Elysian‑Morristown, and Homeschools.
Questions?
For questions about the Frandsen Family Foundation Scholarship, you may contact:
Nancy Mach
Administrator – Frandsen Foundation
📧 nancy@frandsenfoundation.com
You may also reach out to Northland’s Financial Aid Office for assistance with FAFSA, grants, or eligibility questions.