Scholarships

• Available Scholarships
• Guidelines & procedures
• Scholarship application

Available scholarships

This scholarship listing is subject to change.
Foundation scholarship applications are available in the College Library.

Guidelines & procedures

General guidelines

The Saint Paul College Foundation offers merit and needs-based scholarships to students attending Saint Paul College — A Community & Technical College. Scholarships are awarded three times per year before the fall and spring semesters and the summer term. Applications are due July 1, November 1 and April 1. Applications are reviewed by the scholarship committee and then forwarded to the Foundation Board of Directors for approval. A variety of scholarships are available to choose from, but certain scholarships may have special guidelines to adhere to. Applications that are not complete will not be reviewed. If there is a section on the application that a student cannot provide the appropriate information, please write “not applicable” (N/A) in the space and a brief reason why.

Application criteria

Student must complete the entire application process, which will include stating or attaching the following information:

• Declare a Saint Paul College program (may include general education studies).
• Student status:
  • Full-time student: At least 12 credits.
  • Part-time student: At least 6 credits.
• Must have applied for college financial aid, if applicable.
• Must attach a financial aid award letter, if applicable.
• Grade point average (cumulative): must be at least a 2.5 or higher.
• Brief description for the use of funding.
• Current Instructor Recommendation Form completed and signed.
• Must attach an employer recommendation letter, if applicable.
• Must have current “non-official” transcripts attached to application (please see the Foundation Director if you are a new or first semester student).

Awarding criteria

Scholarships are awarded to students enrolled at Saint Paul College. Students must identify if they are attending the College as a full-time or part-time student. Awards are distributed three times per year for the fall and spring semesters and the summer term. Students may apply for up to three scholarship types, but will only be awarded one, if approved. Scholarship amounts will range from $100.00 to $1,000.00 depending on the fund criteria and allocations. Scholarship amounts are dictated by the student’s enrollment status, academic achievement and/or financial need. The request for scholarship monies must be used for tuition, books and/or fees.

Award notification

Students who are awarded a Foundation scholarship will be notified by mail within one week after the Board Meeting. Award notification will also be given to the current program instructor, financial aid office and tuition office.

Award payment process

Students who are awarded a Foundation scholarship will have a credit with the appropriate allocation on their student account. Students who have all educational expenses paid in full may choose to have Saint Paul College authorize a reimbursement check payment or authorize to forward any remaining balance for the following semester.

Renewals

Students are allowed to apply for scholarship monies each cycle, but there are no guarantees for consecutive approvals.

For further information

Any questions regarding the Foundation scholarship policy or the application processes, please call the Foundation office at 651.846.1469.

Scholarship Procedure

The Saint Paul College Foundation offers merit and need-based scholarships to students attending Saint Paul College. Scholarship applications are available in the College Library or above. Students may apply for up to three scholarship types, but will only be awarded one, if approved. Scholarship amounts will range from $100.00 to $1,000.00 depending on the fund criteria and allocations.

Each student must complete the entire scholarship application and turn it in to Financial Aid Office before the application deadlines, in order to be eligible for review. Students will be notified on application status no more than one week after the Foundation Board of Directors meeting. (Third Monday of July, November and May).

Paying for College

Financial Aid Office

Saint Paul College Foundation scholarships

Tuition Office