Jan. 10—BELTRAMI COUNTY — Minnesota high school seniors are encouraged to apply for a $24,000 college scholarship from the Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund.
The scholarship is open to students with an ACT score of 24 or higher and a minimum GPA of 3.5 who plan to pursue a four-year degree in the mathematics or science fields.
Applicants must reside in one of the following northern Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Lake, Itasca, Koochiching and St Louis.
“Last year, the Alworth Memorial Fund awarded 95 scholarships of $24,000 each, and we’re planning to assist a similar number of students this year,” said Alworth Executive Director Patty Salo Downs in a release. “But to be considered, you have to apply!”
The application process takes approximately two hours, the release said.
Since 1949, $58 million in Alworth scholarships have been awarded to dedicated high school seniors planning to enroll in four-year institutions to pursue careers in the science, mathematics, engineering and medical fields.
Applications must be submitted by Jan. 15 at
www.AlworthScholarship.org
, which also includes tips for applying, eligibility criteria, majors funded and more.