Jan. 10—BELTRAMI COUNTY — Minnesota high school students are encouraged to apply for a $24,000 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 mathematics or science.
Applicants must reside in one of the following counties in northern Minnesota: 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 plan to help a similar number of students this year,” Patty Salo Downs, Alworth executive director, said in a news 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 students who plan to enroll in four-year institutions to pursue careers in the fields of science, mathematics, engineering and medicine.
Applications must be submitted by January 15 to
www.AlworthScholarship.org
which also includes tips for applying, eligibility criteria, funded majors and more.
