The purpose of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Foundation Scholarship Program is to encourage the enrollment of students who will add to the overall excellence of academic and co-curricular programs. The scholarship program is intended to provide financial support and recognition of students who have demonstrated qualities of academic excellence and leadership within Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.

The Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Foundation scholarships are made possible by contributions from private donors, businesses, foundation sponsors, and fundraising events. The Foundation is a non-profit organization that is run by a Board of Directors made up of community representatives, alumni, and college staff and faculty members.

Scholarships for 2024 Graduating High School Seniors

Friends of the Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility: This scholarship is available to 2024 high school graduates who will be attending FDLTCC Fall Semester 2024 after graduating from a high school within the counties of:

  • Carlton County, MN
  • Pine County, MN
  • St. Louis County, MN
  • Douglas County, WI

 

Scholarships for Current FDLTCC Students

Eligibility:

You must be currently registered as a Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College student and enrolled in a minimum of six or more credits per semester to receive the scholarship once it is awarded unless specified otherwise by a specific scholarship. Each scholarship has specific criteria that need to be met in order for you to be eligible.

Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students once per semester unless specified otherwise by specific scholarship guidelines.

Established Foundation scholarships for current FDLTCC students are described below (current PSEO students are not eligible). Additional scholarship categories and opportunities are created regularly.

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Enbridge Scholarship

Enbridge, Inc. supports its neighbors through its philanthropy and the active involvement of employees in those programs in our host communities that focus on community, well-being and the environment. Enbridge Scholarships are available for students who have maintained an overall 2.5 grade point average. Priority is given to students who are active in their community and/or college activities.

In Memory of Jack Briggs Scholarship

Two awards
$1,000 to each recipient
The In Memory of Jack Briggs Scholarship was established to honor Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College’s visionary president, Lester Jack Briggs. Eligible applicants must have completed two semesters at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College with an overall 2.5 grade point average. Priority is given to Ojibwe students who are chemically free and are committed to learning and preserving Anishinaabe language and culture.

Katie Poirier Memorial Scholarship

Two awards
$1,000 to each recipient
The Katie Poirier Memorial Scholarship was established to honor a former Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College student whose college experience suddenly ended before she could reach her goal of becoming a conservation officer. Scholarship applicants must be currently enrolled in the Law Enforcement program, female, with a cumulative 2.0 grade point average and an academic program grade point average of 3.25 in required Law Enforcement courses.

Lake Country Power Scholarship

One award
$1,000 to the recipient
The Lake Country Power Scholarship is available to any student who has maintained an overall 2.5 grade point average. Priority is given to students who are active in their community and/or college, and/or whose parent/guardian is an active member of Lake Country Power.

LaMarche Creek Scholarship

Two awards
$3,000 total awarded to each recipient: $1,500 fall semester and $1,500 spring semester
The LaMarche Creek Scholarship is awarded to students demonstrating financial need with priority going to first-year students, first-generation students, and students residing in Carlton County and surrounding areas.

Members Cooperative Credit Union Scholarship

One award
$1,000 to the recipient
The Members Cooperative Credit Union Scholarship is awarded to a currently registered full-time, second-year student who has maintained an overall 3.0 grade point average and is a current member of Members Cooperative Credit Union.

Peter DuFault Memorial Scholarship

Two awards
$1,000 to each recipient
The Peter DuFault Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the legendary leader of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. DuFault exemplified the spirit of overcoming obstacles to achieve success. Scholarship criteria for applicants include being a current Minnesota resident, Native American, with an overall 2.5 grade point average.

Reliable Insurance Agency Scholarship

One award
$1,000
Awarded to a student with an overall 2.5 grade point average and enrolled as a full-time student (minimum 12 credits).

Richard and Beverly Fink Family Endowed Scholarship

Two awards
$2,000 to each recipient
Through a generous donation by the Fink Family Foundation, an endowed scholarship was established for FDLTCC students with the goal of helping them obtain a college education so they may pursue lasting and productive careers. The hope of the Fink Family Foundation is that by aiding students in their pursuit of higher education, FDLTCC will continue to produce well-trained graduates to the benefit of employers, employees, families and communities. Two $2,000 scholarships are awarded to preferable first generation, Native American students each year.

Thunder Deli Scholarship

One award
$500
Awarded to a student with an overall 2.0 grade point average and enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits.

Anne Tellett & Linda Estel Scholarship

Two awards
$4,000 total awarded to each recipient: $2,000 fall semester and $2,000 spring semester
Through the generous donation of Anne Tellett & Linda Estel, this scholarship has been established for students who have demonstrated a financial need and maintained an overall 2.5 grade point average. Priority is given to Native American, first year, first generation students.

Stephanie Hammitt Memorial Scholarship 

One award
$1,000
In honor of President Emeritus Stephanie Hammitt, the Hammitt Family founded a scholarship fund for students of FDLTCC. Awarded to students with an overall 2.5 grade point average, full-time student (minimum 12 credits), residing in Carlton County and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in donating to the Stephanie Hammitt Memorial Scholarship fund, please make checks payable to: FDLTCC Foundation and in the memo, include Stephanie Hammitt Memorial Scholarship. Mail to the college at: 2101 14th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720.

To donate online, please visit https://link.fdltcc.edu/OnlineDonation and click “Donate”. On the form, please indicate the Stephanie Hammitt Memorial Scholarship Fund in the special instructions box. Thank you for helping support our students on their educational path here at FDLTCC.

Donate Online to the Stephanie Hammitt Memorial Scholarship Fund

 

Testimonials
I chose FDLTCC because of its size and the curriculum. When I first came here in 2019, I was just looking for what I needed to volunteer, perhaps in a crisis shelter. I met with Don Jarvinen, and the rest is history.
It is awesome here at the FDLTCC Education Program because it is like a family here, if you need help or are struggling with anything, you have quite a few people who will help you out.
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