William E. Barto Scholarship
$16,000
Overview
William E. Barto (born 1911 in Pennsylvania) served in the U.S. Navy and later worked for Fruehauf Company. In retirement he took up painting, a craft he learned from his first wife, an accomplished watercolorist. In 1995 this scholarship was created in his memory to support students pursuing studies in the arts.
Eligibility
- Graduates of one of the following high schools: Duluth Denfeld, Duluth East, Harbor City International School, Marshall School, Superior Senior High School, or Maranatha Academy.
- Must be enrolled at the University of Minnesota Duluth or the University of Wisconsin Superior.
- Demonstrated financial need...
Overview
William E. Barto (born 1911 in Pennsylvania) served in the U.S. Navy and later worked for Fruehauf Company. In retirement he took up painting, a craft he learned from his first wife, an accomplished watercolorist. In 1995 this scholarship was created in his memory to support students pursuing studies in the arts.
Eligibility
- Graduates of one of the following high schools: Duluth Denfeld, Duluth East, Harbor City International School, Marshall School, Superior Senior High School, or Maranatha Academy.
- Must be enrolled at the University of Minnesota Duluth or the University of Wisconsin Superior.
- Demonstrated financial need...
Bernard B. and Mary L. Brusin Scholarship
$40,000
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by donors — individuals, families, and organizations — these awards support students of all ages as they pursue postsecondary education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. If you’re preparing for college, a technical program, or another form of postsecondary study, search our scholarship listings to find awards that align with your background, interests, and place of residence.
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are accessed through our universal application, which opens in December 2025 and closes on February 24, 2026.
Bernard B....
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by donors — individuals, families, and organizations — these awards support students of all ages as they pursue postsecondary education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. If you’re preparing for college, a technical program, or another form of postsecondary study, search our scholarship listings to find awards that align with your background, interests, and place of residence.
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are accessed through our universal application, which opens in December 2025 and closes on February 24, 2026.
Bernard B....
Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship
$2,500
Overview
Boreal Waters provides more than $800,000 in scholarships each year to students from northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by generous donors, these awards support learners at every stage—helping them pursue further education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. Use our search tool to find scholarships that align with your background, interests, and location.
Most scholarships are accessed through our universal application, which opens in December 2025 and closes on February 24, 2026.
Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund commemorates Riley Burnell by offering a college scholarship to a student from Koochiching County pursuing a...
Overview
Boreal Waters provides more than $800,000 in scholarships each year to students from northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by generous donors, these awards support learners at every stage—helping them pursue further education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. Use our search tool to find scholarships that align with your background, interests, and location.
Most scholarships are accessed through our universal application, which opens in December 2025 and closes on February 24, 2026.
Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund commemorates Riley Burnell by offering a college scholarship to a student from Koochiching County pursuing a...
Duluth Building and Construction Trades Council Scholarship
$2,500
Overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by donations from individuals, families, and organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. If you are planning to attend college, a technical program, or other post-secondary education, use the search tool to find scholarships that fit your background, interests, and location.
Important dates
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are offered through our universal application, which will open in December 2025 and close on February 24, 2026.
Duluth Building &...
Overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by donations from individuals, families, and organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. If you are planning to attend college, a technical program, or other post-secondary education, use the search tool to find scholarships that fit your background, interests, and location.
Important dates
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are offered through our universal application, which will open in December 2025 and close on February 24, 2026.
Duluth Building &...
Emile H. Mathis II Scholarship
$10,000
Overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners throughout northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by the generosity of individuals, families, and community organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, create new opportunities, and reinvest in their communities.
Finding scholarships
If you are preparing for college, technical training, or another form of post-secondary study, we’re here to help. Use our scholarship search tool to locate awards that align with your background, interests, and place of residence. Note: most of our scholarships are included in the universal application, which opens in...
Overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners throughout northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by the generosity of individuals, families, and community organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, create new opportunities, and reinvest in their communities.
Finding scholarships
If you are preparing for college, technical training, or another form of post-secondary study, we’re here to help. Use our scholarship search tool to locate awards that align with your background, interests, and place of residence. Note: most of our scholarships are included in the universal application, which opens in...
Minnesota Positively Powerful Scholarship
$5,000
Minnesota Power Foundation — Positively Powerful Scholarship Fund
The Minnesota Power Foundation’s Positively Powerful Scholarship Fund awards need-based grants to qualified students within Minnesota Power’s service territory. Recipients are chosen for their honesty, scholastic success, and demonstrated grit and perseverance. The program aims to lower the financial hurdles to postsecondary education while supporting an economically healthy and culturally rich talent pipeline across northeast and central Minnesota.
Eligibility
- Residency and school requirement: Applicants must be graduates of a Minnesota high school located in the Minnesota Power service area and currently live in one of these counties: Aitkin, Benton, Carlton, Cass,...
Minnesota Power Foundation — Positively Powerful Scholarship Fund
The Minnesota Power Foundation’s Positively Powerful Scholarship Fund awards need-based grants to qualified students within Minnesota Power’s service territory. Recipients are chosen for their honesty, scholastic success, and demonstrated grit and perseverance. The program aims to lower the financial hurdles to postsecondary education while supporting an economically healthy and culturally rich talent pipeline across northeast and central Minnesota.
Eligibility
- Residency and school requirement: Applicants must be graduates of a Minnesota high school located in the Minnesota Power service area and currently live in one of these counties: Aitkin, Benton, Carlton, Cass,...
Hubert A. Nelson Scholarship
$8,000
Overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to students throughout northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by the generosity of individuals, families, and local organizations, these awards help learners of all ages pursue education, expand opportunities, and contribute back to their communities.
If you’re preparing for a college, technical program, trade school, or other postsecondary training, we want to help you move forward. Use the search tool to find scholarships that align with your background, interests, and home region.
Most awards are considered through our universal application, which will be available in December 2025 and will...
Overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to students throughout northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by the generosity of individuals, families, and local organizations, these awards help learners of all ages pursue education, expand opportunities, and contribute back to their communities.
If you’re preparing for a college, technical program, trade school, or other postsecondary training, we want to help you move forward. Use the search tool to find scholarships that align with your background, interests, and home region.
Most awards are considered through our universal application, which will be available in December 2025 and will...
Amelia and Emanuel Nessell Family Scholarship
$3,000
Introduction
The Amelia and Emanuel Nessell Family Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students with demonstrated need, giving preferential consideration to Jewish applicants in accordance with the donors’ wishes. The fund was established in 1997 by relatives of Amelia and Emanuel Nessell as a memorial. The Nessell family settled in Duluth in 1920; Emanuel worked as a manager at the First Street Department Store. Their children—Sophie, Leonard, Louisa and Harry—attended Duluth public schools and graduated from Central High School. The scholarship reflects the Nessells’ commitment to higher education and support for students facing financial barriers.
Who is eligible
Applicants must...
Introduction
The Amelia and Emanuel Nessell Family Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students with demonstrated need, giving preferential consideration to Jewish applicants in accordance with the donors’ wishes. The fund was established in 1997 by relatives of Amelia and Emanuel Nessell as a memorial. The Nessell family settled in Duluth in 1920; Emanuel worked as a manager at the First Street Department Store. Their children—Sophie, Leonard, Louisa and Harry—attended Duluth public schools and graduated from Central High School. The scholarship reflects the Nessells’ commitment to higher education and support for students facing financial barriers.
Who is eligible
Applicants must...
Jack and Mary Rowe Memorial Scholarship
$4,500
Introduction
Boreal Waters Foundation awards more than $800,000 in scholarships each year to learners across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by individuals, families, and organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, expand opportunities, and serve their communities. If you are preparing for college, technical training, or another form of post‑secondary study, explore scholarships that fit your background, interests, and location with our search tool.
Universal Application
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are applied for through a single, universal application. That application opens December 1, 2025 and will close February 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Jack...
Introduction
Boreal Waters Foundation awards more than $800,000 in scholarships each year to learners across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by individuals, families, and organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, expand opportunities, and serve their communities. If you are preparing for college, technical training, or another form of post‑secondary study, explore scholarships that fit your background, interests, and location with our search tool.
Universal Application
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are applied for through a single, universal application. That application opens December 1, 2025 and will close February 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Jack...
Lawrence E. and Mabel Jackson Rudberg Scholarship
$20,000
The Lawrence E. and Mabel Jackson Rudberg Scholarship Fund was created to support graduating high school seniors pursuing college. Lawrence Rudberg, a longtime economics professor, and Mabel Jackson Rudberg, an elementary school teacher, lived in Duluth and Two Harbors and devoted their careers to education. Valuing the transformative power of higher education, they established this fund to make college more attainable for deserving students.
Eligibility
- Open to graduating seniors from Two Harbors Senior High School (given preference) and to graduates of Duluth-area public and private schools, including Duluth Denfeld, Duluth East, Marshall School, Harbor City International School, and Lakeview...
The Lawrence E. and Mabel Jackson Rudberg Scholarship Fund was created to support graduating high school seniors pursuing college. Lawrence Rudberg, a longtime economics professor, and Mabel Jackson Rudberg, an elementary school teacher, lived in Duluth and Two Harbors and devoted their careers to education. Valuing the transformative power of higher education, they established this fund to make college more attainable for deserving students.
Eligibility
- Open to graduating seniors from Two Harbors Senior High School (given preference) and to graduates of Duluth-area public and private schools, including Duluth Denfeld, Duluth East, Marshall School, Harbor City International School, and Lakeview...
John A and Jean Quinn Sullivan Scholarship
$3,000
John A. and Jean Quinn Sullivan Scholarship Funds
Overview
These scholarship funds are designated for graduates of Superior High School who are pursuing a major in education.
Who is eligible
Applicants must be enrolled as juniors or seniors in the Education Program at the University of Wisconsin–Superior (UWS).
Award details
Amount: $4,000 to $6,000 (for one academic year)
How to apply
This award is offered through the Universal Application.
John A. and Jean Quinn Sullivan Scholarship Funds
Overview
These scholarship funds are designated for graduates of Superior High School who are pursuing a major in education.
Who is eligible
Applicants must be enrolled as juniors or seniors in the Education Program at the University of Wisconsin–Superior (UWS).
Award details
Amount: $4,000 to $6,000 (for one academic year)
How to apply
This award is offered through the Universal Application.
Robert B. and Sophia Whiteside Scholarship
$5,000
Introductory overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarship awards to learners throughout northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by the generosity of donors—individuals, families, and local organizations—these scholarships are intended to help students at any stage of life continue their education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities.
Who should consider applying
If you are preparing to attend a college, technical school, or another accredited post-secondary program, we encourage you to explore our scholarship opportunities. Awards are open to learners of varying ages and backgrounds who live in or attend school in the Boreal Waters service...
Introductory overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarship awards to learners throughout northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by the generosity of donors—individuals, families, and local organizations—these scholarships are intended to help students at any stage of life continue their education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities.
Who should consider applying
If you are preparing to attend a college, technical school, or another accredited post-secondary program, we encourage you to explore our scholarship opportunities. Awards are open to learners of varying ages and backgrounds who live in or attend school in the Boreal Waters service...
