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LeadMN Free College Scholarship – Mr. Warren H. Robens and Mr. Henry P. Dembiczak Scholarship

This scholarship is available for the fall semester only. Scholarship amount is based on credit/enrollment. A recipient who is full-time will receive $6,500 and a recipient who is part-time will receive $3,250. Applications open January 1st and close April 1st at 11:59pm.

Scholarship Qualifications
The recipient must have graduated from a Minnesota high school
For the LeadMN Free College Scholarship-Henry P. Dembiczak Scholarship, special preference will be given to graduates of Greenbush Middle River School District
Preference is given to applicants who reside in Ramsey or Roseau counties
Preference is given to applicants enrolled in a technical course of study
Applicants may be enrolled as either full-time (12+credits) or part-time (6-11 credits) in a course of study within Minnesota State or in any post-secondary education course of study at an accredited Minnesota institution
Have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Preference is given to students demonstrating financial need
PSEO and graduate students are ineligible

Scholarship Criteria

Demonstrates financial need
MN Resident
2-Year College Student

Additional Criteria

Current major
Technical course
Required GPA
2.0

Amount

$3,250–6,500
Application Deadline
Accepting applications
January 1, 2026