Scholarships

The Alexandria Technical & Community College Foundation is committed to "enriching lives and securing futures" of students attending the college.

The Foundation awards about $150,000 in student scholarships each year to deserving and qualified students. ATCC ranked (among MnSCU colleges): 2nd largest amount of scholarship dollars awarded and 2nd largest contributions from business and industry.

Scholarship Deadlines For 2012-2013:

April 2, 2012 - Fall Semester
November 20, 2012 - Spring Semester

Brent Zuhlsdorf recipient of the Viking Coca-Cola Scholarship.Brent Zuhlsdorf recipient of the Viking Coca-Cola Scholarship.

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External Scholarships

Access additional scholarship sources from www.fastweb.com and www.collegenet.com or contact Linda Dolan, Director of Scholarships and Alumni.

General Information

  • Awards are disbursed to high school graduates or equivalent.
  • ATCC Foundation scholarship awards are based on funds available.
  • ATCC Foundation scholarship awards are included in the total financial aid award. For more financial aid information click here.
  • If scholarship recipient terminates enrollment prior to disbursement, he or she will relinquish rights to further benefit under the award.
  • Scholarships identified are known as of 11/15/11.

Notification/Disbursement

All applicants will be notified of awards via email within 4 weeks of the deadline date (exception: Re-entering Adult Scholarship).

Selection Committee/Criteria

The Selection Committee is made up of ATCC faculty/staff/retirees, community representatives, and program/industry partners.

Awards are based on:

  • Scholastic Achievement (grades)
  • Personal Applicant Information/Career Goals Sheet
  • Letter of Recommendation