To empower and help women further their education, the Owatonna Foundation has designed amazing funding programs called June A. and Melanie Nelson Scholarships. These funding schemes are made possible with the help of a generous gift from June A. and Melanie Nelson. These scholarships have been promoting the education and development of women by providing monetary support to them in gaining higher education. Candidates who are women and have an Owatonna mailing address or have worked at an Owatonna business for at least the past two years are encouraged to take part in these funding programs.
The foundation believes that our society needs educated and strong women. Women must be provided with the right education so that they can contribute to the growth of the nation. Unfortunately, it is often observed that many women who belong to the financially disadvantaged background have to limit their studies due to the high cost of tuition, or they are not provided equal opportunities in accessing higher education. Apart from this, the higher cost of education has been a major barrier that prevents talented female students from going to university or acquiring higher education. To curb this situation, Owatonna Foundation has established these beneficial funding programs that will enable women to gain higher education in their chosen field without facing any difficulty.
Owatonna Foundation was founded in December 1957 as one of the first community foundations in the State of Minnesota. Since then, it has been working toward its mission of improving the quality of life for present and future generations of Owatonna residents. Within 55 years of journey, it has disbursed over $11 million in grants and scholarships. It provided its very first grant to the Owatonna Hospital to outfit two rooms and provide incubators for the nursery. Apart from providing grants, it also hosts fundraising events that engage the community and start a group of volunteers.
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Brief Description
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| Organization | Owatonna Foundation |
| Educational Level | High school graduate |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | $1,500 |
| Access Mode | Offline |
| Number of Awards | 2 |
| City | Owatonna |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | October 25, 2020 |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Requirements | N/A |
Who May Be Eligible?
Candidates will need to fulfil the following requirements before applying:
- Applicant must be a woman and pursuing a non-traditional career (non-traditional career definition—25 per cent or less of those employed in the field are women);
- Applicant must have an Owatonna mailing address or have worked at an Owatonna business for at least the past two years;
- The applicant must be a high school graduate or possess a GED. If an applicant has already been accepted to a college or university program without a high school diploma or GED, she may still apply for the scholarship;
- Applicant must indicate and display a strong aptitude and desire to succeed in her chosen career;
- Applicant should display a positive attitude and be a good citizen of her community;
- Applicants should pursue education on a full-time basis. Any termination of education will result in the loss of remaining scholarship money;
- Financial need will be considered.
How to Apply
To apply for these scholarships, applicants will need to complete an online application form that must be returned with all required supporting materials to:
Jill Holmes, Scholarship
Coordinator, 1135 Jadden Lane SE,
Owatonna, MN 55060
Supporting Documents
Candidates are required to provide the following materials:
- List community activities you have participated in since high school. Include club, church, sport, etc. Also include honors and offices held;
- Write on a sheet of paper about what your special interests or hobbies
- 500 Word Essay Question: State your career goals, your educational plan, and present evidence that will convince the scholarship committee that you have the aptitude and desire to succeed in your chosen career.
- Additional Information: Identify any special or financial circumstances that meet the scholarship criteria.
- Official Transcript: If you have earned any technical/community college or university credits, include an official college transcript from the academic institutions.
- Two References: Ask two individuals to write a reference letter and return it to you to be included in the packet. If you prefer they not give it directly to you, they may send it to Jill Holmes, Scholarship Coordinator, 1135 Jadden Lane SE, Owatonna, MN 55060
Benefits
The foundation will provide up to two scholarships each worth $1,500. These awards will help eligible candidates cover their educational expenses related to their higher education. It will be a contribution to their further education.
Application Deadline
Please apply by October 25, 2020.
