We are delighted to announce Mental Health Matters’ scholarship program, debuting for the year 2022-2023 with the promise of an exciting reward of $500 to one undergraduate student.

 

Students from a wide range of fields of study are welcome and encouraged to apply for the scholarship.

 

Timeline:

• Application open – October 27, 2021

• Application deadline – April 30, 2022

• Successful recipient announced – May 31, 2022

• Funds dispersed – no later than September 30, 2022

 

The intent behind organizing the scholarship is to recruit deserving and passionate upcoming professionals into the broad field of mental health.

 

Eligibility criteria is such that the applicant must:

• attend or plan to attend a North Dakota or Minnesota college or university;

  • Preference given to schools in the Greater Grand Forks Region (University of North Dakota, Northland Community & Technical College, University of Minnesota Crookston, Mayville State University)

• be enrolled or entering a major or plan of study that will enhance individual and/or community mental health; and,

• hold a GPA of 2.5 or higher.