MSC Southeast Foundation and Workforce Development Scholarships available for Fall 2022

Deadline to apply for scholarships is Midnight on June 30 

Obtaining a college credential is critical for future career opportunities and total life-time earnings. But the cost of college can be a barrier for many students.  

"Don't let your worries about paying for college stand in the way of achieving your goals," said Casie Johnson, Associate Director of Minnesota State College Southeast Foundation. "The Foundation offers many scholarships that can help cover your expenses at MSC Southeast."  

Unlike student loans, scholarships never need to be repaid. But you do need to apply for funds. The deadline to apply for Fall 2022 scholarships is June 30, 2022.   

Minnesota State College Southeast Foundation Scholarships are available to students in all programs. These awards are based on the student's professional goals, financial need, accomplishments, grade point average, and letters of recommendation. Awards range from $250 to $2500 and can be applied to the cost of tuition, books and fees. Potentially, scholarships can also help offset the cost of transportation and other living expenses.

This year, MSC Southeast will offer a total of 39 Workforce Development Scholarships for $2500 each to eligible students. Funded by the Minnesota State Legislature, and partially matched by MSC Foundation, these scholarships are aimed at students who are pursuing careers in high-demand areas, such as health care, technology, manufacturing, and transportation. 

Both MSC Southeast Foundation Scholarships and Workforce Development Scholarships are managed using the same process, so you only need to apply once, using the AwardSpring online system, to be considered for both types of scholarships. 

Assistant Director of Financial Aid Pam Zimmerman encouraged students to apply for scholarships and grants.  

"If you have financial needs, there are state and federal grants available to qualifying students. Like scholarships, grants never need to be repaid," she said. "Our Financial Aid office is here to help you obtain the support you need to start or continue in college." 

For example, the new Minnesota Future Together Grant offers eligible Minnesotans a tuition-free pathway to earning a college credential. Eligible educational programs are focused on healthcare, STEM, business, industry & technology, education, and public service. 

 The deadline for Fall scholarship applications is June 30, and Fall semester begins on Monday, August 22, 2022. For more information about financial aid, grants, and scholarships, go to www.southeastmn.one/payingforcollege. 

MSC Southeast announces Spring 2022 President's List

Congratulations to our students who have been named to the Spring 2022 President's List!

251 students are on the Spring 2022 President’s List. Students on the list come from Minnesota (168) and nearby Wisconsin (44) and 25 different states —  Alaska, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, and West Virginia — as well as one student from New Territories, Hong Kong.

To be eligible for the President’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 credits at MSC Southeast during an academic term and achieve a GPA of 3.5 or above.

The complete list is posted on the college's website. 

Sen. Tina Smith tours MSC Southeast in Red Wing

Holds round table discussion with college, Red Wing Ignite, and Goodhue County representatives

On Wednesday, June 1, Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) visited Minnesota State College Southeast in Red Wing. Having helped secure $825,000 in congressionally directed funding to support the renovation of the college's nursing wing, she was excited to see the facility and learn more about the college's plans for improving the student learning experience. 

The morning began with a tour through the college's current nursing labs. Associate Dean of Nursing Janine Mason explained that the funding will make it possible for MSC Southeast to build a state-of-the-art hospital simulation center that mimics a hospital wing, with private patient rooms, a medication room, a nursing station, a control room, and debriefing rooms. 

Following the tour, Sen. Smith and MSC Southeast President Marsha Danielson hosted a round table discussion with college administration and representatives from Goodhue County and Red Wing Ignite. 

Sen. Smith said, "The whole idea of congressionally designated funds is using the power of the federal government to fuel the best ideas that are coming from communities across the state. It is really about helping Minnesota solve problems. The best ideas are going to come from folks that are closest to the work. We can see that here at Minnesota State College Southeast."

Red Wing Ignite is using $103,000 in congressionally directed funds to support a summer wordworking camp for female students and software coding leagues for middle students across several school districts. Goodhue County has secured $3.2 million in funding to improve broadband access in rural areas.

"People think of rural places and small towns as places with deficits," Sen. Smith said. "They don't have healthcare, they don't have access to all the benefits that people might have in a big city. I think that's completely backwards. I think they're missing the incredible innovation and collaboration that happens in rural places. And that's exactly what we're seeing here in Red Wing."

Photo Captions
Top (from left): Scott Arneson, Administrator, Goodhue County; James Young, Entrepreneur Lead, Red Wing Ignite; Stacy Nimmo, Executive Director, Red Wing Ignite; Randii Waddell, Entrepreneur Specialist, Red Wing Ignite; Marsha Danielson, President, Minnesota State College Southeast; U.S. Sen. Tina Smith; Linda Flanders, Goodhue County Commissioner; Burke Murphy, Workforce Lead, Red Wing Ignite; Tom Hoffman, physical plant operations supervisor, MSC Southeast; Janine Mason, Associate Dean of Nursing, MSC Southeast; Chad Dull, Vice President of Student Success, MSC Southeast.

Center: Sen. Smith and the group toured the nursing wing lab space at Minnesota State College Southeast.

Bottom: Sen. Smith and MSC Southeast President Marsha Danielson held a round table discussion with representatives from the college, Red Wing Ignite, and Goodhue County.