NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Terri Darco, Philanthropy Officer
Email: terrid@nwmf.org
February 6, 2023 (Bemidji, MN) – The Frances McNeill Karlsson Arts Scholarship, a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, is seeking qualified applicants to apply for the 2023 scholarship round.
The annual scholarship is dedicated to qualified students in Roseau County who are pursuing a fine arts degree through a college, university, or other accredited non-profit technical or vocational education/training institution or program. Preference will be given to graduating seniors majoring in fine arts, but currently enrolled college students or those majoring in other art-related fields are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility requirements
- The student must be graduating or have graduated from a high school in Roseau County.
- Preference will go to a student majoring in fine arts. Other art-related majors will also be considered.
- Previous recipients may re-apply for a second-year scholarship. Scholarship renewals are not guaranteed.
Application process
Applications are completed online through the NMF website, www.nwmf.org. Click on “Scholarships” on the home page. A completed application includes providing transcripts and two letters of recommendation, as well as a short essay regarding why the student has chosen a major in art, as well as community involvement, volunteer activities, extra-curricular activities ,and work experience. Deadline to apply for the scholarship is April 15.
If you are interested in learning about how you can establish a scholarship fund at Northwest Minnesota Foundation or to support the Frances McNeill Karlsson Art Scholarship, please visit www.nwmf.org.
