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Frances McNeill Karlsson Arts Scholarship Seeking Applicants

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.

Laural Capistran Murphy Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

The Laural Capistran Murphy Scholarship, a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, was established by Laural’s friends and family to recognize her commitment to Minnesota’s 4-H program and her belief in self-education, co-operative volunteering, and helping others through community involvement.

Grant supports health and wellness initiative at White Earth Tribal & Community College

A $10,000 grant to White Earth Tribal & Community College helped fund a project to promote health and wellbeing within White Earth Nation. This funding was provided through the NMF Emergency Disaster Recovery Fund.

Northwest Minnesota Foundation Pushes More Than $840,000 Into the Region in Second Quarter of FY23

More than $840,000 was loaned or granted out into the region from October through December through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. This three-month timeframe comprises the second quarter of NMF’s fiscal year.

‘I feel honored’

First recipient of Lois Ludwig Memorial Scholarship is substitute teaching in Ms. Ludwig’s same district.

Citizens State Bank of Roseau Establishes Scholarship at Northwest Minnesota Foundation

Citizens State Bank of Roseau has been a longtime supporter of Northwest Minnesota Foundation, donating to many Roseau County component funds since 1996.

Northwest Minnesota Foundation Scholarship Accepting Applications as of Feb. 1

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation will begin accepting applications to its scholarship funds as of Feb. 1. Last year, scholarships housed at NMF issued 240 awards, totaling $288,000.