CONTACT: Kelly Martinka, Philanthropy Officer
email: kellym@nwmf.org
March 3, 2025 (Bemidji, MN) – The TEAM Industries – Don Ricke Scholarship Fund, a scholarship fund hosted by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, is seeking qualified students to apply for the 2025 scholarship round.
The intent of the scholarship is to develop career opportunities in Northwest Minnesota by helping students pursuing post-secondary education with a preference for those studying engineering, machine tool trades, and technology-related fields.
Scholarships are offered as a one-time award to local high school graduates. Previous recipients may reapply for a second-year scholarship with proof of successful completion of first year of study; renewals are not guaranteed.
Students must have or will graduate from Bemidji (ISD #31), Bagley (ISD #162), Bertha-Hewitt (ISD #786), Blackduck (ISD #32), Cass Lake (ISD #115), Clearbrook-Gonvick (ISD #311), Detroit Lakes (ISD #22), Fosston (ISD #601), Frazee-Vergas (ISD #23), Hawley (ISD #150), Kelliher (ISD #36), Lake Park Audubon (ISD #889), Laporte (ISD #306), Nevis (ISD #308), Park Rapids (ISD #309), and Win-E-Mac (ISD #609). Preference will be given to a high school graduating student (senior).
Applications for the scholarship are being accepted through April 15. Applications are completed online through the NMF website www.nwmf.org; click on “Grants & Scholarships” on the home page.
If you are interested in learning about how you can establish a scholarship fund at NMF or to support the TEAM Industries – Don Ricke Scholarship, please visit www.nwmf.org.
