Our Opportunities

Welcome to Central Lakes College Foundation’s Scholarship Application. Applications for Spring Semester 2026 will be accepted October 1 to November 3rd, 2025!

To be considered for CLC Foundation’s scholarships:

Be currently accepted into a CLC Program of Study as an undergraduate student
Register for a minimum of 6 credits at Central Lakes College
PSEO students are not eligible
Recommend (not required) to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at fafsa.gov
Submit general scholarship application each semester (fall and spring)

Browsing “All” Scholarships: To view a list of all scholarship opportunities, you may click “All” under “Opportunities” above. This list shows all scholarships, not scholarships for which you are receiving consideration. Automatch scholarships will appear with “None” listed under the “Action” column – this means an additional application is not required for consideration. The “Deadline” column indicates the deadline to complete the application to receive consideration. This is not the deadline to accept the award.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
$566.00 Fielding Family Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded to a Registered Nursing student at Central...
$500.00 Fifty Lakes Foundation Scholarship Fund
Awarded to students enrolled in environmental and conservation related...
$500.00 Francis and Helen McCaffrey Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a Central Lakes College student who graduated from Brainerd...
Varies Frandsen Bank and Trust Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a student with financial need from the Brainerd or Pequot...
$81.00 Frank Fruth Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded to a Central Lakes College student from...
$440.00 Fred Bieber Scholarship Fund
Scholarship awarded to an engineering student from Crow Wing County who...
$500.00 Future Engineer Fund
Engineering or Science A.S, 2nd yr, 2.75 GPA, pref to TRIO student
Varies Garrison Lions Club Charitable Gambling Fund
Awarded to a Central Lakes College non-traditional male or female...
$121.00 Gary Volner Scholarship
Awarded to students attending Central Lakes College with six or more...
$1,000.00 General and Mrs. John W. Vessey Scholarship
Awarded to student in any program; priority given to disabled veteran,...
$500.00 Glen Gustafson Brainerd Sports Boosters Scholarship Fund
Varies Goble Family Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a Brainerd High School graduate enrolled in any program and...
$500.00 Good Neighbor Home Health Care Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to a nursing student, interested in home health care.
$0.00 Graphic Design "Hood Wrap Design" Scholarship
Design a project based on a given theme & specs and will submit it in...
$500.00 GrowthZone Association Management Software STEM Scholarship Fund
$1,000 annually ($500 awarded to one student each semester). Current or...
$240.00 Gustafson Family Scholarship
BHS Graduate
$300.00 Gustafson Family Scholarship Fund
Scholarship awarded to a Brainerd High School graduate enrolled in any...
$750.00 Harry & Louise Nysather Family Scholarship
Mach Tool, 2nd yr, 3.0, pref to vet
$121.00 Harry (Bun) and Aura Peterson Scholarship Fund
Scholarship awarded to a nursing student (Practical Nursing or...
$600.00 Harvey Paulson Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded to a Central Lakes College student studying...
$297.00 Hazelle Caroll Fezler Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded to a liberal arts student pursuing speech,...
$250.00 Helen Anderson Piano Scholarship Fund
Any prog, piano student
$500.00 Henry F McCollough Scholarship Fund
Journalism emphasis, MN resident
$500.00 Hugh C Becker Foundation/Brainerd Chapter Muskies Inc. Fund
Scholarship awarded to a second-year, natural resources student....
$200.00 Hunt Family Scholarship
HUG employees or dependants for over 1 year, some fin need
$0.00 Ione Johnson (Enrollment) Scholarship
Award to student enrolled in one of the following programs for fall...
Varies Ione Johnson Estate Scholarship Fund
Awarded to students enrolled in a career technical program on the...
$295.00 J. E. Chalberg Scholarship Fund
Scholarship awarded to a student enrolled in the liberal arts program at...
$168.00 Jack Madden Scholarship
Bus Management or Law, PL HS grad, freshman, 3.0 GPA
$126.00 Jack Madden Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded to a Central Lakes College freshman in the...
$303.00 Jean Collins Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded to a liberal arts student entering the field...
$250.00 Jean Porwoll (Enrollment) Scholarship
Award to a female enrolled in one of the following programs for fall...
Varies Jean Porwoll Fund
Scholarships are awarded to female students enrolled in any program.
$450.00 Jeff Oliphant Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awarded to students attending Central Lakes College with six or more...
$500.00 Jeff Smith Memorial Scholarship
Preference given to non-traditional female student in a business...
$430.00 Jessica Lynn Holmgren Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in the Occupational...
$428.00 Joan and Dean Wiesner Fund
Awarded to a non-traditional, liberal arts student pursuing elementary...
$500.00 John M Anderson and Lindsay Holmgren Engineering Scholarship
Engineering student with financial need
$195.00 John Pete Humphrey Fund
This scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in a program at...
$620.00 John Thelen Family Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in a nursing program...
$500.00 John Valek Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Operation and...
$0.00 Jon & Deborah Williams Band Scholarship
Award to a band student for lessons and ensembles, preference given to...
$251.50 Jon Hassler Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded to a liberal arts student in his or her...
$301.00 Julius and Sandy Bachman Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a second-year student enrolled in the automotive program at...
$1,500.00 Kathleen Kessen Memorial Fund
This scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a career in animal care.
$500.00 Kenneth & Bernice Codner Scholarship
Acct prog or Math
$257.00 Kenneth L. and Beatrice L. Wolleat Scholarship Fund
Awarded to non-traditional student with children; recipient must be...
$304.00 Kenneth M. Krueger Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a Central Lakes College student enrolled in any program with...
$500.00 Kent and Clara Carlson Scholarship
Awarded to a Central Lakes College student studying biology or chemistry.
$500.00 Kinder Place Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a nursing student (Practical Nursing or Registered Nursing)...