John and Kathryn O’Brien believe that America has always relied on and will continue to depend on the talents, hard work, and creativity of immigrants of all kinds.  Like America, our Minnesota State colleges thrive when the inspiration for education is accessible to immigrant students with high need and limited access to state and federal financial aid. This scholarship is available to degree-seeking immigrants, children of immigrants, and undocumented students with demonstrated need attending one of Minnesota State’s two-year colleges.

This scholarship awards $500 each semester. Applications for fall semester open July 1st and close November 1st at 11:59pm. Applications for spring semester open on January 1st and close April 1st at 11:59pm

• Be an undergraduate student enrolled in any Minnesota State two-year college
• Be a full- or part-time student with documented financial need
• Be an immigrant (born outside the US) or the child of immigrants (both parents born outside the US)
• Have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Note that:
  • Undocumented individuals are welcome to apply
  • Preference will be given to applicants who are actively pursuing a degree/certificate
  • PSEO students are ineligible