About the Scholarship

The Catch A Break! Scholarship Program was established to assist highly motivated Minnesota residents who have faced challenges in life and learned from them, and are now enrolling for the first time in post-secondary education. Renewable Scholarships are offered for full-time study at an accredited public four-year college or university in Minnesota for the entire academic year. Application requirements for the Catch a Break! Scholarship are:EssayInterviewRecommendation letterFAFSAApplication formOfficial Transcript

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a Minnesota resident. Must be a high school senior planning to enroll in a public college or university in Minnesota. Must be a U.S citizen. Your composite ACT score is 24 or higher Must be 21 years of age or younger when admitted as a freshman or sophomoreIn order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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