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Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation Grants

The Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation has awarded $274,000 to the Northwest Technical College Foundation to launch a new Delta Dental Equity and Education Scholarship Program for qualifying students who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC).

The grant extends through Summer of 2026 and $274,000 will be used for scholarship and supportive success dollars. Each year, 6 students will receive the scholarship which will cover the full price of tuition, fees and housing. The Delta Dental Equity and Education scholarship will be awarded to students of Attendance minus all other grants and scholarships awarded.

NTC’s Office of Admissions and American Indian Resource Center staff invites prospective dental assisting students from the area, including Bemidji’s neighboring Indigenous nations — the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and the Red Lake and White Earth nations — to apply for the scholarships. Northwest Technical College Foundation will reserve the Delta Dental Foundation & Partner Fund to extend the scholarship program into the future.

Preparing to Apply

There will be a few things that you will need to complete the free Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation Grant application:

1: An essay of at least 500 words that answer the following questions:

  • Why do you want to become a Dental Assisting student?
  • Describe your educational goals and how the scholarship would help you achieve those goals.
  • Do you have any previous college experience or is this your first time in college?

2: 2 letters of recommendation. References may be personal or professional but may not include family members.

3: Current resume. If you need assistance creating an updated resume, please email or call NTC’s Adult Basic Education (ABE) office:

Laura Bjerk
ABE Instructor
lbjerk@nwservice.org
218-333-6670
Northwest Technical College
905 Grant Ave SE Room 220
Bemidji, MN 56601

Apply for Fall 2024

Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation Grant Application

Name(Required)
Address
Are you from a BIPOC background?(Required)
Are you a full-time student at Northwest Technical College?(Required)
Have you completed the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?(Required)
Have you previously received Delta Dental funding?(Required)
Have you completed any other college credits?(Required)
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1. Why do you want to become a Dental Student? 2. Describe your educational goals and how the scholarship would help you achieve those goals. 3. Do you have any previous college experience or is this your first time in college?
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    Northwest Technical College and the NTC Foundation will determine scholarship winners based on certain criteria that will be reviewed by a committee.

    Tips for applicants: To increase your chances of receiving a scholarship, first type your answers to the essay questions in a Microsoft Word document. Ask someone else to proof your answers. Then cut and paste your final document into the online form. The online form does not offer spellcheck.

    About the NTC Foundation

    The Northwest Technical College Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization housed within The Northwest Minnesota Foundation and supports NTC students through scholarships, equipment and program support.

    Building a legacy for the college and its students, the NTC Foundation advances the college’s mission and goals by seeking, receiving and managing charitable gifts and endowment for scholarships, equipment and the enrichment of academic programs and student services.

    NTC Foundation Scholarships

    Northwest Technical College Foundation manages scholarships for current and new NTC students who are enrolled either part-time or full-time. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $2,500 per semester. View available scholarships.