Each year Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MinnState) allocates each member institution, including Northwest Technical College, a certain number of Workforce Development Scholarships for students pursuing education in certain high-demand career fields.

There is still an opportunity for students to apply for the Workforce Development Scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Students who are eligible may submit the application and be awarded up to $1,250 for Spring 2023.

(NOTE: Students that earn the WDS at NTC are eligible for a 3rd year of the same scholarship if they transfer to BSU after completing their chosen program at NTC)

Eligible programs at NTC:

• Automotive
• Early Childhood Education
• Dental Assisting
• Emerging Computer Technology
• Engineering Technology
• Health Science Broad field
  
• Health Care Admin Support/Specialist
  
• Medical Coding
• Nursing Generic
  
• Practical Nursing
• Gerontology
  
• Community Health Worker (1st term only)

Students must be Minnesota Residents who are enrolled full-time (9 credit minimum). Priority is given to new, first year students, but transfer and returning students are welcome to apply. Submit applications by Friday, January 20 at 5pm.