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Scholarships

The Mankato Area Foundation administers a variety of scholarships, provided by the generosity of local individuals, families and businesses. Each fund has its own unique set of criteria established by the donor. 

Scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year close March 1, 2026.

Available Scholarships Managed by MAF:

Criteria for each scholarship can be viewed by creating an account or logging in here. 

  • Maureen J. Schmit and Gary W. Stroup Memorial Scholarship
  • Marlyn R. Heintz Scholarship Fund
  • McKeown/Mehia Team - Opportunity Scholarship Fund
  • MN River Builders Association Scholarship Fund
  • Ogden W. and Jane M. Confer Scholarship Fund

Scholarships Reviewed and Selected by Others

Please contact the school or organization for more information about applying. Click on the drop-down menus below to see a list of current scholarship funds.

Mankato East High School
Dustin Lemke Memorial Scholarship Fund

Eligible Applicants: Students who receive the Triple A Award at Mankato East High School of School District 77 in Mankato, MN.

Scholarship Amount: $2,500

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Davenport Family Scholarship
Dr. Oliver J. Mulford Family Scholarship
Polly and Bill Webster Scholarship
Florence Nightingale Scholarship

For more information regarding the application process(es) and deadlines, please contact:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
scholarships@mnsu.edu
mnsu.academicworks.com/opportunities
South Central College, North Mankato Campus
Florence Nightingale Scholarship
Sam’s Nursing Scholarship

For more information regarding the application process(es) and deadlines, please contact:
South Central College
North Mankato Campus Foundation
507-389-7342
Martin Luther High School, Northrop, MN
Virginia and Martin Krause Scholarship

Eligible applicants: Students who currently attend or plan to attend Martin Luther High School in Northrop, MN.
Martin Luther High School in Northrop, MN

Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,000

For more information regarding the application process(es) and deadlines, please contact:
Martin Luther High School
principal@martinlutherhs.com or 507-436-5249
Mankato Elks Lodge #225
Elks Charitable Fund Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

For more information regarding the application process(es) and deadlines, please contact:
Mankato Elks Lodge #225

Meet Some of Our Scholarship Recipients

Marcell Rowe

connecting to community is what it is all about

Marcell Rowe graduated from Mankato East High School and was awarded the Ogden W. and Jane M. Confer Scholarship to assist him in attending Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Naomi Lopez

following in her parents' footsteps

Naomi Lopez and her family would not be where they are today without their persistent focus on education.

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McKenna Buisman

Taking it to the next level with the Marlyn H. Heintz scholarship

Marlyn was frustrated by the glass ceiling imposed on her educational opportunities. Through the Heintz fund, she and Max are changing the script for today’s young women.

Read more

For more information on Mankato Area Foundation scholarships contact:
scholarships@mankatoareafoundation.com

Who We Are


Since 1974, the Mankato Area Foundation has been dedicated to building a community of individuals that believe in the strength of giving. We continue today to shape Greater Mankato through connecting acts of giving with our community’s needs.

Location

Shared Spaces Philanthropy Center
212 E Walnut Street, Suite 1
Mankato, MN 56001
507-389-4583
Info@MankatoAreaFoundation.com

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