SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY

MESABI RANGE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Mesabi Range College Alumni Association supports the mission of the College by providing scholarships to students, building enrollment and promoting pride among graduates, current students and the surrounding community.

Scholarship application criteria:

1. The student must be enrolled full‐time with Mesabi Range College. A full‐time freshman or a full‐time sophomore is a student who is registered fall semester for at least 12 transcripted Mesabi Range College credits.

2. The student MUST supply a copy of their high school and/or undergraduate college transcripts which must contain a GPA. Students who have attended or are attending Minnesota State Colleges, including Mesabi Range College, can obtain unofficial transcripts free of charge via their e‐services account by using their star ID and password.

3. The scholarship award will be based on one or more of the following factors: a. Scholastic ability b. Financial need c. Community involvement d. Character

4. The scholarship award shall be used for tuition and/or books at Mesabi Range College. The first half of the scholarship will be awarded at the beginning of fall semester and the second half of the scholarship at the beginning of spring semester if the student is registered for the required 12 or more credits.

5. Applicants will be considered for all scholarship awards for which they qualify. CHECK THE CORRESPONDING BOXES. (See Page 6)

Failure to follow directions, including completion of the application IN FULL and submission of transcripts, WILL result in the application being voided. (ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM is provided on Page 2.)

PLEASE NOTE:  Complete this application in full  Submit transcripts of classes including Fall Semester 2020 grades (Note: The student applicant MUST submit the attached Transcript Request Form to the Records Office, then attach the transcripts to the scholarship application when received)  Application will be voided if requirements/directions are incomplete  Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2021.  Students who are awarded scholarships will be notified using the email address on their application

PAGE 1 Mesabi Range College ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM

______Last Name First Middle (Maiden/Other Name) Today’s Date

Student Information:

Student ID Number or last four numbers of SSN:______

Birth Date: ______

Current Mailing Address: ______

______

E-mail Address: ______

Telephone Number: ______

When did you attend MRC? ______Virginia or Eveleth campus?______

When do you need this request processed? Now X After final grades are posted After degree is posted

X______Student Signature (Required to release transcripts and test scores)

Send completed form to: Transcript Fees: Official Copy– $5.00 Records Office Mesabi Range (Waived) College Unofficial Copy- $3.00 (Waived) Total Due $0.00 1001 Chestnut Street West Virginia, MN 55792

PAGE 2 Applicant Information

Last Name: First Name:

Address:

City: State Zip:

Cell Phone Number:______Home Phone Number:______Summer Phone Number:______Email Address:

High School Attended: Year of High School Graduation: Intended Major at Mesabi Range College:

School, Community, and Leadership Activities:

List Awards and Scholarships you have received:

Describe/explain your intended plan following Mesabi Range College:

How do you plan to finance your education?

Page 3 of 6 Total college credits COMPLETED TO DATE:

Total college credits COMPLETED at Mesabi Range College:

Why should you be considered for a Mesabi Range College Alumni Association Scholarship?

Page 4 of 6 Printed Name: Date:

Signature:

By submitting this document I hereby certify that I am the individual named and that all of the information provided in this application (or any accompanying or required documents) is correct, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification, omission, or misrepresentation of any facts may be cause for denial of consideration or withdrawal of any award. I acknowledge and agree that final determination for any and all awards is that of the Mesabi Range College Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Upon completion print the document and sign the application. Submit the application with transcripts on or before April 1, 2021.

Turn in your packet to: Brenda Kochevar – Student Services

Or mail to: Mesabi Range College Alumni Association 1001 Chestnut Street West Virginia, MN 55792

REMEMBER TO ATTACH A COPY OF ALL OF YOUR EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPTS! TRANSCRIPTS MUST SHOW CLASSES COMPLETED THROUGH FALL SEMESTER 2020. (SEE TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM PAGE 2)

PAGE 5 Available Scholarships (Check all you wish to apply for and include with application) Entering Freshman Scholarship - A tuition grant of $2,000 to a high school senior who enrolls as a full-time freshman with Mesabi Range College. This award is based on financial need and scholastic ability (must have a 3.0 GPA). Trade/Craft Scholarship - Tuition grants of $2,000 to full-time students who are enrolled in technical programs with Mesabi Range College. Awards are based on skills, attendance, and recommendation from the workplace, or high school or college instructors. F.B. Moe Memorial Scholarship - A tuition grant of $2,000 to an outstanding freshman who enrolls as a full-time sophomore with Mesabi Range College. Provided in memory of Floyd B. Moe, who was a long-time educator and school administrator in Virginia. This award is based on scholastic ability (must have a 3.5 GPA). William Monat Memorial Scholarship - A tuition grant of $1000 to a full-time student with Mesabi Range College. Provided in memory of William Monat, a long-time educator, coach, and administrator in Virginia. This award is based on financial need and scholastic ability (must have a 3.2 GPA) and is given to an education (teaching) major. Incoming freshmen, sophomores, non-traditional students are eligible. Pat & Babs Dimberio Memorial Scholarship - A tuition grant of $2,000 in memory of community and educational supporters Pat and Babs Dimberio. This scholarship will be awarded to a full time traditional student enrolled with Mesabi Range College who has completed a minimum of 15 college credits. Applicants are required to have an overall GPA of 3.5 and be enrolled in accredited Mesabi Range College courses. Margaret Marvin Memorial Scholarship - Tuition grants totaling approximately $4,000 to full-time students with Mesabi Range College. Funded through an endowment in memory of Margaret Marvin who, for more than 30 years, was a member and supporter of the Alumni Association. The recipient must demonstrate good character with leadership skills and preferably express an interest in teaching or library science. Incoming freshmen, sophomores, and non-traditional students are eligible. VJC Payback Scholarship - A tuition grant of $4,000 to an outstanding student who enrolls as a full-time student with Mesabi Range College. This scholarship was founded by Virginia Junior College graduates in recognition of the pivotal role the College and its faculty played in assisting those students on their journey. This award is primarily directed to a student with a STEM or business-related curriculum and is based on community involvement and scholastic ability (must have a 3.0 GPA). Incoming freshmen, sophomores, and non-traditional students are eligible. ***Qualifying credits must be transcripted Mesabi Range College credits. While Iron Range Engineering is located on the Mesabi Range College campus, the first two years of the program are through Itasca Community College and then continues through Minnesota State University, Mankato. Therefore, these credits do not qualify.

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