Blandin Foundation Scholarships

Blandin Foundation Scholarships  $1,000 to $6,000 per student each year  are for every student of high schools in the Itasca County area and Hill City, Remer, Blackduck, Northome and Bug O Nay Ge Shig schools, even if you’re not in the top of your class. Homeschooled and online students who would have graduated from one of these schools are also eligible.

You can apply if you are under age 25, your Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA is under 30,000, and you plan to pursue certificate programs, community technical or tribal college, and colleges or universities anywhere in the United States.

Blandin Foundation scholarships fund up to a bachelor’s degree. It is not available for master's/graduate degrees or doctorates/post-doctorates.

Questions about scholarships or need help with your application? Schedule time with scholarships staff either online or in person through the Bookings app.

2025-26 Applications

To complete your application, you will need a copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary. Please complete your FAFSA prior to applying. You can complete your FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov

Please note: If you are encountering barriers to FAFSA completion, please reach out. We are happy to assist you in the process and can consider special circumstances if needed.

To obtain a copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary, follow these steps:

1. Log into your account at studentaid.gov.
2. Navigate to the dashboard.
3. Click the processed 2025-26 FAFSA form link.
4. Click the FAFSA Submission Summary button.
5. Near the upper right corner of the screen, Print Submission Summary link.
6. In the pop-up screen, choose either Print to PDF or Save as PDF as your printer. This will allow you to save a copy of the document to your device.

New This Year

We will no longer be requiring you to upload a copy of your tax information. Instead, students must have an SAI from their FAFSA.

You will NOT be able to save your progress on your application. So you will no longer need to create log-in information.