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College Prep: Scholarships & Next Steps

Alworth Memorial Fund &

Boreal Waters Community Foundation

Fall 2026

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Overview

Introductions / Career Path
Paying for College
Scholarships
Our Scholarships

Alworth Scholarship
Boreal Waters Community Foundation

Scholarship Tips
Career Exploration
Q & A

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Peter Pfankuch

Breanne Tepler

Your Presenters

Regional Community Impact Specialist |

Boreal Waters Community Foundation

Executive Director | Alworth Memorial Fund

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Paying for College

College costs include;

Tuition, fees, books, meal plans, housing, other living expenses

Funding sources vary

Grants, scholarships, work-study, income (part or full time job), employer assistance, loans

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Scholarships

FREE Money
Types of Scholarships

Merit, community service, athletic, military, career specific, institutional, and more
Note: keep applying while you’re in college!

$38,454 is the average student loan debt*

Monthly payment of $434/month for 10 years*

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Where to find Scholarships?

MN Northstar Promise (click here for details)
School Guidance Office
Schools you’re thinking about attending
Employers – yours and your parents
Scholarship Search Websites – National / Regional
Others: Churches, Unions, Lions Club, Masons, Dollars for Scholars, and more!

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Alworth Scholarship

Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund

$28,000 for a 4-year degree in STEM

Application is November 1st - January 15th

Eligibility (click here for full eligibility)

score 24 or higher on the ACT, OR 21 or higher with a STEM score of 24 or higher
earn a Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
be from a family whose adjusted gross income is less than $175,000

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70+ Scholarships Available to Students

Over $1 million

Application Dates

Opens: December 1st, 2026
Closes: February 9th, 2026

Types of Scholarships

Trades, Arts, “B” average, First-Gen, STEM, & MORE!

Application Requirements

GPA / Field of Study / FAFSA* / Community Involvement

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Scholarships Application

Tips for Success

Follow instructions, take time and care.
Be specific, how are you unique? What is your why?
Be specific, what’s your plan?
Review your application, proofread, read aloud, have someone else read it.
Unclear? Contact us should you have any questions!

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Career Exploration / “Hot or Cold”?

What’s next for YOU?

College?
Gap year?
Service?
Work?

Are you getting warmer?

Are you getting colder?