Scholarships

The Owatonna Foundation awarded its first traditional scholarship in 1995 and nontraditional scholarship in 1997. Since that first scholarship, 264 individuals have received scholarships to further their education in a technical career. Over $277,000 in scholarships have been awarded.

Scholarship awards range between $500 and $3,000 and can be used to prepare for a technical career that doesn't require a four-year degree. Recipients typically attend a technical or community college as they work towards their technical career goals.

Scholarship Criteria

Traditional Scholarship

• Graduating with the current high school class of Owatonna High School, El Shaddai Private School, or Owatonna Christian School
• Parent or guardian of applicant a resident of Steele County

Click here for application form and information for a Traditional Scholarship (pdf).

Nontraditional Scholarship

• An Owatonna mailing address or have worked at an Owatonna business for at least the past two years
• High school graduate or possess a GED
• Graduated prior to the current high school class

Click here for application form and information for a Nontraditional Scholarship (pdf).

Scholarship Deadlines

Traditional Scholarship:
- March 25

Nontraditional Scholarship:
- October 25 for a spring semester award
- June 25 for a fall semester award