Owatonna Foundation announces fall 2026 scholarship deadlines.

Owatonna Foundation Nontraditional Scholarship – Deadline October 25, 2026

This scholarship is designed for students who graduated from high school prior to or with last year’s graduating class (or possess a GED) and are pursuing a non-four-year program at a technical/community college. Applicants must have an Owatonna mailing address or have worked at an Owatonna business for at least the past two years. Scholarship awards can be up to $3,000.

Nelson Scholarship, Owatonna Foundation – Deadline October 25, 2026

Sponsored by a generous gift from the late June A. and Melanie Nelson, the Owatonna Foundation is pleased to make available two $3,000 scholarships to be used to assist and help empower women in furthering their education. Applicants must be female and have earned a high school diploma (or possess a GED). Also, applicants must have an Owatonna mailing address or have worked at an Owatonna business for at least the past two years.

All applications are available at www.owatonnafoundation.org or at the Owatonna Foundation Office (108 West Park Square, Owatonna). Questions may be directed to the Owatonna Foundation by calling 507-455-2995.