Scholarships

Most FACF scholarship awards to Fergus Falls campus students are determined by academic achievement (GPA 2.5+) through an automatic tiered scholarship program. If the qualifications are met, the tiers are as follows per year based on 12 or more credits taken each semester. You can be a part-time student and be awarded a prorated amount of the award.

All awards are not guaranteed. In addition to GPA, a student must meet the additional requirements as listed below in the section titled “Scholarship Qualifications/Requirements”. Students should apply for admission and complete the scholarship application form early to be considered for the automatic scholarships as funding will be first-come, first-served and there may be limited amounts.

• Although the tiered scholarships are automatic, Fergus Area College Foundation needs to have additional information to fund your scholarship. Thus, please complete our scholarship application.
  • Be prepared to upload a picture of yourself to be used during the scholarship reception and for social media.

FACF’s Leadership Scholarships are traditional application-based scholarships. To be considered for a Leadership Scholarship, students must complete the scholarship application. After submitting the initial application, you will have an opportunity to complete the additional steps and questions to be considered for a leadership scholarship.

To be awarded a Leadership Scholarship, students must be in good academic standing and demonstrate leadership skills. Award amounts are based on academic performance and rigor, leadership skills, and community stewardship. Applicant’s should be detailed when completing their written answers.

• When completing the Leadership Scholarship application, be prepared to:
  • Upload a current transcript (this can be a picture or pdf file).
  • Answer essay questions with a minimum of 150 words for each question:
    • Cultural: describing your cultural identity and how it plays a role in your academic pursuits
    • Leadership: how are you performing and growing your leadership skills
    • Education: what excites you most about attending college
    • Reflection: what is a recent situation you wish you would have handled differently
  • Second year students will have additional options to explain why they should be considered for the following scholarships:
    • The Dream Big Scholarship: this scholarship exists to encourage others to follow their dreams and believe in themselves. Applicants should demonstrate a sincere interest in and concern for others as well as being someone who “dreams big.”
    • The Pam Phillips Spartan Spirit Scholarship: this scholarship exists to show appreciation for students who are active in campus life and display enthusiasm for Spartan family. Applicants will be asked how they were involved in campus life during their freshman year, demonstrating leadership skills, enthusiasm and positivity.

The Leadership Scholarship application form is open December 15th – July 31st.

The Blue & Gold Scholars Program ensures full coverage of tuition and fees for area high high school graduates with a 3.0, or higher, grade point average who enroll at M State Fergus Falls and engage in campus life. This is more than a scholarship, as scholars enjoy additional benefits such as priority access to on-campus housing, VIP registration, mentorship and special recognition events.

For specific details, please refer to the Blue & Gold Scholars Program page.