Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation Scholarship
The Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation Scholarship offers $1,000 to residents of specific counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin who are Vietnam veterans or their relatives, pursuing studies in a medical field.
May 14, 2026
37 days left
$1,000
Award amount
5
Requirements
Who can apply
- Residents of Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis counties in Minnesota
- Residents of Bayfield and Douglas counties in Wisconsin
- Graduating high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews of Vietnam-era veterans
- Vietnam veterans or relatives who have completed at least 26 academic credits in a medical field with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
upcoming
Study levels
high_school_senior
Eligible institutions
Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
Before you apply
AI guidanceThings to double-check on the official page.
Important checks
- Verify residency in eligible counties
- Ensure GPA meets requirements
- Confirm enrollment status
Missing or unclear on the listing
- Payout method details are not stated
- No information on how to submit the application
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
AI guidanceListing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.
- Prepare a compelling essay of up to 500 words on a Vietnam War-related topic
- Highlight personal connections to veterans in your application
- Check for any updates on the essay topic for the year
Key requirements (5)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- This program is open to residents of Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St.
- Louis counties in Minnesota and Bayfield and Douglas counties in Wisconsin.
- Applicants must be 1) a graduating high school senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who is the child, grandchild, niece, or nephew of a Vietnam-era veteran and planning to study a medical field in college;….
- All applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time.
- Selection is based primarily on an essay, up to 500 words in length on a topic that changes annually but relates to the Vietnam war;….
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Essay or written statement
Applying
Details on how to apply are available on the scholarship's official page.
Award & payment
Amount: $1,000
Payout: Not stated on the listing
About the provider
Overview
This scholarship offers $1,000 to eligible residents pursuing medical studies, with a focus on those connected to Vietnam veterans.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.