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STEM Scholarship

This scholarship is designed for students pursuing a future in STEM fields. Whether you aspire to be a scientist, engineer, programmer, mathematician, or researcher, this scholarship is aimed at helping you achieve your STEM-related dreams.

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Trades Scholarship

The Trades Scholarship is tailored for students with a strong interest in skilled trades, including areas such as welding, hydraulics, mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and more. If you’re passionate about hands-on skills and want to excel in a trade, this scholarship is for you.

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Tribal Scholarship

This scholarship is directed at Minnesota high school seniors who are members of a federally recognized tribe or first generation descendant and are pursuing a future in STEM- or trades-related fields described in other Mining for Excellence scholarship programs. Whether you want to be a scientist, engineer, programmer, mathematician or researcher, or ply your skills as a welder, carpenter, mechanic, electrician or other skilled worker, this scholarship can help you fulfill your dreams.

Mining for Excellence Scholarships

At NewRange Copper Nickel, we believe in the power of education. Our vision is to provide a platform for students to achieve their goals, shape our future workforce and foster strong partnerships within local communities. Just as minerals form the building blocks of modern society, students who are proficient in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) or are trained for careers in the skilled trades, create the framework for safe, efficient and responsible extraction of critical minerals and their numerous uses in our lives.

If you are a Minnesota high school senior with a passion for STEM or the skilled trades, a NewRange Copper Nickel scholarship can support your educational and career aspirations.

Application Requirements

To be eligible for these scholarships, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a current Minnesota high school senior.
  • Have a genuine interest in pursuing a STEM or trade-related career.
  • Submit the STEM Scholarship, Trades Scholarship and/or Tribal Scholarships by the deadline.
  • For Tribal scholarship only, applicant must be a member of a federal recognized tribe or first generation descendant.

Application Deadline

The 2024 application period closed January 15, 2024.

Scholarship Award

Successful applicants will be awarded up to $5,000 to help fund their educational journey in STEM or the trades. The scholarship will be disbursed to the recipient to assist with tuition, books, or other education-related expenses.

Note: Tribal Scholarship awards are up to $2,000, however, eligible students for this scholarship are not precluded from competing for the STEM- or Trades-specific scholarships if they choose.

Selection Process

The NewRange scholarship committee will carefully review all applications, considering academic achievements, passion for and involvement in STEM or the trades, and the strength of your personal statement. Winners will be announced during the Minnesota State High School hockey tournament in March 2024.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact

claire.sebald@newrangecoppernickel.com