It’s just the beginning.

Opportunities available for current post-secondary students and

previous Oliveira scholarship recipients.

Your first year is just the beginning.

When you apply for an Oliveira Foundation scholarship, we stick with you through
the completion of your degree. Demonstrated success and continued pursuit
of a STEM focused academic path make you eligible to reapply for renewal of
your scholarship each year.

Love your STEM major but you’ve never applied with Oliveira before?

No problem! The Oliveira Scholarship program supports qualified, current post-secondary students from the Minneapolis / St. Paul area that are enrolled in a STEM related post-secondary program. It’s never too late to become an Oliveira Scholar!

Eligibility

  • Students must plan to attend a post-secondary institution within the United States for the scholarship year they are applying for and major in a STEM related course of study.

  • Students must have graduated from a Minneapolis / St. Paul area high school.

  • Students must demonstrate a family Adjusted Gross Income of $180,000 or less.

Scholarship Ranges

  • Sophomores (2-Year Program) - $2,000

  • Sophomores (4-Year Program) - $4,000

  • Juniors - $4,000-$6,000

  • Seniors - $6,000-$8,000

Scholarships apply only to tuition, room and board expenses.

Accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year from January 15 - March 15, 2025. Don’t wait! Apply today!

Stay connected.

Keep your contact information up to date with us, and watch your inbox for reminders to reapply each year. Proof of enrollment in a STEM-related field of study is required for renewal consideration. Renewal applications are evaluated independently of original applications.

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” ―Pele