FEDERATED CHALLENGE
SCHOLARSHIP
The Federated Challenge Scholarship Program provides up to $5,000 in financial support to qualified Littles or high school Bigs who are enrolled in Minnesota non-four-year program focusing on an apprenticeship, certificate, trade school, technical or community college.
Hundreds of students have earned a scholarship and are on their way to earning job-ready training degrees with little to no debt!
Empowering the Next Chapter
We are incredibly grateful to Federated Insurance, the Federated Insurance Foundation, and the generous supporters of the Federated Challenge for investing in the future of local youth. Through the Federated Challenge Scholarship, students can pursue educational and career training opportunities that help turn their goals into reality. This incredible support extends the power of mentorship beyond the match and helps young people build brighter futures.
To be considered for the scholarship a student must:
- have been mentored by BBBS for a minimum of 18 months, or have been a high school Big for a minimum of 18 months.
- have been matched through BBBS Twin Cities, BBBS of Southern Minnesota, or BBBS of Central Minnesota.
- be enrolled in a non-four-year program focused on an apprenticeship, certificate, trade school, technical or community college.
- be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
- have attained a high school diploma or GED.
January 1 – Mid April