Welcome to the Winona State University Foundation Scholarship website! 

One Application – Over 800 Scholarships!
By filling out one application, students can be considered for more than 800 scholarships.

How It Works
1 Complete the required General Application questions.
2 Answer the optional questions to be matched to additional scholarships.
3 Automatically be considered for over 800 scholarships.

You do not need to search for scholarships and apply to them individually.

Important Dates for the 2026–2027 Academic Year

• Application Opens: January 1, 2026
• Application Deadline: February 15, 2026

Download the required General Application essay questions here: Scholarship Essay Questions to get a head start on your application!

NOTE: Incoming freshmen who completed an application during the first application period do not need to submit another application for the second application period.

If you are offered a scholarship, you will be notified via email.

Email wsuscholarships@winona.edu with any questions.