Bernard B. and Mary L. Brusin Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
Boreal Waters Scholarships — quick overview (read this first)
Each year Boreal Waters awards more than $800,000 in scholarships to students across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Those awards are made possible by the generosity of individuals, families, and organizations. The goal is simple: help learners of all ages pursue post‑secondary education, open doors to opportunity, and encourage graduates to give back to their communities.
If you’re planning for college, technical school, or another post‑secondary path, use the scholarship search tool to find opportunities that match your background, interests, and where you live. Most Boreal Waters scholarships are handled through a single universal application that will open in December 2025 and close February 24, 2026 — mark those dates and start preparing your materials early.
Bernard B. and Mary L. Brusin Scholarship — what you need to know
Background
- Established in 1987 as a memorial to Bernard and Mary Brusin, longtime Duluth residents who valued higher education and wanted to help students with financial need. In keeping with their wishes, this scholarship is designated for students of Jewish or Roman Catholic faith.
Who is eligible
- Graduates of one of the eligible high schools listed for the scholarship (see the scholarship search tool for the full list and to confirm your school).
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Applicants must be of Jewish or Roman Catholic faith.
- Applicants must show a strong commitment to community involvement or volunteering.
Award amount
- $5,000 to $10,000 per year.
- Renewable for up to four years (total award range: $20,000–$40,000).
How to apply
- Apply through the Boreal Waters universal application (opens December 2025; closes February 24, 2026).
- Prepare documentation that demonstrates financial need and describes your community service or volunteer activities — those elements are important in the selection process.
If you’re interested but unsure whether your school is listed or how to document your eligibility, check the search tool or reach out to the Boreal Waters scholarship office for clarification before the application opens. Good planning now makes a big difference later.
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