Frank Budd, M.D. Scholarship
The Frank Budd, M.D. Scholarship offers $750 to residents of specific counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin who are Vietnam veterans or their relatives and are interested in attending college.
May 14, 2026
39 days left
$750
Award amount
5
Requirements
Who can apply
- Residents of Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis counties in Minnesota
- Residents of Bayfield and Douglas counties in Wisconsin
- Graduating high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who are children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews of Vietnam-era veterans
- Vietnam veterans or relatives of veterans with at least 26 academic credits and a GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
upcoming
Eligible institutions
Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
Before you apply
AI guidanceThings to double-check on the official page.
Important checks
- Verify residency in the specified counties
- Ensure eligibility based on veteran status
- Check the essay topic for the current year
Missing or unclear on the listing
- Payout method is not stated
- No specific details on the application process
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
AI guidanceListing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.
- Start your essay early to allow time for revisions
- Make sure to meet the GPA requirements
- Confirm full-time enrollment status
Key requirements (5)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- This program is open to residents of Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St.
- Louis counties in Minnesota and Bayfield and Douglas counties in Wisconsin.
- Applicants must be 1) a graduating high school senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who is the child, grandchild, niece, or nephew of a Vietnam-era veteran;….
- All applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time.
- Selection is based primarily on an essay, up to 500 words in length on a topic that changes annually but relates to the Vietnam war; recently, applicants were asked to write about "Operation Babylift 1975," including an interview of a veteran regarding his or her opinion.
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Essay or written statement
Applying
Visit the scholarship page for application details and to submit your essay.
Award & payment
Amount: $750
Payout: Not stated on the listing
About the provider
Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation
Overview
The Frank Budd, M.D. Scholarship offers $750 to eligible students from specific counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin who are related to Vietnam veterans.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.