Scholarship Overview
Scholarship awards will be based on need and potential academic talent in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as conveyed through the application and supporting documents. The goal of the Oliveira Foundation is to provide scholarships to individuals pursuing STEM careers who demonstrate financial need.
Scholarships for first year students are available at the following amounts:
2-year program - $2,000
4-year program - $4,000
Scholarships apply only to tuition, room and board expenses.
Eligibility
Students must have applied to and plan to attend a post-secondary institution within the United States for the scholarship year they are applying for.
Students must reside in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area.
Students must demonstrate a Family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $80,000-$180,000.
Oliveira Scholarships and the North Star Promise
Minnesota’s North Star Promise provides tuition free education at Minnesota public higher education institutions and Tribal Colleges for students whose family AGI falls below $80,000. Please refer to the following information to determine which program fits your post-secondary education goals.
AGI $0-under $80,000?
Applying to a Minnesota state school?
Apply for the North Star Promise.
Applying to a private 2 or 4-year college?
Apply for the Oliveira Scholarship.
AGI $80,000-$180,000?
Applying to a Minnesota state school?
Apply for the Oliveira Scholarship.
Applying to a private 2 or 4-year college?
Apply for the Oliveira Scholarship.
I’m a high school senior applying for the first time.
Applications for the 2024-25 school year will be accepted January 15, 2024-April 12, 2024.
I’m a returning recipient eligible for renewal.
The application window for 2024-25 scholarship renewal has closed. Please watch here for the opening of our 2025-26 renewal window in January 2025.