Melvin and Sally Mooty Scholarships

The Melvin and Sally Mooty Scholarships are administered by Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Vocational Services program. Through a Scholarship Committee, including members of the Mooty family, applications are reviewed, and scholarship recipients are awarded funds made available through the private donation of Melvin and Sally Mooty. Scholarships will not exceed $5,000. The scholarship monies are to fund tuition, books and classroom materials.
The Melvin and Sally Mooty Scholarships are intended to assist people who have a disability and want to pursue educational goals or gain technical expertise beyond high school. Applicants will need to identify how a scholarship will support their educational aspirations and career goals. Selection emphasis is placed on the applicants’ intentions and achievements rather than solely on their graduation ranking.
Eligibility
• U.S. Citizen
• Minnesota resident
• High school diploma or GED
• Enrolled as an undergraduate student or in a technical college
• Attend an accredited institution
• Demonstrated financial need
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Create a “Statement of Intention” essay
• Provide periodic progress updates

Click here to complete the online application