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College of Continuing Education students juggle family, work, and other responsibilities outside the classroom. While they have the drive, talent, and desire to succeed, their financial situation can hold them back. Your scholarship gift will make a difference.

The Nolte-Miller Scholarship, named for two prominent leaders at the University of Minnesota, is a comprehensive scholarship fund at the College. We encourage you to give to the Nolte-Miller Scholarship and make an investment in our learners' future. Just follow the "Make a Gift" link to the left to give online.

Hear from Recipients

"Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to continue to expand my education...I have no doubt that without this scholarship I would not be able to continue my studies."

– Sidow Mohammed
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Sidow holds a Ph.D. in Educational Curriculum and Methodology from Um Durman Islamic University in Khartoum, Sudan. He has extensive expertise in teaching, translating, and developing educational materials. Sidow sought out the College's Translation and Interpreting Certificate to combine his professional background with legal and health care translation skills to "provide a valuable service to the Somali community and help bridge the culture and language gap between East and West." When thanking scholarship donors, he explained, "You are not only helping me, you are helping the 50,000 people of the Twin Cities Somali community."

"The financial support of the CCE Scholarship Program has made my dream of new career opportunities come true. I look forward to my continued learning and will always appreciate those people who extended a helping hand..."

– Gena McElwain
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Gena describes herself as "the proud owner of a bachelor's degree" from the College's Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program. She began her BAS degree after receiving an AAS in marketing from Normandale Community College and gaining over a decade of experience in retail management. After entering the BAS program, Gena endured a nightmare schedule to make ends meet. She took night classes, worked all night supervising shelf stockers, and cleaned houses during the day. Gena says that her scholarship award allowed her to live a normal life and "made me feel worthy and self-confident."