Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship Dinner

The 39th annual Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship Dinner will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington on April 16th, 2026. This year’s theme is The Power of Possibility: Four Decades of Access and Achievement.

Focused on the recruitment, retention and program completion of greater numbers of students of color, the scholarship program awards students who attend Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. Scholarship awards up to $1200 for part-time students and up to $2500 for full-time students.

The program honors Nellie Stone Johnson, a long-time member of the system's board. The endowment is a permanent reminder of Nellie's contributions to civil rights, human rights, and the rights of workforce cultural diversity initiatives.