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Receive up to $8,000
over two years in financial aid

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Application Currently Closed
Application Open: January 15, 2026
Application Deadline: March 27, 2026

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Get Notified

Click on Get Notified, fill out a short inquiry form,
and get the application link when the application opens.

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The Building Strong Families Pathway is for current college students who are Black, Indigenous, or students of color, and pursuing a career working with children and families.

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Minimum Eligibility Requirements   

• Self-Identify as a Black, Indigenous, or person of color
• Undergraduate college student who will graduate in Fall 2027 or Spring 2028
• Declared major in Social Work, Family Studies, or Family Social Science
  
• Minimum College GPA of 2.5
• Intending to work with children and families post-graduation
• Parent(s) adjusted gross income (AGI) must be under $95,000 (up to $135,000 for a family of 6+ members). Applicants who are 24 years or older are assessed on their own (and spouse's income, if married)
  
• Enrolled in an eligible 4-Year partner college in Minnesota in Fall of 2026

Scholarship Terms and Conditions Apply

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Aid

Receive up to $8,000 over two years in financial aid at a partner college

Advising

Professional support through a Wallin Advisor to help you navigate college

Access

Access to career programming and experiences to set you up for success

The Building Strong Families Pathway is for
​current college students who plan to work directly with families upon graduation.  

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