Education

Helping students and educators thrive.

The Nibbe family and Minnesota State Moorhead representatives celebrate the school agreement.
The entrance to the Nibbe School of Teaching & Learning in Lommen Hall.

The next chapter
in teaching.

Our $5.5 million gift to Minnesota State University Moorhead helped establish the Nibbe School of Teaching & Learning—the largest gift in the university’s history.

The gift supports undergraduate scholarships, innovative teaching initiatives, expanded opportunities, and recognition of excellence. It also helps provide professional development for educators at every stage of their careers.

Eligible MSUM first-year teachers can apply for up to $1,000 to support student learning and classroom purchases.

Start your teacher-grant application

MSUM first-year teacher grant

Apply for up to $1,000 to support your students’ learning and classroom purchases. All fields are required.

A little support.
A world of possibility.

Nibbe Family Scholarship

Open to high school seniors at Barnesville, Lac qui Parle Valley, and Zumbrota-Mazeppa.

$3,000 per year for the duration of your undergraduate program.

Nibbe Family Scholarship recipients holding their award certificates.
Start your scholarship application

Before you apply

The award is $3,000 per year for the duration of your undergraduate program. Favorable considerations include being a first-generation student, qualifying for financial assistance, and consistent or improved academic standing.

Your essay

  1. Give a brief introduction.
  2. Tell us about your life in and out of school.
  3. Explain why you need financial assistance.
  4. Share your future goals and plans.

Please attach your essay, transcript, and FAFSA. If your FAFSA isn’t available by your school’s deadline, submit your application and email the FAFSA separately to contact@nibbefamilyfoundation.org.

A collage of international destinations, including Milan and Paris.

Learning beyond
the familiar.

Study Abroad Minnesota

The foundation has given over $250,000 to support study abroad scholarships for University of Minnesota students.

Explore study abroad scholarships