The Magic City Lions Club Scholarship Fund was established by the Magic City Lions Club in 2024. The scholarship fund provides scholarships to area youth through a permanent endowment fund held at the Minot Area Community Foundation.
The Magic City Lions Club is dedicated to recognizing outstanding young individuals in our community and surrounding areas who actively engage in community service and school activities, striving to make a positive impact in the world around them. We seek applicants who exemplify character traits such as caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. To apply, candidates must demonstrate their commitment to volunteering and furthering their education through an essay. We look forward to supporting you in advancing your education and achieving your fullest potential!
Since inception through the spring of 2026, this fund has awarded $4,000 in scholarships.
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution or trade school for the 2026-2027 school year. Must be a resident of Minot or surrounding area.
Application Form: Download or print the fillable Magic City Lions Scholarship application at the bottom of this page. It is to be completed by the student applying for the scholarship. The student must also submit a transcript from the current year showing GPA.
Finally, it will need to be submitted to the school counselor and principal. The counselor and principal must certify the student application and submit to the address listed below.
Applications must postmarked by March 20, 2026 and addressed to:
Magic City Lions Scholarship Fund
c/o Minot Area Community Foundation
606 Burdick Expressway West-Suite A
Minot, ND 58701-4218
Questions? Contact Staci Kenney at 701-852-0646 or staci@centerforcommunitygiving.com
Congratulations to the 2026 Magic City Lions Club Scholarship Recipients!
Collin Swenson from Our Redeemer's Christian School, who will attend University of North Dakota
Zoe Labatore from MLS-Mohall High School, who will attend University of Mary
Each recipient received a $1,000 award