Scholarships
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ASK FOR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE!!!
REMEMBER TO CHECK YOUR CLASS TEAM REACH OFTEN.
Common Application- THIS IS THE APPLICATION FOR MANY OF OUR LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS!
Please request access and download a copy for yourself.
** If a website is not listed, please see Mrs. Prato for an application. As always, make an appointment to see me for help with these! :)**
Tribal Scholarship Links are here:
Burger King: https://bk-scholars.com/
- Open from October 15 - December 15
Minnesota Power: Due January 15
- 3.0 or higher
- MN Power Service Area
- Emphasis on volunteering
Alworth Memorial Scholarship: January 15
- Must be entering a listed area in Science or Math.
- Must have an ACT score of 24 or higher.
- See Mrs. Prato for assistance, as well as visit www.alworthscholarship.org
Mediacom World Class Scholars Scholarship: Due January 31
- $1000 for anyone in the Mediacom service area (you do not have to be a customer).
Duluth Community Foundation Scholarships: February 15 - OPENS Dec. 1
- several are available
- create an account and take the eligibility quiz
-https://www.dsacommunityfoundation.org/apply-for-scholarship/
Minnesota Telecom Alliance: February 14
https://www.mnta.org/page/Scholarship
- Must receive one service from Paul Bunyan
Foundation for Rural Service: February 16
https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships
- two or four-year college
- be sponsored by a current NTCA/Arvig member
- Have at least a "C" GPA
- Express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation
- Your family must get at least one service from Arvig
Grand Rapids Centennial Rotary: Feb. 20
- Complete the Common Application (link is above). See Mrs. Prato.
- Complete a one-page essay. Info can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SuU_FNAxYAQ9uxhNdxWkk-VvkmwtBUNmlxNqhn00C70/edit#
Local EdMN #1314: Feb 20
Must be the child of a member of our local teacher's union
Include your response to the question “How has a 318 educator affected your life and your future plans?”.
Common Application
Blandin Foundation Education Grants: Opens Early January.
NEW DEADLINE!!!! March 1.
- MUST DO !!!
- Must have your FAFSA completed to do this application. You will attach a copy of your SAR.
- www.blandinfoundation.org/educationgrants
- You send this one in on your own.
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation: March 1 (Opens January 1)
- This organization manages MANY of our local and regional scholarships. MUST DO !!!!!
- the Bigfork Lion's Club, Sulo Herrala and Latterell Family are in this application. These are all LOCAL organizations.
Minnesota North Colleges: Deadlines Vary - check out this site!
https://minnesotanorth.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/
Itasca Campus Foundation Deadline - March 15th
Hibbing, Rainy River, Mesabi Range, & Vermilion- April 1st
American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship: March 1
- Must be a relative of various wars (Mrs. Prato has a list)
- Must have completed 50 hours of volunteer service
- Turn in your application to the President of our local legion by March 1
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Scholarship: March 1
- Must be a son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter of a veteran
- See Mrs. Prato for an Application
- Letters of Recommendation and Essay required
Park State Bank: Due March 3
- (2) $2500 scholarships
- above a 3.0
- Letters of Recommendation are required
- do NOT have to be a member of American Bank
- https://www.parkstatebank.com/about/park-state-bank-scholarship-program
Minnesota High School Football Coaches Association: March 10
3.0 GPA
250 word essay on how football has impacted your life
member of the football team
ask coach for an applicaiton from the MFCA website
Joe Robertson Scholarship: March 15
Common Application
$1500
Trade Preferred / B or C student Preferred
Itasca County Disabled Veterans - Ch.13: March 15
$500.00 - 4 of them!!!!!!! are guaranteed to our school
- Must have some connection to a disabled veteran (if not, please see Mrs. Prato!)
- Complete the Common Application and submit electronically to Mrs. Prato
- AND - complete a HAND WRITTEN response that is less than 100 words about what you believe your duty as a US Citizen is and scan it and email to Mrs. Prato
Minnesota PTA: March 15
- Must have a 2.5 GPA or above.
- Must be pursuing an Education degree at a Minnesota college
- See Mrs. Prato for assistance
Minnesota Horticultural Society: March 15
- Must have an interest in gardening
- any major / any college
- Paper Copy from Mrs. Prato
Jack Moon Scholarship: March 20
https://www.csascholars.org/moon/
Eligibility quiz first. For students going into the trades.
Minnesota State High School Coaches Association: March 28
must be the child or the grandchild of a current or lifetime member of the MN Coaches Association
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce: March 31
- Any Major / Any college
- Paper copies are also available
- go to "Chamber" tab and then "GRACC Scholarship"
Minnesota Women's Golf Association: March 31 @ 4:30 pm
- Must have a 3.2 GPA
- Participation in golf - females only
Baich Foundation Scholarship: March 31
- Medical Fields and Trades
- MUST DO !!!!
- Must include a copy of your official transcript and a list of CIS classes.
Grand Rapids Eagles Auxiliary: April 1
- Common Application
Stephanie's Gift (Bigfork Ambulance): April 1
- Must be entering a Public Service Field
- Common Application
Paul Bunyan Telephone Scholarship: April 1
- Complete the common application (link is above)
Arvig Memorial Scholarship: April 1
- Complete the common application (link is above)
Effie American Legion: April 1
- Complete the common application (link is above)
Coca-Cola: April 1
Complete the common application (link is above)
Bigfork Improvement Group (B.I.G.): April 1
Complete the common application (link is above)
Be sure to answer the 7 specific questions on the B.I.G. applicaiton
Mason's Chippewa Lodge #275 Scholarship: April 11 - none available in 2025
Complete the common application
Write a brief essay discussions "Faith, Hope, Charity". Must be personal and relevant.
Why are they important in today's society?
How are they relevant to you?
$1000
ISD318 Service Employees / AFSCME Council 65 Scholarship: May 1
Dependent of a Council 65 Union member
Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship : April 15
https://poweringthenewera.com/scholarship/
Applied Learning Institute (ALI) Scholarships: April 15
Must be attending ICC, HCC, Mesabi (Virginia or Eveleth), Rainy River or Vermillion
Must be going into one of the following programs: Healthcare, Engineering, Construction, Industrial Tech or Automotive.
Minnesota Benefits Association: April 15
- Must be a child of a public school employee or elected official
Itasca Vintage Car Club: April 15
- Must be entering an automotive field or Engineering
- Common Application
Northwest Minnesota Foundation: April 15
Take an eligibility survey. Over 120 scholarships are available!
Mike Staples - Natural Resources Sepcifically
North Itasca-Northome Scholarship Association: April 25
- You need a letter of recommendation NOT from a teacher or other school personnel!
- Parents must be a customer of NIECI
- Paper Copies in the Counseling Office
Minnesota Athletes in Sports Medicine Scholarships: May 1
- Must be going into sports medicine.
Northland Veterans Memorial Foundation: May 1
- Must be a relative of a Vietnam Veteran
- Paper Copies in the Counseling Office
Hibbing Lodge of Perfection: May 15
- Must include three letters of reference and official transcripts.
- Paper Copies in the Counseling Office
Affinity Plus Credit Union: Due May 31
- Must be a member of Affinity Credit Union
- (8) $5000 schoalrships
PB&J: May 31, 2021
- Must be attending a 2 or 4 year college
- For students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically.
Nursing Schools Almanac Aspiring Nurse Scholarship: June 16
Open to any students pursuing college education in nursing. Go to www.nursingschoolsalamanac.com and click on the banner on the right-had side of the site for detailed scholarship info and an application.
BigSun Athletic Scholarship: June 19
Need to be involved in a sport at the college you will be attending.
http://www.bigsunathletics.com
TIPS:
*If you complete an online application, please let Mrs. Prato know what you have applied for and that you have submitted it.
*Please turn in scholarships to Mrs. Prato a few days before they are due. I will mail them in with the other required items.
* It is important that you - THE STUDENT - complete these scholarships to the best of your ability. It is important that you write as "you". It is ok to get help from parents/teachers/counselor, but be sure that you are the one writing the applications.
* Please make appointments to see me to get help with scholarships. I would be happy to help you, but I can't always "drop everything" when you need me.
* Even if the scholarships are online, ALWAYS get someone else to edit and proofread your scholarship application. Many organizations won't consider your application if there are typos!
* Always check with your college and college website for scholarships. MANY colleges have their own foundations and scholarship organizations and have their own applications for you. Colleges also have financial aid offices and they are there to help you!
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