Milaca Area Scholarships

Scholarships will be added to this site as the information is received by Milaca High School.  Most of our local scholarships begin to be advertised after Winter Break.  Check back regularly for new additions!

The biggest scholarship program available to Milaca High School students in the Milaca Scholarship Foundation/ Dollars for Scholars Program.  The application for this year's graduates will be available in January.

• The Elks National Foundation (ENF) has kicked off the 2024 scholarship year. Here are the details!

Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest:

The 2024 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 13, 2023. 

The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2024.

Local Scholarships from the St. Cloud Elks Lodge #2843 will be announced in the Spring.

MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year. Some important applicant details include:

• Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.

• Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.

• Male and female students compete separately. 

Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please have your students choose St. Cloud Lodge #2843 as their sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at enf.elks.org/MVS.

Legacy Awards – The Legacy Awards program begins on September 1, 2023.  Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards. The application deadline is February 5, 2024.  Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link.

For any questions, please contact me at ElkCathie@gmail.com or by phone or text at 320-309-3317

• The Rox Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization administered by the St. Cloud Rox Baseball Club with corporate support from Wells, Miller Buick GMC, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), and NAPA Central.  

During the current school year, the Rox Community Foundation will award “20” individual college scholarships for senior high school students, EACH valued at $1,000. They will be awarded in the following categories: Arts, Athletics, Automotive, Disabilities, Education, and Volunteerism.

. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 12th 2024. https://roxcommunityfoundation.org/student-scholarships

• Minnesota Association of Townships Scholarship Program

The Minnesota Association of Townships awards up to five $2,000.00 scholarships to high school juniors. Participants will submit a written essay on the topic of the role of townships in local government.

The deadline to apply is June 1, 2024

For Details:

https://mntownships.org/about-mat/minnesota-association-of-townships-scholarship-program/ or reach out to your High School Counselor for the form.

•  Unite for Success 2023 Scholarship - Central Minnesota Farm Show: For students interested in the Agriculture field this is a $1,000.00 scholarship to pursue that. Students must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA. 

I’ve attached an overview page of the scholarship. There is an online application for students to fill out at the following page, https://bit.ly/23FSScholarship. If you’d like to see more information about our Central MN Farm Show, please go to www.centralmnfarmshow.com.

Application deadline is January 31, 2024.

•  East Central Energy : 

Has an opportunity to win one of THREE $1,500.00 Scholarships. The deadline to apply is April 1st, 2024. See pdf below. Scholarship eligibility and program requirements

1.   Students who are being considered for an ECE scholarship must be an ECE member or son or daughter of an ECE member. Please provide the student name, address and phone number as well as their parent/guardian name, physical address and phone number to ECE before the student is notified of the scholarship. ECE will verify their eligibility.

2.   Students must pick up a form from the Student Service Office or ask your counselor. Complete it and give it back to their school counselor.

• Bill Sandy Pheasants Forever Scholarship:

Rum River Pheasants Forever Chapter 19 will award up to Four $1,000.00 Scholarships. For students seeking a degree in the area of     natural resources, biology, wildlife management or forestry. Applicants must attend a four year college or a two year and have a 2.5 or higher GPA.

Deadline is April 1, 2024 applications will be in the Student Service Office.

• Benton Communications Scholarship: Will be issuing FOUR - $750.00 Scholarships whose parents or legal guardians have communications service with Benton Communications.

To apply for a scholarship, the senior will need to meet the following criteria:

§   Parents or legal guardians have telephone service with Benton Telephone

§   Grade point average must be at least 2.5 (transcript needs to be included)

§   Short essay 50- 100 words of their career plans

§   Include a graduation picture (for publication purposes if they are the recipient of the scholarship)

Applications are in the Students Service Office or here is the link for the form

https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/FRS2022

Completed applications should be sent directly to Benton Cooperative Telephone Company, postmarked no later than March 29,2024.

• Minnesota Telecom Alliance Foundation scholarship program: Will be offering Six $2,000.00 scholarships eligible to applicants majoring in either Telecommunications or Information Technology (IT) at a university, college, or technical college and be a Minnesota resident.

MTA Scholarship applications can be obtained online at:

https://www.mnta.org/page/scholarship

Applications must be submitted to Benton Communications by February 16, 2024. Student may send the properly completed applications to Benton Communications, Attn: Cheryl Scapanski/MTA Scholarship Application, 2220 125th Street NW Rice, MN, 56367-9701.

• East Central Minnesota PFLAG Scholarship: East Central Minnesota PFLAG will be awarding up to $500.00 scholarships to LGBTQ seniors enrolled in the surrounding Mille Lacs counties.

PFLAG SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

§   High school senior at one of the participating high schools

§   First-year student enrolled in an area community college

§   Making satisfactory academic progress

§   Self identifies as LGBTQ

§   Will be enrolled in a post-secondary institution the following fall

Deadline is April 25,2024 application will be in the Student Service Office. Or on the website www.ECMNPFLAG.org

• Catholic United Financial Foundation: The Alexis Ann Hasser Memorial Scholarship

An opportunity to win a $1,000.00 scholarship for a student attending a 2 year or 4-year degree that is studying in either Social Work or Psychology major. 

Deadline to apply is April 8, 2024

Application and details are in the Student Service office. 

• Jim's Team 4 Diabetes Scholarship: They will be awarding up to 10 $500.00 scholarship for a senior that has type 1 diabetes.

Eligibility Requirement's: 

High school senior with type 1 diabetes.

Going to attend a four year university, college, technical or trade school based in the USA. 

Must be in good academic standing

Letter from Physician or CDE with application that certifies student's diagnosis and endorses your ability to manage T1D. 

Student to provide essay with application describing the impact Type 1 Diabetes has had on your life and why you should be considered for this scholarship. 

Must be received on or before May 17, 2024. Application is the Student Service Office. Individuals can email scholarship application or submit by postage mail to the following:

Send by Email: JimsTeam4Diabetes@gmail.com

By Postage Mail: Jim's Team 4 Diabetes Foundation, 10956 Johnson Street NE,  Blaine, MN 55434

• Isanti County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Scholarship: Scholarship opportunity 2024 are you a child of a Veteran? You may be eligible for a $2,500 scholarship. Deadline March 22nd 2024. For more information & to apply visit www.beyondtheyellowribbionisanti.org 

• Chamber's "Unite for Success" Scholarship program: Glenn J. Imholte/Chamber Connection ($500.00) students who plan to study in a business-related area and have an average 3.0 GPA. To complete an application and see scholarship outlines visit www.UniteForSuccess.com   ( then click 'High School & College Scholarships on the left - hand column tabs).

Deadline is March 29th 2024 applications will be in the Student Service Office 

• Blaze Credit Union Scholarships: The Blaze Credit Union Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of our 2024 Scholarship Program, designed to support the educational aspirations of students in our communities. With a commitment of $50,000, we are eager to invest in the future of our scholars, helping them to ignite their potential, and achieve academic success.

Key Dates:

• Applications available beginning February 1, 2024

• The deadline for applications is 11:59:59 p.m., March 31, 2024

Eligibility & Criteria:

• Traditional applicants must be a current student at a Minnesota high school graduating in 2023.

• Cannot be a recipient of more than one scholarship from Blaze Credit Union Foundation during the same school year.

• Must be enrolled, accepted or plan to attend a post-secondary, accredited school during the 2024-2025 school year (2-year, 4-year, trade school, vocational school, graduate programs, etc.) 

• There will be a one-year expiration date on all scholarships. 

• Scholarships will be paid out directly to the school and can be used for payment of tuition, books, and fees.

Blaze Foundation Scholarship Program Breakdown:

1. Blaze CU High School Branch Scholarships: Empowering Local Dreams

   • Total Funding: $10,000

   • Number of Scholarships: 4

   • Amount per Scholarship: $2,500

   • Eligibility: Open to all students, regardless of membership status

   • Criteria: Needs-based

   • Student Type: Traditional*

   • Special Note: These scholarships are allocated specifically for students at Como, Harding, Highland, and Johnson High Schools in St. Paul, MN. One $2,500 Traditional Scholarship is allocated for each school.
     
     

2. Needs-Based Scholarships: Supporting Academic Aspirations

   • Total Funding: $25,000

   • Number of Scholarships: 10

   • Amount per Scholarship: $2,500

   • Eligibility: Open to all students, regardless of membership status

   • Criteria: Needs-based

   • Student Type: Traditional*

   • Purpose: These scholarships aim to assist students who demonstrate financial need, ensuring that economic barriers do not hinder educational opportunities.

3. Member-Exclusive Scholarships: Valuing Our Blaze Family

   • Total Funding: $15,000

   • Number of Scholarships: 6

   • Amount per Scholarship: $2,500

   • Eligibility: Exclusive to Blaze Credit Union members

   • Student Type: 2 Traditional* and 4 Non-Traditional*

   • Vision: To demonstrate appreciation to our members, these scholarships are dedicated to both Traditional and Non-Traditional student members, reinforcing our commitment to the educational endeavors of our Blaze Credit Union family.

The online applications portal for all scholarship categories is now open. Please note, no paper applications will be accepted.  

https://blazecu.smapply.io/prog/blaze_cu_foundation_scholarship_program_2024-25/

• Mille Lacs Area Health Foundation is offering two Scholarships for students planning to go into healthcare.

•   The Mille Lacs Area Health Foundation Healthcare Scholarship: is a $1000.00 scholarship for

students entering the General Healthcare Field of study only.

https://www.mlahf.org/healthcare-scholarship

•   The Clareen Wilson-Nyquist RN Scholarship is a $1,000.00 for students entering the Registered

Nursing Field of study only. Nursing students may apply for both scholarships.

https://www.mlahf.org/clareen-wilsonnyquist-registered-nurse-scholarship

No handwritten applications, please. 

applications can be submitted via mail or email to MLAHF/Jamie Root-Larsen with the applicants high

school transcript no later than April 8, 2023.

Mail: Jamie Root-Larsen, Co- Director email: jrootlarsen@mlhealth.org

c/o Mille Lacs Health System

200 Elm Street North

Onamia, MN 56359

•  East Central Pork Producers Scholarship: They are giving out scholarships as much as $1000.00 per recipient. For students planning to study a field related to agriculture. To be considered you need to live in Isanti, Pine, Kanabec or Mille Lacs county. Will need a letter of recommendation and obtain at least a 2.0 GPA for the first quarter/semester of studies. Application deadline is March 31, 2024 Mail application to 1648 140th Ave, Ogilvie, MN 56358

 Applications will be in the Student Service Office

•  Fraternal Lodge 92 Scholarship Application: 1 - $1,000.00 Scholarship is for Seniors that will be attending a college or vocational school. This scholarship id based on academic achievement, community service, and a 250 - to 300- word essay on your plans accomplished through this post-secondary education. 

Applications are in the Student Service Office

Please bring completed application to Bri in Student Service Deadline is noon April 1,2024.  

• OES Kedron Chapter 120 Scholarship: 1 - $1,500.00 Scholarship for High School Seniors currently enrolled in Princeton, Milaca or Cambridge who will be attending a college or vocational school for the coming year. This scholarship is based on academic achievement, community service and Masonic affiliation*. Please include supporting documentation of your academic and community activities, letters of recommendation, resume or work history and a list of . any other awards or scholarships you are receiving. 

Deadline for this application is April 9th, 2024. Applications are in the Student Service Office

•  M Health Fairview Northland: Will award 9 scholarships (2-$500 and 7-$1000) to high school students and adults who are pursuing careers in health care.

Applications are open to students in the M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center service area and to employees of Fairview Northland Medical Center and their children, regardless of residence. Applicants must be a high school graduate or graduating from high school this year and attend, or plan to attend, an accredited school in the 2023-2024 school year.

These Scholarships will be selected, and recipients notified in May/June.   Money for scholarships comes from funds raised by the M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center and the Medical Staff. 

Completed applications and supporting documents must be received no later than April 1rd, 2024.  Candidates can find the guidelines and the application at the below link.

Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rNRHPExTfPs2bFYfyu1EuHW4iVWKMZKf/edit

Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWJtiWN4CbJtdjckhE_Rhhw_JoMMv5KmjOC5mmjF44MSmQiw/viewform

Federated Co - Ops Inc. Scholarship Program: Offering two $1,000.00 Scholarships to the students that are selected. Requirements:

§   School District Senior [of the school they are applying through]

§   Federated Co-ops, Inc. member or current employee [supply member/customer#] MUST CONFIRM PRIOR TO AWARD

§   Financial need a factor in consideration.

§   Student must enroll in a two-year or four-year accredited college. Educational focus being.

Agronomy, Energy, Retail, or a service industry is preferred. (i.e., mechanic school)

Deadline: applications should be submitted on or before 04/15/2024 Applications are in the Student Service Office.

Town & Country Finance, Inc. $500.00 Scholarship is for students pursuing a degree in Science or Engineering.  Return application to Student Services by April 8, 2024. 

Application will be in the Student Service Office