Scholarships

Scholarships are a great way for students to subsidize the cost of education. Many colleges award scholarships at the time of admission to students who meet academic benchmarks (as determined by each, individual college). Do your research and plan ahead for scholarship requirements & application deadlines. Remember to check with your parent/guardian about scholarships that may be available through their places of employment.

The Local Scholarships link details opportunities perfect for MGSH students. The Regional & National Scholarships link details opportunities available nationwide. Both lists are updated regularly.

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Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Program: is a scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need   who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.

Page Education Scholarship: The Page Education Foundation’s programs help to financially support college students’ academic goals while fostering positive mentor relationships and encouraging role models for children. 

Wallin Education Partners offers renewable scholarships to 4-year colleges and universities, as well as 2-year community colleges. Wallin provides financial aid, individualized advising and expanded access.

SCHOLARSHIPS for Asian Students

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholars makes a difference in communities by mobilizing resources to create opportunities for students to access, complete, and succeed after post-secondary education, thereby developing future leaders who will excel in their careers, serve as role models in their communities, and will ultimately contribute to a more vibrant America.

Best Colleges offers a list of Scholarships for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students.

Scholaroo offers a list of Scholarships for Asian American Students.

SCHOLARSHIPS for Black Students

Affordable Colleges has a guide offers an overview of scholarships for Black students, including strategies for applying and resources for students.

Affordable Colleges - HBCUs: provides Black students with scholarships and financial aid information specifically for students attending a Historically Black College or University.

Best Colleges has a list of HBCU scholarships and grants can help Black students pay for college.

HBCU Money Guide - November Scholarship List : a list of November Scholarships to celebrate national scholarship month presented by HBCU Money Guide.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund awards scholarships to outstanding students, ambitious and qualified, who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree

United Negro College Fund is the nation's largest private scholarship provider to minority members. Each year, they award more than $100 million in scholarships to students attending more than 1,100 schools across the country, including HBCUs.  

SCHOLARSHIPS for Latino Students

The Dream US National Scholarship: think of our National Scholarship as the “Pell Grant” for highly motivated undocumented students who are eligible to receive in-state tuition in their home state (not applicable if attending a private institution) but still have significant, unmet financial need.

Golden Door Scholars Program: Status doesn’t determine opportunity. Tenacity and hard work do. With our scholarship, undocumented students invest in their education and define their future.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund: empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible.  

MALDEF: supports the next generation of civil rights advocates for the Latino community and offers a Scholarship Resource Guide for high school students.

Unidos-MN.org: provides a list of scholarships for undocumented students.

SCHOLARSHIPS for Native Students

American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students enrolled in certificate, undergraduate, or graduate program at tribal colleges and other nonprofit, accredited schools. 

Augsburg’s American Indian Recognition Full Tuition Program aims to support and promote the importance of American Indian students on campus. Unlike many public institutions, Augsburg’s program does not limit eligibility to American Indian students who live in the state. The program defines “American Indian” as an enrolled member of any federally recognized American Indian tribe, Alaskan Native Village, or Canadian First Nation, or a direct descendent (child or grandchild) of an enrolled or tribally verified member.

Minnesota Department of Education List of American Indian Focused Scholarships and Grants: to help support American Indian students in their preparation and pursuit of post-secondary certifications or degrees.

Minnesota Indian Scholarship: provides postsecondary financial assistance to eligible Minnesota resident students who demonstrate financial need for an award.

Native Forward Scholarship Fund has empowered over 20,000 students from over 500 Tribes in all 50 states by providing scholarship dollars and support for services for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. 

University of Minnesota Native American Promise Tuition Program will provide substantial financial support to first-year undergraduate students and transfer students from Tribal colleges who are enrolled citizens in one of Minnesota’s 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations.

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH SITES are a popular way for students to learn about additional scholarships.  Here are some of the most popular:

BigFuture: the College Board's scholarship search where you can find scholarships, other financial aid and internships from more than 2,200 programs totaling nearly $6 billion.

College Greenlight: is an AMAZING source for 1st gen or low income students planning to attend college after high school.

Collegeboard: provides scholarship listings for students that create a profile. The Collegeboard is the same system that provides Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams.

FastWeb: the leading free online resource in finding scholarships to help you pay for school.  Simply complete your profile and you'll have access to a database of more than 1.5 million scholarships worth $3.4 billion.

MALDEF: supports the next generation of civil rights advocates for the Latino community and offers a Scholarship Resource Guide for high school students.

Minnesota Career Information System: is the most helpful resource for Osseo students to do all types of college research, including look for scholarships.  To login, use "osseo" and "orioles", then click on Education and Financial Aid Sort.

RaiseMe: "micro" scholarships from colleges based on your achievements (things like grades, being involved in clubs/sports/volunteer activities)

SallieMae: offers a free scholarship search to access more than 5 million scholarships worth $24 billion.

Scholarship America: helps students break down barriers, open doors and access scholarships that will help you succeed in life.

Scholarships for Minority Students: provides information on scholarships that exist specifically to help minority students achieve their dreams of attending college.

Scholarships360.org: offers a great scholarship search tool and will send you personalized scholarships every week.

Scholarships.com: offers about $19 billion in financial aid to help you pay for college.