Scholarships
Scholarships are a great way for college-bound students to subsidize the cost of college. Osseo's Current Local Scholarship Page is updated regularly. Below is the most current list.
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. Many of these scholarships have application deadlines.
Remember to check with your parent/guardian about scholarships that may be available through their places of employment.
Osseo Senior posts available scholarships for students regularly. Below is a current list of those scholarships.
College Scholarships for Black Students
The cost of college has increased dramatically over the past several decades. In 2000, tuition at public colleges cost about $18,300 per year according to the National Center for Education Statistics. In 2017, tuition rose to more than $27,300 per year.
This site/guide offers an overview of scholarships for Black students, including strategies for applying and resources for students.
Scholarships for Latino Students
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.
NAVIGATE MN: is a list of scholarships for undocumented students
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.
Scholarship Searches
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.