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Scholarships highlighted in green are local scholarships, only available to BHS Seniors.
Scholarships highlighted in green are local scholarships, only available to BHS Seniors.
Scholarships highlighted in pink are open to Juniors.
Scholarships highlighted in pink are open to Juniors.
Exclusive Scholarships for Minnesota Students in 2024Awards varyMany scholarships for MN students are available with varying deadlines. Check out there website for information.Information: Click here
Minnesota ScholarshipsThere are many scholarships available on this website with varying deadlines.Information: Click here
Blue and Gold Scholars ProgramThis is a merit-based scholarship program for eligible graduates of 19 area high schools (Including Barnesville High School) and homeschools within the same region who enroll at M State Fergus Falls. Designed to provide students a well-rounded college experience without the worry of tuition costs, the program covers remaining tuition and fees after other scholarships and grants are applied.Eligibility:
Red River Communications Scholarship ProgramTwelve $1,000 awards
Missouri River Energy Services Scholarship ProgramFive $1,000 awards (may be renewable for up to three additional years)Eligibility:
Seven $2,000 awardsEligibility:
MGA Foundation Women's Scholarship$3,000 awards, renewable Eligibility:
MGA Foundation Jim Mendesh Memorial ScholarshipTwo $2,500 awardsEligibility:
Catch a Break! Scholarship ProgramVarious AwardsEligibility:
Clay-Wilkin Soybean/Corn Growers Association Scholarship$1,000 awardsEligibility:
Hagan Scholarship FoundationAwards VaryEligibility:
B.E.S.T. Scholarship ProgramAwards VaryEligibility:
Minnesota ScholarshipsThere are many scholarships available on this website with varying deadlines.Information: Click here
Blue and Gold Scholars ProgramThis is a merit-based scholarship program for eligible graduates of 19 area high schools (Including Barnesville High School) and homeschools within the same region who enroll at M State Fergus Falls. Designed to provide students a well-rounded college experience without the worry of tuition costs, the program covers remaining tuition and fees after other scholarships and grants are applied.Eligibility:
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Enrolled in 6 or more credits on the Fergus Falls campus per semester
- Participation in M State athletics, fine arts, college engagement through a recognized student organization, student worker or work-study, and/or live in campus housing
- Graduate of one of the participating high schools or homeschool within the same region
- Open to all income levels
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form completed
Red River Communications Scholarship ProgramTwelve $1,000 awards
- General Membership Scholarship ($1,000) – EIGHT $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students within the service territory of the cooperative. Parent/legal guardian of the applicant must be a member of Red River Rural Telephone Association (DBA Red River Communications).
- General Customer Scholarship ($1,000) – ONE $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to students within our service territory.
- Vocational Scholarship ($1,000) – ONE $1,000 scholarship award to provide opportunities to students pursuing an associate degree, credit-bearing certificate, or an industry-recognized credential at a vocational-technical school, trade school, two-year community college or state college.
- Technical Scholarship ($1,000) – ONE $1,000 scholarship award to support students interested in the fields of telecommunications and technology. Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a STEM field such as telecommunications, computer science, information systems, network engineering, telecommunication engineering, broadcast engineering technology, information or data technology, or a related program are eligible.
- Agricultural Scholarship ($1,000) – ONE $1,000 scholarship award for high school seniors who will continue their education to prepare for a career in some way connected to the agricultural industry. Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in agribusiness, agriculture, animal/veterinarian science, earth science, natural resources, horticulture, range science, or a related program are eligible
- Be a spring 2026 graduating high school senior.
- All scholarships require the parent/legal guardian of the applicant to be subscribed to a basic Red River service (local phone, broadband or TV) and that account be in good standing.
- Be a United States citizen.
- During the last three years of school, applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be accepted by an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational or technical school/program.
Missouri River Energy Services Scholarship ProgramFive $1,000 awards (may be renewable for up to three additional years)Eligibility:
- Scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing courses of study for careers related to the electric industry, such as an electrical technician (field service technician, wind turbine maintenance, power plant maintenance, etc.), electrical engineer or other engineering disciplines, mathematics, science, energy management, or other fields including but not limited to accounting, economics, marketing and communications, IT, or cybersecurity.
- Applicants must reside in a household receiving electric service from an MRES member utility.
- Must enroll in a full-time* undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school no later than the fall of 2026.
- Applicants must be a high school senior graduating in the 2025-2026 school year.
Seven $2,000 awardsEligibility:
- Scholarships will be awarded to students majoring in courses of electrical lineworker and the powerline program.
- Awards are for undergraduate study only.
- Applicants do not need to reside in the MRES service area.
- Must enroll in a full-time* vocational-technical school no later than the fall of 2026.
- Enrolling in an electrical lineworker or powerline program. The student must attend one of the following technical colleges selected by MRES:
- Bismarck State College – Bismarck, ND
- Dakota County Technical College – Rosemount, MN
- Minnesota West Community and Technical College – Granite Falls, MN
- Minnesota West Community and Technical College – Jackson, MN
- Minnesota State Community and Technical College – Wadena, MN
- Mitchell Technical College – Mitchell, SD
- Northwest Iowa Community College – Sheldon, IA
MGA Foundation Women's Scholarship$3,000 awards, renewable Eligibility:
- A U.S. citizen residing in the state of Minnesota.
- A high school senior intending to enroll in the year they apply.
- Have and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.2.
- Demonstrate financial need as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Exhibit quality of character through civic and academic activities.
- Show an interest or involvement in the sport of golf, though excellence in golf is not required.
MGA Foundation Jim Mendesh Memorial ScholarshipTwo $2,500 awardsEligibility:
- Pursuing a certificate* or associate degree at a Minnesota State College or University** in a skilled trade or vocation (i.e., electrician, construction, HVAC, medical assistant, teacher's aide, etc.).
- Must be high school seniors or graduates who reside in Minnesota.
- Must have a strong connection to the sport of golf (i.e., caddie experience, current or former high school golf team member, employed at a golf facility, parent or guardian employed at a golf facility).
- Must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
- Must plan to enroll in full-time study at an accredited two-year college or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
- Demonstrate financial need as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Reside in Minnesota at the time of application.
- At the time of application must be a high school senior or graduate up to 22 years of age.
Catch a Break! Scholarship ProgramVarious AwardsEligibility:
- You have faced challenges in your life and learned from them
- You are highly motivated and know why you want a college education
- Must be a MN Resident as defined by your 4-year public (not private) college or university in Minnesota.
- Your composite ACT score is 24 or higher
- Your GPA is 3.0 or higher
- You will be 21 years of age or younger when admitted as a freshman
- Your family’s household income shows significant financial stress/challenges in paying for your college education. Award amount determined after consideration of all sources of financial aid
Clay-Wilkin Soybean/Corn Growers Association Scholarship$1,000 awardsEligibility:
- Eligible students are enrolled in Clay or Wilkin County schools or their parents are Clay or Wilkin county producers.
- Applicant must be a senior high school student or freshman in college.
- Applicant must be pursuing an education in ag business/ production/engineering/education, or another ag-related field of study.
Hagan Scholarship FoundationAwards VaryEligibility:
- Must attend a high school located in the United States.
- Must be in the high school graduating class.
- All students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply regardless of nationality or citizenship.
- Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.
- Must provide a current copy of the applicant’s High School Transcript.
- Must provide an “unsealed” Letter of Recommendation. If an unsealed LOR is not available from an educator, provide from a non-educator.
- Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
- The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
- Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.
- Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 until September 1, 2026 to be eligible for a fall semester disbursement. Work must be regularly scheduled non-family employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
- Parents Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2024 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $125,000.
- U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide the first two pages of their FAFSA Summary. The FAFSA Summary must show the SAI.
- Non U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide Proof of non-U.S. Citizenship. Copy of Foreign Passport or Green Card.
- Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
B.E.S.T. Scholarship ProgramAwards VaryEligibility:
- Graduating Barnesville High School Senior
- Other eligibility varies
Clay County Farm Bureau Association Agricultural Scholarship$500 awardEligibility:Graduating high school senior in Clay County, MinnesotaFarm Bureau (family membership with Clay County Farm Bureau Association is desired but not requiredPLan on attending a college (2 or 4 year) in Agriculture-related major OR desire to return to their family farmApplication: Click here (applicant should rename the file to include their name in place of the word “Applicant”, prior to emailing the file back to the committee for review)Deadline: March 23, 2026
Precision Inc. Scholarship$500 awardsEligibility:
R&J Broadcasting, Inc. ScholarshipTwo $500 awardsEligibility:
Minnesota Heating and Cooling Association ScholarshipMinimum of one $1,000 awardEligibility:
DSG's Education Connection FundAwards varyEligibility:
Nibbe Family Scholarship$3,000 award, renewableEligibility:
Park Region Co-op ScholarshipAward variesEligibility:
American Crystal Sugar Company Community Roots Scholarship ProgramTechnical/Vocational School Scholarship$1,000 award
College and University Scholarship$1,000 award
Essentia Health ScholarshipOne $1,000 awardEligibility:
Associated General Contractors of NDAwards VaryEligibility:
ECMC The College Place Northern Minnesota ScholarshipSeniors- One $500 awardEligibility: Click here for detailsApplication: Click hereDeadline: April 24, 2026
Juniors- One $500 awardEligibility: Click here for detailsApplication: Click hereDeadline: April 24, 2026
Dorothy A Christianson ScholarshipFour $250 awardsThe American Legion Auxiliary Unit # 153, Barnesville has established a scholarship to assist needy and deserving students to further their education in any field of their choice.Eligibility:
Red River Riders ScholarshipEligibility:
Minnesota AFL-CIO ScholarshipFive $1,000 awards (Four- College or Universitye, One-Vocational/ Trade School)Eligibility:
Ethel Curry American Indian Leadership ScholarshipAwards VaryEligibility:
Minnesota Association of Townships Scholarship ProgramFive $2,000 awardsEligibility:
Prevention Magazine Scholarship$500 AwardEligibility:
Arc of Cass County Higher Learning ScholarshipEligibility:
Precision Inc. Scholarship$500 awardsEligibility:
- Applicant must be pursuing a career in Plumbing or Heating/Cooling (HVAC) via Technical/Trade school training in the fall of 2026
- Applicant must be graduating in the Spring of 2026 from a high school.
R&J Broadcasting, Inc. ScholarshipTwo $500 awardsEligibility:
- Current high school students demonstrating an interest in broadcasting careers including advertising sales, web/social media development, entertainment programming, marketing and promotions, news reporting and administrative support.
- Applicant must be a MN or ND resident within the R&J Broadcasting, Inc. broadcast area.
- Current R&J Broadcasting, Inc. officers, directors, office staff, and their immediate families are not eligible to receive the scholarship.
- Applicants must verify acceptance by, or enrollment at an accredited post- secondary educational institution. The Scholarship Committee assumes that many applicants will be enrolled in courses or programs that will prepare them for work in the radio broadcasting industry. However, the Committee recognizes that some students may elect to pursue majors or courses not directly connected to media studies. Such students must demonstrate a sincere desire to seek an eventual career in radio broadcast or media through work at a campus radio station, involvement with production, broadcast, web design, or online social media/marketing.
Minnesota Heating and Cooling Association ScholarshipMinimum of one $1,000 awardEligibility:
- Be enrolled at an accredited technical program related to the HVAC field for the semester the scholarship is awarded. E.G., You must be enrolled for courses in Fall 2026.
DSG's Education Connection FundAwards varyEligibility:
- DSG has established the DSG Education Connection Fund to provide scholarships for those who wish to join the trade industries. There are a number of directions that a career in the trades can take you:
Nibbe Family Scholarship$3,000 award, renewableEligibility:
- Barnesville graduating senior attending a 2 or 4 year undergraduate program in the fall
- Favorable Considerations: First generation student, qualifies for financial assistance, consistent or improved academic standing
Park Region Co-op ScholarshipAward variesEligibility:
- Applicant must be a senior and desire to further their education after high school
American Crystal Sugar Company Community Roots Scholarship ProgramTechnical/Vocational School Scholarship$1,000 award
- Graduating Barnesville High School Senior
- 2.5 minimum GPA
- Intended to be awarded to a well-rounded graduating high school senior pursuing a technical or vocational school education in a STEM field, or one or more of the following fields of study:
- Packaging
- Power Generation Technology
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Process Technology
College and University Scholarship$1,000 award
- Graduating Barnesville High School Senior
- 2.5 minimum GPA
- Intended to be awarded to a well-rounded graduating high school senior
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Agriculture
Essentia Health ScholarshipOne $1,000 awardEligibility:
- Graduating Barnesville High School Senior
- Continuing education in a healthcare related field (whose major interest is in the field of science and/or medicine)
- Applicants who are a family member of an Essentia Health officer that is director or above (titles include but are not limited to Pres, CEO, COO, CNO, SVP, VP, Sr Director, Director), or Trustee are not eligible to receive an EH scholarship
- Awards shall be based upon good character, scholastic achievement and promise, citizenship, personality, and seriousness of purpose
Associated General Contractors of NDAwards VaryEligibility:
- High School Seniors pursuing a career in the field of construction; construction engineering, construction management or construction trade programs.
- Attending North Dakota State University, University of Mary, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Bismarck State College or North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS)
ECMC The College Place Northern Minnesota ScholarshipSeniors- One $500 awardEligibility: Click here for detailsApplication: Click hereDeadline: April 24, 2026
Juniors- One $500 awardEligibility: Click here for detailsApplication: Click hereDeadline: April 24, 2026
Dorothy A Christianson ScholarshipFour $250 awardsThe American Legion Auxiliary Unit # 153, Barnesville has established a scholarship to assist needy and deserving students to further their education in any field of their choice.Eligibility:
- Graduating Barnesville High School senior
- Must have a "C" or better grade average
- Must be used for the purpose of continuing their education within the first year following their graduation from high school
Red River Riders ScholarshipEligibility:
- Graduating senior
- Pursuing education after high school
Minnesota AFL-CIO ScholarshipFive $1,000 awards (Four- College or Universitye, One-Vocational/ Trade School)Eligibility:
- Be a union member or a dependent of a union member whose local union is affiliated with the Minnesota AFL-CIO
- A graduating high school senior
- Have a straight “B” average or better (3.0 in a 4.0 grade point system)
- Attend a post-secondary institution located within the state of Minnesota.
Ethel Curry American Indian Leadership ScholarshipAwards VaryEligibility:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe
- Reside in the state of Minnesota for priority consideration
- Be accepted into an accredited college or university in the state of Minnesota
- Be pursuing an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree, or be pursuing a diploma or certificate in a career-specific program
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 if applying as an undergraduate
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 if applying as a graduate
- Not be related to a current MDE employee
Minnesota Association of Townships Scholarship ProgramFive $2,000 awardsEligibility:
- 11th grade and attending a Minnesota public, private, or parochial high school or a home study program
- Reside in a Minnesota township
- Plan to further their education at a college, university, or vocational school
- Cannot be the child, stepchild, grandchild or step-grandchild, brother, stepbrother, sister or stepsister of a MAT director or staff member
Prevention Magazine Scholarship$500 AwardEligibility:
- Currently a high school senior
- School must be in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota or Wisconsin
- Have a 2.5 GPA or higher
- Plan to attend college or plans for a training program, JATC, Military, etc.
Arc of Cass County Higher Learning ScholarshipEligibility:
- Scholarships are available to students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Cass and Clay counties who wish to advance their careers. These scholarships can be used for tuition, adaptive equipment, books, or supplies at a higher learning institution of their choice. The amount and size of awards given each year will be based on individual merit, financial need and funds available.
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Coca-Cola ScholarshipAwards VaryEligibility:
MAKA ScholarshipAwards varyEligibility:
The College Place Northern Minnesota Scholarship One $500 awards for seniors, one $500 award for college freshmanEligibility:
Coolidge ScholarshipAward: Full-ride, four-year, merit scholarshipEligibility:
Minnesota Telecom Alliance (MTA) Scholarship ProgramGeneral ScholarshipsFive $2,000 awardsEligibility:
Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Scholarships$2,500 awardsEligibility:
Horatio Alger Scholarship- SeniorsAwards varyEligibility:
Landon's Light Scholarship$2,000 awardEligibility:
American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National Presidents' ScholarshipFifteen $5,000 awardsEligibility:
American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student ScholarshipFive $2,000 awardsEligibility:
American Legion Auxiliary Junior Member Loyalty ScholarshipTen $2,500 awardsEligibility:
American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members Five $5,000 awardsEligibility:
Horatio Alger State Scholarship- MinnesotaNine $10,000 awardsEligibility:
- Current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. who will graduate during the 25-26 school year
- U.S Citizen
- Eligible for federal financial aid
- Going to college in the U.S.
- Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework
MAKA ScholarshipAwards varyEligibility:
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- MN High School Sen or for the academic year 2025-2026
- Korean heritage (minimum 25% biologically Korean
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
- Able to attend the awards dinner i n Spring 2026 (TBD)
- Be a graduating senior enrolled in a Minnesota or North Dakota high school (if selected, recipients must sign an electronic affidavit verifying enrollment – provided by BBB)
- Not be a BBB employee, intern, Board of Director or their family member.
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The College Place Northern Minnesota Scholarship One $500 awards for seniors, one $500 award for college freshmanEligibility:
- Must be a 2025 graduating senior who will be attending a postsecondary institution in 2025-2026 or a first-semester college freshman who will be persisting in the spring 2025 and has unmet financial need.
- Must be signed up to receive correspondence from ECMC, The College Place Northern Minnesota - https://bit.ly/ECMCTCP
Coolidge ScholarshipAward: Full-ride, four-year, merit scholarshipEligibility:
- Any high school Junior who plants to enroll in college in the fall of 2027 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply.
- 2025-26 Coolidge Scholarship applicants must intend to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university as an undergraduate for the first time in fall 2027. That is to say, students in their junior year of high school, or the equivalent if home schooled, are eligible to apply. (Students who are currently high school juniors but take some courses at a local college are indeed eligible to apply for the Coolidge Scholarship.)
- 2025-26 Coolidge Scholarship applicants must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States of America by the 2025-26 scholarship deadline.
- 2025-26 Coolidge Scholarship applicants cannot be the immediate family member of any current employee, trustee, or significant donor to the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation or the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Fund. (Note: Significant donor is defined as one with lifetime giving in excess of $25,000).
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- Be a graduating, minority high school senior
- Be a United States citizen
- Present evidence of financial need
- Demonstrate a record of academic excellence
- Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
- Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university
- Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.
Minnesota Telecom Alliance (MTA) Scholarship ProgramGeneral ScholarshipsFive $2,000 awardsEligibility:
- High School senior
- Plans to attend post-secondary education at a university, college or technical college
- Minnesota Resident
- Applicant’s family must subscribe to at least one service from an MTA member company, like Red River Communications
- High School senior
- Minnesota Resident
- Plans to major in either Telecommunications or Information Technology (IT) at a university, college, or technical college
Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Scholarships$2,500 awardsEligibility:
- Be a graduating high school senior.
- Be a United States citizen.
- Be sponsored by a current member of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association.
- Express interest in returning to a rural community following graduation.
Horatio Alger Scholarship- SeniorsAwards varyEligibility:
- Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of these schools immediately after high school graduation
- Arizona State University, Augustana University, Baylor University, Black Hills State University, Boise State University, Colgate University, Columbia University, Dakota State University, High Point University, Long Island University, Nova Southeastern University, Santa Clara University, South Dakota School of Mines, South Dakota State University, Stanford University, Trinity University, Tulane University, University of California at San Diego, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, University of Sioux Falls, University of South Dakota, University of Texas
- Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5
- Be a United States citizen
- Identify as LGBTQ+.
- Be 17 years of age or older by June 1, 2026.
- Be either from or currently attending school in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota or the Native Nations therein.
- Be currently enrolled in or admitted to a GED program, community college, four-year college, university, graduate school, trade school, professional certificate program, or apprenticeship program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Be a graduate of or graduating from a Minnesota high school or home school, and meet the criteria requirements of the individual scholarship.
- A Masonic affiliation or membership in a Masonic organization is not a requirement.
- Only one application may be submitted, for one level of scholarship within the portfolio, for a given scholarship year.
- Scholarship awards are announced by May 1 each year.
Landon's Light Scholarship$2,000 awardEligibility:
- Applicants must be current high school seniors residing in the Fargo-Moorhead, West Fargo area or within a 30-mile radius
- Must also submit the completed form and documents noted below through the online application portal
American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National Presidents' ScholarshipFifteen $5,000 awardsEligibility:
- Candidates for this award shall be direct descendants of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918; and any time after December 7, 1941. Membership in The American Legion Family is not required for this scholarship.
- Applicants must be in their senior year of high school.
- This is a scholarship to attend an accredited institution of higher education.
- Applicants must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community during their high school years. Hours must be verified in writing by the recipient organization(s).
American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student ScholarshipFive $2,000 awardsEligibility:
- Applicants must be:
- Applicants must be:
American Legion Auxiliary Junior Member Loyalty ScholarshipTen $2,500 awardsEligibility:
- Candidates for this award shall have been Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three consecutive years and be a paid member for the current membership year. Applicant must continue their membership in the American Legion Auxiliary during the scholarship period.
- This scholarship is intended for the traditional college student with no interruption in education, who is at least in the first semester of college or technical school but not yet attained a bachelor’s degree. Any member who is a non-traditional student (a student returning to the classroom after some time away from college) is welcome to apply for the American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student Scholarship.
- This is a scholarship to attend an accredited institution of higher education for the completion of a bachelor’s degree. Applicants must have completed at least one semester with grades that meet continuation requirements at the institution of their choice. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA using a 4.0 scale.
- Previous American Legion Auxiliary national scholarship recipients are welcome to apply.
American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members Five $5,000 awardsEligibility:
- Candidates for this award shall be/shall have been Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, have held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), and must be a paid member for the current (2023) membership year. Applicant must continue their membership in the American Legion Auxiliary during the scholarship period.
- Applicants must be in their senior year of high school.
- This is a scholarship to attend an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must be of good character and have grades that meet entrance requirements at the institution of their choice. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA using a 4.0 scale.
Horatio Alger State Scholarship- MinnesotaNine $10,000 awardsEligibility:
- Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in Minnesota
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States immediately after high school graduation (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
- Be a United States citizen
George (Bud) Sinner Scholarship ProgramTwo $2,000 awardsRiver Watch Scholarship
AgCountry Farm Credit Services ScholarshipFifty $1,000 awardsEligibility:
MNACC BIPOC ScholarshipsAwards VaryEligibility:
Harvey Buchholz Legacy Scholarship$1,000 awardEligibility:
Aakre Reiser ScholarshipAwards VaryEligibility:
FM Area FoundationAwards varyEligibility:
Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead ScholarshipAward VariesEligibility:
Del and Janet Peterson Memorial Scholarship$500 awardEligibility:
Association of Women Contractors ScholarshipsAwards vary
Maple River Grain & Agronomy Scholarship$1,000 awardEligibility:
SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarships$1,500 awardEligibility:
Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association Scholarship$2,000 awardsEligibility:
Fargo-Moorhead Builders Exchange (FMBX) Scholarship ProgramEligibility:
MBEX/TBG Construction ScholarshipAwards varyEligibility:
Workforce Development Scholarship$1,000 award, renewableEligibility:
Minnesota Chapter of Women in Public Finance ScholarshipAwards VaryEligibility:
Minnesota Construction Association Annual ScholarshipTech/Trade School ProgramFour $1,250 awardsEligibility:
Young Women in STEM ScholarshipThree $3,500 awardsEligibility:
Andrew A. Lindberg Memorial Foundation Scholarship$2,00 award, renewable up to 5 yearsEligibility:
- Must be a senior in high school with plans to attend an accredited college or university during the 2025-26 academic year
- Must have spent at least one year in the Red River Basin River Watch Program
- All majors are welcome
- Must reside within the Red River Basin and be a senior in high school with plans to attend an accredited college or university during the 2025-26 academic year
- Must be planning to major in Water Resources, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or another closely related field of study
AgCountry Farm Credit Services ScholarshipFifty $1,000 awardsEligibility:
- High school seniors entering college in the fall of 2025.
- Applicants may be from an actively farming or ranching family OR planning to pursue an agricultural career.
- Applicants must be residents of a county served by AgCountry in Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
- Selection is based on academic aptitude, vocational promise, personal attributes, leadership and financial need. Children of AgCountry FCS employees and Board Members are not eligible to apply.
MNACC BIPOC ScholarshipsAwards VaryEligibility:
- Identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC)
- Graduate from high school in Minnesota
- Enroll at a MnACC member institution in fall 2024
- Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA 3.0 ( preferred 3.5 or higher)
Harvey Buchholz Legacy Scholarship$1,000 awardEligibility:
- Must be a high school senior graduating in 2025
- Must live or attend a high school in Minnesota
- Must be enrolling in a post-secondary institution (technical school, trade school, college or university) in Fall 2025
Aakre Reiser ScholarshipAwards VaryEligibility:
- Graduating Barnesville High School senior
- Accepted as a first-year students for postsecondary education/training in an accredited university, college, or vocational/technical school, or training program
- Achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 while in high school
- Shown examples of leadership/community service volunteer experience
- Show demonstrated financial need
FM Area FoundationAwards varyEligibility:
- The FM Area Foundation manages more than 60 scholarship funds. These funds were created by generous individuals, families and businesses to provide financial assistance for students pursuing higher education and training.
- Some of the scholarships you’ll find are awarded to students from a certain high school, while others are awarded to students going into specific areas of study, such as nursing or engineering. Each scholarship has its own set of eligibility requirements.
Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead ScholarshipAward VariesEligibility:
- To be eligible, applicants must plan to enroll in residential construction trades or a related field (e.g., plumbing, electrical, building construction technology, construction management, heating/air conditioning, etc.) at:
- If attended Herdina Academy one summer, make certain to list that on the application
Del and Janet Peterson Memorial Scholarship$500 awardEligibility:
- Graduating Barnesville High School Senior furthering their education
- Preference for those pursuing a field in the trades, but open for all to apply
Association of Women Contractors ScholarshipsAwards vary
- Apprentice Scholarship
- Academic Trades Diploma Scholarship
- Academic Bachelor's Degree Scholarship
- Resident of Minnesota
- Only available to MSUM, NDSU and University of Mary students
- See application link for further details
Maple River Grain & Agronomy Scholarship$1,000 awardEligibility:
- Graduating Barnesville High School Senior
- This award will have emphasis in agricultural careers, however, EVERYONE is eligible to apply for this award.
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SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarships$1,500 awardEligibility:
- An existing college student or incoming freshman (to be enrolled in the Fall of 2025 in good academic standing)
- Attending any 2 year or 4 year accredited college or university as a full-time student
Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association Scholarship$2,000 awardsEligibility:
- Open to students of any age entering or already attending manufacturing-related programs.
- Application review is a competitive process, with points awarded for experience in the industry, community involvement, and how closely the studies are related to skilled trades.
- Charles S. McCrossan Scholarship
- Kraus-Anderson Insurance Scholarship
- Kraft Construction Scholarship
- Students who are currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution in a construction field.
Fargo-Moorhead Builders Exchange (FMBX) Scholarship ProgramEligibility:
- Eligible students must be enrolled in or be entering a two-year technical program or four-year college program and be in a construction -related field of study.
- Full-time students with a 3.0 GPA (minimum) are eligible to apply.
- High School students are encouraged to apply for a FMBX Scholarship if they have been accepted into a two- or four year program for the Fall of 2025.
MBEX/TBG Construction ScholarshipAwards varyEligibility:
- Be pursuing a construction-related field of study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution, be it a trade school, a two-year technical or community college, or four-year university.
- Be entering the Fall 2025 semester as a freshman, sophomore, or junior. Students completing their degree beyond the traditional four years may also be eligible to apply.
- Be studying at said accredited post-secondary institution in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin.
- Be maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Possess a strong passion for the construction and building industry.
- Agree to attend a minimum of ONE MBEX-sponsored event during Fall 2025, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026. For applicants who live outside of Minnesota who are awarded a scholarship who live outside of Minnesota, further conversation will be had with MBEX staff.
Workforce Development Scholarship$1,000 award, renewableEligibility:
- Applicant can be anyone who is planning to attend a technical school or approved craft training program in any discipline of construction, including a high school senior, military member, or postsecondary student.
- Applicant MUST desire a career in the construction industry.
- Applicant can be a full-time student or part-time student.
- Applicant MUST be enrolled or intend to enroll in an approved accredited program. Approved programs include: a) ABET accredited b) ACCE (accredited or non-degree recognized) c) COE accredited d) ANSI accredited e) IACET accredited f) NCCER accredited g) Registered Apprenticeship program (federal or state registered) h) Other programs as approved by the Foundation
- Applicant MUST pursue degree, certificate or credential in a construction discipline or construction-related studies/programs.
- Applicant MUST be a U. S. citizen or documented permanent resident of the United States (i.e. must possess a "permanent resident" card).
Minnesota Chapter of Women in Public Finance ScholarshipAwards VaryEligibility:
- Women attending their undergraduate studies in the fall of 2025
- Display strong academic performance and leadership skills, commitment to community, and a passion for entering the field of public finance or other financial services sectors
- School Affiliation: The applicant must be currently enrolled in or accepted into a program at a Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) institution.
- Union Aff"tliation: The applicant must be a union member or the child, grandchild or spouse of a union member.
- Ethnicity: The applicant must be a racial/ethnic group member. "Racial/ethnic group member" is defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget (and for this scholarship) to include Black/African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaskan Native.
- Academic Standards: The applicant must meet academic and admission standards of the institution he/she is attending.
- Applicants must have at least a 2.0 grade point average for undergraduate students and 3.0 grade point average for graduate students to be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
- Credits Required: Full time status for undergraduate students is twelve (12) credits or more and graduate students is six (6) credits or more. Part-time status for undergraduate students is 6-11 credits.
- Awards: Full-time scholarship recipients are eligible for scholarships up to $1,700, and part-time scholarship recipients are eligible for up to $850. Increases to the scholarships may occur if funding allows.
Minnesota Construction Association Annual ScholarshipTech/Trade School ProgramFour $1,250 awardsEligibility:
- Must be a full-time student
- Must be attending a trade/tech school or a senior in high school that has been accepted into a program beginning this fall
- Must be pursuing a construction-related craft or trade (ex: plumbing, HVAC, land surveying, welding, masonry, carpentry, electrical, mechanics, etc.)
- Must be a full-time student
- Must be attending a 4-year college or university
- Must be pursuing a degree in construction management or a related field
Young Women in STEM ScholarshipThree $3,500 awardsEligibility:
- Any female high school senior and undergraduate students who are from a low-income household
- Pursuing a degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Andrew A. Lindberg Memorial Foundation Scholarship$2,00 award, renewable up to 5 yearsEligibility:
- Must be a resident and High School Senior from a town with a population fewer than 25,000 in the state of Minnesota.
- Must come from an agricultural background rooted in the state of Minnesota, i.e. working on a family farm or working in
- agricultural service, etc.
- Must have graduated from High School with a GPA of 3.5 or greater and received admittance with incoming freshman
- status to an accredited physical (not online) education institution beyond the high school level prior to the award date [8/30/2025]
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