Scholarships

Welcome to the Hill City scholarship page! 

This is where any scholarship announcements that come through the counseling office will be posted.  While this is by no means a comprehensive list of ALL scholarships, this is a good place to start. 

This page will be updated whenever new scholarship announcements come in.  Please check back often! 

The following list contains links to different organizations that are set up to help you find scholarships.

Going Merry: College Scholarships - Find and Apply Online for scholarships and aid  www.goingmerry.com​

Fastweb: Find Scholarships for College for FREE  www.fastweb.com

Scholarships.com - Free College Scholarship Search   www.scholarships.com​

College Search - BigFuture - College Board  bigfuture.collegeboard.org

Chegg Scholarship search- www.chegg.com 

Minnesota Scholarship Directory, a list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across the state, broken down by month: https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/minnesota-scholarships/

School Specific Scholarships (various deadlines):

***Once you've been admitted to a college, check out their financial aid page, which often has information on scholarships available to their students. 

November Deadlines:

​Jack Kent Cooke

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard and have financial need. 

Cooke College Scholarship Program  is an undergraduate 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. https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/

Deadline: November 14th, 2025

Big Future Scholarship

A) Must attend a public, private, or home school, located in one of the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, or any other U.S. territories and possessions, or are U.S. Citizens or residents who attend a U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (“DoDEA”) school outside of the United States and U.S. territories.

B) Must be a senior in high school. 

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20593/big-future-scholarship

Deadline: November 30th, 2025

Niche College Scholarship

$2,000-12 awards given. In order to be eligible, a student must:

1)Be a senior in high school or a current college student.

2)Be attending or plannign to attend college or university in 2023.

Application can be found at: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20304/niche-2k-no-essay-college-scholarship

Deadline: November 30, 2025

December Deadlines:

Be Bold Scholarship

The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.

To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:

A) Earnest

B) Determined

C) Moving

The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics. Furthermore, the scholarship will be unique in that it will favor students who apply earlier-who are bold and seize the day without procrastinating. https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17251/be-bold-scholarship

Deadline: December 1st, 2025

Hagan Scholarship

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free. Applicants must attend a traditional public high school governed by a school district. 

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

2. Must attend a traditional public high school governed by a school district.

3. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.

4. Must enroll at an Eligible Four-Year College or University the first semester following high school graduation.

5. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.

6. Must work 240 hours each year, from January 1 until commencement of the fall semester in college. Employment must be regularly scheduled work performed under supervision for compensation. 

7. Applicant’s Gross Household Income reported for 2021 Federal Income Tax Purposes must have been less than $85,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total gross income received by all members of a household living under the same roof.

8. Must provide the first five (5) pages of the FAFSA SAR, the EFC must be shown on the first page.

9. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.

10. Must not have a felony conviction.

The intended recipient of a Hagan Scholarship is a high-achieving goal-driven student having a financial need in order to attend college.

Application can be found at: https://haganscholarships.org/application/

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Science Ambassador Scholarship

$40,000- 1 award given. In order to be eligible a student must:

1)Be a high school senior of an undergraduate student.

2)Be a woman attending a school in the United States.

Application can be found at: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14669/science_ambassador_scholarship

Deadline: December 16, 2025

Power of Resilience Scholarship

$1,000-1 award given. In order to be eligible, a student must:

1)Be in either high school or college and must show good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.0.

2)Submit an essay discussing a serious life challenge you encountered and how you overcame that challenge.

Application can be found at: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14792/power-of-resilience-scholarship

Deadline: December 31, 2025

January Deadlines:

Alworth Scholarship: $24,000 over four years for students from NE Minnesota going into math, science, engineering and medical fields.  Must be pursuing a 4 year (bachelors) degree.  Must have a 25 or higher ACT score and a 3.5 or higher GPA. 

How to apply: http://www.alworthscholarship.org/

Deadline: January 15th, 2026

Lake Country Power -Les Beach Memorial:  Up to $4,000 ($1,000/year, renewable) for students whose parents/guardians are Lake Country Power customers.  Must have a 2.5 or better GPA.  Can be used at any 2 or 4 year college.

How to apply:  https://www.lakecountrypower.coop >My Cooperative>Community>Scholarships

Deadline: application window open January 1st-31st, 2026

American Quarter Horse Association Scholarships

$35,000- 50 awards given. In order to be eligible, a student must:

A) Be a current AQHYA or AQHA member.

B) Be in high school, college, or university, depending on which scholarship you are applying for.

Applications can be found at: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12044/american-quarter-horse-association-scholarships

Deadline: January 15, 2026

Dewalt Trades Scholarship: Stanley Black & Decker has established the DEWALT Trades Scholarship to assist individuals attending a two-year college or vocational-technical school who are pursuing a trade degree/certificate in an industry aligned with the Stanley Black & Decker Trade Goals – including but are not limited to Construction, Industrial, Motor/Power Sector, Mechanics, and Technology. Apply at: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dewalttrade/

Deadline: January 16, 2026

*Only the first 1,000 applicants to apply will be considered for scholarship evaluation. 

MN JCI Senate Scholarship

This scholarship is open to all MN High School Seniors. There are 3 $600 scholarships with one of those being specifically for a vocational student. One of the requirements is a GPA of 3.7 or higher.  The winners from MN get moved on to our National organization US JCI Senate for a chance at $1500 scholarships for students who plan to at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools.  More information and application can be found at:  https://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program 

Deadline: January 17th, 2026

Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships

Each year, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) illuminates our legacy by awarding multiple scholarships to students dedicated to higher education. These scholarships support a wide range of fields, including business, chemistry, economics, English, elementary and secondary education, history, historic preservation, horticulture, law, math, medicine, natural science, nursing, and political science. By investing in the next generation of leaders and scholars, DAR ensures that the values of education, historic preservation, and patriotism continue to shine brightly for years to come. Scholarships are awarded to qualified applicants regardless of race religion, or sex. All applicants must be United States citizens. All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance at an accredited college or university in the United States. The only exception is the American Indian Scholarship that is available for students pursuing vocational training. See page below for more information.

Deadline: January 31st, 2026

February Deadlines:

Scholarship For Journalism Diversity

$20,000-1 award given. In order to be eligible, a student must:

Be a highg school senior with a grade point average of 3.0 or better who is preparing to enter college and intends to become a journalist who will bring diversity to U.S journalism. Apply at: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12777/scholarship_for_journalism_diversity

Deadline: February 15, 2026

Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship

$50,000-9 awards given. In order to be eligible, a student must: 

1) Be a graduating high school senior who plans to enroll as a full-time first year student in pursuit of a four-year bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States.

2) Have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 and rank in the top 20% of their class. 

Apply at: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13614/gordon_a_rich_memorial_scholarship

Deadline: February 16, 2026

Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship: Alpha Kappa Psi is a professional, co-ed business fraternity that has been at the University of Minnesota for more than 100 years. These scholarships can have a life-changing impact on students who have demonstrated leadership, extra-curricular involvement, and strong academic performance. High school seniors who have been admitted to the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota for Fall 2023 are encouraged to apply. The application and more information is available at https://www.akpsischolarships.org/

Deadline: February 20, 2026

Texting and Driving Prevention Scholarship

$1,000-1 award given. In order to be eligible, a student must:

1)Be about to enroll or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or community college in the US. High school student may apply if they have been accepted to an accredited college or university.

2)Have a GPA of at least 3.0.

Application can be found at: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15982/texting_and_driving_prevention_scholarship

Deadline: February 10, 2026

Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship

$1,300-20 awards given. In order to be eligible, a student must:

1)Be a current high school senior or current undergraduate student.

2)Have a GPA of at least 2.5.

Application can be found at: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20509/sloane-stephens-doc-glo-scholarship

Deadline: February 20, 2026

March Deadlines:

MDI Success at Work Scholarship

There are 20 $2,000 scholarships to be given to students in areas that MDI serves. In order to be eligible, students must have an IEP/504 or be entering the field of Social Service, Mental Health, Special Education, Physical Therapy or Speech Therapy. To apply visit www.gracf.org

Deadline: March 1st, 2026

Allina Health Orthopedics Sports Medicine Scholarships

Allina Health Orthopedics is proud to continue its effort to advance sports medicine and orthopedic care throughout Minnesota with the 16th Annual Allina Health Orthopedics Sports Medicine scholarship for student athletes.  We are excited to continue offering this award as exemplification of our commitment to provide unsurpassed patient care and community education. 2-$2,500 scholarships will be awarded annually to one female and one male student athlete who intends to attend college to pursue a career in sports medicine. See application below for more information.

Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 18th, 2026

Blandin Foundation Scholarships

Awards range from $1,000-$5,000 per student.

In order to be eligible, a student must:

Be under the age of 25

Have a household Adjusted Gross Income of less than 125,000

Plan to pursue a certificate program, tribal or community technical college, or college/university anywhere in the United States.

Application can be found at: https://blandinfoundation.org/programs/itasca-area/scholarships/?utm_source=vibrant-rural-community&utm_content=feature-single

Deadline: March 1st, 2026

Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation: The GRACF application is used for the following local scholarships; Hill City Community, HCUE Ann McDonald Memorial, Helen Kaslow Swarm,  in addition to matching you with many outside agency scholarships based on their requirements. 

How to apply: online at http://www.gracf.org/#!scholarships/c1zf2

**Application Opens: February 1

**Application Deadline is March 1 

Eligibility - Essentia Health – Future in Healthcare Scholarship

Students who are majoring in Healthcare with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Go to gracf.org, scholarships, apply for a scholarship, log in and you will see Eligibility - Essentia Health – Future in Healthcare Scholarship. The student will take the eligibility quiz and if they meet the criteria, they will then see the application to complete. 

Horatio Alger Association: Eligibility criteria includes: high school graduation, demonstrates critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross income) and exhibits integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity, minimum GPA of 2.0

*JUNIORS CAN APPLY!

Deadline for application is March 1, 2026

Apply at https://scholars.horatioalger.org

SFM Foundation Scholarship: SFM Foundation scholarships may be used toward the costs of attending a two-year or four-year university, college, vocational school or graduate school. To qualify, students must have a parent who was disabled or fatally injured while working for Minnesota or Iowa employers. Scholarships are awarded up to a maximum of $15,000 a year. Apply at: https://www.sfmfoundation.com/apply/

Deadline for application is March 31st, 2026

Children of Warriors National Scholarship

$5,000-15 awards given. In order to be eligible, a student must:

1)Be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, or great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces. 

2)Excel in academics at school and participate in volunteer activities outside of school.

Application can be found at: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12483/children-of-warriors-national-presidents-scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2026

MN North Scholarships & Grants

Various scholarships for students planning to attend MN North in the Fall open on February 1st and will close on March 1st, 2026. Visit this website for more information about individual scholarships and application requirements. 

https://minnesotanorth.edu/admissions/scholarships/

Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

$500- 2 awards given. In order to be eligible a student must:

Have been applied and accepted to a four-year college or university with plans to attain a B.A or B.S.

In two pages or less, discuss the future needs of the area and how the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce can address those needs.

OR

Be pursuing a two-year degree or certification in a vocational/technical industry needed locally. 

Provide a summary of how your field of intended study may be used to contribute to the growth of this community. 

Applicants must be willing to participate in an interview process if selected. 

To download the application visit: www.grandmn.com and click on GRACC Scholarship under "Chamber" tab at the top.

Deadline: March 28th, 2026

NextLevel Student Scholarship

$1,000-1 award given. In order to be eligible, a student must:

1)Be pursuing or planning to pursue a career in law, compliance, or public policy.

2)Be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the Spring 2023 or Fall 2023 semester.

Application can be found at: https://studnetscholaships.org/scholarship/20597/nextlevel-student-scholarship

Deadline: March 30, 2026

National Jewish Committee Eagle Scout Scholarships

$3,000-4 awards given. In order to be eligible, a student must:

1)Be an active member of a synangogue and possess the Ner Tamid of Etz Chaim religious emblem.

2)Have demonstrated practical citizenship in your synagogue, school, scouting, unit, and community.

Application can be found at: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12048/national-jewish-committee-eagle-scout-scholarships\

Deadline: March 31, 2026

Riverwood Healthcare Center Medical Lab Technician or Surgical Technologist Scholarship

Riverwood Healthcare Center provides annual scholarship awards to eligible high school students in the Aitkin County community who wish to pursue a degree in health care. Our hope is that in the future, students will return to work in the communities we serve. In 2023, applications are open to students wishing to pursue a career in medical laboratory technician and/or surgical technologist. This scholarship is open to students, without respect to race, creed, national origin or any other legally protected class.   

In order to be eligible, a student must:

Be a graduating high school senior at any Aitkin County High School. 

Be pursuing a Medical Laboratory Technician or Surgical Technologist AAS degree.   

Current GPA of at least a 3.0. 

Complete the application in full of all supporting documents and on time.  

Complete required interview(s) with the Scholarship Selection Committee ∙ 

Commit to working at Riverwood Healthcare Center for a minimum of two years following completion of degree.   

View the document below for application process. 

Deadline: March 31st, 2026

MN North College- Presidential Scholarship

Full tuition and fees, up to 15 credits per semester, at the regular resident undergraduate rate for in-person classes.  

In order to be eligible, a student must: 

2023 High School Graduate

28+ ACT Composite Score (Superscore allowed), and

3.8+ GPA or Top 10% of High School Class 

Second Priority Deadline: March 3, 2026

Irene Bright Scholarship

$1,500-1 award given. In order to be eligible, a student must:

Be a graduating senior of Hill City High School, McGregor High School,

Minisinaakwang Leadership Academy, or live in Aitkin County and attend outlining area schools

and home study programs are encouraged to apply.

Be planning to attend a four-year college, community college, vocational school or trade school program. 

Complete the application and written essay.

Send completed application and essay to: 

Aitkin County Association of Townships

A. Anderson

33079 360th St.

Aitkin, MN. 56431

See page below for more information. 

Deadline: March 1, 2026

Jack Moon Scholarship

Applicants must:

• Be graduates of a public high school located within St. Louis County, Lake County, Carlton

County, Aitkin County or Itasca County, Minnesota.

• Demonstrate good character and academic ability and readiness.

• Demonstrate financial need.

• Be enrolled full time or part time in an accredited vocational or trade school in Minnesota,

Wisconsin, or Michigan in a qualified vocational or trade program.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Academic ability

• Financial need

• Essay

• Statement of extracurricular activities (including leadership roles, community service,

employment, etc.)

Scholarship specifics:

This scholarship is for one year only; however, current recipients may reapply and be

considered for additional funding along with other new applicants. Scholarship recipients

must be enrolled full time or part time.

Eligible applicants can apply online at: www.csascholars.org/moon

Deadline: March 19th, 2026

Wickstrom Scholarship 

$1000 scholarship available to local students. To apply, simply write a little report of:

1. Who they are

2.   Future plans

3.   Report of what Palisade area means to them

The report can be emailed to: quadedawn@gmail.com or submitted by mail to:

 Wickstrom Scholarship Fund

PO BOX 108

Palisade, MN 55311

Deadline March 31, 2026

April Deadlines

McGregor Area Clothing Closet Scholarship

To be eligible:

Students must attain a grade level of “C” or above

Students must send a letter of application to the Clothing Closet, in care of:

Shirley Scollard, 51173 Long Point Place, McGregor, Mn 55760, and include the following:

• Name, address, and phone number

• Name of High School currently attending

• Current Grade Point Average (GPA)

• Preferred field of study

• School (college) or schools of choice

• Areas of interest (100 words or less)

• Teacher or other recommendation

See attachment below for more information.

Deadline: April 11, 2026

Military Connected Scholarship

The Grand Rapids Yellow Ribbon Citizens Committee is dedicated to supporting military members, veterans, and their families in our community. This nonprofit program serves as a liaison between our Yellow Ribbon community and the military to ensure awareness and support for all service members does not end when they return home from deployment and the yellow ribbons are untied. This opportunity for a $1,000 scholarship is made possible by private and local business donations to assist a military family in pursuing a post-secondary education.

To be eligible, a student must:

• Must be a direct dependent of a currently serving service member or veteran

• Must have a minimum 2.3 GPA (C+)

• Must be accepted to a post-secondary school

• Preference is given to Itasca County graduates and Itasca County residents

• Must provide an essay responding to three questions:

1. Tell us about your service member. We’re interested in knowing details like when and

why they joined the military, what military jobs and duty stations they held, and any

special trainings or honors they received. Feel free to share a story or memory.

2. What did you learn from growing up in a military family and how did it mold you into the

person you are today? Tell us what makes you proud of your service member and what

traits you learned from them.

3. List specific ways this scholarship award would impact you and/or your family and help in

achieving your academic goals.

• Essay can be no more than 1,000 words in length

Submission Process:

Email three items:

Page 1. Application cover page (provided on next page)

Page 2. Essay response

Page 3. Copy of current transcript showing minimum 2.3 GPA

To: mary.bodin@co.itasca.mn.us

Deadline: April 10, 2026

Bluebird Foundation Scholarships

The Bluebird Foundation is a 501 C (3) whose mission statement is “To be an advocate for area youth in the performing arts and to create awareness of the power of the arts to enhance self-esteem, to increase understanding of others, and to improve academic performance.”  

Grants will be awarded in the following categories and amounts:

$500 Awards

• James Stellmaker-Big Daddy’s Brass Award

• John D Munsell Theater Award

• C.M. “Bud” Schultz Music Award

• Rose Mary Harmeier Hoene Dance Award

• Dewey Asbach Performing Arts Achievement Award

• Mark Anderson Jazz Award

• Charles "Chuck" Main Percussion Award

• JCC Services Music Recognition Award

• Nels Hursh Culinary Award

For more information and to fill out the application, visit:  http://www.bluebirdfoundation.org/spring-application/

Deadline: April 12th, 2026

Graybar Scholarship

As a leader committed to helping our industry grow and thrive in the future, Graybar is excited to sponsor a scholarship program for students who wish to pursue a career in the construction trades. With increasing labor shortages, jobs in the construction trades are in high demand. Many offer competitive pay, good benefits and opportunities for career growth, without the need to invest in a four-year degree.

To be eligible, the applicant must:

• Be a graduating high school senior, have graduated high school, or have earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED, HiSET, TASC)

• Plan to enroll full time in a nonprofit community college, technical school, trade school, vocational school or apprenticeship program in the United States of America

• Intend to complete an associate degree, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, or certificate program leading to work in the construction trades (such as carpentry, construction management, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal, welding, telcom, etc.)

• Have achieved a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, 456 on the GED, or 60 on the HiSET (at least an 8 on each subtest) or equivalent scores on a state-sanctioned test

• Demonstrate financial need

For more information visit: https://poweringthenewera.com/scholarship/

Deadline: April 15, 2025

AFSCME Scholarship

A scholarship offered by a local union at our school, great opportunity for a small applicant pool! Fill out the following application and mail it to the address listed.

Deadline: April 15, 2026

ALI Scholarship

$2,000 scholarships available. In order to be eligible, students must:

Have graduated within the last 2 years

Plan on attending one of the MN North College Campuses (Itasca, Hibbing, Mesabi Range Eveleth or Virginia) and pursuing one of the following: healthcare, engineering, construction, industrial technology, or automotive.

Preference will be given to students enrolled in an ALI post-secondary program. 

Scan QR code below to access more information and scholarship application.

Deadline: April 15, 2026

Itasca Lodge #208 Scholarship

Itasca Lodge #208 A.F. & A.M. is pleased to announce that we, along with Minnesota Masonic Charities, will be returning to awarding two scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 each.  Scholarship recipients will be notified of their selection by late April. Students must complete application below and submit essay describing themselves including their short and long-term goals, why they have chosen their field of study and their relationship, if any to the Masonic Fraternity and Itasca Lodge #208.

Deadline: April 15, 2026

May Deadlines

Jack Moon Scholarship

Applicants must:

• Be graduates of a public high school located within St. Louis County, Lake County, Carlton

County, Aitkin County or Itasca County, Minnesota.

• Demonstrate good character and academic ability and readiness.

• Demonstrate financial need.

• Be enrolled full time or part time in an accredited vocational or trade school in Minnesota,

Wisconsin, or Michigan in a qualified vocational or trade program.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Academic ability

• Financial need

• Essay

• Statement of extracurricular activities (including leadership roles, community service,

employment, etc.)

Scholarship specifics:

This scholarship is for one year only; however, current recipients may reapply and be

considered for additional funding along with other new applicants. Scholarship recipients

must be enrolled full time or part time.

Eligible applicants can apply online at: www.csascholars.org/moon

Deadline EXTENDED: May 6th, 2026

Iron Range Scottish Rite Hibbing Lodge of Perfection Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Scholarship 

The award is open to any graduate who desires to further their education at any post-high school education program-college, university, tech school, etc. 

Please see the application below for further instructions. 

Deadline: May 15th, 2026

Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association Education Foundation Scholarship

$2,000 to students going into careers related to manufacturing (can be technical college, advanced training, an engineering degree, etc…). 

Apply online here: https://form.jotform.com/90513588201958 

Deadline: May 15th, 2026

Loren Brown Memorial Student/Athlete Scholarship

Mr. Brown loved Hill City High School and Hill City students. After a field trip

or game, he often commented that Hill City students were well-behaved and

well-mannered, and that he enjoyed working with them. He believed in the

concept of academics and athletics working together, and that participation in

extra-curricular activities enhanced the high school experience. Post-

secondary education was also important to him. He was very proud of the Hill

City students who went on to college or technical school. For this reason, we

want him to be honored and remembered by this scholarship each year.

Student athletes are encouraged to apply for this scholarship to honor Mr. Brown. 

Completed applications (found below) and letters of recommendation can be directly submitted to Judy Brown at jbrown1158@gmail.com

Deadline to Apply: May 15th, 2026

The Missy L Olson Scholarship

• Scholarship Award: $1,000 for two deserving students annually

• Eligibility: Open to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students enrolled at Accredited American Universities or Colleges

• Application Deadline: May 22nd, 2025

• How to Apply: Students are required to submit a PDF document including personal details, academic status, and a 500+ word essay response to a provided question

• Selection Process: Winners will be announced on June 28th, 2024

• The essay prompt encourages applicants to explore how family law professionals can enhance client support through collaboration with non-legal professionals, offering insights into their field of study and anticipated career path.

Applicants can find the information on applying at www.atticusfamilylaw.com/scholarship.

Deadline: May 22nd, 2026

The Ethel Curry American Indian Leadership Scholarship (ECS)  Available through the Minnesota Department of Education, this scholarship is meant to aid American Indian students in their pursuit of higher education opportunities. Awards generally range from $1000-$5000 per academic year, but may vary. https://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/indian/ethelcurry/

Deadline: May 31st

Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship

$1,000- 50 awards given. In order to be eligible a student must: 

Be a graduating high school senior, have graduated high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED, HiSET, TASC)

Plan to enroll full time in a nonprofit community college, technical school, trade school, vocational school or apprenticeship program in the United States of America

Intend to complete an associate degree, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, or certificate program leading to work in the construction trades (such as carpentry, construction management, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal, welding, telcom, etc.)

Have achieved a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, 456 on the GED, or 60 on the HiSET (at least an 8 on each subtest) or equivalent scores on a state-sanctioned test

Demonstrate financial need

To find more information and apply visit: https://poweringthenewera.com/scholarship/

Deadline: May 31st, decisions made during Summer 2026. 

Affinity Plus Credit Union Scholarship

Any college student who is a primary member in good standing with Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union and attending one of our partner college campuses, is eligible for the Foundation Scholarship. Each partner college campus branch will have two guaranteed scholarships for students who are primary members in good standing and attend the partner campus.

Partner College Campuses

• Bemidji State University

• Lake Superior College

• Minnesota State University – Mankato

• Minnesota State University – Moorhead

• St. Cloud State University

• University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

• Winona State University

To find more information and apply, visit: https://affinityplusfoundation.org/scholarships

Deadline: May 31st, 2026

Chapter 412 Experimental Aircraft Association Scholarship

$1,000- at least 1 award given.

Whether you are interested in being an air traffic controller, aircraft mechanic, airport manager, or just helping out at your local EAA chapter, this organization is a great place to start. In order to be eligible, a student must:

Use scholarship monies for an aviation related endeavor

Be at least 16 years old

Attach a transcript

Send completed application (below) and transcript to Joel Kersting at Suomihillskennel@yahoo.com 

Open Scholarship- No Deadline

June Deadlines

Minnesota Association of Townships Scholarship

The Minnesota Association of Townships is proud to announce its 2024 Scholarship Program, which awards up to five $2,000 scholarships to high school juniors. All students currently enrolled in 11th grade and attending a MN public, private, or parochial high school, or a home-study program, are eligible for this program. Participants must submit a written essay on the topic of the role of townships in local government. See Mrs. Erickson for copy of application.

Deadline: June 1st, 2026

The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation

The Lariat STEM Scholarship is designed to empower students aged 18-24 who are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math. The financial assistance provided is ongoing and substantial $6,000 as a freshman, $6,000 as a sophomore, $8,000 as a junior, and $10,000 as a senior. To be eligible, students should be from a small town with a population of fewer than 25,000 people and have a family household income of $55,000 or less. To learn more visit: www.LariatFoundation.org

Deadline: June 15th, 2026

August Deadlines

JET Scholarship

JET offers scholarships to students that are going into a 2 year or less focused degree/diploma OR for those in their last 2 years of a BS/BA degree. This scholarship is an annual scholarship that can pay up to $6500.00 a year for tuition, has support services available, and the potential for paid internships. To apply please fill out the attached form and turn in Amanda Voller by 8/1/2026. Spots are limited, so apply TODAY!