Madelia Dollars For Scholars  -  One common application qualifies students for up to 22 different local scholarships. 

public.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?action=userLogin  Deadline to apply is March 15, 2026

• Madelia Health Foundation Scholarships: https://www.madeliahealth.org/foundation/scholarships25/ Deadline to apply is April 15, 2026.

• Citizens Bank Minnesota - Citizens Bank is offering $6,000 in scholarships to students that have an active checking account with their bank, plan to enroll full-time in a four-year or two-year college or university.  For more information and to apply, visit:   https://www.citizensmn.bank/inspire/community-giving  Questions? Contact Jennifer Wendinger @ 507-354-3165.   Deadline:  March 15, 2026

•  PB & J Scholarship - $500 - $1000 scholarships for students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically (High GPA is not needed to qualify).  Deadline:  May 31, 2026

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Scholarships available to Hispanic students, Deadlines:  varies by scholarship. 

• Living Meadows Scholarship - click on the link for applications and information. Deadline: TBD

• MSCA student scholarship The link to the application is below along with a user guide for the awards portal where students will upload their essays. PLEASE NOTE: Deadline is September 17!  https://www.mnschoolcounselors.org/awards/#scholarship  

• AFA Leader and Academic Scholarships - For students who plan to pursue a degree in agriculture or food related programs.

• Minnesota Telecom Alliance Scholarship -  . Scholarships are due by Feb 14, 2026.

• HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS OPEN UNTIL MARCH 15, 2026 https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/ 

• Navigate MN Scholarship List - If you are undocumented, DACAmented, or documented, use this scholarship list to look for opportunities to help you pay for college:   http://www.navigatemn.org/resources/  Deadlines:  Varies 

• Bold.org - Various scholarships available here: https://bold.org/scholarships/by-demographics/mental-health-scholarships/ 

• The MN River Builders Association is offering a new scholarship for graduating high school seniors in Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Watonwan, and Waseca Counties.  It is anticipated that 2 scholarships for $1,000 each will be awarded for a total of $2,000.  https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mankatoareafoundationscholarships  Scholarships close on March 1, 2026.

• https://www.pfundfoundation.org/scholarship-fund - Opens Jan 1, 2026

• DACA Information Here is the link for many private scholarships and additional resources for undocumented students (which also lists eligibility criteria and documents needed to apply for financial aid via the MN Dream Act Application):   www.ohe.state.mn.us/MNDreamAct

• MN Dream Act (FAFSA) Application: First year freshmen will want to complete the 2025-2026 version of the application.  

• North Star Promise Information - If you are a Minnesota resident and your family earns less than $80,000 AGI, you could earn free tuition and fees at a MN State College or University. 

• Agricultural Related Scholarships: 

• Due January 9 - National FFA Scholarship Application The scholarship application opens Wednesday, Nov. 1. Looking for more information on how to apply for a National FFA Scholarship? Click here. 

• Due February 1: the James W. Tracy scholarship application is open. Again this year: $2,000 scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria: (full details can be found on our website here.) 

• Due December 31 - The $5,000 Neil Dierks Scholarship is given annually to a college student pursuing a graduate degree at a land-grant university in a field related to the pork industry. Full eligibility and application requirements can be found here

• Due December 31 - The Soy Scholarship is a $7,000, one-time award presented to a high school senior who plans to pursue agriculture as an area of study at any accredited college or university in the 2024-25 academic year. The scholarship is awarded in $3,500 increments (one per semester) for the 2023-24-school year. The student must be a child or grandchild of a current state soybean association/ASA member, maintain successful academic progress and remain in good standing with the college or university to receive the full amount of the scholarship. High school seniors may apply online Oct. 31-Dec. 31, 2023. Click here to apply.  

• Due December 13 - 2025 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship - Ten $2,500 scholarships are awarded to students annually who intend to pursue a career in the pork industry with aspirations to become industry leaders. Any undergraduate student enrolled in a two-year swine program or four-year college of agriculture is welcome to apply. Full eligibility and application requirements can be found here.