Scholarships
RVHS Scholarship News
Looking for and receiving scholarships can be the most exciting part of getting ready for college. We have several wonderful resources for students to use when searching for scholarships. Check out the Scholarship List which is updated monthly with local, regional, state and national scholarships.
Missy Bisel, in the HS office. has all the information you need and more, so stop by and pick up several applications!
Check out the NEW Scholarship Newsletter HERE
Dollars for Scholars
The Redwood Area Orrin S. Estebo Chapter of Dollars for Scholars helps to provide RVHS seniors and graduates with scholarship opportunities. Applications for scholarships will open this coming winter and scholarships will be awarded at the Evenings of the Stars event in the spring.
Click here for the Dollars for Scholars website.
Click here for an informational video about completing the Dollars for Scholars Application.
College/ University Scholarships
The next place you can look for scholarships is at the college you will be attending. The bulk of your scholarship and grant money will come directly from your college, so pay close attention to deadlines and requirements. We have listed the most common college scholarship links below. If your college is not listed here, simply visit their website and search for scholarships or financial aid.
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Southwest Minnesota State University
Native American Scholarship Database
These scholarships are available specifically for Native American high school students. Students should be encouraged to apply to ALL other sources of financial aid for which they are eligible.
Click Here: https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/pdf/native_american_scholarship_database.pdf
National Scholarships
The last place to search is the internet. We have listed several reputable sites below. Simply input some basic information on these sites and you will receive a listing of scholarships that are available to you. These listings contain national scholarships which are very competitive, so start early!
Tip: DO NOT apply for any scholarship that is asking for money - there are a lot of scams out there so be aware.
