2020-2021 Scholarships
Scholarship: Better Business Bureau Scholarship
Eligibility:BBB is proud to offer an annual scholarship program recognizing Students of Integrity. In November, BBB will award scholarships to Class of 2020 high school graduates who personify aspects of high moral character in their personal lives. Scholarship money is awarded directly toward winners' post-secondary education expenses (tuition or room/board only) at any accredited institution.
How to apply:
Choose one or more principles from the 20 listed in UncommonSense and write a short essay that illustrates a specific example of how you struggled through a difficult situation and overcame challenges by applying personal ethics and acting as a person of high moral character
Essays must be 1,000 words or less
Submit online scholarship entry form Fall 2020
Included with the entry form, submit one letter of recommendation, an affidavit verifying enrollment in an accredited MN or ND high school, a list of extracurricular activities and your post-secondary plans
Award: $1,000-$5,000
Location: https://www.bbb.org/minnesota/torch-awards-for-ethics/student-of-integrity-scholarship/
Deadline: Fall 2020
Scholarship: Hagan Scholarship
Eligibility: Recipients must graduate from a public high school in a county having less that 50,000 residents OR graduate from a remote, rural high school located in a county having less than 50,000 residents
How to apply: Go to Haganscholarships.org.
Award: up to $48,000 over 4 years
Deadline: November 15, 2020
Scholarship: Valley Bone & Joint Clinic
Eligibility: A senior athlete who has earned a varsity letter in a sport; applicant must have achieved at least a 3.5 GPA; Must live in northwestern MN or eastern ND; funds must be used for educational expenses; upon notification as a winner, a parent/guardian must sign a waiver acknowledging the release of the winner’s name and photo to a media outlet for recognition.
Award: $500 Scholar Athlete of the Month; monthly award
Location: https://www.vbjclinic.com/scholarship-application
Deadline: We will accept applications in three rounds:
August– October
November – January
February – March
Scholarship: Wendy’s High School Heisman
Eligibility:
Students whose senior year of high school is the 2020-2021 academic year, graduating with the class of 2021.
Students who have at least a “B” grade average (3.0 GPA) during grades 9, 10, and 11.
Students who participate in at least one of 48 Wendy's High School Heisman recognized sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee or the National Federation of State High School Associations.
Students who have participated in volunteer service, community involvement or leadership within his/her school or community.
Award: Scholarships range from $500- $5000
Location: https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/application/
Deadline: October 2020
Scholarship: Horatio Alger Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2021 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
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 (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 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; and
Be a United States citizen
Award: $10,000
Location:https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/
or
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/
Deadline: Noon on October 26, 2020
Scholarship: 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Eligibility: Grades 5-12, legal resident of the US, engaged in a volunteer activity over the past year
Award: $1,000 and a paid trip to Washington, D.C.
Location: http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc/14782
Deadline: November 10, 2020
Scholarship: Minnesota GI Bill
Eligibility: eligible MN Veterans, military members, and to children and spouses of deceased or severely disabled Minnesota Veterans. Enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a public or participating private postsecondary institution in MN or participate in a state-approved MN apprenticeship or OJT program.
Award: May received up to $1,000/term (full-time) or $500/term (part-time); must first apply for state and federal aid using the FAFSA.
Location: www.ohe.state.mn.us/military
Deadline: Must submit application by the last day of the term in order to be eligible in that term.
Scholarship: UND Scholarship Central
Location: https://und.academicworks.com/
Over 800 scholarships to apply for in 1 central location!
Scholarship: US Army Award of Excellence
Eligibility: Students must be a sophomore, junior, or senior; must be a current member of a sports team, and have one completed one season of play; have a minimum of 3.5 GPA; must be involved with community service; must collect 3 letters of recommendation and complete nomination form.
Award: 25 finalists earn a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Game weekend and the finalist will earn $2,500.
Scholarship :NHS Scholarship
Eligibility:Senior members of an active NHS chapter who are in good standing are eligible to apply for an NHS Scholarship.
NHS Members must create a student account before they can access the NHS Scholarship application.
The NHS adviser must verify the student’s membership before the student can begin the application.
Verified NHS members may start the NHS Scholarship application beginning on October 1.
All applications require two recommendations, and certification by the NHS adviser in order to be considered complete. Incomplete applications are not evaluated.
Award: 375 national semifinalists - $3,200 scholarship
24 national finalists - $5,625 scholarship
1 national winner - $25,000 scholarship
Location: NHS Advisor
Application opens October 1, 2020
Deadline: December 2020
Scholarship: America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders (Starts November 15)
Eligibility: Be a high school senior or currently enrolled in college, be less than 23 year of age, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, plan to attend post-secondary school in the U.S., be pursuing an agricultural-related degree, have or create an FFA.org account (do not have to be a FFA member); You will need to create an account on the FFA website to apply for the scholarship.
Award: $1,500
Location: https://www.ffa.org/scholarships
Application Opens November 2020
Deadline: February 2021
Scholarship: MN Masonic Charities Scholarships--Four year colleges
Eligibility: Citizens of the United States or permanent legal residents;Seniors who plan to enroll in a four year college; Each scholarship needs a specific GPA and ACT score:
Signature Scholarships: GPA of 3.9 or higher and ACT or 29 or more(6 given)
Legacy Scholarship: GPA of 3.6 to 3.89 and ACT of 25 or more (10 given)
Heritage Scholarship: GPA of 3.0-3.59 and ACT of 22 or more (20 given)
Undergraduate Scholarship: GPA of 3.0 or above (25 given)
Award: Varies from $7500- $20,000
Location: https://www.mnmasoniccharities.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
Application opens Dec. 15, 2020
Due: February 15th, 2021
Scholarship: MN Masonic Charities Vocational/Community College Scholarships
Eligibility: Seniors who plan to enroll in a two-year higher education program
Award: up to $3000
Location: https://www.mnmasoniccharities.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
Due: February 15th, 2021
Scholarship: Foundation for Rural Service/Halstad
Eligibility: Be a high school senior, a United States citizen, be sponsored by a current NTCA (sponsorship granted to all Fisher students), be accepted to an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school, have at least a C grade point average, express interest to return to a rural community following graduation.
Award: $2,000, plus Halstad would match up to $500
Location: See Counselor for application
Deadline: February 2021
Mail to:
Halstad Telephone Company
345 2nd Ave W,
Halstad, MN 56548
Scholarship: AgCountry Farm Credit Services
Eligibility: High school seniors entering college in Fall 2020. Applicants must be from an active farming or ranching family OR must be pursuing a career in farming or other agricultural career. Applicants in Minnesota must be a resident of the following counties: Kittson, Roseau, Marshall, Polk, Pennington, Red Lake, Lake of the Woods, Beltrami, Clearwater, Koochiching, Norman, Mahnomen, Clay, Becker, Hubbard, Wilkin, Otter Tail, Wadena, Traverse, Grant, Douglas, Todd, Big Stone, Stevens, or Pope.
Award: 36- $1,000 scholarships will be awarded
Location: School counselor and emailed to all students
Deadline:March 2021
Scholarship: 2020-2021 MSCA High School Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Applicants must be a Minnesota public or private high school seniors: Applicants must answer the questions “How has a School Counselor impacted your life?” with a 500 word essay. The essay will need to include a cover page with name, grade, school, home address, email, and phone number; The Licensed School Counselor written about must be a member of MSCA; The essay will need to be uploaded to the scholarship portal. Instructions listed below.
Award: Ten $500 scholarships (one per MSCA division)
Location: http://www.minnesota.schoolcounselorawards.org/scoy/
**All users will need to create a user login, click Login and Not Registered. Register and click on Other Awards. Fisher Public School is located in the Northwest Region and other regions are listed. Look at www.mnschoolcounselors.org/divisions/ to find other regions your school counselor is located in.
Deadline: March 2021
Scholarship: CollegeSTEPS sweepstakes
Eligibility: Complete the enrollment form to receive emails specific to your current year in school. The sign up will allow students to receive college planning and money management information from Wells Fargo. The student does not have to have an account with Wells Fargo. Full rules can be found at: https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/sweepstakes/
Award: 4-$5,000 and 80-$500
Location: https://www.wellsfargo.com/student/sweepstakes/
Deadline:
Scholarship: 2019 Aspiring Nurse Scholarship
Eligibility: Open to all high school seniors who plan to continue a college education in nursing, including LPN/LVN, ADN, and BSN programs. Applicants must be in good academic standing
Award: $1500
Location: http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/articles/2016-aspiring-nurse-scholarship
Deadline: TBA
Scholarship: Northwest Minnesota Youth Leadership Award
Eligibility: Young adults between the ages of 17 and 21 who live in Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, and Wilkin Counties. To be eligible, students must complete application process that includes two-page essay describing one project that they have been involved in and how leadership skills were used. Also have typed one-page extracurricular activities, one letter of recommendation and photo.
Award: Up to-$500 to 3 winners
Location: Counseling office website
Deadline: March 2020, mailed to:
Lisa Loegering, Regional Director
Extension Regional Office
Valley Technology Park
510 County Rd 71
Suite 119
Crookston, MN 56716
Scholarship: Workforce Development Scholarship
Eligibility: Reside in the state of MN, preference given to students with financial need, must enroll or declare a specific major. Click on the link to see the specific majors: http://nctcfoundation.com/scholarships/workforce-scholarships
Award: $2,500
Location: http://nctcfoundation.com/scholarships/workforce-scholarships
Deadline: No deadline listed, but the funds are provided by MN, so more than likely the sooner you apply the better as funds will run out.
Scholarship: Timothy L Correll Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: The Timothy L Correll Foundation awards scholarships of up to $1000 annually based on funds availability to students who demonstrate initiative, leadership, and service to their community. The applicant must be a Minnesota resident enrolled in an accredited degree program training for a career in fire science, paramedics, or nursing.
Award: $750- given to 4 winners
Location:https://tlcfoundationinc.org/apply-for-a-scholarship.html
Deadline: March 2021
Scholarship: R&J Broadcasting, Inc. Scholarship
Eligibility: Awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate an interest in broadcasting careers including advertising sales, web/social media development, entertainment programming, marketing and promotions, news reporting and administrative support
Award 4-$500 scholarships
Location: Counseling office website
Deadline: TBD
Scholarship: iHelp Student Scholarship
Eligibility: High school seniors attending college for the 2020-2021 academic year. They can be attending any university, college or technical school in the United States.
Award: 3 awards of $1,000
Location: email, Counselor website
Deadline: TBD
Scholarship: Knights of Columbus High school Undergraduate scholarship
Eligibility: Entering freshman year of an undergraduate program leading to a bachelor's degree (at a Catholic college or Catholic university in the United States).
A member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus, the son or daughter of such a member or deceased member, or a member in good standing of the Columbian Squires. (Not limited to Fourth Degree members.)
Students applying to The Catholic University of America indicate their eligibility for a Knights of Columbus scholarship on the university's admission application.
Award: $1500
Location: Go to https://aim.applyISTS.net/KofC
Deadline: March 2021
Scholarship: Crookston Masonic Scholarship
Eligibility: Graduating senior attending the U of M-Crookston; completed application; written 100 word essay about future plans and goals;
Award: $1,000
Location: Counselor's office
Deadline: April 2021
Scholarship: The Samsung - American Legion Scholarship
Eligibility:Scholarship applications are restricted to high school juniors who attend the current session of either The American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program and are a direct descendant - i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. - or a legally adopted child of a wartime U.S. military veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership.
Award: Ten National Scholars receive $10,000 each (two from each region)
Ten National Runners-Up receive $5,000 each (two from each region);Remaining Department Finalists receive $1,250 each guaranteed
Location: https://www.legion.org/scholarships/samsung
Deadline: Scholarships are due no later than the first day of a participant’s American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program.
Scholarship: Leo C. Parent Scholarship Trust II
Eligibility: Male students living in Polk County planning to attend UND or any institution of higher learning in MN, and who attended high school for at least two years in Polk County, and who need financial assistance.
Award: $1,200
Location: counselors office, email
Deadline: April 2021
Mail completed scholarship to:
Alerus Financial
Attn: Bobbi Sondreal
PO Box 6001
Grand Forks, ND 58206-6001
Scholarship: Norma Bigger Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: High school senior, or student in college, majoring in the following areas: Nutrition and Health, Financial Management, Energy and Environment, Clothing and Textiles, Children, Youth and Families, Housing and Home Environment Education; be a resident of West Polk County; attend a 2-year or 4-year college, and must have completed 1 semester of college before the scholarship is awarded.
Award: Two $250 scholarships
Location: counselor's office
Deadline: April 2021
Mail to:
Regional Extension Office
Valley Technology Park
510 County Road 71-Suite 119
Crookston, MN 56716
Scholarship: Fisher Scholarship Community Application
Eligibility: Fisher high school senior planning on attending a postsecondary school. The application will be used to find eligibility for several different Fisher Scholarships each with their own criteria, such as GPA, community service projects, extracurricular activities, choice of school, etc. A scholarship committee will choose the recipients based off the information shared in the application. The scholarships are as follows:
Award: Varies for each scholarship
Location: counseling office
Deadline: April 2021
Scholarship: American Crystal Sugar Company
Eligibility: The $1,000 scholarship funded by American Crystal is intended to be awarded to a well-rounded graduating high school senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in one or more of the following fields of study: Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Mathematics, Technology.
Award: $1,000
Location: See Counselor for application
Deadline: April 2021
Scholarship: American Crystal Sugar Company
Eligibility: The $500 scholarship funded by American Crystal is intended to be awarded to a well-rounded graduating high school senior pursuing a technical school education in one or more of the following fields of study: Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Mathematics, Technology.
Award: $500
Location: See Counselor for application
Deadline: April 2021
Scholarship: Lil Snyder Healthcare Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicant must be a resident of Polk County, must be pursuing studies in the field of healthcare/medicine, and enrolling at one of the following institutions of higher education: Northland Community and Technical College in TRF or EGF, University of Minnesota-Crookston, or the University of North Dakota.
Award: $500
Location: counseling office
Deadline: April 2021
Mail to:
Lil Snyder Scholarship Committee
Golden Link Senior Center
324 N Main Street
Crookston, MN 56716
Scholarship: PKM Electric Scholarship
Eligibility: Seniors who are members of the cooperative or who have parents who are members; Seniors who plan on attending a postsecondary institution
Award: approximately 10 scholarships of $1000 given yearly
Location: counseling office
Deadline: April 2021
Scholarship: Todd Radi Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: This scholarship is intended to be awarded to a well-rounded, graduating high school senior pursuing a post-secondary education in the field of Agriculture with the intent to use that degree to farm.
Award: $500
Location: email or counselors website
Deadline: May 2020
Scholarship: Fisher Booster Club
Eligibility: All applicants must verify a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be eligible for this scholarship. Provide 1 written reference (can be academic or personal). Student essay should reflect on the importance of education and the impact upon society you hope to have as an educated adult. Indicate future goals after high school and how the Fisher Booster Club Scholarship can help you reach those goals. The essay should be no longer than 1 page. Students are responsible for collecting the reference and providing all required paperwork to Mrs. Lundstrom. The scholarship will be sent to the winning student by mail, at the listed address after completion of the first semester.
Award: Two $300 scholarships
Location: Counseling office
Deadline: April 2021
Scholarship: Fisher American Legion and Auxiliary Scholarship
Eligibility: A Fisher senior continuing their education or entering military service. The scholarship will be based on involvement in activities, community service, sports, leadership roles and academic achievement.
Award: $1,500
Location: counseling office
Deadline: May 2021 to Mrs. Lundstrom
Scholarship: Fisher Chamber of Commerce
Eligibility: The award is for 2 Fisher Seniors (one senior boy and one senior girl) who will be continuing their education. The scholarship is based on academic achievement, participation in fine arts and/or extracurricular activities, leadership, and community service.
Award:Two-$300 scholarships
Location: counseling office
Deadline: May 2021 to Mrs Lundstrom
Scholarship: MSHSL Athletes in Sports Medicine
Eligibility: One male and one female senior student intending to study sports medicine at a 4-year school. Qualified candidates should demonstrate leadership, be actively involved in their community and interscholastic sports (all 4 years of high school), and achieve academic success.
Award: $2,500 each
Location: http://www.sportsandortho.com
Deadline: February 2021
Scholarship: Agri-Max Agri-Student Scholarship
Eligibility: Fisher High School graduate who plans to pursue higher education in an agronomy field, whether this is Animal Science, Ag business, Ag sales, Ag education, Agronomy, or Precision Ag. It is preferred, but not required, that applicants have a background or work experience in agriculture as well; GPA of 2.5 or higher
Award: $1000
Location: counselor’s office
Deadline: May 2021
Scholarship: North Dakota Implement Dealers Association Scholarship
Eligibility: A high school senior looking to work at a North Dakota farm equipment dealership after graduation or receive post-secondary education to be a potential employee at a ND farm equipment dealership;
Employees or potential employees must be approved by the dealer principal for training, re-training, or professional advancement.
The employee or potential employee must be enrolled and accepted in a higher education curriculum approved by the dealer principal as training applicable to the dealership's needs. Scholarship recipients must be enrolled full-time in the approved course of study.
The dealer principal must be willing to provide scholarship funds in the amount of $500, and must be a current member of NDIDA.
Award: $1500
Location: counseling office
Deadline: May 2021
Scholarship: Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship
Eligibility: High School junior athletes (Juniors who are graduating in 2022)
Award: 62--$1000 and $2000 depending upon region
Location: www.positivecoach.org/scholarships
Deadline: Application opens January 1, 2021
Scholarship: OMBAR Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship
Eligibility: High school seniors who are pursuing a business-related major at an accredited post-secondary school, has a demonstrable record of academic success, and has a passion and drive for a career in business. Students will need to fill out an application and write a 250-500 word essay.
Award: $1000
Location: https://www.onlinembareport.com/ombar-aspiring-business-professional-scholarship-program
Deadline: June 1, 2021 submitted to onlineMBAREport.com
Scholarship: Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship
Eligibility: A high school senior pursuing a fashion-related degree at an accredited post-secondary school; has a demonstrable academic record of success; shows a passion and drive for a fashion related career
Award: $1000
Location: http://www.fashion-schools.org/aspiring-fashion-professional-scholarship-program
Deadline: June 1st, 2021 submitted to www.fashion-schools.org
Scholarship: Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship
Eligibility: A high school senior pursuing an animation-related degree program at an accredited post-secondary school; has a demonstrable academic record of success; shows a passion and drive for an animation related career
Award: $1000
Location:
http://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program
Deadline: June 1st, 2021
Scholarship: Horatio Alger Association Career and Technical Scholarship
Eligibility: Is a senior, enrolled in an eligible program for Fall 2020, demonstrate financial need, exhibit strong commitment to pursue and complete a degree, demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity, be under the age of 30, be a United States Citizen
Award: Up to $2,500
Location: application.horationalger.org- opening February 2021
Deadline: June 2021
Scholarship: Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Eligibility: Student must currently be enrolled in a public, parochial, or private high school in the United States between the grades of 9-12.
Award: $30,000 (50 awards)
Deadline: October 31, 2020 to Crookston VFW post
Scholarship: KidGuard High school Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior in the United States. Submit an essay answering one of the prompt questions.
Award: $800 (3 awards)
Deadline: October 2020
Scholarship: Primus Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be at least 13 years of age and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the USA. Must also be a legal resident of the US or Puerto Rico.
Award: $1000
Deadline: September 30, 2020
Scholarship: Real World Design Challenge Scholarships
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in grade 9-12
Award: $50,000 (7 awards)
Deadline: November 2020
Scholarship: YDI Scholarships
Eligibility: Must be a resident of the US, District of Columbia or US Territories, be 16 years of age or older and be enrolled in college or registered in a high school
Award: $1000
Location: YDI Scholarship
Deadline: September 29, 2020
Scholarship: Griswold Home Care Scholarship
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in a higher education program, or a high school senior with definite plans to enroll in a program next year.
Award: $1000 (2 awards)
Location: https://www.griswoldhomecare.com/scholarship
Deadlne: November 30, 2020
Scholarship: Driver Education Initiative scholarship
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in either high school, university or college s a full time student (2020-2021 school year). Submit an essay demonstrating knowledge of Safe Driving.
Award: $500 (6 awards)
Location: https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/
Deadline: November 30, 2020
Scholarship: Dr Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate student in an accredited institution in the US or US Territories, and demonstrate a veerifiable need for financial support. Must have at least 1 parent of Hispanic ancestry.
Award: $1000 (20 awards)
Location: https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/
Deadline: November 30, 2020
Scholarship: SP Scholarship
Eligibility: Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2020. Must answer the question on the sponsors website.
Award: $10,000 (10 awards)
Location: http://tracking.edvisors.com/aff_c?offer_id=11&aff_id=2361&file_id=23
Deadline: November 30, 2020
Scholarship: Lamber-Goodnow Scholarships
Eligibility: Must be an innovative and highly creative high school ot college student.Essay submissions are sought from creative thinkers and problem solvers.
Award: $1000 (8 awards)
Location: https://lambergoodnow.com/scholarships/
Deadline: December 1, 2020
Scholarship: Miller 90th Anniversary: Building Our Future Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicants must be a high-school graduate or have a GED certificate and be enrolled in a welding related educational or training program. You must reside in and attend school within the boundaries of an AWS district. District and Section map https://www.aws.org/membership/SectionsMap
Award: 4 awards; $2000 each
Location: https://scholarship.aws.org.
Deadline: application and materials due by March 1. 2021