Scholarship List
~ Scholarship opportunities received by the HHS School Counseling office are posted here for the convenience of students ~
Associated General Contractors of North Dakota Scholarship
Deadline: April 24, 2024
Award: $1,500 at MSUM, NDSU and University of Mary / $750 at Bismarck State College and North Dakota State College of Science
High school seniors entering the Construction field are eligible to apply. $1,500 scholarships are available at MSUM, NDSU and University of Mary for students entering Construction Management and Construction Engineering programs. $750 scholarships are available at Bismarck State College for students entering Carpentry, Diesel Technolgy, Electric Power Technology, Engineering & Engineering Technology, HVAC, Heavy Equipment Operator, Instrumentation and Control Technology, Welding, and other construction related majors and at North Dakota State College of Science for students entering Construction Management Technology, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology, Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology, Diesel Technology, Electrical Technology, HVAC, Welding Technology, and other construction-related majors. Applications available online.
Minnesota Deer Hunters Association Clay-Wilkin Chapter Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Amount: $1,000 and $500
Eligible students must be 2024 graduates considered in good standing (based upon being in compliance with school's attendance policy and having completed the necessary course requirements). Students must be enrolling in an accredited post-secondary technical college or university. Application information
Women@Microsoft-Fargo Hopper's Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Amount: $1,500
For women going into a STEM field and planning to attend a MN, ND, or SD college. More info here. Apply online.
Sky Lodge Properties Scholarship
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Award: $1,000 and $500 + a copy of The Greatest Secret in the World
All HHS seniors are eligible to apply by responding to the essay topic: "Discuss your future plans and how you can make the world a better place." There is no length requirement for the essay. All submissions must be emailed and sent via an attachment to mikeolson@vcn.com More info online
Minnesota School Counselors Association Scholarships
Deadline: May 24, 2024
Amount: $500
One scholarship will be awarded to a 2023-24 senior in west central Minnesota to use at a post-secondary institution of their choosing. Two additional statewide scholarships will be awarded to students who are BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of color). Applicants must be able to articulate how a licensed school counselor impacted their life. (The school counselor must be a member of MSCA - both Mrs. Boeshans and Mr. Esterby are.) Applicants will need to create an account on the application online portal to submit application materials. We are located in the West Central division. Application information and portal user guide
Minnesota Association of Townships Scholarship
* For high school juniors *
Deadline: June 1, 2024
Award: $2,000 (up to five awarded)
Submit a written essay on the topic: Describe ways in which broadband Internet access improves the lives of rural residents. What challenges exist in providing broadband Internet in rural areas? And what policies should governments at all levels (federal, state, and local) adopt to ensure that regardless of geographic location all Americans have equal access to broadband Internet? Applications available online.
Minnesota Chapter of Women in Public Finance Scholarships
Deadline: June 1, 2024
Award: Number and amount varies (typically at least $5,000)
For women who will be beginning college in Fall 2024. These scholarships are awarded to individuals identifying as female who display strong academic performance and leadership skills, commitment to community, and a passion for entering the field of public finance or other financial service sectors. Application available online.
Sister Anne Scholarship
Deadline: June 17, 2024
Award: $500 (four awarded)
This scholarship is supported by the Essentia Health - St. Mary's Foundation. It is open to graduating seniors as well as undergraduate students currently enrolled in college who are pursuing a clinical health care career. Clinical health care careers involve caring directly for patients (ex. doctor, nurse, physical therapist, imagine technician). If awarded a Sister Anne Scholarship, you'll receive a one-time gift of $500 for tuition, books, supplies, and/or fees. Recipients must enroll in their educational program by fall semester of the year they receive the award. Considered criteria include academic achievement, education and career goals, extracurricular activities, financial need, leadership, and work experience. Application
Native American Scholarship Database
Deadlines and Awards vary
These scholarships are available specifically for Native American high school students. Database
American Crystal Sugar Company Vocational Scholarship and Training Program
Award: 100% of tuition, books, tools, and room & board
American Crystal Sugar Company has partnership programs with two area colleges where 100% of a student's expenses are covered. Eligible programs at Bismarck State College include AAS degrees in Power Generation Technology, Process Technology, Industrial Automation, Instrumentation & Control Technology, and Mechanical Maintenance Technology. Eligible programs at Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range include AAS degree in Electrical Controls and Maintenance and diploma in Industrial Mechanical Technology. Eligible programs at North Dakota State College of Science include AAS degrees in Robotics, Automation, and Mechatronics Technology - General Technician Program. Informational flyers: Bismarck State College, Minnesota North College, and North Dakota State College of Science / Application and information available online