~ Scholarship opportunities received by the HHS School Counseling office are posted here for the convenience of students ~
Any high school senior who is motivated to pursue college or trade school and has financial need may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but students who excel in mathematics of quantitative sciences and those from the New York tri-state area are especially encouraged to apply. Apply online.
High school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA may apply online. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Apply online.
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, community involvement, and financial need. Open to current high school seniors who are citizens of the United States who enroll in a four-year accredited U.S. college. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Apply online.
The mission of the Hagan Scholarship Foundation is "Helping students with financial need graduate college debt-free." Eligibility requirements:
Must attend a high school located in the U.S.
Eligible high schools include public, private, charter, magnet, and STEM schools
Students can apply regardless of nationality or citizenship.
Must have achieved a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
Must enroll in a four-year college or university the fall semester following graduation.
Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.
Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2027, to September 1, 2027 Work must be regularly scheduled non-family employment performed under supervision for compensation.
Parents' 2025 Adjusted Gross Household Income must not have exceeded $125,000.
U.S. citizens selected as Finalists must provide the first two pages of their FAFSA summary showing the SAI.
Non-U.S. citizens selected as Finalists must provide a copy of their passport or green card.
Must apply for eligible federal and state grants, if eligible.
More information and application available online.
The annual National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards are for students completing twelfth grade in 2027 who are planning careers in government service. Scholarship applicants must be citizens of the United States. Each interested student is invited to write a one-page essay stating why he or she plans a career in government service including any inspiration to be derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware. This essay must be accompanied by a recommendation from the high school principal or school counselor evaluating the student’s achievements, along with transcripts, national testing scores, and other supporting information of the applicant’s choice as described in the Official Rules. Application info available online
A) For the 2027 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2024, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2024, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2027. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.
B) The applicant must be a high school senior.
C) The applicant must apply online only.
D) If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.
E) We have waived the standardized test requirement for the 2027 Legacy contest. You do not need to submit ACT and/or SAT scores.
F) Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship.
G) Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)
H) If you are selected as a 2027 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform three instances of service with an Elks Lodge during your collegiate career.
Applicants must be dependent children of full-time employees in the financial services industry (commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, fund and asset management companies, credit card and finance companies and similar businesses as determined by the Foundation). Employees must be presently employed with five years of experience working in the financial sector.
Students must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolling as full time first year students in pursuit of a four-year bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States.
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 20% of their class.
Students must demonstrate financial need.
Students must be a US citizen or legal resident.
Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $55,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted veganism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs. Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegan diet/lifestyle. More information and application online.
Scholarship for a four-year public college or university in Minnesota. Applicants should demonstrate GPA of 3.0 or higher, significant financial stress/challenges, highly motivated, and has faced challenges they've learned from. More info and apply online.
The SFM Foundation/Kids Chance provides scholarships to students who parents were killed or seriously injured in workplace accidents while working for Minnesota or Iowa employers. Application available online.
For students entering a healthcare profession. Must be affiliated with a participating Sanford Network facility (Hawley Sanford Clinic is participating) - as an employee, relative of an employee, community resident, patient, etc. 3.0 gpa or higher. More info and apply online
This scholarship is supported by the Essentia Health - St. Mary's Foundation. It is open to graduating seniors who are pursuing a clinical health care career. Clinical health care careers involve caring directly for patients (ex. doctor, nurse, physical therapist, imaging technician). If awarded a Sister Anne Scholarship, you'll receive a one-time gift of $1,000 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 available online.
Multiple scholarships available to students who have parents/guardians or grandparents who are either American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary members and/or veterans. More information and applications available online at the American Legion website and the American Legion Auxiliary website.
These scholarships are available specifically for Native American high school students. Database
Write a 600-800-word essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with abuse (drugs/alcohol, mental, or physical). Open to seniors with a 2.5 GPA or higher who live in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin. Post-graduation plans must include attending college or a training program or the military. Application information
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