~ Scholarship opportunities received by the HHS School Counseling office are posted here for the convenience of students ~
Eligible students whose parent or guardian has broadband, television, or local telephone service from Red River Communications (includes Barnesville (493) and Rollag (937) phone numbers or @rrt.net email addresses). GPA should be 2.0 or higher. Student can be planning to attend a vocational, technical, two-year, or four-year school. Five different types of scholarships will be awarded, including ones specifically for students attending a vocational-technical, trade, or two-year school; technology or telecommunications fields; and agriculture-related fields. Application available online.
Scholarship for a four-year public college or university in Minnesota. In addition to the scholarship, recipients receive individual mentorship and the support of a well-connected community. 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 Clay/Wilkin Soybean & Corn Growers Association will be offering a select number of $1000 scholarships to graduating 2026 seniors that are enrolled in Clay or Wilkin County schools or whose parents are Clay or Wilkin county producers. Applicants must be pursuing an education in ag business/production/engineering/education or an agricultural-related field of study. Application available online (the fifth one down on the linked website).
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, 2026, to September 1, 2026 Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation.
Parents' 2024 Adjusted Gross Household Income must not have exceeded $125,000.
U.S. citizens must provide the first two pages of their FAFSA summary showing the SAI.
Non-U.S. citizens must provide proof of non-U.S. citizenship (foreign passport or green card).
Must apply for eligible federal and state grants, if eligible.
More information and application available online.
Must be a graduating high school senior in Clay County, Minnesota. Farm Bureau (family) membership with Clay County Farm Bureau Association is desired but not required. Applicant must plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college for an agriculture-related major or desire to return to their family farm. (Please rename the file to include your name in place of the word "Applicant", prior to submitting the application via email.) Application
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, imagine 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.
This scholarship is intended to be awarded to a well-rounded graduating high school senior pursuing a four-year degree in one or more of the following fields of study:
Science
Agriculture
Engineering
Mathematics
Technology
GPA must be 2.5 or greater. Completed applications should be returned to Mrs. Boeshans. Application
This scholarship is intended to be awarded to a well-rounded graduating high school senior pursuing a technical or vocational school education (including diploma, certificate, or associate's degree) in a STEM field OR one or more of the following fields of study:
Packaging
Power Generation Technology
Electrical
Mechanical
Process Technology
GPA must be 2.5 or greater. Completed applications should be returned to Mrs. Boeshans. Application
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.
High school seniors planning to attend UND, NDSU, or University of Mary to pursue higher education in the field of civil engineering are eligible to apply. In order to be considered for this scholarship, the applicant must write a letter of intention as well as a 500 word essay. Information available here.
Applicants must be graduating seniors ranked in the top one third of their class and must be pursuing an education major. Information letter / Application
Eligible applicants must be pursuing a career in Plumbing or Heating/Cooling (HVAC) via Technical/Trade school training starting in fall 2026. Applicants must write a 250-word essay in regards to their commitment to the selected career path. Application
Hawley seniors who have been involved in the fine arts (art, speech, drama, band, choir, musical) in any capacity are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. Finalists will be interviewed on April 22 (tentative date). Application
Up to two $500 scholarships will be awarded to current high school students demonstrating an interest in broadcasting careers including advertising sales, web/social media development, entertainment programming, marketing and promotions, news reporting and administrative support. Recipients are eligible for one scholarship during their one- to four-year program. Women, minorities, and persons with protected characteristics historically underrepresented in the broadcasting/communications field are encouraged to apply. Scholarship winners may be eligible for employment/education reimbursement if they apply for future job vacancies with R&J Broadcasting, Inc. Application
High school seniors who plan to enroll in residential construction trades or a related field (i.e., plumbing, electrical, building construction technology, construction management, heating/air conditioning, etc.) at Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) in Moorhead or North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in Wahpeton within eighteen (18) months of graduation are eligible to apply. Application and information available online.
Each year, the Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association's (MPMA) Education Foundation offers scholarships to help motivated students with an interest in manufacturing get the training they need to become successful in the field. Students (of any age) going into careers related to manufacturing are eligible (can be technical college, advanced training, an engineering degree, etc.). Apply online
Students are invited to take a short online eligibility quiz which will determine what scholarships they can apply for. Some scholarships are specific to certain school districts, while others are available to students regionally. Apply online.
Eligible students must be pursuing post-secondary education with a major in engineering, machine tool trades, and/or technology-related fields.
Apply online through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation website at www.nwmf.org/scholarships
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 and at Bismarck State College for Heavy Equipment Operator. $750 scholarships are available at Bismarck State College for students entering Carpentry, Diesel Technology, 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.
This is a merit-based, 4-year, full-tuition scholarship for students planning to attend an accredited four-year U.S. college or university . A Cameron Impact Scholar must show evidence of strong academics (3.7 GPA or higher), proven excellence in extracurricular activities, be motivated leaders with a strong work ethic, and demonstrate active participation in community service and/or civic minded areas. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the number of applications they will review is limited to 3,000. Apply online.
Applicants must reside in a township. Submit a written essay on the topic: What are the various ways in which townships work with and depend on county road engineers? Why are county engineers crucial for township road systems and community needs? Additionally, what steps can schools, local governments, and communities take to encourage more students to pursue careers in civil engineering and public works, especially in rural Minnesota? Applications available online.
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