~ 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.
The annual National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards are for students completing twelfth grade in 2026 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 2026 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, 2023, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2023, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2026. 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 2026 Legacy contest. You do not need to submit ACT and/or SAT scores.
F) Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship; however, they may win only one. In cases where the student qualifies for more than one, we will award the scholarship with the greater value. Students can accept local and state scholarships, which are separate from the awards at the national level.
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 2026 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform three instances of service with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship.
One scholarship is for seniors who have been in River Watch for at least one year (open to all majors). The other scholarship is for any senior planning to major in water resources, natural resources, environmental science, or a similar field of study. Application information here.
Any Minnesota resident graduating senior whose parent/guardian has at least one service with Arvig and who plans to pursue a postsecondary education at a university, college, or technical college is eligible to apply. Recipients will be chosen based on applicants' grades, academic achievements, and extra-curricular activities. The Jon Tollefson Scholarship is for a student who plans to major in either telecommunications or information technology (IT). Completed applications should be printed and submitted to Arvig: Josie Winkels, Arvig, 150 2nd St SW, Perham MN 56573 Application available online.
These scholarships are open to students who plan to further their education at an accredited two-year, four-year, or vocational school and whose parent/guardian receives at least one service from Arvig. Multiple scholarships are included in this one application. Application and more information available online.
The senior scholarships are for specific colleges and/or specific majors.
To be considered eligible for this program, applicants must:
Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States
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
Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Minimum grade point average (GPA) requirement (varies by scholarship); and
Be a United States citizen
Apply online.
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 OR no longer employed in this field but had ten years of experience which ended no longer than five years prior to the GAR Scholarship application closing date (which is located on the top of the application).
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 $50,000 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.
To be considered eligible for this program, applicants must:
Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
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
Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
Be a United States citizen
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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