Local Verndale Scholarships will be updated in February 2025

**All applications and the scholarship resume sample are at the bottom of the page.

Astera Health

Astera Health Care offers scholarships to area students interested in pursuing a career in a health-related field. Applications are due April 1, 2025.  Application details are here - https://asterahealth.org/foundation/

BizWorks

The BizWorks Scholarship is for students pursuing a degree in business, or any business-related field, including skilled trades. This may include but is not limited to Human Resources, Public Affairs, Marketing, Sales, Management, Cosmetology, Carpentry, and Plumbing. Students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA, community involvement, and complete an essay. Applications are due March 15, 2025, or the following Monday if that falls on a weekend. It's requested that all applications are completed on the computer. No handwritten applications. Up to three $500 scholarships will be awarded to area graduating seniors.

Bob Schultz Memorial Math Scholarship 

The Family of Bob Schultz wishes to encourage seniors graduating from Verndale High School to pursue educational training at the post-secondary level. The graduating senior must be planning to continue his/her education at a college, university, community college, or technical college. Preference will be given to a student in the math department. The award amount will be $250.00. Applications are due to Mrs. Lehmkuhl by April 4, 2025.

Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Verndale

The Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Verndale awards students planning to attend a post-secondary institution, and have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students must complete a scholarship resume and required essay questions. The number of scholarships awarded and their amounts vary each year. Applications are due to Mrs. Lehmkuhl by April 4, 2025.

Courage Scholarship

Verndale community members, Tony and Michelle Stanley, desire to assist seniors graduating from Verndale High School in furthering their education. The graduating senior must be planning to continue their education at the university, college, community college, trade school, or work apprenticeship level. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated the ability to overcome academic or personal obstacles in achieving their educational goals. One $250 scholarship will be awarded. More information about the scholarship can be found below. Students must submit a scholarship resume, essay, and scholarship cover page to Mrs. Lehmkuhl by April 4, 2025. 

Drama Scholarship

One $250 scholarhip ( in honor of Aletha, Becca, and Olivia Stanley) will be awarded to a graduating senior.  Must have at least 2 years drama experience (this can include being part of the crew) and complete an essay.  Applications are due April 11, 2025 to Mrs. Lehmkuhl

Donna Waldahl Educational Scholarship

The Donna Waldahl Educational Scholarship gives preference to students pursuing a career in education. The award is one $500 scholarship and students must complete a scholarship resume and essay questions. Applications are due to Mrs. Lehmkuhl by April 4, 2025. 

Lakewood Health System 

Lakewood Health System is offering one $1,000 scholarship to a student interested in pursuing a career in health-related fields. Eligible students must have a 3.0 GPA, complete the application and essay, and have one letter of recommendation. Applications are to be emailed to Gretchen Bestland at gretchenbestland@lakewoodhealthsystem.com. Due April 13, 2025.

LaNette Aeling CTE Scholarship

Former Verndale teacher, LaNette Aeling, encourages Verndale seniors to pursue a Career and Technical Education training at the post-secondary level. The graduating seniors must be planning to continue their eduacation at a college, university, or community & technical college. Preference will be given to those pursuing a career in Family and Consumer Science, Agriculture, Business, Industrial Arts, or related fields. Scholarship amount varies each year. Students must complete a scholarship resume and essay questions. For more information and application requirements, see the cover letter below. Applications are due to Mrs. Lehmkuhl by April 4, 2025.

Larry “Cork” & Ruth Anderson Scholarship

Larry “Cork” & Ruth Anderson Scholarship is in memory and honor of Cork and Ruth and gives back to the community members. The scholarship is for students pursuing a skill-based career and attending a 1-2 year technical or community college. Two, $500  scholarships are available. Applications are due to Mrs. Lehmkuhl by April 4, 2025.

Masonic Lodge Scholarship

The Masonic Lodge Scholarship awards a one-time $1,000 scholarship to a student displaying financial need. Other criteria include community service and involvement and future aspirations. Students must complete a scholarship resume and essay questions. Applications are due to Mrs. Lehmkuhl by April 4, 2025.

Park Rapids Disabled American Veterans Chapter 38

The Park Rapids Disabled American Veterans Chapter 38 and it's Auxiliary are awarding seven $1,000 scholarships to area students that are the son/daughter, brother/sister, grandson/granddaughter, or great-grandson/granddaughter of a veteran. Applicants must submit a teacher or counselor recommendation, transcript, and essay question. For the full list of requirements, see the application letter posted below. Applications are to be postmarked by April 1, 2025.

Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative

The Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative will award up to four $1,000 scholarships to area graduating seniors. Eligible students must be the son/daughter of a Todd-Wadena member, have a 2.0 GPA or better, be involved in extracurricular activities, and be starting college during the next school year. The entire application must be typed. It can be downloaded from the website HERE, click on Educational and Scholarships. A copy is linked below for your reference. Applications are due February 10, 2025. They need to be mailed directly to Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative.

Verndale Education Association

The Verndale Education Association will award a scholarship(s) to students pursuing a degree in education. Students must complete a scholarship resume and essay questions. Applications are due to Mrs. Lehmkuhl by April 4, 2025.

Verndale Lions Club

The Verndale Lions Club awards scholarships to students planning to attend a post-secondary institution. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Students must complete a scholarship resume and essay questions. Applications are due to Mrs. Lehmkuhl by April 4, 2025.

West Central Telephone Association

West Central Telephone Association awards eight $1,000 scholarships to area WCTA members. Students must have maintained a “C” average, participated in school activities, and completed service within the community. Applications are due to West Central Telephone Association by March 28, 2025. Click HERE to get to the application page. All applications must be typed. A copy of the application is linked below for your reference.

**These scholarships are for all local students, not just limited to Verndale. Scholarship information for 2024-2025 will be updated as it is available.

Magnifi Financial (formally Central Minnesota Credit Union)

Magnifi Financial offers up to $20,000 in scholarships for its members. Eligibility includes being a member of Magnific Financial and being a part or full-time student at a two or four-year university. Applications are available now online and are due January 31, 2025. For more information on the application, and requirements visit their website. Click HERE. 

Todd County Corn & Soybean Growers Scholarship

The Todd County Corn and Soybean Growers Association, an affiliate of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association would like to announce an Agriculture Scholarship Program.  The association will award up to two $1,000 scholarships to qualifying students who are pursuing a degree in agriculture.  The program is sponsored by the National Corn Growers Association.  The applications are due June 1, 2025. Click HERE to apply. Scroll down to find Todd County and click on it to find more information.

Morrison/Crow Wing County Corn & Soybean Growers Scholarship

To be eligible, applicants' permanent address must be in Morrison or Crow Wing County. You must be planning to attend a two or four-year post-secondary institution for an agriculture-related field. Two scholarships for at least $500 each will be awarded. Deadline - April 1, 2025 For more information and to fill out an application, click HERE. Scroll down to find Morrison/Crow Wing County and click on it to find more information.

Pemberton Law- Legal Leadership Scholarship

Pemberton Law is committed to supporting the education and development of future legal professionals by offering scholarships to eligible students seeking a career in the legal field. Recipients will be chosen annually from each of Pemberton Law’s locations and the surrounding areas of Fergus Falls, Alexandria, Detroit Lakes, and Wadena, Minnesota. Individuals enrolled in high school, a collegiate program, or law school are encouraged to apply. For the Wadena, MN area, one $500 scholarship will be awarded. The deadline is March 31, 2025. Click HERE to learn more and apply. 

Concordia College - Alumni Referral Grant

Are you interested in Concordia College? Ask Mrs. Tackmann to do an alumni referral for you! All students who get a referral and attend Concordia College get a $500 grant that is renewable up to three times for a total of $2,000. Click HERE for more information.

**Scholarship information for 2024-2025 seniors will be updated in the Fall of 2024 as it becomes available.

AgCountry Farm Credit Services

Ag Country Farm Credit Services are offering $1,000 scholarships for seniors entering college in the fall of 2025. Students must live in a county served by AgCountry Services. A full list of counties is available on the application (Wadena & Todd are included). Students must be from an actively farming or ranching family OR planning to pursue a career in some other aspect of agriculture including agricultural extension, agricultural education, farm and ranch management, agricultural finance, veterinary medicine, or agribusiness. Applications are due March 1, 2025. Click HERE to get to the application.  

Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) Scholarship

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association awards four $5,000 scholarships to its young members. Eligibility requirements include being a current MCGA member, enrolled as a full-time student at a post-secondary education institution during the fall of 2025 pursuing a career or degree in an agriculture-related field. The deadline is January 5, 2025. For more information and to fill out an application click HERE. 

Minnesota FarmHouse Fraternity Incoming Freshman Scholarship

Scholarships are available for male high school seniors or transfer students who are enrolling at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities this coming fall. There will be a total of $3,000 in scholarships awarded. They will range from $250 to $1,000 and are open to all majors. The criteria that scholarships are awarded on include the student’s: Academic Achievement, Leadership Experience, Athletic Involvement, and Career Motivation. Click HERE to learn more about the scholarships. Applications are due June 1. Application.

Minnesota Athletes in Sports Medicine Scholarship

Sports & Orthopedic Specialists and Allina Health are proud to present the 11th annual Minnesota Athlete in Sports Medicine Scholarship. Two $2,500.00 scholarships are available and will be awarded to one male and one female graduating high school student-athlete who intend to pursue a professional career in sports medicine. Click HERE to learn more about the scholarship.

Lakes Area Manufacturing Alliance (LAMA) Scholarship

LAMA is awarding scholarships to students pursuing a certificate or degree in manufacturing careers. To be eligible students must be graduating in the class of 2024, have a 2.0 GPA, and reside in the Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, or Wadena counties. Applications are due March 31, 2024. Click HERE to learn more about the scholarship.

Minnesota Telecom Alliance Foundation Scholarship

Applicants must be a Minnesota residents and receive at least one service from a telephone company that is a member of the Minnesota Telecom Alliance. Applicants must submit ACT/SAT scores, a high school transcript, an essay, and two appraisal forms (counselor/advisor/administrator and a teacher of their choosing). Applications are due February ??, 2025. More information and application materials can be found HERE.

Minnesota Benefit Association (MBA) Scholarships Program

Apply by April 15, 2025, to be eligible to win a $1,000 scholarship. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, vocational goals, employment history, community involvement and an original essay. Applicants must be a child or grandchild of a public or school district employee or elected official in Minnesota. For more information and an application click HERE. 

The Minnesota Masonic Charities

The Minnesota Masonic Charities offers six different scholarship opportunities for eligible students. For eligibility requirements and applications click HERE.

The Mid-Minnesota Builders Association

The Mid-Minnesota Builders Association offers several scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Applications are due in April 2025. For more information and applications click HERE. 

SFM Foundation Scholarship

Provides scholarships to students whose parents were killed or seriously injured in workplace accidents while working in MN or Iowa. For more information or an application click HERE. Applications are due March 31, 2025. 

Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council 

The Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC) will be awarding eighteen $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2025. Any member of a Minnesota Credit Union Network affiliated credit union is eligible to apply. For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Rural MN Concentrated Employment Program (CEP) Is Looking for Youth

If you are:

• Between the ages of 16 and 24

• A high school senior considering training and/or college

• Looking for work

• Not currently enrolled in or attending school

• Trying to decide on the right career path

You may qualify for free school funding and/or work training!

Contact the Rural MN CEP office closest to you to learn more! 

https://www.rmcep.com/agency-profile/locations/

High School Seniors

Don't forget to apply for the ECMC The College Place Scholarship by April 1st! 

https://forms.gle/pqWjt2mnwxyg7yN99 

Horatio Alger Association State Scholarships

The state scholarships are for students that have overcome great obstacles in their lives. To be eligible you must be a high school junior, committed to completing a Bachelor's Degree, demonstrate financial need, be involved in co-curricular activities, display adversity and perseverance, cumulative GPA of 2.0, and be a U.S. citizen. Applications are available from December- March 25. For more information click HERE. 

Minnesota Association of Townships Scholarship Program

The Minnesota Association of Township (MAT) awards up to five $2,000 scholarships to high school juniors. All juniors are welcome to apply. Wadena County has had past winners! Applications are due June 1. Applications and more information can be found on their website. Click HERE. 

Horatio Alger Association

Horatio Alger Association awards scholarships and grants annually ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to students who demonstrate financial need. The Horatio Alger program seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as critical financial needs. Many scholarships are available through the Horatio Alger Association. Applications are available from December-March 15. For more information on specific scholarships, applications, and deadlines, click HERE. 

Coca Cola Scholar Foundation

The Coca Cola Scholars Foundation offers 150 scholarships of $20,000 each to graduating seniors in the U.S. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The deadline is September 30, 2024. Apply HERE.

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarships are based on financial need as well as the applicant’s participation in school and community activities. The deadline is November 12, 2024. For more information on the scholarships and to apply, click HERE.

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

The Hagan Scholarship Foundation is a need-based merit scholarship for rural students. Students must have a 3.75 GPA, must be attending a four-year college or university in the fall, must have 240 hours of work in the twelve months prior to the start of each academic year of college. Students must complete the FAFSA. The deadline is December 1, 2024. Apply HERE.

Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship

The Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship offers several scholarship opportunities for high school seniors. The deadline will open on January 31, 2025. For more information and to apply click HERE.

Equitable Excellence Scholarship

Equitable Excellence Scholarships provide 100 $5,000 scholarships that will be renewed annually for four years totaling $20,000 are available to seniors who are determined to succeed and have demonstrated achievement at a job or extra-curricular activities. The application will open on December 18, 2024. To apply click HERE.

Burger King Scholars Program

Burger King Scholars Program: Apply between October 15, 2024- December 16, 2024. Details and scholarship applications can be found HERE.

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest 

This scholarship is open to all high school students. Applicants must write an essay. The deadline to apply is January 17, 2025. More information and applications can be found HERE.

Elks Legacy Award Scholarships

Any high school senior whose parent or grandparent is a member of an Elks Lodge is eligible to apply for a $4,000 scholarship.

Applications must be submitted online by February 3, 2025. Click HERE for more information and to apply.