Scholarships

Typically Due May

May 1 - AFL-CIO/ED MN Scholarships

For seniors who have a parent as a member in ED MN/AFL-CIO union; see Guidance Counselor for application

May 1 Paradigm Project Scholarship for students age 4-18

https://www.projectparadigm.org/

May 1, 2025 - Spirit Scholarship

For seniors who embody school spirit

https://1stplacespiritwear.com/scholarship

May 2 - Society of Women Engineers freshman scholarship deadline

https://swe.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20-SWE-033-SWE-Scholarship-Flyer-12-23-2020.pdf

May 15, 2025 - Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association Scholarship

This funding is available to students of all ages who are interested in joining the utility workforce or enhancing their skills within it. Up to five $1000 scholarships will be awarded to individuals pursuing careers such as line worker, gas operator, wastewater operator, GIS technician, utility engineer, utility manager, and other related occupations.

https://mmua.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_80rf8TO8G3tYpRI

May 31 - MN Association of Townships

For high school Juniors only

https://www.mntownships.org/about/scholarship-program

Typically Due June

June 1 - Nellie Stone Scholarship

Seniors, who are racial/ethnic group member, who is a child of a parent in a union, that plan to attend a college from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system

https://www.nelliestone.org/about-the-scholarship

June 1, 2025 - Minnesota Association of Townships

For high school Juniors

https://www.mntownships.org/about/scholarship-program

June 9 or...2024- Samsung Scholarship

Directly correlated to participation in either Boys or Girls State

https://www.legion.org/scholarships/samsung

June 1 - Ridgewater College Foundation fall scholarship deadline

for enrolled Ridgewater students

https://ridgewater.edu/alumni-friends/ridgewater-college-foundation/scholarships/

https://ridgewater.academicworks.com/users/sign_in

June 1 - Women in Public Finance

For female high school seniors considering careers in public finance. "Individuals who work in public finance help governments at all levels - national, state, and local - obtain the necessary financial resources to pay for services and building projects such as schools, roads, parks, water, police and fire protection, libraries and health care."

https://mnwpf.com/scholarship

June 1 - Minnesota AFL-CIO Scholarships

Similar scholarships available through most unions

June 15, 2025 - The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation Scholarship

For students ages 18-24 who are pursing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. Must be from a small town with a population of 25,000 or less, and have a strong GPA

https://lariatfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lariat-STEM-Application.pdf

June 15, 2025 - Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

For seniors pursing and associates degree or certificate

https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/

June 18 - Costas Sivyllis ALPA Education Scholarship

H.S. Seniors pursing aviation related career

https://www.alpa.org/resources/alpa-scholarship-programs#edu

June 30, 2025 - Andrew A. Lindberg Scholarship

For high school seniors who come from an agricultural background in rural Minnesota

https://aalmemorial.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-AALMF-Scholarship-Application-Form.pdf

Typically Due July

July 1, 2025 - Priority deadline for the Minnesota Indian Scholarship

"Are one-fourth or more American Indian ancestry OR an enrolled member or citizen of a federally-recognized American Indian tribe or Canadian First Nation"

https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=149

General Scholarship Listings

Scholarship Help & Guidance - Comprehensive List of ScholarshipsScholarship Guidance provides a comprehensive list of scholarships for college students. Scholarships are updated daily to ensure accuracy and availability.

General Aviation Related Scholarships - varying deadlines

https://clearedtodream.org/aspiring-aviators/college-program-information/scholarships

General Fire and Police Related Scholarships - varying deadlines

For those pursing a career in those fields or for children who have a parent in those careers

https://www.scholarshipmentor.com/content/scholarships-children-active-duty-police-and-firefighters

Daughters of the American Revolution - varying scholarships and varying deadlines

https://dar.academicworks.com/

Christian Connector Website - varying due dates

https://christianconnector.com/Christian-colleges-form-SS.cfm?adref=chsweb

WPS Scholarship Listing

Scholarships_Available_to_WHS_Students_20-21.pdf

Bethesda Scholarship Program

Bethesda Scholarship Program.pdf

"This program pays 100% of tuition for team members who meet the eligibility criteria. This program not only applies to nursing related fields, but many others such as human resources, technology, accounting, social work, and more.

As well, if any students are looking for part-time jobs, Bethesda has some great entry level career opportunities including that carry out our mission of "Serving others together in faith, community and life" :

Resident Assistants (Bethesda will pay for uncertified team members to get their CNA)
CNAs
Recreation Assistants
Culinary Specialists
Community Caregivers
Housekeeping
Laundry"

Going Merry

Scholarships for College: Find and Apply Online for Free | Going MerryGet matched with college scholarships instantly and apply online with a common app for students and tools for counselors and providers.

College Express

The Ultimate List of Easy ScholarshipsNo long essays. No recommendation letters. Just lots of scholarships that are easy to apply to and practically anyone can win. (Updated for 2020!) Search Thousands Of Colleges And Scholarships. Join Our Growing Community Of College Bound Students.

Collegexpress is a scholarship search engine with access to thousands of potential scholarships with varying due dates. Please investigate each prior to submission.

RaiseMe

For students in grades 9-12, micro scholarships for many colleges/universities around the nation

RaiseMe | Earn college scholarships as early as 9th gradeA new way to earn money for college. With RaiseMe, anyone can earn money for college starting in 9th grade based on their achievements in school and life.

RaiseME in a nut shell: if your child plans to attend one of the 330 colleges that participates with the RaiseMe app, they are able to "earn" microscholarships that will be awarded by the college listed upon acceptance. Check the website listed below for the details.

"1. Discover Colleges

Learn more about which colleges could be a great fit for you, see the micro-scholarships they’re offering, and share that you’re interested by hitting the “Follow” button (for each school).

2. Add Your Achievements

Complete your RaiseMe Portfolio by adding each of your course grades, club involvement, sports, volunteer activities, and more.

3. Earn Scholarships for Your Achievements

For each achievement, you'll earn a micro-scholarships from colleges you’re Following, the sum of which you'll be awarded when you attend that college."

The New North Star Promise Program

North Star Promise Scholarship Fact Sheet_ADA.pdf

Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund

Applications now being accepted

High School Seniors who have parent who was killed or permanently disabled in military service

https://fascholarship.com/

Typically Due September

Sep. 15 - The Gates Scholarship

"The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households."

https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship

September 30, 2024 - Coca Cola Scholars Program

High School Seniors

https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

Typically Due October

Oct. 15, 2024 - Riverview Connect Scholarship Experience application deadline

H.S. Seniors

"Riverview Mission: Provide a culture of opportunity for passionate people and innovative ideas.

Riverview Connect provides an opportunity for young leaders in our local communities to develop their skills in leadership, communication, and innovative thinking.
Riverview Connect strives to foster passion in both young leaders in agriculture and our Riverview team through meaningful experiences."

https://www.riverviewllp.com/riverview-connect.html

Oct. 31, 2024 - VFW Voice of Democracy National Audio Essay

Open to grades 9-12

https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

October 31 - National Merit Scholarship

Students taking the October PSAT test are eligible for this score based scholarship opportunity, intended for high school juniors

https://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/images/gid2/editor_documents/student_guide_23.pdf?gid=2&pgid=61#page=32

Typically Due November

Nov. 3, 2024- Make the U/Haz La U Hispanic Scholarship deadline

H.S. Seniors of Hispanic Heritage

https://www.colgate.com/en-us/mission/make-the-u

Nov. 7, 2024- Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholarship

Seniors who have completed independent scientific research

https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/

November 12, 2024 Elks Scholarships

High School Seniors

https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

Nov. 14, 2024 - Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship

H.S. Seniors

Nov. 24, 2025 - Better Business Bureau Scholarship

High School seniors who display integrity, available January 10 to March 1

https://www.bbb.org/local/0704/bbb-foundation/scholarship/about

Nov. 25, 2024 - Students of Integrity Scholarship

Seniors

"BBB Serving Minnesota and North Dakota aims to develop future business leaders who promote ethics and honesty in the marketplace. We do this by awarding high school seniors with the BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship for demonstrating all of the best aspects of high character in their personal choices and actions."

https://www.bbb.org/local/0704/bbb-foundation/scholarship

Nov. 26, 2024 - National Honor Society Scholarship

High School Seniors actively involved in NHS

https://www.nationalhonorsociety.org/advisers/the-nhs-scholarship/

Nov. 30, 2024 - Education Matters Scholarship

Ages 14 plus

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship

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Typically Due December

Dec. 1, 2024 - Ron Brown Scholarship

Seniors who are African American, strives to support "community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans"

https://ronbrown.org/apply/ron-brown-scholarship/

Dec. 11, 2024 - Coolidge Scholarship

Juniors - potential full ride scholarship!

https://coolidgescholars.org/

Dec. 12, 2024 - Minnesota Writing Competition Submission deadline

Grades 7-12

https://www.artandwriting.org/regions/MN001W

Dec. 15, 2024 - Burger King Scholarship

H.S. Seniors

https://bk-scholars.com/

Dec. 19, 2024 - Amazon Future Engineer scholarship

High School Senior, pursuing computer science major, who has taken a PSEO computer science course

https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarships

Dec. 20, 2024- Minnesota Art submission deadline

Grades 7-12

https://www.artandwriting.org/regions/MN001A

Dec. 20, 2024 - HS Oratorical Scholarship Program - The American Legion

Grades 9-12

Please let Mrs. Sarsland know prior to Christmas break if you have interest

https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics

Dec. 27, 2024 - Atlas Shrugged Novel Essay Scholarship deadline

Seniors: Read the book, write the essay, win the money

https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/atlas-shrugged/

Dec. 31, 2024 - A Daring Path No Essay Scholarship

https://bold.org/scholarships/a-daring-path-scholarship/

Ages 14+

December 31 - AFSCME Family Scholarship

H.S. Seniors who have a parent int he AFSCME member

https://www.afscme.org/member-resources/scholarships/afscme-family-scholarship

Typically Due January

Jan. 3, 2025 - GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship

Seniors

https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/how-to-apply-ge-reagan-foundation-scholars/

Jan. 8, 2025 - Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship deadline

Ages 16+

https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/

Jan. 9, 2025 - Jackie Robinson Scholarship

For minority students in their senior year of high school

https://connect.jackierobinson.org/www/documents/2025%20JRF%20Scholarship%20Flyer.pdf?utm_campaign=network&utm_medium=email&utm_source=programs&utm_term=FY24

Jan. 9, 2025 - Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Community College students transfering to complete undergraduate degrees

https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/

Jan. 15, 2025 - Mensa Foundation Scholarship

https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/

Jan. 16, 2025- Immerse Education Scholarship

Students ages 13-18 eligible to complete essay submission

https://www.immerse.education/essay-competition/

January 17, 2025- John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Open to grades 9-12, topic: Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917.

https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/eligibility-and-requirements

Jan. 25, 2025 - Kiwanis Scholarship

Speak to the guidance counselor if interested

https://k13.site.kiwanis.org/mndak-foundation/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EAbcvWlegcuzxALOtEGIkHv9UPm_yUmQ/view

Jan. 28, 2025 - BTL Student Athletes Scholarship

For H.S. juniors and seniors in sports

https://bold.org/scholarships/btl-athletes-scholarship/

January 31, 2025 - Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship

https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/general-info

January 31, 2025 - The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation Scholarship

Aviation related, ages 16+ to apply

https://leroywhomerjr.org/scholarships/

Alert Magazine 's Dangers of Drug Use Scholarship

High School Seniors

Submissions received yearlong

https://thealertmagazine.com/scholarship/

Typically Due February

Feb. 1 - Stingrays Scholarship

https://www.teamunify.com/mnwars/UserFiles/File/Documents%20&%20Forms/2016%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf?team=mnwars

Feb. 3, 2025 - Midwest Emmys Scholarship

High School Seniors planning to major in journalism, broadcasting or electronic media

https://midwestemmys.org/students-teachers/scholarships/#:~:text=%241%2C500%20EMMY%C2%AE%20STUDENT%20SCHOLARSHIPS&text=Let%20The%20Upper%20Midwest%20Emmy,accredited%20post%2Dsecondary%20educational%20institution.

Feb. 7, 2025 - Expedition Foundation/United Educators Foundation Scholarship deadline

for students pursuing education degrees

https://www.expeditioncu.com/about/expedition-foundation.html

Feb. 10, 2025 - Vallely Will Scholarship

Ask Mrs. Sarsland

Feb. 17, 2025 - Minnesota Telecom Alliance Foundation Scholarships

for seniors pursuing telecommunications or IT degree, or utilize service from an MTA member such as TDS

https://www.wcta.net/about/scholarships/

Feb. 21, 2025 - Washington DC Youth Tour

High school sophomore or junior

https://www.electric.coop/our-organization/youth-programs

https://www.kpcoop.com/youth-tour

Feb. 24, 2025 - Richard and Louise Varco Scholarship

Seniors planning to attend a MN college or university

https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/varco/

Feb. 27, 2025 - Buick Achievers Scholarship

High School Seniors

https://usascholarships.com/buick-achievers-scholarship-program/

Feb. 28, 2025 - Masonic Charities Student Scholarship Deadline

several scholarship opportunities available

https://mnmasoniccharities.org/scholarships/student-scholarships/

Feb. 28, 2025 - SAE International Engineering Scholarships deadline

https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships

Community Giving Scholarship List

Community Giving has a large listing of local scholarship opportunities with a variety of application due dates, usually by March 1st. Read descriptions carefully.

https://www.communitygiving.org/apply-for-scholarships/

Typically Due March

Mar. 1, 2025 - Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship

https://www.legion.org/get-involved/scholarships/american-legion-eagle-scout-of-the-year-scholarship

Mar. 1, 2025 - Kandiyohi County Farm Bureau Scholarship

seniors pursing ag related major

https://www.communitygiving.org/scholarship/kandiyohi-county-farm-bureau-scholarship/

Mar. 1, 2025 - Bernick Family Scholarship

seniors

https://www.communitygiving.org/scholarship/bernick-family-scholarship/

Mar. 1, 2025 - MN Soybean Growers Association deadline

https://mnsoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Scholarship-Application-full.pdf

Mar. 1, 2025 - American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members

"Candidates for this award shall be/shall have been Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, have held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three consecutive years, and must be a paid member for the current membership year. Applicant must continue their membership in the American Legion Auxiliary during the scholarship period... Applicants must be in their senior year of high school."

https://www.legion-aux.org/scholarships/spirit-of-youth

Mar. 1, 2025 - Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship

Applicants must be in their senior year of high school, must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community during their high school years. Link here: https://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors

Mar. 1, 2025 - Coborn's Scholarship

High School seniors who work at Coborn's or have a parent that does

https://www.communitygiving.org/scholarship/detail/Bill-and-Joyce-Coborn-Memorial-Scholarship/4

Mar. 1, 2025 - Jennie-O Golden Scholarships

For seniors who are children of a full-time Jennie-O Team member

https://www.communitygiving.org/scholarship/jennie-o-scholarships/

Mar. 1, 2025 - Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

For juniors and seniors planning to pursue an undergraduate degree

https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/

Mar. 1, 2025 - Ag Country FCS Scholarships

https://www.agcountry.com/advocating-for-ag/Scholarships

For high school seniors living in or planning to work in an ag related field

Mar. 3, 2025 - Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative

See Mrs. Sarsland for more information.

Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative is offering scholarships to students who plan to pursue their education beyond high school graduation.

The following scholarships will be awarded:

§ One (1) $1,500 scholarship to an immediate family member of a SMBSC Shareholder.

§ One (1) $1,500 scholarship to an immediate family member of a SMBSC Employee.

§ Four (4) $1,000 scholarships to an immediate family member of a SMBSC Shareholder or Employee.

Mar. 5, 2025 - American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Scholarship Application

https://www.mnala.org/scholarships/

March 10, 2025 - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers - Twin Cities Chapter

http://www.shpetwincities.org/scholarships1.html

Mar. 14, 2025- Missouri River Energy General Scholarship

"The general scholarship program offers a chance to win one of five (5) scholarships of $1,000 renewable annually for up to three years at $1,000/year. Students pursuing any subject helpful to the utility industry such as engineering, mathematics, science, energy management, accounting, communications, cybersecurity, etc. may apply. To be eligible, graduating high school seniors must live in a home powered by an MRES member utility and enroll in a full-time undergraduate course at an accredited college, university, or technical school." Willmar is in the Missouri River Energy Services area. Scholarship opens December 1st.

https://www.mrenergy.com/services/scholarships

Mar. 14, 2025 - MRES Electrical Linework or Powerline Scholarship

"The lineworker/powerline scholarship offers a chance to win one of seven (7) scholarships of $2,000. Students enrolling in a full-time electrical lineworker or powerline program next fall at one of seven eligible technical colleges in the Upper Midwest are encouraged to apply. Applicants do not need to reside in a household receiving electrical service from an MRES member utility." Scholarship opens December 1st.

https://www.mrenergy.com/services/scholarships

Mar. 15, 2025 - American Legion Auxiliary Dept. of MN - Past Presidents Parley Health Care Scholarship

"To assist needy and deserving students or adults to commence or further their education in any phase of the health care field including the entire medical, nursing and dental support fields such as registered nurses, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, X-ray or other technician, dieticians, physical or other therapist, dental hygienist or dental assistant, etc." Must be a member of an American Legion Auxiliary in the Department of Minnesota, for a minimum of 3 years or maintain a "C" or better average in school if a student.

https://www.mnala.org/scholarships/

Mar. 15, 2025 National Restaurant Association Scholarship

For seniors going into the food service industry

https://chooserestaurants.org/programs/scholarships-grants/scholarships/

Mar. 15, 2025 - Catch-A-Break Scholarship

https://catchabreakscholar.org/how-to-apply/

Mar. 18, 2025 - MN Assoc. of Counselors of Color

Opens Dec. 1, 2022 view here: https://www.mnacc.org/scholarships

If attending a college/university from this list: https://www.mnacc.org/directory

Mar. 19, 2025 - West Central Smiles

Graduating Senior - See bulleting board for paper copy, or ask Mrs. Sarsland

Mar. 21, 2025 - Willmar Municipal Utilities scholarship

For students who have a parent that is a customer of Willmar Muncipal Utilities

https://wmu.willmar.mn.us/2024/12/26/scholarship-opportunities-2-2/

Mar. 31, 2025 - SFM Scholarship

The SFM scholarship is available for up to $10,000 renewable annually for high school students (ages 16-25) who have a parent that has either been hurt or killed on the job.

https://www.sfmfoundation.com/apply/

Mar. 31, 2025 - MN Women's Golf Association Scholarship deadline

https://www.mngolf.org/Scholarship_Application

Mar. 31, 2025 - Sertoma Club Scholarship Deadline

for high school seniors who have experienced hearing loss or deafness or who are attending a college that specializes in speech pathology; application opens in November

https://www.sertoma.org/What-we-do/Scholarships

The America Legion offers several scholarships with varying due dates (generally March1 - April 1) and topics, ie: Nursing, Eagle Scouts, Baseball, Girls/Boys State, and Memorial scholarships- all with varying deadlines

www.legion.org/scholarships

Sanford Health - Variety of Scholarships, Variety of Deadlines

https://sanfordcareers.com/education-assistance-scholarships/

Scholarships.com - Variety of Scholarships, Variety of Deadlines

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline

Typically Due April

Apr. 1, 2025 - Culvers Foundation Scholarship

https://www.culvers.com/about-culvers/culvers-foundation

Apr. 1, 2025 - Minnesota West Community and Technical College scholarship deadline

for enrolled MN West students

https://mnwest.academicworks.com/

Apr. 1 - MN American Legion Nurse's Training Scholarship

For registered nursing students in Minnesota colleges and universities

https://mnlegion.org/wp-content/uploads/Scholarship-Nurses.pdf

Apr. 1, 2025 - MN American Legion Foundation Scholarship

https://mnlegion.org/wp-content/uploads/FoundationScholarship.pdf

Apr. 1, 2025 - MN American Legion Memorial Scholarship

Intended for legal descendants of a Veteran member of the American Legion and/or a legal descendent of an American Legion Auxiliary member.

https://mnlegion.org/wp-content/uploads/MemorialScholarship.pdf

April 1, 2025 - Corn & Soybean Growers Scholarship

Seniors pursuing ag-related degree

https://www.mncorn.org/scholarships/kandiyohi-county-corn-soybean-growers-scholarship/

April 4, 2025 - The YMCA Jenna VanBuren Youth Citizen of the Year

*See either Mrs. Sarsland or stop by The Y for a copy of the application

Apr. 14 - Lake Region Bank Scholarship

This scholarship is available to high school seniors who bank with Lake Region. Application available from CCS Guidance Counselor.

Apr. 12, 2024 - Soil and Water Scholarship

The Kandiyohi Soil and Water Conservation District offers a $500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior, who is a resident of Kandiyohi County, planning to pursue a career in a Natural Resource and/or Conservation related field.

https://www.kandiyohiswcd.org/education/scholarship.php

Apr. 15 - Heritage Bank Scholarship

see Mrs. Sarsland

Apr. 15 - Samsung Scholarship

High school juniors who participate in and complete either an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program and be a direct descendant, i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. or a legally adopted child, of a U.S. wartime veteran who served on active duty during one or more of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion by the United States government:

https://www.legion.org/get-involved/scholarships/samsung-american-legion-scholarship