For seniors who have a parent as a member in ED MN/AFL-CIO union; see Guidance Counselor for application
https://www.projectparadigm.org/
For seniors who embody school spirit
https://1stplacespiritwear.com/scholarship
https://swe.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/20-SWE-033-SWE-Scholarship-Flyer-12-23-2020.pdf
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
For high school Juniors only
https://www.mntownships.org/about/scholarship-program
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
For high school Juniors
https://www.mntownships.org/about/scholarship-program
https://www.legion.org/scholarships/samsung
for enrolled Ridgewater students
https://ridgewater.edu/alumni-friends/ridgewater-college-foundation/scholarships/
https://ridgewater.academicworks.com/users/sign_in
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
Similar scholarships available through most unions
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
For seniors pursing and associates degree or certificate
https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/
H.S. Seniors pursing aviation related career
https://www.alpa.org/resources/alpa-scholarship-programs#edu
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
"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
https://clearedtodream.org/aspiring-aviators/college-program-information/scholarships
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
https://dar.academicworks.com/
https://christianconnector.com/Christian-colleges-form-SS.cfm?adref=chsweb
"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"
Collegexpress is a scholarship search engine with access to thousands of potential scholarships with varying due dates. Please investigate each prior to submission.
For students in grades 9-12, micro scholarships for many colleges/universities around the nation
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."
Applications now being accepted
High School Seniors who have parent who was killed or permanently disabled in military service
https://fascholarship.com/
"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
High School Seniors
https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
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
Open to grades 9-12
https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
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
H.S. Seniors of Hispanic Heritage
https://www.colgate.com/en-us/mission/make-the-u
Seniors who have completed independent scientific research
https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/
High School Seniors
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
H.S. Seniors
High School seniors who display integrity, available January 10 to March 1
https://www.bbb.org/local/0704/bbb-foundation/scholarship/about
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
High School Seniors actively involved in NHS
https://www.nationalhonorsociety.org/advisers/the-nhs-scholarship/
Ages 14 plus
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship
Seniors who are African American, strives to support "community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans"
https://ronbrown.org/apply/ron-brown-scholarship/
Juniors - potential full ride scholarship!
https://coolidgescholars.org/
Grades 7-12
https://www.artandwriting.org/regions/MN001W
H.S. Seniors
https://bk-scholars.com/
High School Senior, pursuing computer science major, who has taken a PSEO computer science course
https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarships
Grades 7-12
https://www.artandwriting.org/regions/MN001A
Grades 9-12
Please let Mrs. Sarsland know prior to Christmas break if you have interest
https://www.legion.org/oratorical/topics
Seniors: Read the book, write the essay, win the money
https://bold.org/scholarships/a-daring-path-scholarship/
Ages 14+
H.S. Seniors who have a parent int he AFSCME member
https://www.afscme.org/member-resources/scholarships/afscme-family-scholarship
Seniors
https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/how-to-apply-ge-reagan-foundation-scholars/
Ages 16+
https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/
For minority students in their senior year of high school
Community College students transfering to complete undergraduate degrees
https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/
https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
Students ages 13-18 eligible to complete essay submission
https://www.immerse.education/essay-competition/
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
Speak to the guidance counselor if interested
https://k13.site.kiwanis.org/mndak-foundation/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EAbcvWlegcuzxALOtEGIkHv9UPm_yUmQ/view
For H.S. juniors and seniors in sports
https://bold.org/scholarships/btl-athletes-scholarship/
https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/general-info
Aviation related, ages 16+ to apply
https://leroywhomerjr.org/scholarships/
High School Seniors
Submissions received yearlong
https://thealertmagazine.com/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.
for students pursuing education degrees
https://www.expeditioncu.com/about/expedition-foundation.html
Ask Mrs. Sarsland
for seniors pursuing telecommunications or IT degree, or utilize service from an MTA member such as TDS
https://www.wcta.net/about/scholarships/
High school sophomore or junior
https://www.electric.coop/our-organization/youth-programs
https://www.kpcoop.com/youth-tour
Seniors planning to attend a MN college or university
https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/varco/
High School Seniors
https://usascholarships.com/buick-achievers-scholarship-program/
several scholarship opportunities available
https://mnmasoniccharities.org/scholarships/student-scholarships/
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/
https://www.legion.org/get-involved/scholarships/american-legion-eagle-scout-of-the-year-scholarship
seniors pursing ag related major
https://www.communitygiving.org/scholarship/kandiyohi-county-farm-bureau-scholarship/
seniors
https://www.communitygiving.org/scholarship/bernick-family-scholarship/
https://mnsoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Scholarship-Application-full.pdf
"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
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
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
For seniors who are children of a full-time Jennie-O Team member
https://www.communitygiving.org/scholarship/jennie-o-scholarships/
For juniors and seniors planning to pursue an undergraduate degree
https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/
For high school seniors living in or planning to work in an ag related field
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.
https://www.mnala.org/scholarships/
http://www.shpetwincities.org/scholarships1.html
"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
"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
"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/
For seniors going into the food service industry
https://chooserestaurants.org/programs/scholarships-grants/scholarships/
https://catchabreakscholar.org/how-to-apply/
Opens Dec. 1, 2022 view here: https://www.mnacc.org/scholarships
If attending a college/university from this list: https://www.mnacc.org/directory
Graduating Senior - See bulleting board for paper copy, or ask Mrs. Sarsland
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/
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/
https://www.mngolf.org/Scholarship_Application
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
https://sanfordcareers.com/education-assistance-scholarships/
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline
https://www.culvers.com/about-culvers/culvers-foundation
for enrolled MN West students
https://mnwest.academicworks.com/
For registered nursing students in Minnesota colleges and universities
https://mnlegion.org/wp-content/uploads/Scholarship-Nurses.pdf
https://mnlegion.org/wp-content/uploads/FoundationScholarship.pdf
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
Seniors pursuing ag-related degree
https://www.mncorn.org/scholarships/kandiyohi-county-corn-soybean-growers-scholarship/
*See either Mrs. Sarsland or stop by The Y for a copy of the application
This scholarship is available to high school seniors who bank with Lake Region. Application available from CCS Guidance Counselor.
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
see Mrs. Sarsland
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
CCS graduating seniors only
For high school seniors pursuing college for an accounting degree
https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/postsecondary-scholarships/
for high-achieving seniors with diagnosed mental illness
https://prochnowfoundation.org/scholarship-program/