Scholarships

Welcome to the Rock Ridge High School Scholarship Hub!
For any scholarship questions, please reach out to:
Alice Pelton- Counseling Secretary alice.pelton@rrps.org

 

 

For free college scholarships search and financial aid information, go to:

Scholarships.com
StudentScholarships.org
Fastweb
CollegeBoard
StudentScholarshipSearch.com
GoCollege
FinAid
Scholarship Search Platforms
Going Merry
Student Financial Literacy
Guide to paying for college for students with disabilities

For tips on applying for scholarships, writing essays, letters of recommendation, go to www.mycollegescholarship.org.

Career resources website available to you: MN State Career Wise

IMPORTANT: When applying for scholarships, NEVER release your social security number or pay any amount of money!

2025-2026 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP BOOKLET

\\ Deadline: Open

This booklet is a compilation of all local area scholarships available for students to apply for. The booklet is updated regularly as new scholarship information becomes available, so check back frequently!

THE 2025-2026 BOOKLET WILL BE AVAILABLE AROUND FEBRUARY OF 2026. Local scholarship season runs approx. February through May of 2026.

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Elks National Foundation MVS Scholarships

\\ Deadline: November 12, 2025

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. 

Eligibility:

  • Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
  • Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
  • High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
  • Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.

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Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarships

\\ Deadline: November 30, 2025

Minnesota Credit Union Network Members will receive a $1,000 scholarship if selected. 18 winners will be chosen

Eligibility:

  • current high school or PSEO student graduating in 2026
  • enrolled or plan to attend an accredited, non-profit educational institution in an undergraduate or graduate program
  • enrolled in at least one course at the accredited school during the scholarship application time frame
  • individual must be a credit union member in good standing (as determined by your credit union) affiliated with the Minnesota Credit Union Network. (The student must have a separate credit union account from their parents/guardian)
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Rock Ridge Public Schools Since 2020

Rock Ridge Public Schools combines the communities of Eveleth, Gilbert, and Virginia into a progressive school district embracing an academy style high school to provide students with a real world learning environment.

Rock Ridge High School

1403 Progress Parkway
Virginia, MN 55792

(218) 735-3501 | Attendance Line: (218) 735-3550

8:10 AM - 3:05 PM M-F