Scholarships and Scholar Programs

Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest

Open to students in grades 9-12.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's College Scholarship Program

This is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program application is exclusively through the Common App.

BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship

Awarded to high school seniors demonstrating all of the best aspects of high character in their personal choices and actions.

ROTARY 4-WAY TEST ESSAY CONTEST

Essay contest is open to all current Juniors and Seniors.
District Winner: $1,100 / 6 Regional Winners: $150 each / Local Winner: $200

The Bluebird Foundation Fall Scholarships

Applications are now available for the Fall Scholarship Season!

• The Audrey A. Lundeen Bluebird Scholarship $2500.00 (H.S. Seniors only)
• Nels Hursh Culinary Award ($500)
• Jim Putnam Award – Cloquet Eagles Club Aerie 1163 ($500)
• Cloquet Eagles Club Aerie 1163 Award ($500)
• Patrick Perfetti Music Excellence Award ($500)
• Charles (Chuck) Main Percussion Award ($500)

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship.

Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers

Undergraduate students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. Successful applicants receive a stipend of up to $3,000 and a complimentary AAPT Student Membership for one year. The scholarship may be granted to an individual for each of four years.

Youth United Contest

Submit an essay (750 words or less) OR video (5 minutes or less) on UWNEMN’s website that answers the following questions:
1. What do you see as the biggest need or challenge in your community?
2. What are your thoughts on how United Way of Northeastern Minnesota or other groups like United Way could meet that need or address that challenge?

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

Available to graduating, minority high school seniors who present evidence of financial need and demonstrate a record of academic excellence.

Alworth Scholarship

This is a $24,000 STEM scholarship!

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Harbor Pointe Credit Union Scholarship

Four $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applicants must be a member of Harbor Point Credit Union and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Elks National Foundation  Legacy Award Scholarship

The Elks National Foundation Legacy Award Program offers 300 college scholarships worth $4,000 each to children and grandchildren of Elks members.

Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Scholarships

Applications open on December 1st!
The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation offers over 70 scholarship opportunities. With a wide variety of criteria, there’s a scholarship for nearly everyone!

The Barrows Family Scholarship

Applications open on December 1st!

The Barrows Family Scholarship honors the memories of Frank L. Barrows and Frank L. Barrows II by awarding a college scholarship to a student who resides in the former Eveleth-Gilbert school district boundaries. The scholarship was created by Frank II’s parents in 2014 to memorialize the life of their son. This scholarship is included in the Eveleth Community Foundation Fund’s family of funds. Frank and Frank II both were Eveleth natives. The family created this scholarship to give others a chance to follow their dreams.

Eligibility: Graduate of Rock Ridge High School • Must reside in the former Eveleth-Gilbert school district boundaries • Demonstrate Financial Need • GPA: 3.0 or higher • Attend a four- or two-year college or technical school immediately after graduating.

The David Hartley Fund

Applications open on December 1st!

The David Hartley Fund provides financial support to students of the Eveleth-Gilbert area who plan a career in engineering, a mining-related field or in conservation or environmental sciences. David Hartley grew up in Duluth and moved to the Eveleth area to pursue a career in mining after his World War II service. He was devoted to the Eveleth area, a strong believer in education and committed to giving back to the community.

Eligibility: Graduate of Rock Ridge High School • Must reside in the former Eveleth-Gilbert school district boundaries • Field of study: Engineering; Mining-related; Conservation/Environmental Sciences • Plan to pursue a two- or four-year degree • Engaged with extracurricular activities or employment.

The Sally Ann Chos Scholarship

Applications open on December 1st!
The Sally Ann Chos Scholarship provides financial assistance to students from Eveleth-Gilbert High School who plan a career in primary or secondary education, with a preference for those who want to teach elementary students. Sally Ann Chos dedicated her life to education. She graduated from Eveleth High School, received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth and her master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Sally began her teaching career in McKinley. When McKinley closed its school, she taught at Nelle Shean Elementary in Gilbert and Franklin Elementary in Eveleth.

Eligibility: Graduate of Rock Ridge High School • Must reside in the former Eveleth-Gilbert school district boundaries • Field of study: Education • Demonstrate Financial need • Demonstrate community involvement or volunteering.

Air Force ROTC Scholarships