Scholarships and Scholar Programs
SENIORS: When you bring Scholarship & College applications to the Counseling Office, please make sure you submit them to us at least a week before the due date to ensure that they are mailed on time. Failure to do so may result in missed deadlines.
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!
The Voice of Democracy Program
\\ Deadline: October 31, 2024Open to students in grades 9-12.
The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is, “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” Click below for more information or stop in the counseling office for an entry form.
MN House of Representatives High School Page Program
\\ Deadline: November 1, 2024Available to high school juniors.
This program provides participants with hands-on access to our state government in action. High School Page Program participants are exposed to a wide variety of experiences, designed to provide them with a deep understanding of our state government.
Elks National Foundation - Most Valuable Student Scholarships
\\ Deadline: November 12, 2024Eligible to any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen. Applications will be judged on; scholarship, leadership and financial need. Students who actively volunteer in their community are strongly encouraged to apply.
More InformationThe Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's College Scholarship Program
\\ Deadline: November 16, 2024This 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.
More InformationROTARY 4-WAY TEST ESSAY CONTEST
\\ Deadline: November 30, 2024Essay contest is open to all current Juniors and Seniors.
District Winner: $1,100 / 6 Regional Winners: $150 each / Local Winner: $200
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The Bluebird Foundation Fall Scholarships
\\ Deadline: November 20, 2024Applications 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
\\ Deadline: December 1, 2024The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship.
More InformationJackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
\\ Deadline: January 9, 2025Available to graduating, minority high school seniors who present evidence of financial need and demonstrate a record of academic excellence.
More InformationHarbor Pointe Credit Union Scholarship
\\ Deadline: January 31, 2025Four $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.
More InformationElks National Foundation Legacy Award Scholarship
\\ Deadline: February 5, 2025The Elks National Foundation Legacy Award Program offers 300 college scholarships worth $4,000 each to children and grandchildren of Elks members.
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