Senior Scholarship Update
November 29, 2021
Grand Rapids Centennial Rotary Club “4-Way Test Essay” - DEC 15
Grand Rapids Centennial Rotary Club “4-Way Test Essay” For JUNIORS & SENIORS
Deadline: Dec 15, 2021
As a side note, the local Rotary has had local winners in the past who have claimed our local prize and have gone on to win a $1,250 District Scholarship prize.
If you have questions, contact Heidi Clairmont at hclairmont@isd318.org or David Marty with the Rotary at davidmarty@gmail.com
Win a Trip to Washington DC
Win a trip June 14-19 to Washington DC through Lake Country Power
Junior & Senior Students whose parents are members of Lake Country Power Electric Coop are eligible to apply for the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour.
Alworth is offering General Scholarship Information Sessions
Learn more about the scholarship application process. You do NOT need to be applying for the Alworth to learn more about these scholarship opportunities.
December 13, 2021 - 12 p.m. General Scholarship Information Session #2
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81754442726?pwd=WEZGZWRTMWJKcXU0bmFUVTVXMllSdz09
Meeting ID: 831 1631 3090 Passcode: 123456 +1 312 626 6799 US
January 3, 2022 - 7 p.m. General Scholarship Information Session #3
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81374404663?pwd=bytVd1lGbmgxZTlTQVl0Y3ZKZ2hjdz09
Meeting ID: 831 1631 3090 Passcode: 123456 +1 312 626 6799 US
Recently added to above page
Mediacom World Class Scholars Scholarship Program
Deadline: Feb 15, 2022
- ALL HS Seniors graduating in 2022 and live in a Mediacom service area are eligible. (Grand Rapids is in the service area and you do NOT have to be a Mediacom customer to apply)
- Awards are $1000; 60 students awarded last year total all states and 4 were from Minnesota.
Wabana Township Scholarship
Applicant must be a resident of Wabana Township and be pursuing their first or second year of post-secondary education in the fall of 2022.
Deadline April 22, 2022
Fill out paper application:
Upcoming Nov & Dec Deadlines:
November:
Driver Education Initiative Award - Deadline: Nov 30
December:
- Hagen Scholarships - Deadline: Dec 1
Science Ambassador Scholarship - Deadline: DEC 13
- Raise.me U of MN Duluth - Senior Deadline to update your profile: Dec 15
Footlocker Scholar Athletes - Deadline: Dec 17
- Itasca Community College Full Tuition Presidential Scholarship - Deadline: Dec 17
ZIPPIA DREAM JOB SCHOLARSHIP Deadline: Dec 31
Short descriptions are also shown on the Senior Online Scholarship Opportunities Page
REPEAT: Start working on your FAFSA
Going Merry's FAFSA Tool
Apply for scholarships with the same essays at the same time. LINK HERE FOR GOING MERRY Scholarships
REPEAT: Win a $5000 scholarship from Discover Student Loans Sweepstakes
REPEAT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP: Kiwanis Educational Foundation Scholarship
Grand Rapids Noon Kiwanis announces (1) $700 Scholarship from the MN-Dakotas District of Kiwanis Educational Foundation
REQUIREMENTS:
- Student Information Section: **get a copy of the application in the counseling office or click here to go to the website for a printable copy**
- Student Letter should include: Introduction of yourself, a list of your academic awards, extracurricular activities, community service personally performed, organizations you belong to in your school/community and your future plans for post-secondary education. You may also include any information regarding financial need or unique family situations that increase your need for financial aid. **IMPORTANT: Your letter should focus on Community Service, not academics. They place a heavy emphasis on your PERSONAL community service out in your community.
- Letter of Recommendation: Must be from a GRHS Staff Member and addresses your character, attitude and level of responsibility.
Return the above requirements no later than Jan 21, 2022 to Heidi Clairmont in the GRHS Counseling Office to be considered for the scholarship.
REPEAT: ALWORTH SCHOLARSHIP
REPEAT: ICC Full Tuition Presidential Scholarship
Itasca Community College Full Tuition Presidential Scholarship
- First Priority: Dec 17 Second Priority: March 1
- Renewable scholarship for full tuition (around $5700/year). ACT 28+ (unless you didn't take the ACT) and GPA 3.8+ OR in top 10% of class. Must maintain a 3.2 first year to be eligible for scholarship 2nd year.
Free Tickets for Concordia College's Christmas Concerts
