Senior Scholarship Update
November 11, 2021
Announcing 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.
Recently added to above page
- Driver Education Initiative Award Deadline: Nov 30
Seniors can apply for (2) $500 scholarships. Write a 500 word essay about safe driving.
- Science Ambassador Scholarship Deadline: DEC 13
- Foot Locker Scholar Athletes - Deadline December 17
20 senior student athletes will receive $20,000 scholarships.
GPA 3.0 & Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports.
- ZIPPIA DREAM JOB SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Dec 31
- RMJ Lawyer Driving Safety Scholarship DEADLINE: Jan 1
- SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship - Deadline May 15
(1) $1,500 scholarship to a student that cares for an aging loved one, works within the senior community or is pursuing a career that will have an impact on the elder population.
Win a $5000 scholarship from Discover Student Loans Sweepstakes
Upcoming Nov & Dec Deadlines:
November:
Elks Most Valuable Student Competition- Deadline: Nov 15
Michigan Tech College of Business Impact Scholarship - Deadline: Nov 28
- 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: ALWORTH SCHOLARSHIP
Alworth is offering General Scholarship Information Sessions
Learn more about the scholarship application process. Choose 1 of 3 information sessions:
November 18, 2021 - 7:00 p.m. General Scholarship Information Session #1
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83116313090?pwd=N3hkY0gvb3g4TlY2SzhoV3NJV3EzQT09
Meeting ID: 831 1631 3090 Passcode: 123456 +1 312 626 6799 US
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
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 Theatre Production & Christmas Concerts
Heidi Clairmont
Email: hclairmont@isd318.org
Website: https://www.isd318.org/domain/129
Location: 800 NW Conifer Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, United States
Phone: 218-327-5760 .41544
Facebook: facebook.com/grandrapidshighschoolcounseling
Twitter: @GRCounseling