SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
January 9, 2020
JANUARY DEADLINES
- Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Scholarships Deadline January 15, 2020
- Marshall H & Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund Deadline is Jan 15, 2020
- Kiwanis Educational Foundation Scholarship (PAPER APPLICATION) Deadline: January 21, 2020
- Discover Student Loans Sweepstakes Scholarship Due January 31, 2020 (no essay required!
- Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union Deadline January 31, 2020
- Lake Country Power Operation Round UP Scholarship Due Jan 31, 2020
- Courage to Grow Scholarship Deadline is Jan 31, 2020 (awards 1 each month so apply each month)
APPLY FOR THE ALWORTH SCHOLARSHIP DUE JAN 15, 2020
Local $20,000 scholarships ($5k renewable for 4 years)
The Lake Country Power Scholarship is NOW OPEN! Deadline is Jan 31, 2020
Lake Country Power offers scholarships to students with a parent or legal guardian who are Lake Country Power members:
- High School Scholarship Program: renewable up to a total of $4,000 ($500 per eight semesters)
- Community and Technical College Scholarships: $1,000
The ISD 318 Scholarship Application is OPEN
Deadline is Sunday, February 23, 2020
Click here or on https://www.grthunderhawks.com/page/3168the Thunderhawk to go to the page
SENIOR ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
New scholarships are added to this page regularly. Email hclairmont@isd318.org to get added to the notifications list.
Newly added scholarships Added:
- Arrowhead Youth Soccer Association Scholarship
- Deadline is Feb 28, 2020
- (2) $1000 scholarships to HS seniors who have participated in AYSA or a similar soccer program during their youth. If anyone would like clarification before they apply, contact Dave Geary, davegeary@arrowheadsoccer.com
- Deadline is Feb 28, 2020
- Grand Lodge of MN (ALL US CITIZENS/MN Residents are eligible)
- Deadline is Mar 1, 2020
- (15) $500 Scholarships. Must be a US Citizenship and a MN Resident. DO NOT need to be a member of the Grand Lodge to be eligible. Last year they had 54 applicants for 15 scholarships (that's almost 30% chance!) and one of them was from Grand Rapids high school!
- Deadline is Mar 1, 2020
- Minnesota American Legion Foundation Scholarship
- Get Paper Application here or in counseling office
- Deadline: Mar 15, 2020
- (6) $500 scholarships to MN students who are legal decentants of a Veteran Member of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary. Requires a transcript, personal letter, 2 letters of recommendation. Must get all this to the American Legion for their signature by March 15, so they can send it in to the MN Foundation by their deadline. Contact Heidi Clairmont in counseling with questions.
- Get Paper Application here or in counseling office
Grand Rapids Public Utilities (PAPER APPLICATION)
- Deadline April 2, 2020 Paper Application available in counseling office OR here: https://www.grthunderhawks.com/page/3201
- (4) awards for a total of $5000 from the MN Municipal Utilities Assoc. Must be a GR Public Utilities Customer. Write an essay (500-750 word, typed, double spaced essay) on the theme "Municipal Utilities: Good for All of Us." This applies to municipal electric and natural gas utilities.
REPEATS:
- Blandin Foundation Educational Grants are OPEN! There is a separate application if you are attending ICC; contact Heidi Clairmont with questions. Deadline is (around) March 1, 2020
- Start working on your FAFSA
Kiwanis Educational Foundation Scholarship $795 Scholarship (REPEAT)
Grand Rapids Noon Kiwanis announces (1) $795 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.
- 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, 2020 to Heidi Clairmont in the GRHS Counseling Office to be considered for the scholarship.
Heidi Clairmont
Scholarship Coordinator
Email: hclairmont@isd318.org
Website: http://www.grthunderhawks.com/page/2494
Location: 800 NW Conifer Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, United States
Phone: 218-327-5760 .41544
Facebook: facebook.com/grandrapidshighschoolcounseling
Twitter: @GRCounseling
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