Senior Scholarship Update
March 17, 2022
Announcing: Mesabi Alumni Scholarships -DUE APRIL 1
- Deadline: April 1
- Scholarships up to $4000 for students attending Mesabi Range College Mesabi Paper Application
Announcing: We the Students Essay Contest - Due April 15
Write a 500-800 word essay about this year's topic: How does an understanding of natural rights and respect build a free society?
First place cash prize is $7,500 and a scholarship to the 2020 Constitutional Academy in Washington DC. Runners up: (5) $1,500 cash prizes and (8) $500 cash prizes.
Deadline: April 15, 2022
Announcing: NW Minnesota Foundation Scholarship: Due April 15
Apply at www.nwmf.org/scholarships
North Itasca Electric Scholarship - Due April 22
North Itasca Electric Scholarship
Deadline: April 22
For seniors whose parents are North Itasca Electric Customers
Announcing: Emberg Scholarship Program - Due May 17
FLYER BELOW!
Apply here: https://www.csascholars.org/emberg/
Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation - Due May 14
Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation Deadline is May 14
Two scholarships available:
One $1000 scholarship is available for any profession and one $750 scholarship for medical students. Must be a graduating senior with a verifiable relative child, grandchild, sibling, niece/nephew of a Vietnam era veteran. GPA 3.0, attending a college, university, or technical college in the US.
Additional info: Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial Scholarship Info
Applications can be picked up in the counseling office.
REPEAT: Be at STEM ALL-STAR Due March 21 at 3pm
The STEM All-Star Program is sponsored by the Range Engineering Council Board (REC). If you are selected as one of the top 2 students from GRHS, you will receive a STEM All-Star Jacket, a certificate and a chance to win a scholarship from the Range Engineering Council Board.
Deadline is Monday March 21 at 3pm
Upcoming March & April Deadlines:
March:
Stem All Stars - March 21 @ 3pm APPLY NOW!
Monarch Healthcare Management Scholarship Application- Due March 30
Cirkled In Deadline March 31
Members Cooperative Credit Union Deadline: March 31
April:
- Hibbing Community College Foundation Scholarships Deadline April 1
- Grand Rapids Public Utilities Scholarship: Deadline is April 20 Access Paper Copy of Application Here and Scholarship Guidelines
- North Itasca Electric Scholarship Deadline: April 22
- Wabana Township Scholarship: Deadline April 22
Fill out paper application: Wabana Township Application
Announcing: Summer Job Opportunity with Minnesota Energy Resources
- Minnesota Energy Resources is recruiting for student meter painters. Must be 18 yrs old, a high school graduate, enrolling to go to school in the fall, have a valid driver's license.
- The position requires you to use your personal vehicle to travel to various work sites throughout the day.
Apply online at www.wecenergygroup.com/careers
Announcing: Summer Counselor Position with ISD 318
For more information go to www.isd318.org or contact Lori Grabarkewitz at lgrabarkewitz@isd318.org 218-327-5800 x 41225
Other Opportunities
- FAFSA- Apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to determine your federal aid eligibility. After submission, you’ll receive your Student Aid Report.
- Going Merry has programs to help with the scholarship process: FAFSA tool: Helps you apply: https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-up#students and Scholarships: Apply for scholarships with the same essays at the same time. LINK HERE FOR GOING MERRY Scholarships
- Blandin Foundation Scholarships Deadline MAY 1
Students going to ICC can fill out the paper form here
If you aren't sure where you are going, you can fill out BOTH because it is 2 different pots of money!
Repeat: The ACT at GRHS on April 5th
Free Prep for ACT, SAT and ASVAB testing
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
Upcoming Military & College Rep visits at GRHS
IN PERSON VISITS:
- Air Force ROTC Program at University of MN Duluth : Fri March 18th at 10am
- Hibbing Community College: Tues Mar 22nd @ 11am
- St Catherine University: Friday March 25 @ 12:30pm
- St Cloud State University: Tues March 29th @9am
- Lake Superior College: Weds Mar 30 @ 10am
Virtual Visit:
- D'Youville College (NY): Mon Mar 21 @ 10am