Thursday, December 17, 2015

Over the past couple weeks you've heard several announcements about the scholarships of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. These announcements have featured some of the foundation's less well known scholarships but there are many others. Start and application and take the Eligibility Quiz to see what you can apply for. There are many different awards! Also - if you're thinking to yourself right now  "Why bother; I can't win" - remember the words of Wayne Gretzky "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" and get your application in!

Friday, December 11, 2015

Thinking about studying Environmental Science, Social Work or a related field? Thinking about going to UMD or Vermilion Community College? Need some extra cash to pay for tuition? If you answered yes, perhaps the BRAND NEW Harold & Laura Jorgenson Memorial Scholarship is for you. This scholarship will provide at least $1000 to students who will study one of these fields and it could be yours! Start working on the application on at dsacommunityfoundation.com and get it in by January 15th.

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Attention seniors! Thinking about studying Art in college? Thinking about going to the University of Wisconsin-Superior - one of the most affordable schools in the region? The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation has two scholarships just for you. The Emile Mathis Scholarship and the Ronald Joseph Mathis Scholarship each provide $500 for art students at UWS. There are no other requirements - just art at UWS - but still there are very few applicants. This may be the scholarship for you if you apply by the January 15th deadline! Check it out at dsacommunityfoundation.com.

Friday, December 4, 2015

Seniors.  Are you a child or grandchild of a veteran? If so, you may qualify for The American Legion Minnesota American Legion Foundation Scholarship that awards up to $500 for selected applicants.  Stop by the counseling office to get a copy of the application.  April 1st, 2016.
The American Legion Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating seniors who are children or grandchildren of an American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary member.  Stop by the counseling office to pick up an application.  The deadline is April 1st.

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Seniors.  Do you have a Green Thumb?!  The Minnesota State Horticultural Society is offering two $500 scholarships and one $250 scholarship to college bound students in our region who have shown interest or participation in horticultural/gardening activities.  The deadline is March 1, 2016.  See Mr. Townsend for details and an application.
Ever considered working in Minnesota's mining industry? The newly created Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Scholarship might be just what you're looking for. Use this $4000 scholarship to pay for your degree in mining, engineering or geology and you could be on your way to a great career in a well paying, local job. If you have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and want to become a mining engineer or mineralogist, put in an application for this scholarship at dsacommunityfoundation.com by the January 15th deadline to be in the running. .

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Attention Computer Geek Seniors!  Do you want $4000 to pay for your Computer Science major at UMD? It could be yours if you win the Saturn Systems Scholarship from the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation. You need a high school 3.0 GPA and plan to study Computer Science at the University of Minnesota Duluth to get in on this action. Complete the application at www.dsacommunityfoundation.com by January 15th.

Monday, November 30, 2015

Thinking about college and interested in construction? The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation is taking applications for the newly created Richard Washburn Scholarship, sponsored by Ulland Brothers. This scholarship - worth up to $4000 - is for students who live within 100 miles of Cloquet, Virginia or Albert Lea, have a GPA of 2.8 or greater, and are planning a career in the construction industry. Complete the application at www.dsacommunityfoundation.com by January 15th.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Minnesota Power is looking to recognize high school seniors who have been particularly active in their communities through volunteerism and community service. They are  offering numerous $2500 scholarships to people who live in their service area (in other words HERE), have a GPA of 3.0 or greater and have been active in their community, church or high school. If you want a piece of this action, get to mnpower.com/scholarships and complete an application - and do it before January 15th!

Thursday, November 19, 2015

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