Duluth Superior Scholarships

Seniors.  The DSACF scholarship application deadline is January 15th.  There are several scholarships available.  https://www.dsacommunityfoundation.org/our-scholarships  Apply now!

Raise.Me Scholarships

9-12th Graders.  Start earning college scholarships now!

Raise.me helps students in 9th - 12th grades to discover colleges and earn scholarships for their academic and extracurricular achievements throughout high school. These bite-sized scholarships are called “Micro-Scholarships”. When students add achievements to their Portfolio on Raise.me, they could be eligible to earn Micro-Scholarships towards our partner colleges. These achievements can include good grades, participating in clubs, playing on a sports team, volunteering, or even starting a club. They can include AP or IB courses, honors classes, and college-level courses, too.

Sign up link: https://www.raise.me/join/memorial-high-school-mn

Are you interested in going to college to earn a degree in the field of Math or Science?  Can you use $20,000 to help pay for college?! Seniors should consider applying for an Alworth Scholarship.  Information can be found in the counseling office and at www.alworthscholarship.org

The High School Oratorical Scholarship Program offers scholarships to 9-12th grade students who win constitutional speech competitions at the state and national levels.  See Mr. Townsend for questions and information.   You can also find more information on their website. https://www.legion.org/oratorical

Free College Applications!

Seniors! Remember that several Minnesota colleges waive application fees in October.  Check to see if yours is on the list. FreeApps

Seniors.  You can win up to $25,000 dollars for college by participating in the purpose challenge essay! Purpose Challenge

ACT Champion Scholarship

The ACT is providing a scholarship opportunity.  Check out the details at ACT Champion

9-12 grade girls.  Are you interested in computers and technology?  Consider applying for the Aspirations in Computing Awards Program.  Details can be found at the following link.
http://advanceitmn.org/aspirations-in-computing-awards/

David DeLeo Scholarship $1,000

Seniors.  The David DeLeo scholarship is offering a $1,000 renewable scholarship for those pursuing a degree in Physical Science, Engineering, Geology, Mining, or a related discipline.  Pick up an application in the counseling office.  Applications are due April 1st.

Local Scholarships Due March 8th

Seniors.  Remember to get your Local Scholarship applications in by March 8th.

New Local Scholarship for Seniors!

Ely Area Credit Union Scholarship $500

The Ely Area Credit Union is offering a $500 scholarship to a member of the Ely Memorial High School Senior Class.  The Board of Directors of the credit union will review all of the submitted applications and choose the recipient.  The scholarship will be paid to the recipient after the first semester of post-secondary education is complete and the student presents their grade sheet to the credit union.

Eligibility:

1.    Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

2.    A letter of recommendation from a classroom teacher.

3.    Applicants must be involved in at least one school activity or community activity.

Mail to:

Mark Krekelberg

Ely Area Credit Union

2 E Chapman St

Ely, MN 55731

Senior girls.  Are you the daughter or grand daughter of a veteran?  Consider applying for The American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship.  This is an addition to the Local Scholarships.  See Mr. Townsend for details.

Seniors.  Do you participate in horticultural and/or gardening activities?  Visit the counseling office to find out about a scholarship opportunity!

Seniors.  Do you have a parent who is or was a Member of the Local Union 1938 United Steelworkers U S Steel Corporation?  You can apply for one of ten $750 scholarships.  See Mr. Townsend for details.

"Seniors.  Remember that each college offers their own scholarships.  Contact your colleges and see what they have to offer.  Information for Vermilion, Mesabi Range, and Hibbing Community College scholarships are available in the counseling office.  Apply now!  See Mr. Townsend with questions."

ACT Test Prep Through MCIS

Students.  Did you know that there are free  ACT test preparation resources available to you through MCIS online?!  Here is how to access them:

1.  Go to https://mncis.intocareers.org/materials/portal/home.html
2.  Sign into your account.  See Mr. Townsend if you can't remember your user name or password.
3.  Click on the "My Portfolio" tab.
4.  Under "Test Prep" click "College Entrance/GED/ASVAB Tests"
5.  Click the two resources "ACT Practice Test" and "ACT Online Course"  

Lake Country Power Scholarship.  Seniors.  Are you or a parent a member of Lake Country Power?  You might be eligible for up to $4,000 dollars in scholarship money!  Visit www.lakecountrypower.coop under the "Community" tab and click the "Scholarships" tab for more information and the electronic application.  The application period is January 1st - January 31.