Wednesday, December 19, 2018

The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation offers numerous scholarships that students from the surrounding region are eligible to apply for. With the wide variety of eligibility qualifications, it's very likely there will be scholarships for your student. Application deadline is January 15, 2019. To obtain a full list of available awards go to Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation.org.
Finding Money for College through SCHOLARSHIPS

Is it possible to graduate from college with little to no debt?  The answer is "YES" with the aid of scholarships.  Here are two terrific scholarship opportunities for your student to pursue to help pay for college: The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund and the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation.  Every spring, each of these foundations awards $1.2 million and $900,000 respectively to students in the northland.

The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund annually awards 60 to 70, four-year, $20,000 scholarships ($5,000 per year) to northern Minnesota high school graduates majoring in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).  Application deadline is Jan. 15, 2019.

To be eligible to apply applicants must graduate from a high school in one of the following Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Lake, Itasca, Koochiching and St. Louis. Applicants must also: have a composite score of 25 or higher on the American College Test; have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5; commit to major in a math- or science-related field; demonstrate qualities of character, perseverance and ambition; and be from a family whose taxable income is less than $120,000.  To obtain additional information and to apply online go to alworthscholarship.org.

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Scholarships for relatives of Vietnam Veterans

Seniors and current college students.  Are you related to a Vietnam Veteran?  The Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation has scholarships.  Scholarship Link

Monday, October 1, 2018

Free Applications!

Seniors.  Did you know several Minnesota colleges have free applications during the month of October?!  Check out the list.  free apps

Friday, September 28, 2018

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Seniors.  Consider applying for the Student of Integrity Scholarship.  Click the link for details. BBB Integrity Scholarship

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Raise Me

9-12 grade students.  Did you know you can earn micro scholarships for thing that you are doing in high school?  Several schools participate in this program and the awards can add up quickly!  Check out the link to see all of the schools that participate.

Raise Me Scholarships

Sign up for an account at https://www.raise.me/

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Northland Vietnam Veteran Memorial Foundation Scholarship

Seniors.  Do you have a Vietnam Veteran family member?  You might qualify for regional scholarships.  See the counseling office for details.  

Monday, January 1, 2018

Seniors.  Are your parents or guardians members of Lake Country Power Electric Cooperative?  The $4,000 Lake Country Power Les Beach scholarship application is open online until January 31st.  www.lakecountrypower.coop