Scholarship sources that have notified St. Croix are listed below. Please make note of any deadlines and due dates.
Posted March 30, 2010
Wendy's High School Heisman scholarship for seniors in 2010-11 has opened application for both male and female student athletes who exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and within their communities. Eligibility for application is limited exclusively to men and women whose senior year of high school is the 2010–2011 academic year, who have at least a “B” grade average, and participate in at least 1 of 27 sports. We want to hear from all student athletes who work hard, are dedicated, and have become role models for underclassmen. Deadline for online application is 5pm, October 3, 2010; each application must be reviewed by a school representative by October 5, 2010.
Posted Feb. 8, 2010
Applications for the B. Davis Scholarship are available at a new website, Student Award Search Aid, http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm. The site includes helps for finding and applying for various scholarships.
Seniors who attended Our Savior's Christian Preschool in Rosemount, Minn., may be eligible for a $500 scholarship. Application forms and information are available from the Guidance office. Deadline for applications is April 30, 2010.
Posted Feb. 2, 2010
The Greater Twin Cities United Way awards a $2,500 scholarship for post-secondary education to a high school junior who is making a difference through volunteering. The Juliet Evans Nelson Scholarship for Outstanding Youth Volunteerism recognizes community volunteerism. Deadline: March 26, 2010. Application is available from the Guidance office or contact flodink@unitedwaytwincities.org.
AES Engineers offers $500 scholarship for 2010. The applicants are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are posted on our site: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php Deadline for entry: October 8, 2010.
The Eagan Foundation 2010 Scholarship Program application is now available to senior students who reside in Eagan. The application is available at the Eagan Foundation website:
http://eaganfoundation.org/ScholarshipApplication.htm
http://eaganfoundation.org/Scholarship/ScholarshipDescriptions.pdf
New this year: students will be able to complete the application electronically if they wish. All applications must be submitted electronically or postmarked by February 28 and sent as follows:
E-mail online application to: scholarships@eaganfoundation.org.
Send hard copy to:
The Eagan Foundation, Inc.
c/o The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 211192
Eagan, MN 55121
Any questions regarding the program/application may be directed to: Kathy Pollock, Chair - Scholarship Program, 651-452-4150 / kpollock@eaganfoundation.org.
Posted Jan. 27, 2010
Bethesda Lutheran Communities of Watertown, WI, has two $500 scholarships available to seniors who are considering careers in the field of developmental disabilities. Applicant must be an active member of a Lutheran church, maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA, and currently be a senior in high school. Information is available in the Guidance office; deadline for application is April 15, 2010.
Posted Jan. 12, 2010
The Currie Scholarship ($1,000-$3,500) is awarded by the Neighborhood House of St. Paul. Qualified applicants must have lived, worked, or volunteered wtihin St. Paul's West Side community (zip code 55107) at some point in their lives; or been actively involved wtih Neighborhood House or teh West Side Community. Application deadline is March 12, 2010; application packets are available in the Guidance office or at www.neighb.org.
Posted January 8, 2010:
Minnesota AFL-CIO Union offers 5 $1,000 scholarships to seniors chosen by lot from entries of eligible students. Application and information is available in the Guidance office or at www.mnaflcio.org. Deadline for entries is April 30, 2010.
Posted January 7, 2010:
Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program awards 1,000 scholarships of $1,000 each. Eligible students have solid grades and are involved in volunteer comunity service or work experience. Visit www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com for application and details. Deadline is February 15, 2010.
Twin Cities in Motion Scholarship of $5,000 each to one male and one female. Qualifying aopplicants will have a minimum GPA of 3.0, live or attend school in the 11-county Twin Cities Metro area, and have participated in cross-country or track running events. Deadline is March 1, 2010. See www.mtcmarathon.org for details, application, or volunteer opportunities for the Twin Cities Marathon.
Youth Scholarship Program of the American Cancer Society for Cancer patients/survivors diagnosed before the age of 21, and accepted to a 2- or 4-year accredited school. Eligibility guidelines and application details are available at www.cancer.org/mwyouthscholarship. Deadline is March 15, 2010.
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State of Minnesota offers the "Achieve Scholarship" for students who graduate after January 1, 2008. Earn $1,200 for the school of your choice. Visit their website for details on this program.
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soon. Visit www.schoolsoup.com for more information.
For help with finding available scholarships and tips on applications and essays, visit
http://www.scholarshipquesthelper.com.
Coss Family Foundation Scholarship (administered by Scholarship Management Service)
Applications are available online at www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/cossfamily starting on December 1, 2009, for students graduating from a public or private high school in Dakota or Ramsey Counties, Minnesota, or selected counties of South Dakota, who plan to enroll in an accredited 2- or 4-year degree program. Awards range from $500 to $3500, and the application is due February 10, 2010.
BigSun Scholarship
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic
pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes
are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
Deadline - June 24, 2010 Amount of Award - $500.00
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary
institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution. Please visit our website
at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program
Forty $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in a random drawing to high school seniors and college undergraduates. The program runs October 2009 through March 2010. No essays required! Apply online at www.usbank.com/studentloans.
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program
An award of $5,000 annually for four years is given for tuition, books, fees, and room and board. Qualifying students will graduate from high school between 12/1/09 and 8/31/10 with a GPA of 2.75 or higher; they must be enrolling in a public, in-state college or university (start date by 9/30/10) pursuing a bachelor's degree; and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Complete the application online at www.kfcscholars.org from December 1, 2009 through the deadline of February 10, 2010.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to continue with our annual scholarship program for the 4th year, awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Scholarship Deadline - June 19, 2010.
To apply, students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Full details are available on our site.
2010 deadlines passed.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards $3 million a year to 250 high school seniors. Deadline for completed applications is October 31, 2009. Apply at http://www.coca-colascholars.org/.
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Funded by a grant from the BIll & Melinda Gates Foundation, this scholarship program provides opportunity for outstanding, low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher. An information packet with application forms is available in the Guidance Office. Deadline for all nomination materials is Monday, January 11, 2010.
