College Scholarships

The St. Croix Guidance Department and ISD 197 Guidance Counselors have information on sources of applications for college scholarships.  Students and parents are encouraged to research available scholarships through the Guidance office, as well as online sources.

Scholarship sources that have notified St. Croix are listed below, in no particular order.  Please make note of any deadlines and due dates.

        Kwik Trip Community Scholarship Program - One $500 will be awarded to a SCLHS student!
                        Kwik Trip, Inc. will make one $500 scholarship available through high schools in the 
                        300+ communities where a Kwik Trip or Kwik Star store is located. Seniors at these 
                        schools must submit an application by April 25, 2008 to the high school 
                        Guidance Department, and the high school selects the recipient. Applicants 
                        must exemplify Kwik Trip's mission statement, "To make a difference in 
                        someone's life."

        FastWeb - Free search for scholarships, internships, part-time jobs
                             "Find your personal scholarship matches at www.fastweb.com."

        SchoolSoup - provides students with a comprehensive scholarship database with 
                            over $32 billion in scholarships.  All students should explore every "free money" 
                            option available (grants and scholarships).  Many deadlines are coming up 
                            soon.  Visit  www.schoolsoup.com for more information.

        Minnesota AFL-CIO Scholarship - available to graduating high school seniors who are 
                union members or dependents of union members planning to attend either college
                or university OR vocation/technical school. Application is available in the Guidance 
                office or online at www.mnaflcio.org.  Deadline is April 30, 2008.

        Great Clips Cosmetology School Scholarships - $500 scholarship available to students
                interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology or barbering.  The scholarship can be
                used at any Minnesota cosmetology or barbering school. Application is available in the 
                Guidance office and is due May 31, 2008.
        
        American Association of University Women (AAUW)
                Four $3,000 scholarships renewable for 3 more years will be awarded to senior women 
                from St. Paul public and private schools. Women are selected on the basis of 
                financial need, SAT/ACT scores, scholastic achievement, school and community 
                activities.  See the Guidance office for details of the application process; 
                deadline is March 15, 2008.
        
        U.S.Bank Internet Scholarship Program
                Thirty $1,000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing
                NO essays
                NO minimum GPA required
                Program runs October through February
                Apply online at usbank.com/studentbanking

        Abbott & Fenner Scholarships  
                Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to announce that the scholarship 
                program will be continued for 2008.  In 2007 there was one winner from Arkansas and 
                one from North Carolina. Please visit http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm 
                to learn more about this opportunity.

         AES Engineers renews scholarship offer for 2008.  Amount of award: $500.00 
                Deadline for entry is September 15, 2008; you are not required to be taking Engineering 
                courses to be eligible.  How to Apply:  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 
                Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at: 
                            http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

           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 20, 2008                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.

          The Linden Scholarship - offered through The Salvation Army
                Individuals who are high school seniors or beyond, presently accepted or enrolled in a 2-year or
                4-year  college or technical school, with permanent residency in Dakota, Ramsey or 
                Washington County, Minnesota, are eligible to apply for $1,500 - $3,000/year awards.
                Applications are available in the Guidance office or at www.thesalarmy.com.