Name of Scholarship
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Amount
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Type |
Due Date
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Aviation Scholarships
|
Varies
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Find a variety of scholarships for students interested in
aviation. www.careersinaviation.org
|
varies
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Saint Paul Foundation
|
Varies
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A variety of scholarships are listed www.saintpaulfoundation.org |
varies
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| FIRST Scholarships |
Varies |
Must have participated in the FIRST Robotics competition (FCR). Som FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) programs may apply. www.usfirst.org/scholarships |
varies |
| Scholarship America |
Varies |
A varitey of open scholarships are listed. http://scholarshipamerica.org/open_scholarships.php |
varies |
| Native American Scholarships |
Varies |
Various scholarships are available for students of Native American or Alaskan descent. http://www.indianeducation.spps.org/Scholarship_Information.html |
varies |
Horatio Alger Assoc.
|
$2,500 +
|
Financial need. Essay required on overcoming personal adversity.
www.horatioalger.com/scholarships |
10/30/09
|
Coca-Cola Scholarship
|
Scholarship
$10,000
|
Awards based on character, personal merit and commitment.
Merit is demonstrated through leadership, civic and extracurricular
activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve
and succeed. www.coca-colascholars.org
|
10/31/09
|
| Northwest Airlines Pilots' Wives Club |
$1,800 |
Applicant must be a MN resident and attending a MN high school or college. the scholarshp provides an opportunity to work with an American Heart Assoc. Midwest Afiliate health science researcher at a MN institution during June, July, and August. Essay and letters of recommendation are required. www.heart.org/mnscholarships |
11/15/09 |
AnyCollege
|
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Random drawing. Apply on line at www.anycollege.com/scholarship.cfm
|
12/31/09
|
| NFIB Young Entreprenuer Award Program |
$1,000 |
Must demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through starting his/her own business, participating in organizations such as DECA, Junior Achievement, Futute Business Leaders of America, etc.
www.NFIB.com/YEA |
12/31/09 |
Gates Millennium Scholarship
|
|
Must be African American, American Indian/ Alaska Native,
Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American. Must
be citizen/legal permanent resident of the US. GPA 3.3+. Must
meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria . www.gmsp.org
|
1/11/10
|
Mensa Education and Research Foundation
|
$1,000
|
Essay required regarding applicant’s career, vocational,
or academic goals. It is NOT necessary that the applicant
be a member of MENSA. www.mnmensa.org
|
1/15/10
|
| Washington Crossing Foundation |
$1,000 |
Must be pursuing a career in government service. Essay and letter of recommendation are required. www.gwcf.org |
1/15/10 |
| SAE Engineering |
$1,000 |
Must be a high school senior pursuing a degree in engineering http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/ |
1/15/10 |
Department of MN Scholarship
|
$1,000
|
Must be a son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter of
a veteran. Financial need and letters of recommendation are
required. Applications are available in the Career Center. |
1/28/10
|
Spirit of Youth Scholarship
|
$1,000
|
Must be a junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Essay and letters of recommendation are required. Applications
are available in the Career Center. |
1/28/10
|
National President’s Scholarship
|
$1,000
|
Must be a daughter, step-daughter, grandson or granddaughter
of a veteran. Must have 50 verified hours of community service.
Applications are available in the Career Center |
1/28/10
|
Past President’s Parley Health Care Scholarship
|
$1,000
|
Must be a member of an American Legion Auxiliary Unit. Must
be majoring in a health care field. Applications are available
in the Career Center. |
1/28/10
|
American Legion Auxiliary scholarship for Non-Traditional
Students
|
$1,000
|
Must be a member of the American Legion, American Legion
Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion. Must be a non-traditional
student returning to the classroom. |
1/28/10
|
| Intertribal Timber Council Truman D. Picard Scholarship |
$1,500 |
Students must have evidence of validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corp. and must express an interest in natural resources. www.itcnet.org |
1/29/10 |
| Discover Scholarship |
$40,000 |
Open to high school JUNIORS who excel in leadership and community service while overcoming an obstacle. www.discoverfinancial.com/community |
1/31/10 |
| PFund Scholarship |
$2,000- 5,000 |
Legal resident of MN planning to attend a college/university in Minnesota. Applicant affirmation of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bixexual, Transgender) or allied identity. www.PFundOnline.org |
2/01/10 |
| Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation |
varies |
Various scholarships at www.esaintl.com/esaf |
2/01/10 |
| MN Family Involvement Council |
$500 |
Must be a member of a MN credit union, Essay requirement. "Credit unios were established in the U.S. 100 years ago, yet many Americans know nothing about them. As the manager of a credit union, what strategies would you employ to give credit unions a higher profile and help them grow?" www.mnfic.org/scholarships.html |
2/01/10 |
| KFC Colonel's Scholars |
$5,000 |
Must be a high school senior enrolling in a public in state college or university pursuing a bachelor's deree. Must be a U.S. citizen. Minimum GPA 2.75 www.kfcscholars.org |
2/10/10 |
| United Educators Foundation |
$1,000 |
Must be a high school senior who is a member of the United Educators Credit Union or the child, grandchild, or other dependent of a member of UECU. www.uecu.coop |
2/12/10 |
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
|
$5,000
|
Essay is required. Pick up an application in the Career
Center |
2/15/10
|
| Best Buy Scholarship |
$1,000 |
Applicants must be involved in volunteer community service or work experience. www.bestbuy.com/scholarships |
2/15/10 |
| AXA Achievement Community Scholarship |
$2,000 |
Applicants must share these characteristics: ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college. www.axa-achievement.com |
2/15/10 |
| GAR College Scholarship |
|
Must be a high school senior who has shown high academic achievement, financial need, and must hav a parent/guardian working in the financial services industry. www.gordonrich.org |
2/16/10 |
| Darryl Jahn Memorial Scholarship - Beta Sigma Psi Lutheran Fraterninty |
$2,000 |
Must be a male high school senior who is planning on attending Iowa State University. Criteria for selection is based on church involvement, academic achievement, extra-curricular activities and a personal interview. www.epsilon.betasigmapsi.org |
2/26/10 |
| Minnesota School Counselors Assoc. (MSCA) |
$500 |
Essay required describing how a licensed school counselor or counseling program has helped to encourage a personal or academic accomplishment. www.mnschoolcounselors.org |
3/01/10 |
MSEA Nancy Crippen Educational Scholarship
|
$500
|
Must be a full member of MSEA and/or their dependent children.
www.msea-mn.com
|
3/01/10
|
| Twin Cities in Motion |
$5,000 |
Must have participated in cross-country or track running events, must have 3.0 or highter GPA, must live or attend school in the 11 county metro area. Essay required. www.mtcmarathon.org |
3/01/10 |
| Majestic Oaks/DKM Community Foundation |
$500 |
Applicant must be an employee of the Majestic Oaks Golf Club or be a direct relative, child or grandchild, of an individual within the Majestic Oaks Golf ClubCommunity. Minimum GPA 2.5. www.majesticoaksgolfclub.com |
3/01/10 |
| Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship |
$1,500 |
Must be a high school senior and a resident of MN. Minimum GPA = 28. Essay required. Must be nominated by high school principal. Pick up an application in the Career Center. |
3/04/10 |
| Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year |
$7,500 |
Must be a high school senior. Judging is based on academic performance (35%), athletic excellence (35%), leadership (15%), community service (10%) and milk experience (5%). www.bodybymilk.com |
3/05/10 |
| Vernetta Wilson Memorial Scholarship |
$500 |
Must be a senior of African-American descent. Must demonstrate leadership skills, volunteer serivce, and financial need. Minimum GPA 2.7. Pick up an application in the Career Center. |
3/06/10 |
| Centennial Utilities |
$750 |
Must be a high school senior and must have a parent or legal guardian who is a customer of an MMUA member municipal electric or gas utility. Essay is required "Municipal Utilities: Good for All of Us." Pick up an application in the Career Center. |
3/06/10 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology |
$500 |
Must be a high school senior who plans on attending Dunwoody College of Technology in the Fall of 2010. Pick up an application from the Career Center. |
3/12/10 |
| American Cancer Society - Youth Scholarship Program |
|
Must have been diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21. Must be under the age of 25 at the time of application. Must be a legal resident of MN, Iowa, SA, or WI. Essay is required. www.cancer.org/mwyouthscholarship |
3/15/10 |
| T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Minnesota's Judy Lindman Memorial Scholars |
$6,000 |
Must be a high school senior in MN planning to attend a community or technical college in MN in an associates's degree program majoring in early childhood education or child development. Must meet at least one of the following criteria: have a disability or special need; or have a history of working directly with children (0-12) from underserved populations; or be a member of a community of color, migrant, immigrant or refugee community; or be an English as a secondlanguage learner. http://mnchildcare.org/TEACH/index.php |
3/15/10 |
| Kohl's Kids Who Care |
$1,000 |
Must be a student (ages 6-18) who has demonstrated outstanding community service. Must be nominated by an adult. www.kohlskids.com |
3/15/10 |
| Sue Atluru Memorial Scholarship |
$500 |
Must be a senior at CHS. Must write an essay about dealing with special circumstances and/or overcoming lows and are now making good strides in their later high school years. Pick up an application from the Career Center. |
3/19/10 |
| Lino Lakes Lioness Scholarship |
$250 |
Must be a Centennial High School senior who resides in Lino Lakes. Eligibility is based on community involvement, activities, and acdemic achievement. Pick up an application from the Career Center. |
3/19/10 |
| Centennial Basketball Association |
$500 |
Must be a senior at CHS who is involved in the high school basketball program and CBA. Pick up an application from the Career Center. |
3/19/10 |
| Centennial School Employees Association |
$750 |
Must be a high school senior who has a parent employed as a paraprofessional, secretary or clerk in the Centennial ISD 12 district and an active member of MSEA/CSEA. Pick up an application in the Career Center. |
3/19/10 |
| Juliet Evans Nelson Scholarship for Outstanding Youth Volunteerism |
$2,500 |
Must be a high school JUNIOR who has made a difference in the community through volunteering. Pick up an application in the Career Center. |
3/26/10 |
| Ladies in Leadership Scholarship |
$500 |
This scholarship will be awarded to a CHS female senior who is confident, caring and kpassionate for a cause of her choice. Pick up an application from the Career Center. |
3/26/10 |
| A Rising Star Scholarship |
$500 |
This scholarship will be awarded to a grateful and promising CHS senior who has overcome adversity and family change. Pick up an application from the Career Center. |
3/26/10 |
| U.S. Bank |
$1.000 |
Random drawing. apply on line www.usbank.com/studentloans |
3/31/10 |
| SFM Foundation |
$1,000- $5,000 |
Must be the natural, adopted, step-child or full dependent of a worker injured or killed in a work-related accident during the course and scope of employment with a MN or WI based employer and entitled to receive benefits under the MN Workers' Compensation Act or Worker's Compensation Act of WI. www.sfmic.com/foundation |
3/31/10 |
| Timothy L Correll Foundation Memorial Scholarship |
$500 |
Open to MN high school seniors planning to pursue post-secondary education in state-accredited nursing, fire science, paramedic, or emergency medical technician programs.
www.tlcf-inc.org |
3/31/10 |
| Anoka Hennepin Credit Union |
$500 - $1,000 |
Must be a high school senior. Must be a primary member of Anoka Hennepin Credit Union. Essay and letter of recommendation are required. www.ahcu.coop |
3/31/10 |
| North Suburban Concert Band |
$600 |
One scholarship will be for students in grades 9-11 for the purpose of helping to fund the costs for such things as music camps, youth music organizations or privates lessons. The second scholarship is designated for graduating seniors to continue their pursuit of music. CD audition and essary are required. www.nscband.org |
3/31/10 |
| Elam Baer and Janis Clay Educationl Scholarship |
$1,000 |
Must be a high school senior living in MN or Eastern ND who has been diagnosed with epilepsy. Letters of recommendation are required. www.efmn.org |
4/01/10 |
| Anoka Ramsey Community College |
$250 - $3,000 |
Must plan on attending Anoka Ramsey Community College starting Fall of 2010. Various scholarships. Pick uip a packet in the Career Center or at www.AnokaRamsey.edu. |
4/01/10 |
| AgStar Fund for Rural America |
$1,000 |
Must be a resident of the 69 counties whthin AgStar's territory. This includes Anoka County. Applicants must enroll in an agricultural related course of study or have an ag or rural background. Minimun GPA 3.0 www.agstar.com |
4/01/10 |
| Bluedorn Jump Start Scholarship |
$500 |
Must be a senior at CHS who was in Mr. Bluedorn's first grade class during the 1998/99 school year. Pick up an application in the Career Center. |
4/05/10 |
| Cathy Biehn Memorial Scholarship |
$500 |
Must be a senior at CHS enrolled in the Special Education Program. Scholarship must be used to further education. Pick up an application from the Career Center. |
4/08/10 |
| Student-View Scholarship Program |
$500 - $1,000 |
Must be a high school senior. Random drawing.
www.student-view.com |
4/22/10 |
| American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship |
$500 |
Must be a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a legion Auxiliary Unit #566 member, a Legion Post #566 member or a member of Unit #566 or SAL Squadron #566 OR a child, grandchild, brother or sister of a veteran. Pick up an application in the Career Center. |
4/27/10 |
| Minnesota AFL-CIO Scholarship |
$1,000 |
Must be a high school senior and a dependent of a paying member of a union affliated with the Minnesota AFL-CIO. Must have a "B" average or higher. www.mnaflcio.org |
4/30/10 |
| Page Educationl Foundation |
$2,500 |
Must be a student of color graduating from a MN High School and planning to attend a college/university in Minnesota. Must be willing to complete a minimum of 50 hours for a Service-to-Children project. www.page-ed.org |
5/01/10 |
| AEMP Foundation |
$500 - 2,000 |
Must be pursuing a career as a heavy equipment diesel technician. GPA 2.0 www.aemp.org |
5/01/10 |
| Minnesota Assoc. of Townships |
$1,000 |
JUNIORS ONLY - Essay required. Grassroots means different things to each of us. What does it mean to you and more importantly, how does it apply to township government? www.mntownships.org |
5/01/10 |
| SWE Freshman Scholarship Program |
$1,000 - 5,000 |
Must be a female student entering college as a freshman in Fall 2010 to study engineering or computer science. Minimum GPA 3.5. www.swe.org |
5/15/10 |
| MN Athletes in Sports Medicine Scholarship |
$2,500 |
Must be a student athlete who intends to pursue a professional career in sports medicine. Pick up application materials in the Career Center. |
5/15/10 |
| Optimist Club of Richfield Youth Foundationl |
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Open to students under the age of twenty-two in Minnesota pursuing a degree in natural resources and/or environmental education. www.NoKidsLeftindoors.org |
5/30/10 |
| Great Clips |
$500 |
Must be pursuing a career in cosmetology or barbering. This scholarship can be used at any MN cosmetology or barbering school. Pick up an application in the Career Center. |
5/31/10 |
| Sigma Nu Educational Foundation |
$2,000 |
Must be a male senior who plans on attending the U of M Twin Cities campus in the fall. Pick up an application in the Career Center. |
6/07/10 |
| Curtis L. Carlson Scholarship Sigma Phi Epsilon |
$250 |
Must be a male senior who plans on attending the U of M Twin Cities campus in the fall. www.sigepmna.org/index_files/bms.htm |
6/12/10 |
| Anoka Ramsey Community College |
$250 - $3,000 |
Must plan on attending Anoka Ramsey Community College starting Fall of 2010. Various scholarships. Pick uip a packet in the Career Center or at www.AnokaRamsey.edu. |
7/01/10 |
| The Jewish Guild for the Blind |
Up to $15,000 |
Applicant must be a college bound high school student who is legally blind. Must apply at the end of the JUNIOR year. www.jgb.org/guildscholar.asp |
7/01/10 |
| Wendy's High School Heisman |
$500 |
Open to both male and female high school students graduating in June 2011 who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. Must have at least a "B" average. www.wendysheisman.com |
10/03/10 |
