MDI Success at Work Scholarship
There are 20 $2,000 scholarships to be given to students in areas that MDI serves. In order to be eligible, students must have an IEP/504 or be entering the field of Social Service, Mental Health, Special Education, Physical Therapy or Speech Therapy. To apply visit www.gracf.org
Deadline: March 1st, 2024
Allina Health Orthopedics Sports Medicine Scholarships
Allina Health Orthopedics is proud to continue its effort to advance sports medicine and orthopedic care throughout Minnesota with the 16th Annual Allina Health Orthopedics Sports Medicine scholarship for student athletes. We are excited to continue offering this award as exemplification of our commitment to provide unsurpassed patient care and community education. 2-$2,500 scholarships will be awarded annually to one female and one male student athlete who intends to attend college to pursue a career in sports medicine. See application below for more information.
Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 18th, 2023
Blandin Foundation Scholarships
Awards range from $1,000-$5,000 per student.
In order to be eligible, a student must:
Be under the age of 25
Have a household Adjusted Gross Income of less than 125,000
Plan to pursue a certificate program, tribal or community technical college, or college/university anywhere in the United States.
Application can be found at: https://blandinfoundation.org/programs/itasca-area/scholarships/?utm_source=vibrant-rural-community&utm_content=feature-single
Deadline: March 1st, 2023
**Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation: **
The GRACF application is used for the following local scholarships; Hill City Community, HCUE Ann McDonald Memorial, Helen Kaslow Swarm, in addition to matching you with many outside agency scholarships based on their requirements.
How to apply: online at http://www.gracf.org/#!scholarships/c1zf2
**Application Opens: February 1
**Application Deadline is March 1
Eligibility - Essentia Health – Future in Healthcare Scholarship
Students who are majoring in Healthcare with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Go to gracf.org, scholarships, apply for a scholarship, log in and you will see Eligibility - Essentia Health – Future in Healthcare Scholarship. The student will take the eligibility quiz and if they meet the criteria, they will then see the application to complete.
**Horatio Alger Association: **
Eligibility criteria includes: high school graduation, demonstrates critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross income) and exhibits integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity, minimum GPA of 2.0
Deadline for application is March 15, 2023.
Apply at https://scholars.horatioalger.org
**SFM Foundation Scholarship: **
SFM Foundation scholarships may be used toward the costs of attending a two-year or four-year university, college, vocational school or graduate school. To qualify, students must have a parent who was disabled or fatally injured while working for Minnesota or Iowa employers. Scholarships are awarded up to a maximum of $15,000 a year. Apply at: https://www.sfmfoundation.com/apply/
Deadline for application is March 31st, 2023.
Children of Warriors National Scholarship
$5,000-15 awards given. In order to be eligible, a student must:
1)Be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, or great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces.
2)Excel in academics at school and participate in volunteer activities outside of school.
Application can be found at: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12483/children-of-warriors-national-presidents-scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2023
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
$500- 2 awards given. In order to be eligible a student must:
Have been applied and accepted to a four-year college or university with plans to attain a B.A or B.S.
In two pages or less, discuss the future needs of the area and how the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce can address those needs.
OR
Be pursuing a two-year degree or certification in a vocational/technical industry needed locally.
Provide a summary of how your field of intended study may be used to contribute to the growth of this community.
Applicants must be willing to participate in an interview process if selected.
To download the application visit: www.grandmn.com and click on GRACC Scholarship under "Chamber" tab at the top.
Deadline: March 28th, 2023
NextLevel Student Scholarship
$1,000-1 award given. In order to be eligible, a student must:
1)Be pursuing or planning to pursue a career in law, compliance, or public policy.
2)Be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the Spring 2023 or Fall 2023 semester.
Application can be found at: https://studnetscholaships.org/scholarship/20597/nextlevel-student-scholarship
Deadline: March 30, 2023
National Jewish Committee Eagle Scout Scholarships
$3,000-4 awards given. In order to be eligible, a student must:
1)Be an active member of a synangogue and possess the Ner Tamid of Etz Chaim religious emblem.
2)Have demonstrated practical citizenship in your synagogue, school, scouting, unit, and community.
Application can be found at: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12048/national-jewish-committee-eagle-scout-scholarships\
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Riverwood Healthcare Center Medical Lab Technician or Surgical Technologist Scholarship
Riverwood Healthcare Center provides annual scholarship awards to eligible high school students in the Aitkin County community who wish to pursue a degree in health care. Our hope is that in the future, students will return to work in the communities we serve. In 2023, applications are open to students wishing to pursue a career in medical laboratory technician and/or surgical technologist. This scholarship is open to students, without respect to race, creed, national origin or any other legally protected class.
In order to be eligible, a student must:
Be a graduating high school senior at any Aitkin County High School.
Be pursuing a Medical Laboratory Technician or Surgical Technologist AAS degree.
Current GPA of at least a 3.0.
Complete the application in full of all supporting documents and on time.
Complete required interview(s) with the Scholarship Selection Committee ∙
Commit to working at Riverwood Healthcare Center for a minimum of two years following completion of degree.
View the document below for application process.
Deadline: March 31st, 2023
MN North College- Presidential Scholarship
Full tuition and fees, up to 15 credits per semester, at the regular resident undergraduate rate for in-person classes.
In order to be eligible, a student must:
2023 High School Graduate
28+ ACT Composite Score (Superscore allowed), and
3.8+ GPA or Top 10% of High School Class
Second Priority Deadline: March 3, 2023
Irene Bright Scholarship
$1,500-1 award given. In order to be eligible, a student must:
Be a graduating senior of Hill City High School, McGregor High School, Minisinaakwang Leadership Academy, or live in Aitkin County and attend outlining area schools and home study programs are encouraged to apply.
Be planning to attend a four-year college, community college, vocational school or trade school program.
Complete the application and written essay.
The topic for the essay is: "What is the financial impact townships have on the
residents?"
Send completed application and essay to:
Aitkin County Association of Townships
A. Anderson
33079 360th St.
Aitkin, MN. 56431
Deadline: March 1, 2023
Jack Moon Scholarship
Applicants must:
- Be graduates of a public high school located within St. Louis County, Lake County, Carlton
County, Aitkin County or Itasca County, Minnesota.
- Demonstrate good character and academic ability and readiness.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be enrolled full time or part time in an accredited vocational or trade school in Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Michigan in a qualified vocational or trade program.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Academic ability
- Financial need
- Essay
- Statement of extracurricular activities (including leadership roles, community service, employment, etc.)
Scholarship specifics:
This scholarship is for one year only; however, current recipients may reapply and be
considered for additional funding along with other new applicants. Scholarship recipients
must be enrolled full time or part time.
Eligible applicants can apply online at: www.csascholars.org/moon
Deadline EXTENDED: May 6th, 2024
**Wickstrom Scholarship **
$1000 scholarship available to local students. To apply, simply write a little report of:
- Who they are
- Future plans
- Report of what Palisade area means to them
The report can be emailed to: quadedawn@gmail.com or submitted by mail to:
Wickstrom Scholarship Fund
PO BOX 108
Palisade, MN 55311
Deadline March 31, 2024