Scholarships in High School Senior

Achievement Scholar

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must have graduated high school and have scored between a 21 and 22 on the ACT exam and have earned a minimum 3.25 GPA.

 

Merriam Legacy Scholar

Award: $4,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must have graduated high school and have scored between a 23 and 24 on the ACT exam and have earned a minimum 3.25 GPA.

 

Distinguished Scholar

Award: $6,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must have graduated high school and have scored between a 25 and 26 on the ACT exam and have earned a minimum 3.25 GPA.

 

Chancellor Scholar

Award: $8,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must have graduated high school and have scored between a 27 and 29 on the ACT exam and have earned a minimum 3.25 GPA.

 

Presidential Scholar

Award: $20,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must have graduated high school and have scored a 30 or higher on the ACT exam and have earned a minimum 3.25 GPA.

 

Fehr, Clara & Eilert Family Endowed Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an entering freshman who is pursuing a degree in education. Minimum 3.0 GPA and ability to demonstrate high academic potential, strong leadership, and community involvement required.

 

Sargeant, Chancellor Emeritus Don & Mary Beth Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman who is in the top 10% of their graduating class and has a minimum ACT score of 25. Leadership and community involvement must be demonstrated.

 

Mid-State Chapter of the Minnesota Society of CPA's Scholarship

Award: $750, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman who is majoring in accounting. Applicant must be from one of the following cities in Minnesota: Detroit lakes, Bemidji, Fergus Falls, Alexandria Brainerd, Theif River Falls, Hutchinson, or Litchfield.

 

Curry, Ethel American Indian Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be at least one quarter American Indian who is able to present written documentation of tribal enrollment and blood quantum.

 

Midwest Dairy Association Scholarship

Award: $1,200, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a freshman student from Minnesota who is pursuing a degree in agricultural business, agriculture sales/marketing, food science, or another daily-related degree.

 

Dragseth, Allan & Judy Scholarship

Award: $700, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a freshman student who is pursuing a degree in agriculture. Applicant must have graduated in the upper half of their graduating class and be able to demonstrate leadership and community involvement.

 

Beresford, Bruce Memorial Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a freshman student who is majoring in horticulture.

 

Carl Spong Memorial Scholarship

Award: $900, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a freshman student who is studying animal science and production.

 

Earl Hvidsten Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a graduate of Stephen High School in Minnesota.

 

Arvin I. Gorden Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman student who is in good academic standing.

 

John Vallager Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman student who is majoring in business management. Leadership and community involvement must be demonstrated.

 

Larry & Diane Altringer Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman student who is majoring in management. Average GPA and financial need required.

 

Lyle Roberts Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman or transfer student.

 

Stanley D. Sahlstrom Scholarship

Award: $1,200, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a first-year student with a minimum 3.0 GPA, high academic potential, strong leadership, and community involvement.

 

Founding Provost Heritage Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman student. One award each granted to a male and female student.

 

Crookston VFW Post 1902 Scholarship

Award: $1,200, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman student who is a veteran or a direct descendant of a veteran.

 

Arnie Skeie Scholarship

Award: $1,250, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman student who is able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and strong academic ability. Preference given to applicant with financial need.

 

Crookston Jobs Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman student who is majoring in a business program. Rank in upper half of secondary school class and demonstration of leadership and community involvement required.

 

Crookston Rotary Club Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must have graduated in the upper half of their secondary school class who is able to demonstrate leadership and community involvement.

 

Crookston Kiwanis Club Scholarship

Award: $300, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must have graduated in the top half of their secondary school class who is able to demonstrate leadership and community involvement.

 

American Indian Education (Salt Lands) Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a Minnesota resident who is of Native American descent. Proof of Native American descent is required.

 

Marshall County Crop Improvement Association Scholarship

Award: $200, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a resident of Marshall County who graduated in the top half of their secondary school class and is now a full-time student enrolled in a program with emphasis in agronomy. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

East Polk County Fair Board Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming student from Polk County; preference will be given to students from the 16 townships of East Polk County. Minimum 2.0 GPA required.

 

F. T. Bear Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman or returning second year student who is from Hallock, Lancaster, or Stephen-Argyle, MN; or Drayton, North Dakota area. Priority consideration will be given to students who demonstrate need.

 

Bremer Bank Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a first-year student who graduated in the top 20% of their graduating class with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstration of involvement in high school, community, or organizational activities is required.