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CHS Counselor's Office
Do you need $$ for school??
The list below contains all scholarships offered through CHS. Seniors, check this website or the Scholarship Booklet in the Counseling Office, monthly to keep track of all the scholarships you qualify for and can apply to. Pick up applications in the Counseling Office.
(This page is updated frequently, please let me know of an error)
Other Scholarship Search Links: (never pay a fee to submit your scholarship application)
1. American Legion Auxiliary- Dept. of MN Scholarships
Children/grandchildren of a veteran who is a dues paying member.
$750
Due: March 15
2. American Legional Auxiliary Nels T. Wold Unit #20
Children/grandchildren of a veteran who is a dues paying member.
$500
Due: March 15
3. American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National President's Scholarship
Must be a relative of veteran who served in Armed Forces and have at least 50 hours of volunteer community service.
$$- varies
Due: March 15
4. American Legion Auxiliary Past President's Parley Health Scholarship
Must be active member for minimum of 3 years
$1000
Due: March 15
5. American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members
Must be a junior member and have GPA of 3.0 or higher
$500
Due: March 15
6. American Legion Insurance Trust Scholarship
Must be a veteran, or a child/grandchild of a veteran
$500
Due: April 1
7. American Legion Memorial Scholarship
Must be a child/grandchild of active member of legion or auxiliary.
$500
Due: April 1
8. Crookston Eagles Aerie 873 Scholarship
Open to all.
$500
Due: April 15
9. Farm Credit Services Scholarship
Must be going to study in Ag related field or live on a farm/ranch.
$1000
Due: March 1
10. Red River Valley Development Association Northwest MN Youth Leadership Award
Open to all.
$500
Due: March 3
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12. P.K.M Electric Cooperative Trust Scholarship
Must be living in home within PKM electrical service area in Polk/Marshall County
$1000
Due: April 15
13. MN Women's Golf Association Scholarship
-Must have played high School Golf
-$3,000
Deadline: March 31
14. Vernon J. Pick Foundation Scholarship
Math, Science or Engineering Major. Must be a resident of Polk, Red Lake, Marshall, or Norman County.
$2500
Due: March 30
15. VFW Scholarship
Must have participated in the VFW Voice of Democracy Contest (Due Nov. 1) Find info here: Voice of Democracy
$500
Due: End of School Year
16. American Crystal Sugar Company Scholarship
Must be going to study Technology, Math, Science, Ag. or Engineering and have a GPA of 2.5.
$1000/$500
Due: April 3
17. Thomas C. Lenertz Family Healthcare Scholarship
Amount: $500
Open to students that are enrolled or pursuing post-secondary (college) education in a healthcare field.
Priority will be given to applicants pursuing a degree in healthcare management and/or intent to serve the RiverView Health primary service area upon completion of education
Deadline: March 22
18. Bishop Afonya Healthcare Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Open to students that are enrolled or pursuing post-secondary (college) education in a healthcare field. Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher
Deadline: March 22
20. Northwest MN Housing Cooperative Scholarship
Open to a student who desires to enter into the construction industry with a post secondary education
$500
Due: March 31
19. Norma Bigger Memorial Scholarship
Must be going to study in the following majors- Nutrition, Health, Financial Management, Energy & Environment Clothes & Textiles, or Child & Family.
$200
Due: April 2
21. Masonic Lodge Eastern Star Scholarship
Open to all.
$500
Due: April 30
23. United Educators Credit Union Scholarship
Must be a member of child/dependent of a member of the United Educators Credit Union
$1000
Due: February 3
24. Crookston Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #873 Scholarship
Must have a female relative who is an active member.
$500
Due: April 15
25. MN State High School Coaches Association
- 50 $1000 Scholarships
-GPA needs to equate with an Honor Student.
-Must be a High School athlete through 12th grade.
-One page letter outlining the role sports has played in your life.
-Letter recognition from one of your coaches.
Deadline: March 28th
26. Red Lake Cooperative Electric Scholarship
Must live wthin electric service area.
$500
Due: April 1
27. Leo Club Parent Scholarship Trust II
Must be a male student of Polk Co & attend UND or any MN college.
$1200
Due: April 25
28. Halstad Telephone Company Technology Scholarship
Must be planning to study in a Technology related major.
$500 ( 2 individual awards)
Due: April 1
29. Lil Snyder Scholarship
Must be planning to major in a Health related field.
$500
Due: May 15
30. America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship
Must be planning to study in an Ag-related field.
$1500
Due: February 1
31. Bob and Ella Strand Scholarship
Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and attend a 4 year institution.
$1000
Due: April 1
32. June Shaver HealthCare Scholarship
Students planning to study in a HealthCare field.
$1000
Due: April 1
34. Clean Air Choice Biodiesel Essay Scholarship
Open to all. LINK HERE
1st place: $1000; 2nd place: $500
Due: March 30
35. Darla Scales Memorial Scholarship
Must be studying Business or Education related fields.
$750
Due: March 31
36. Cheryl Steinbrink Healthcare Scholarship
Healthcare field
$500
Deadline: April 1
37. G.E. Reagen Foundation Scholarship Program
Must have a minimum 3.0 or higher GPA and plan to attend a 4-year institution. LINK HERE
$10,000
Due: October through January 5
38. American Welding Society District Scholarship
Must be studying Welding.
$1000
Due: March 1
39. Minnesota Benefit Association
Must be a child/grandchild of MN public employee
$1000
Deadline: April 15
40. Tracy Lynn Altringer Scholarship
Must be studying a major in the Healthcare field.
$500
Due: April 1
41. American Crystal Sugar Company Scholarship
Must be going to study Technology, Math, Science, Ag. or Engineering and have a GPA of 2.5.
$1000/$500
Due: April 3
43. Larsen Family Achievement Award
Must be in the Top 10% of graduating class.
$1000
Due: April 1
44. Valley Bone & Joint Clinic Scholar Athlete
Must be a senior athlete $ have 3.5 GPA
$500
Deadline: (3 rounds)
August-October; November-January; February -March
45. CHS Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (They are awarding 100 scholarships)
Students pursuing a STEM or Agriculture related field at any college or university. CHS also has a Scholars program, check their website, link is above.
Deadline: April 1
46. American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship For Non-Traditional Students
Must be non-traditional student
$2000
Deadline: March 15
47. Alpha Kappa PSI Scholarship
Must attend the Univ. of MN-Twin Cities with a business major.
$ ?
Deadline: February 1
48. Ron Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Education and Coaching
$300 (2 scholarships given: one male, one female)
Deadline: April 1
49. Diane Altringer Scholarship
Vocational/technical field of study
2 year technical college with minimum of 2.0 GPA
$1,000
50. Horatio Alger Association
Students pursuing Post-Secondary Education search this site for the many scholarship applications.
Deadline: October 25
Deadline: April 1
51. iHelp- Student Loans from Community Banks
5- $1,000 Scholarships to MN Seniors (all applicants will be in a drawing for an ipad)
1) a high school senior for the 2017/2018 academic year
2) applied to 2018/2019 academic year cost of education
3) not on academic probation.
Deadline: March 31
52. MAASFEP Scholarships
4- $2,000 Scholarships
Qualifications to Be Considered for All Scholarships
-An applicant must have graduated or plan to graduate from high school by June 2016.
-An applicant must indicate and display a desire for higher education (post-high school).
-An applicant must have a cumulative grade point average between 9-11 grades of 2.5 or better.
-An applicant’s 12th grade 1st semester grades must be 2.5 or better.
-An applicant should display a positive attitude and be a good role model.
-An applicant should exhibit an interest in school, community, and/or work related activities, i.e. student council, youth groups, sports, community service, etc.
-An applicant must complete required essay statements
Deadline: March 15th
54. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE-TC)
Multiple $1,000 Scholarships
-Be a High School Senior, University student or attending Grad School
-Be a resident of, or student in Minnesota
-Be of Hispanic or Latino heritage
-Have a minimum cumulative high school or college grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
-Be planning to, or already, attend an accredited U.S. college or university, or community college by fall 2016.
-Be planning to, or are currently on the way to, earn a degree focused on science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
-Be able to submit to SHPE-TC confirmation of your enrollment in fall 2016. Be able to attend the Scholarship Gala on April 29th , 2016
Deadline: March 27
53. NWMN Women's Fund Scholarship
Open to women pursuing post-secondary education at an institution in the area (Bemidji State University, Northwest Technical College, Northland Community and Technical College, White Earth Tribal College, University of MN- Crookston).
Deadline: April 11
55. Native American Students Scholarship Database
The document below is a database of most Scholarships available to Native American Students in MN.
Deadline: (Multiple)
56. Rove Pest Control Scholarship
Amount: $500
Applicants must be attending college by the Fall 2017 semester and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. This scholarship is open to anyone seeking a higher education.
Deadline: December 31
58. MnSCU Two-Year Occupational Grant Pilot Program
-Students completing a MNSCU two year CTE program.
-The grant will cover any remaining tuition and general fee charges after the student’s Federal Pell Grant and MN State Grant have been applied to the student’s account. Program-specific fees and equipment are not covered. The grant is available for up to 72 semester credits, including any required developmental courses taken after admission to the occupational program.
57. Highway 2 Cruisers Scholarship
Amount: 2- $500 Scholarships
Open to High School Seniors pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree in automotive- related programs.
Deadline: April 8
59. Triple- Impact Competitor Scholarship
Amount: $1000-$2000 (62 Scholarships)
Open to High School JUNIOR Student-Athletes
Deadline: March 31
61. Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Open to High School Seniors pursuing a business field career and attending college
Deadline: June 1
62. Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship
Amount: $1200- Full Time Student (each year)
$500 - Part Time Student (each year)
Deadline: June 1
63. Better Business Bureau
- Minnesota and North Dakota High School Students (Seniors)
- 5 Scholarships:
- $4,500
- $2,500 (3 of these)
- $1,000
Deadline: September 21st
64. MS Scholarship
- $1000 National Scholarship
-For High School students who help fundraise for the MS research.
65. MSCA Scholarship
- 10 $500 Scholarships
-Must be a MN public or private High School student.
-Articulate how a licensed school counselor impacted your life.
-Your licensed school counselor must be a part of the MSCA.
-500 word essay about how your license school counselor has supported you through Career Exploration, Social Emotional Development, and Educational Planning.
Deadline: March 1st
67. AED Scholarship
- $1000
-Write a short essay about one of the 6 factors listed that you are unaware of.
- More details on link in name.
Deadline: First submission; November 30th;
Next submission; May 31st
66. American Banking Association (ABA)
- Video contest for ages 13-18 years.
- up to $5000
Deadline: December 1st
68. St. Scholastica Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Multiple Scholarships available on this site.
Deadline: April 15
69. Nursing Scholarship
-A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics
-A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare
-$1000
-Must be attending LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs for nursing.
Deadline: June 30
71. MN Concrete Council
- 600 word essay double spaced
-High school student 16-18 years old
- 4, $500 scholarships
Deadline: December 1
Deadline: October 18
73. SP Scholarship
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Student must be a high school student planning to attend college in September
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Must answer the Essay question on the sponsors website
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$ 10,000 - 10 Awards
Deadline: October 31
75. Maryknoll Scholarship
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Students in grades 6-8 (Division I) and grades 9-12 (Division II) qualify. Entries must be written in English, only one entry per student. Children of Maryknoll employees, associates and affiliates are not eligible.
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$1,000 - 6 Awards
Deadline: October 31
74. VIP Voice Scholarships
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Student must be at least 13 years of age or older
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Must submit entry by 11:59 pm ET on the day of the deadline
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You can submit multiple entries by following the instructions on the sponsors website
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$5,000 - 1 Award
Deadline: November 10
76. Student Photography Scholarship
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Must have completed one year at an accredited high school (student must be a sophomore or older) and should have taken at least one photography or related art class...or a college or technical school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at a recognized college, university or professional school.
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$2,500- 11 Awards
Deadline: November 15
77. StyleMann Young Professionals Scholarship
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Participants must be students of ay educational institution in any location. Academic level and major do not matter
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Each student must write an essay
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$1,800-1 Award
Deadline: November 30
78. Sixt Scholars
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Must have a minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale
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Graduating high school senior in the USA
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$5,000-5 Awards
Deadline: November 30
79. HSC Home Warranty Scholarship
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Open to all high school seniors or college students who are legal residents of the United States
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Scholarship payable to the winner who should be living in the United States
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Student must enroll in semester beginning no later than Winter 2018
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$2,000-1 Award
Deadline: December 1
80. Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Teachers
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An undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university; or a high school senior accepted for such enrollment
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Pursuing, or planning to pursue, a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in the high schools
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$2,000 - 5 Awards
Deadline: December 1
81. National Space Club Scholarship
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The applicant must be a U.S. citizen
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the scholarship is open to seniors in high school through graduate students
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The applicant must have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university
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$10,000-1 Award
Deadline: December 1
82. Service Technician Sponsorship Program
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Titan Machinery is offering a two-year Associates in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Diesel Technology.
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Sponsorship is available to students in Precision Ag/GPS Product Specialist AAS degree programs.
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Sponsored students work part time at a Titan Machinery store while going to school, and have an opportunity for full time employment as a Service Technician upon graduation.
Fall Application Deadline: March 1
Spring Application Deadline: December 1
84. Driftbusters Scholarship
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Applicants must be a member or son/daughter of a member of the Driftbusters Snowmobile Club.
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Applicants must have successfully completed the snowmobile safety training course.
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Applicants must be completing or have completed high school successfully with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
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Applicants must be accepted as a full time student at a college, university, or trade school program for the upcoming academic semester.
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Applicants must complete and submit a Scholarship Application.
Deadline: April 3
85.) Discover Student Loans Scholarships
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Clink link/header to find scholarships and to see if you are eligible
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Giving away $100,000 of scholarships to 40 individuals
Deadline: December 31
86.) United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
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For graduating high school seniors in the United States, who plan to continue their education at accredited post secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools.
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$1,000
Deadline: January 5
87.) Northwest Minnesota Youth Leadership Award
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Open to young adults between the ages of 17 and 21 on or before January 1, 2018, living in Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau and Wilkin counties
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Up to 3 - $500 cash awards
Deadline: March 1
89) Signature Scholarships
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Award: $5,000/year for up to four years or $20,000
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5 signature scholarships are provided each year to Minnesota high school students with a 3.9 GPA or higher and an ACT score of 29 or more (or SAT score of 1350 or more)
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Applicants must plan to enroll in a four-year college program.
90.) Legacy Scholarships
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$4,000/year for up to four years or $16,000
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10 legacy scholarships for Minnesota high school students with a GPA of 3.6 to 3.89 and an ACT score of 25 or more (or SAT score of 1200 or more.)
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Applicants must plan to enroll in a four-year college program
Deadline: February 15
Deadline: February 15
91.) Heritage Scholarships
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$2,500/year for up to four years or $10,000
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Twenty Heritage scholarships for Minnesota high school students with a GPA of 3.0-3.59 and an ACT score of 22 or more (or SAT score of 1100 or more.)
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Applicants must plan to enroll in a four-year college program
Deadline: February 15
92.) Josten's Renaissance Scholarship
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Be from a school with a Jostens Renaissance Program.
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Have demonstrated solid academic performance and potential.
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Be a high school senior who plans to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year college, university, or vocational technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
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Describe how they have participated in impacting their school's climate and culture using Jostens Renaissance activities and/or resources.
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Award: $2,500/1,000
Deadline: March 15
93.) Women Microsoft Fargo Hoppers Scholarship
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Female student- high school or college. Enrolled in a college or university located in North Dakota, South Dakota or Minnesota with a declared major in STEM related field.
Deadline: April 15
94.) Crookston Rotary Club Community Service Scholarship in honor of Allen Pedersen
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Students must be involved in school activities and has spent time volunteering outside of school.
Deadline: April 15
95. ) Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society Mondale-Quie Essay Contest
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Minnesota high school students in grades 11 and 12 who attend a public or private school (including charter and alternative-learning programs) or who are home schooled in Minnesota are eligible to apply.
Deadline: March 19
96.) iHelp Scholarship
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Must be a high school senior
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Must have applied to 2018/2019 academic year cost of education
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Not on academic probation
Deadline: March 31
97.) Lowry Engineering Scholarship
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For high school seniors with a current GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Deadline: April 1
98.) Lowry Engineering-Future of Engineering
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For high school seniors from ND or MN pursuing a career and higher education in the field of engineering.
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Must write a letter of intentions as well as a 500 word essay.
Deadline: April 1
99.) BATC-Housing First Minnesota Scholarships
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The scholarship selections will give priority to those seeking to learn a construction related trade. This includes carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and others.
Deadline: April 1
100. Ethel Curry American Indian Leadership Scholarship
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