SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
For Seniors - Dec 4, 2025
ANNOUNCING: The Thunderhawk Scholarship Application is OPEN!
DEADLINE: FEB 20, 2026
The time has come for seniors to start applying for the Thunderhawk Scholarships. Heidi Clairmont will be coming into English Classrooms this week to hand out brochures. If you don't get one, you can view it online or pick up a copy in the counseling office.
Here is a quick 1 minute overview video!
Announcing: Ready Set FAFSA!
Free virtual college & financial aid events for MN students & families!
Join presenters from the MN Dept of Education as they discuss the college application process, give general financial aid info and details on the FAFSA. Tuesdays at 7pm starting Jan 20th.
More info below:
Complete your FAFSA TODAY!
Students planning on going to any type of post secondary schooling, college, will want to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ®)
The application is now open and families should complete it ASAP! Students will need one to apply for the Blandin Foundation Scholarships.
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New Scholarships added:
Boreal Waters Scholarship Universal Application has a few scholarships that GRHS students are eligible for. Check the criteria carefully - many of the advertised scholarships are for Duluth or Superior schools. There are a few that will allow Grand Rapids Students to apply.
Duluth Builders Exchange has several opportunities for Itasca Co Students.
Deadline: Feb 24, 2026
REPEAT: Alworth Scholarship Fund: Apply NOW until Jan 15
STEM MAJORS: Apply for the Alworth Scholarship today!
Seniors with a 3.5 GPA or higher should fill out the
Eligibility Questionnaire about the Alworth Memorial Fund
Deadline: Jan 15
Must be going into Math/Science related major, have a 3.5 GPA or higher, an ACT of 24 or higher and parents income $175k or less
Upcoming College & Military Visits
Heidi Clairmont
Email: hclairmont@isd318.org
Website: https://grhs.isd318.org/counseling/scholarships
Location: 800 NW Conifer Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, United States
Phone: 218-327-5760 .41544
