SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

SENIOR ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

New scholarships are added to this page regularly.

Minnesota Masonic Charities Deadline is Feb 28
- (36) awards to MN Seniors going to 4 year schools from $3k- $5k up to 4 years. Varies based on GPA 3.0 and up. (10) awards to MN Seniors going to 2 year schools $1500 for 2 years. (40) awards to MN Seniors going to Trade/Vocational/Technical Schools; $1500 for 2 years. Membership with the Masonic Lodge is NOT a requirement!
Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships Deadline Mar 31

Hundreds of scholarships for students going into a career in the automotive field

The Itasca Lodge #208 A.F & A.M. Scholarships: Due April 1

(2) $1,000 scholarships. Do not need to be a member of lodge to apply

AFSCME Council 65: Al Church Scholarship Deadline April 15

For Children or grandchildren of dues paying of AFSCME union members attending a post-secondary education institution in MN or a state with reciprocity. Application Here

Mike Staples Memorial Scholarship Deadline: Apr 15

$1000 Scholarship is for area students (ISD #318 is one of only 7 other local eligible schools) who are pursuing an education in Natural Resource areas (i.e. Wildlife/Fisheries, Soil/Water, Timber/Range, Wildland Fire etc.) OR Criminal Justice areas (Enforcement, Courts, Corrections, Parole), Federal or State Conservation Officer, Forest/Park Rangers (USFS, NPS, USFWS, BLM, BIA), Deputy Sheriff, MN BCA, State Patrol or other related careers.
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Start your aviation journey in Grand Rapids with Airways Aviation Center. If you have any interest in aviation or aircraft, contact them to schedule your Discover Flight for $100. Students can then work towards their private license. Check out their website or contact Tyler at 701-200-2833 or tylerlevin7@gmail.com for more information.

Thunderhawk Scholarship Application Due Feb 20

The common application for GRHS managed local scholarships. Contact Heidi Clairmont at hclairmont@isd318.org with any questions or issues.

Eligibility: All graduating Seniors of Grand Rapids High School or Area Learning Center who are continuing their education after high school are eligible to apply. This can be a public or private technical college, community college, or four-year college or university, both in person and virtually.

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Repeat: Blandin Foundation Scholarships- Apply until March 1

Blandin Foundation Scholarships - Receive a grant up to $6,000 per year based Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA under 30,000. Apply every year until age 25 if pursuing a degree.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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 ®)

Repeat: GRACF SCHOLARSHIPS- Apply until March 1

Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF.org) Scholarship Application contains 140 scholarships totaling $170k from local businesses, organizations and individuals.

MN State Horticultural Society Scholarships are offered to students with interest and participation in horticultural/gardening activities. Ranging from $250-$600 Deadline March 15

Short essay (at least 200 words) describing your involvement/experiences in horticulture and gardening.
Copy of the application in the counseling office

Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Fund Deadline is Mar 1

Students admitted to the Carlson School at the U of MN can receive scholarships from $5,000-$30,000k
Many scholarships hare given to students with financial need; must have academic excellence, leadership experience and involvement beyond the classroom.
Students do NOT have to join Alpha Kappa Psi, a co-ed Professional business fraternity to qualify

Become a certified Flight Instructor in less than 6 months through Purdue Global

Accelerated Aviation Instruction allows students to become a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) in 6 months. Contact Accelerated Aviation at this link or call 507-383-5710

ACT at GRHS on March11th

Seniors can register to take the ACT:

WHEN: Weds March 11th from 8am- 12:30pm
COST: $58, unless the student qualifies for free/reduced lunch or if the cost is a barrier. Contact your counselor to obtain a waiver.
LOCATION: GRHS LIBRARY
CHECK IN: Between 8am and 8:30am

TEST: Starts promptly at 8:30am until approximately 12:30pm; Late arrivals cannot be admitted after testing has started
The optional Writing test portion will NOT be administered.
REGISTER: By Tues Mar 3