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SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE

For Seniors - Dec 18, 2025

SCHOLARSHIPUPDATEFor Seniors - Dec 18, 2025

Video from Scholarship Info Night on Dec 2nd Video from Scholarship Info Night on Dec 2nd

In case you missed it - check out the video below:

If you missed it, we had a very lovely conversation about all things scholarships at the Reif on Dec 2nd.

Thank you to ICTV for videotaping. & editing! Zoe M, a GRHS senior and intern at ICTV did a fantastic job. Thank you also to the scholarship reps who spoke- I am beyond grateful for their support and collaboration:

  • Mindy Nuhring, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation
  • Breanne Tepler, Alworth Memorial Fund
  • Heidi Clairmont, Grand Rapids High School
  • Jen Alger, Blandin Foundation
Click here for the VIDEO Link
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SENIOR ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
New scholarships are added to this page regularly.

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: The Thunderhawk Scholarship Application is OPEN! REPEAT: The Thunderhawk Scholarship Application is OPEN!

DEADLINE: FEB 20, 2026 DEADLINE: FEB 20, 2026

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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! Here is a quick 1 minute overview video!

Thunderhawk Scholarship Application

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REPEAT: Ready Set FAFSA! REPEAT: Ready Set FAFSA!

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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:

REGISTER TODAY

https://mngoestocollege.mn.gov/mngoestocollege/students/attend-virtual-event
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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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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

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Heidi Clairmont

Scholarship Coordinator

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

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